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February 21, 2014

Social media is filled with people sharing their thoughts and feelings about the weather, so we thought we'd open the Coffee Break up to let you vent with your musical choices.

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9:30 Coffee Break: How Do You Really Feel?

Feb 21, 2014

Social media is filled with people sharing their thoughts and feelings about the weather, so we thought we'd open the Coffee Break up to let you vent with your musical choices.

Movie Maven: 'Tim's Vermeer'

Movie Maven: 'Tim's Vermeer'

Stephanie Curtis • Feb 21, 2014

MPR Movie Maven and Cube Critic Stephanie Curtis joins Jill Riley and Steve Seel to talk about a new documentary in which a man attempts to re-create the work of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer.

Today in Music History: Fleetwood Mac Releases "Rumours"

Today in Music History: Fleetwood Mac Releases "Rumours"

Feb 21, 2014

The Stones covered Buddy Holly, Simon and Garfunkel finished their last album together, and Fleetwood Mac crafted a classic Today in Music History.

Is new age music making a comeback?

Is new age music making a comeback?

Jay Gabler • Feb 21, 2014

At SXSW, Spandau Ballet are playing their first American show in 28 years, but this year has already seen an even less likely 80s comeback. Spacey, ambient sounds are increasingly pleasing the ears of music buffs both nationally and locally, and a new historical compilation has sparked a reappraisal of the often-derided genre of new…

Hopkins High School Orchestra to bring sonic sweep to the Ericksons’ music

Hopkins High School Orchestra to bring sonic sweep to the Ericksons’ music

Jane Gengel • Feb 21, 2014

Each year Hopkins High School Orchestra hosts a Spotlight Concert featuring a special musical guest. Students are gearing up for this year’s February 21 performance alongside the Ericksons. The eight-year-old sister duo have their musical roots in Minneapolis. Bethany Valentini and Jenny Kapernick bring a stylistic blend of soulful and rich indie-folk. Both are excited to…

Jimmy Fallon and team release NBC News 'cover' of 'Rapper's Delight'

Jimmy Fallon and team release NBC News 'cover' of 'Rapper's Delight'

Feb 20, 2014

"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" created this cover of The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" -- as performed by NBC News' Brian Williams and Lester Holt. Steve Seel and Jill Riley featured the music on The Current's Morning Show today.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Again

Feb 20, 2014

What songs with "again" in the title or featured in the lyrics would you like to hear today? Suggest below and get out any frustrations that a snow storm is happening again.

40 years of album sales data in two handy charts

40 years of album sales data in two handy charts

Andrea Swensson • Feb 20, 2014

Earlier this week we asked you to guess the highest-selling singles and albums to come out of Minnesota—and the answers to those two big questions will be revealed this Sunday night on the Current Presents: The Best-Selling Minnesota Artists of All Time. But before we get down to brass tacks, I wanted to share a…

Today in Music History: Stop! In The Name Of Love

Today in Music History: Stop! In The Name Of Love

Feb 20, 2014

Bob Dylan got a lifetime achievement award, Jimi Hendrix played his first show, and The Supremes hit no. 1 for the fourth time Today in Music History.

From Another World: Bob Dylan tribute album features a global village of musicians

From Another World: Bob Dylan tribute album features a global village of musicians

Selena Carlson • Feb 20, 2014

“I know there are a lot of Bob Dylan covers out there,” admits Alain Weber with a chuckle. “Probably new ones every week.” Nonetheless, in the recently released tribute album he’s compiled, From Another World, Weber captures Dylan’s universality in a uniquely global fashion. The compilation features artists from around the world, and each track…

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