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April 26, 2016

Prince accomplished more in 57 years than most people could in 570. Revisit his life and legacy through this interactive timeline featuring album releases, memorable concerts, personal milestones, and more.

Prince Remembered: An Interactive Timeline

Prince Remembered: An Interactive Timeline

Daniel Nass, Mackenzie Martin and Brenda Tran • Apr 26, 2016

Prince accomplished more in 57 years than most people could in 570. Revisit his life and legacy through this interactive timeline featuring album releases, memorable concerts, personal milestones, and more.

Listen to Minnesota musicians perform Prince hits outside First Avenue

Listen to Minnesota musicians perform Prince hits outside First Avenue

Chastity Brown, Lizzo, Cecilia Johnson, tiny deaths, deM atlaS, PaviElle French, Sarah White and Cameron Kinghorn • Apr 25, 2016

Thursday night's street party and all-night dance party at First Avenue won't be soon forgotten thanks to audio and video archives.

Music News: Prince reigns atop album charts

Music News: Prince reigns atop album charts

Staff • Apr 25, 2016

Prince has claimed the number one and number two slots atop the Billboard 200, in the wake of his sudden death last Thursday. The Very Best of Prince tops the chart, and Purple Rain is in the number two spot. It’s Prince’s first time atop the chart since 3121 debuted at number one in 2006. Both Prince’s close friend Sheila…

Poll results: What would you like to see happen at Paisley Park?

Poll results: What would you like to see happen at Paisley Park?

Apr 25, 2016

As Prince is mourned, the question has been raised about what's next for his recording studio and occasional concert venue, Paisley Park. In an unscientific poll, we asked what you think the future of Paisley Park should be. Here are the results.

Minnesota Legislature honors Prince

Minnesota Legislature honors Prince

Jay Gabler • Apr 25, 2016

“As history looks back on the contributions he made, he will be remembered in the same legion as Aaron Copland and many, many of the great composers who broke new genre and new ground,” Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapolis) said this morning as the Minnesota Senate honored Prince. “We’re proud of course that sound that he…

First Listen: Fraea, 'Bend Your Bones'

First Listen: Fraea, 'Bend Your Bones'

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 25, 2016

Bend Your Bones is six songs of dreamy, beat-driven pop. Like the pink-yellow-blue wax two-thirds through a car wash, it's sweet-smelling and slick; it feels loose and careful at once.

9:30 Coffee Break: Philly Soul

9:30 Coffee Break: Philly Soul

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Apr 25, 2016

For today's Coffee Break, let's pay tribute to Billy Paul and his legacy by featuring the sounds of Philly soul. What songs do you want to hear by Philadelphia artists, past and present, who reflect the soulful sounds of the City of Brotherly Love? Send us your requests.

Sheila E. says Paisley Park museum, Minneapolis tribute concert planned

Sheila E. says Paisley Park museum, Minneapolis tribute concert planned

Jay Gabler • Apr 25, 2016

Sheila E., the musician who was a longtime friend and collaborator of Prince, says that there are plans to open Paisley Park as a museum, and that she’s the musical director of a tribute concert being planned for Minneapolis. Speaking Sunday with Entertainment Tonight, Sheila E. described the private memorial service held for Prince on Saturday at…

Today in Music History: Birth of blues legend Albert King

Today in Music History: Birth of blues legend Albert King

Apr 25, 2016

A Beastie Boy got community service, The Ramones made a film, Peter & Gordon topped the charts, and blues legend Albert King was born Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: The Lumineers, 'Cleopatra'

Album of the Week: The Lumineers, 'Cleopatra'

Mac Wilson • Apr 25, 2016

The Lumineers faced a steep climb after experiencing an enormous hit straight out of the gate. Their follow-up, 'Cleopatra', is a mixed bag; it contains some of the best music the trio has ever produced alongside less captivating work.

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