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April 18, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton has been awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical, a retelling of the Founding Father’s story, has won near-universal critical acclaim and become the hottest Broadway ticket of the 21st century (as well as, possibly, keeping Alexander Hamilton’s face on the ten-dollar bill). The Pulitzer Prize for Music went to…

Music News: ‘Hamilton’ wins Pulitzer Prize

Music News: ‘Hamilton’ wins Pulitzer Prize

Staff • Apr 18, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton has been awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical, a retelling of the Founding Father’s story, has won near-universal critical acclaim and become the hottest Broadway ticket of the 21st century (as well as, possibly, keeping Alexander Hamilton’s face on the ten-dollar bill). The Pulitzer Prize for Music went to…

Davina and the Vagabonds perform in The Current studio

Davina and the Vagabonds perform in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson, Cecilia Johnson and Davina and the Vagabonds • Apr 18, 2016

Ahead of six release shows of their new live album, Davina and the Vagabonds stopped by The Current to perform live in-studio and to chat with The Local Show's Andrea Swensson.

On Andrew Bird's Latest, Real Life Takes The Reins

On Andrew Bird's Latest, Real Life Takes The Reins

NPR Staff • Apr 18, 2016

'All my songs are personal on some level; it's just a matter of how much that personal thing is buried.' Bird says that on the new album, 'Are You Serious,' his private world has bubbled to the surface.

9:30 Coffee Break: Boat Songs

9:30 Coffee Break: Boat Songs

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 18, 2016

Following a ship-naming contest for Britain's Natural Environment Research Council that saw 'Boaty McBoatface' float to the top, we're wondering what songs you'd like to hear that reference boats or ships. Send us your requests.

Today in Music History: Holland-Dozier-Holland enter Songwriters' Hall of Fame

Today in Music History: Holland-Dozier-Holland enter Songwriters' Hall of Fame

Apr 18, 2016

Michael Jackson got surgery, John Lennon released a cover, 19-year-old Declan McManus played his first show, and the legendary Motown production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland were inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Bob Mould, 'Patch the Sky'

Album of the Week: Bob Mould, 'Patch the Sky'

Brian Oake • Apr 18, 2016

'Patch the Sky' is one of the most upbeat albums of Bob Mould's career, but it's also an album dominated by reflection and the haunting nature of the past. Despite that, 'Patch the Sky' is anything but a downer -- and it's anything but nostalgia.

Music News: Prince appears at Paisley Park to assure fans he’s okay after health scare

Music News: Prince appears at Paisley Park to assure fans he’s okay after health scare

Staff • Apr 17, 2016

Prince is alive and well — and he has a new purple piano. That’s what fans learned Saturday night at Paisley Park, where Prince threw a dance party and made a brief appearance to let everyone know he’s perfectly fine after a reported hospital visit on Friday. “Wait a few days before you waste any prayers,”…

The Current's staff share their Record Store Day wishlists and favorite finds

The Current's staff share their Record Store Day wishlists and favorite finds

Apr 16, 2016

Record Store Day 2016 is Saturday, April 16. In the run-up to the big day, a number of staff people at The Current shared what they'll be looking for along with some of their favorite finds from years past. You can also see when and where you can meet folks from The Current as they visit Twin Cities record stores on Saturday.

Prince camp reports ‘all’s good’ after hospitalization

Prince camp reports ‘all’s good’ after hospitalization

Andrea Swensson • Apr 15, 2016

Prince is back home in Chanhassen resting up after what TMZ reported as an “emergency landing” and hospitalization in Moline, Ill., early Friday morning. Despite the scare, Prince’s camp told the Star Tribune that “all’s good.” The gossip site sent social media into a tizzy after breaking the news and providing conflicting reports on Prince’s…

9:30 Coffee Break: Record Store Day

9:30 Coffee Break: Record Store Day

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 15, 2016

Tomorrow is Record Store Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention vinyl, records, wax, 45s, turntables and so forth? Send us your requests.

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