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November 16, 2017

Today's top music news stories include new Third Man headphones from Beats, the death of Lil Peep, and a forthcoming Bowie documentary.

Music News: Beats releases special Third Man headphones

Music News: Beats releases special Third Man headphones

Jay Gabler • Nov 16, 2017

Today's top music news stories include new Third Man headphones from Beats, the death of Lil Peep, and a forthcoming Bowie documentary.

Brother Ali, continued: On Islamophobia, authenticity, and local heroes

Brother Ali, continued: On Islamophobia, authenticity, and local heroes

Hanna Bubser • Nov 16, 2017

Rhymesayers artist Brother Ali returns to First Avenue tonight to spread 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life.' The week of the show, Hanna Bubser checked in with him about vulnerability, attitude, spiritual teaching, and much more. This is part two of two.

Wilco in concert at the Palace Theatre

Wilco in concert at the Palace Theatre

Nov 16, 2017

On Thursday, Nov. 16, The Current aired the live the broadcast of Wilco in concert, on the radio and with a live video stream.

Coffee Break: Giving

Coffee Break: Giving

Anna Reed • Nov 16, 2017

It's Give to the Max Day, a day to raise money for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "give" or mention giving or generosity?

Brother Ali talks community, heart and 'All The Beauty In This Whole Life'

Brother Ali talks community, heart and 'All The Beauty In This Whole Life'

Hanna Bubser • Nov 16, 2017

Rhymesayers artist Brother Ali returns to First Avenue tonight to spread 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life.' The week of the show, Hanna Bubser checked in with him about vulnerability, attitude, spiritual teaching, and much more. This is part one of two.

Today in Music History: The Jimi Hendrix Experience went No. 1 with 'Electric Ladyland'

Today in Music History: The Jimi Hendrix Experience went No. 1 with 'Electric Ladyland'

Nov 16, 2017

The Jimi Hendrix Experience had a No. 1 album; Rush received their first Gold records; Bono was injured in a bicycle crash; John Lennon enjoyed a No. 1 hit on a track that featured Elton John as a session musician; and 'Electric Ladyland' went to No. 1, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Basking in the Afterglow of Iceland

The Chart Show: Basking in the Afterglow of Iceland

Mark Wheat • Nov 16, 2017

St. Vincent hauls to the top of the chart ahead of Saturday's show at The Palace in St. Paul. Bully also strong-arm their way back to the #19 spot this week.

Music News: Warped Tour to end after 2018 run

Music News: Warped Tour to end after 2018 run

Jay Gabler • Nov 15, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the end of the Warped Tour, the death of Paul Buckmaster, and new details about the death of Walter Becker.

The LinnDrum visits The Current's studio

The LinnDrum visits The Current's studio

Cecilia Johnson and Emmet Kowler • Nov 15, 2017

Anticipating the upcoming event Minneapolis Sound 2.0 (Nov. 17-18), Andrew Wood and Bionik jam on a LinnDrum in The Current's studio.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Kate Stables of This Is The Kit - Hobner guitar and zither banjo

The Current's Guitar Collection: Kate Stables of This Is The Kit - Hobner guitar and zither banjo

Luke Taylor • Nov 15, 2017

When Kate Stables and her band, This Is The Kit, visited The Current studio, Stables had what appeared to be a Hofner hollow-body guitar, and then another instrument that resembled a six-string banjo. After the session, Stables described the instruments she plays -- and the facts were surprising and a lot of fun. Here's what she had to say.

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