News and InterviewsThe Current's On-Air Fest 2023: Listen to live performances all day long Feb 15, 2023Tune in or stream The Current on Monday, Feb. 20, for On-Air Fest to hear some of the best Twin Cities live performances we’ve captured over the years.
News and InterviewsA children's story inspired Haley's new album, 'Hunca Munca'Darby Ottoson • Feb 10, 2023Twin Cities singer-songwriter Haley debuts new material this weekend from her first full-length album since 2018’s Pleasureland. In this interview, she discusses the album’s inspiration, motherhood, and the events ahead.
News and InterviewsStudents are carving out careers in music in Red Wing Luke Taylor and Nate Ryan • Feb 9, 2023The city of Red Wing, Minnesota, which hosts the Big Turn Music Fest each February, is also home to a nationally esteemed musical instrument repair and building program. Students from around the country — and the world — follow their passion at Minnesota State College Southeast.
In MemoriamBurt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94 Elizabeth Blair • Feb 9, 2023The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like "Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By," died Wednesday of natural causes.
Home StoriesAbout darn time: Blizzo one of MnDOT's snowplow namesTim Nelson • Feb 8, 2023Blizzo, Clearopathtra, Han Snowlo and five other newly named plows will soon be clearing snow from state highways. The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the winning names Wednesday. Blizzo came in second to “Yer a Blizzard, Harry.”
News and InterviewsQueen of salsa Celia Cruz will be the first Afro Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter Pablo Valdivia • Feb 7, 2023Cuban American icon Celia Cruz is being honored along with four other influential American women as part of the American Women Quarters Program.
News and InterviewsThe 2023 Tiny Desk Contest is now open for entriesBobby Carter • Feb 7, 2023Unsigned artists can submit their original music to the Contest until March 13.
Home Stories10 takeaways from the 2023 Grammy AwardsStephen Thompson • Feb 6, 2023Beyoncé, Adele, Styles, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny all took home trophies during Sunday night's telecast, but some won bigger than others.
Home StoriesBeyoncé sets a new record for most Grammy winsAnastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 6, 2023With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammy Awards than any other artist in the prizes' 65-year history. She has now won 32 Grammys.
Home StoriesThe Economics of the Grammys, ExplainedAnastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 5, 2023Sure, Beyoncé and Adele might scoop up even more awards for their collections. But with prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.