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December 21, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a scholarship honoring Chris Cornell, the death of a Casablanca Records founder, and the sale of Rolling Stone.

Music News: Law school scholarship to honor Chris Cornell

Music News: Law school scholarship to honor Chris Cornell

Jay Gabler • Dec 21, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a scholarship honoring Chris Cornell, the death of a Casablanca Records founder, and the sale of Rolling Stone.

In Pictures: Sharon Jones Remembered

In Pictures: Sharon Jones Remembered

Jacob Blickenstaff • Dec 21, 2017

Photographer Jacob Blickenstaff documented Sharon Jones for years both on- and off-stage. Here, he shares archival shots of the dearly departed star.

MnSpin: Hennepin County Library launches new Minnesota music streaming service

MnSpin: Hennepin County Library launches new Minnesota music streaming service

Colleen Cowie • Dec 21, 2017

The Hennepin County Library just made it easier to listen to your favorite local artists — and maybe discover some new ones, too. Last week, the Hennepin County Library launched MnSpin, an online streaming and download service that contains over 50 albums by local artists. The project captures the diversity of today’s local scene, representing…

Coffee Break: Short songs for winter solstice

Coffee Break: Short songs for winter solstice

Anna Reed • Dec 21, 2017

It's winter solstice today - the shortest day and the longest night of the year. We're looking at only about 8.5 - 9 hours of daylight today in Minnesota with a sunset happening between 4 and 4:30 pm. So what better way to celebrate this dark, short day with a set of as many songs under 2 minutes as we can cram into a Coffee Break!

Here’s how you can help McNally Smith students and faculty

Here’s how you can help McNally Smith students and faculty

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 21, 2017

On Dec. 14, McNally Smith College of Music announced that it would shut down the next week due to lack of funds, and as of Dec. 20, the school is officially closed. Since the announcement, community members near and far have wondered how they can help affected students, staff, and faculty, many of whom have…

Today in Music History: The Supremes appear on TV with Diana Ross for the last time

Today in Music History: The Supremes appear on TV with Diana Ross for the last time

Dec 21, 2017

Today in Music History: The Supremes made their last TV appearance together with Diana Ross, Lionel Richie started a four-week run at No. 1 with 'Say You, Say Me', Elton John and David Furnish formally converted their civil partnership to a marriage, and Frank Zappa was born.

New venue SOUND: Duluth opens its doors in the Zenith City

New venue SOUND: Duluth opens its doors in the Zenith City

Mike Novitzki • Dec 21, 2017

The doors at 132 E. Superior St. opened again Friday for the first sneak peak at SOUND: Duluth, the new restaurant and venue set to occupy the upper two floors of Duluth’s historic city hall. The space has a tumultuous recent history, having undergone a $2.4 million renovation prior to opening as Tycoon’s in late…

Album of the Week: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, 'Soul Of A Woman'

Album of the Week: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, 'Soul Of A Woman'

David Safar • Dec 21, 2017

Sharon Jones' life was a reminder that you never give up on your dreams and that you'll never be let down if you believe in yourself and embrace the lessons of finding the love in others.

The Chart Show: If We Were Vampires, We'd Be #1

The Chart Show: If We Were Vampires, We'd Be #1

Mark Wheat • Dec 21, 2017

It's the final chart show of the year, and this week was a tight race! Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit landed at the top, accompanied by debuts from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Wolf Alice.

Music News: Gallagher brothers halt feud for Christmas

Music News: Gallagher brothers halt feud for Christmas

Jay Gabler • Dec 20, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a ceasefire in the Gallagher brothers' feud, rumors about this year's Coachella headliners, and a new Donald Fagen interview.

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