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November 18, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a planned tour for A Tribe Called Quest, a 'Last Waltz' tribute tour, and the death of the man who wrote 'Drift Away.'

Music News: 'Drift Away' songwriter Mentor Williams dies at 70

Music News: 'Drift Away' songwriter Mentor Williams dies at 70

Jay Gabler • Nov 18, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a planned tour for A Tribe Called Quest, a 'Last Waltz' tribute tour, and the death of the man who wrote 'Drift Away.'

Coffee Break: Give a little

Coffee Break: Give a little

Anna Reed • Nov 17, 2016

It's Give to the Max Day - an online fundraising event for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. If you haven't already received emails from your favorite organizations asking you to donate, poke around and see what you'd like to support. But for now, what songs about giving and generosity do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Como Zoo welcomes a giraffe named Prince

Como Zoo welcomes a giraffe named Prince

Jay Gabler • Nov 17, 2016

Como Zoo, in St. Paul, has welcomed a new baby giraffe — and his name is Prince. Making his first appearance before the public today, Prince stands 6’6″ and weighs 160 pounds. The giraffe was named by Gretchen and David Crary, who have been the most generous donors to the zoo on Give to the…

Today in Music History: Patti Smith wins National Book Award

Today in Music History: Patti Smith wins National Book Award

Nov 17, 2016

The Four Seasons had a hit with 'Big Girls Don't Cry'; The Who launched a second tour of North America; The Commodores went to No. 1 with 'Still'; singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley was born in Anaheim, Calif.; and Patti Smith won a National Book Award, Today in Music History.

Comic: Work it Out

Comic: Work it Out

Anders Nienstaedt • Nov 17, 2016

When you need to get away from it all, music can really take you there.

First Listen: Gillian Welch, 'Boots No. 1 The Official Revival Bootleg'

First Listen: Gillian Welch, 'Boots No. 1 The Official Revival Bootleg'

Jewly Hight • Nov 17, 2016

Gillian Welch and partner David Rawlings sift through their musical archives and select 21 tracks that document their early- to mid-'90s rise, before they emerged as leaders of an ascendant Americana scene.

The Chart Show: Lizzo's 'Worship' exalted to No.1

The Chart Show: Lizzo's 'Worship' exalted to No.1

Mark Wheat • Nov 17, 2016

David Bowie, Regina Spektor and Green Day make debuts; Phantogram make a big upward move; Dawes are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Lizzo's "Worship" makes it to No.1.

Music News: Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Music News: Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Jay Gabler • Nov 16, 2016

Today's top music news stories include recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the breakup of the Presidents of the United States of America, and a thank-you concert for President Obama.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2007

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2007

Daniel Nass • Nov 16, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 2007. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

What's New on The Current: A Tribe Called Quest, Leonard Cohen, xx

What's New on The Current: A Tribe Called Quest, Leonard Cohen, xx

Jade • Nov 16, 2016

This week on What's New on The Current, Jade talks about A Tribe Called Quest's timeless final record, a song off the late Leonard Cohen's album released just weeks before his death, and a quirky song from Devendra Banhart.

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