News and InterviewsThrough music, Ricki Monique shares a story of artistic growth Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • May 13, 2022The Twin Cities rapper and singer opens up about her Midwest experience on her debut EP, ‘Good Seeds.’
News and InterviewsChatham Rabbits' story featured on TV miniseriesLuke Taylor • May 12, 2022A four-episode PBS program follows the progress of a little band that could.
News and InterviewsAshley Judd reveals details about Naomi Judd's suicideAndrew Limbong • May 12, 2022In an interview with Good Morning America, Ashley Judd said her family wanted to get ahead of any news, and that she didn't want her mother's death to become part of the "gossip economy."
News and InterviewsU2's Bono and Edge held concert in Kyiv metro Rachel Treisman • May 10, 2022The musicians said they were performing in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's president. They played acoustic versions of U2 hits and also shared the "stage" with the Ukrainian band Antytila.
News and InterviewsIndian musician Shivkumar Sharma has died at age 84Anastasia Tsioulcas • May 10, 2022Reverentially known as Pandit ("teacher"), Shivkumar Sharma took the hammered dulcimer from humble folk instrument to classical concert stages around the world. He died Tuesday in Mumbai.
News and InterviewsCountry singer Mickey Gilley has died at 86Hazel Cills • May 8, 2022In addition to his music career, Gilley was also famous for being the face of a nightclub that pushed Texas cowboy culture into a global spotlight.
News and InterviewsStewart Copeland: interview with Jill RileyJill Riley • May 6, 2022Stewart Copeland is well known for his work as drummer of the Police, but Copeland has also forged a successful career as a composer, creating music for films, television and the stage. Copeland visited with Jill Riley ahead of his visit to the Twin Cities for a couple of events with VocalEssence.
News and InterviewsDolly Parton, Pat Benetar, Lionel Richie to Rock Hall Lars Gotrich • May 4, 2022The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2022 class leans heavily on pop hitmakers from the 1980s, but also includes rapper Eminem and country star Dolly Parton, who initially rejected her nomination.
News and InterviewsTalib Kweli on Black Star's returnLeila Fadel and Taylor Haney • May 3, 2022Talib Kweli discusses the return of Black Star after 24 years, including a return to some of the duo's foundational themes — black excellence, unity, Pan-Africanism and the raising of consciousness.
News and InterviewsPhotos: Mid West Music Fest roars back in WinonaDarin Kamnetz and Carly Hauschild • May 2, 2022After the pandemic forced a hiatus and venue changes in recent years, the weekend music festival returned to its original setup in Winona to celebrate some of Minnesota’s top musical talents.