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February 20, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the death of drummer Norm Rogers, details on the 'Wrinkle in Time' soundtrack, and Talib Kweli canceling a show over the venue booking a band associated with white supremacy.

Music News: Norm Rogers, drummer with Jayhawks and Cows, dies of cancer

Music News: Norm Rogers, drummer with Jayhawks and Cows, dies of cancer

Jay Gabler • Feb 20, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the death of drummer Norm Rogers, details on the 'Wrinkle in Time' soundtrack, and Talib Kweli canceling a show over the venue booking a band associated with white supremacy.

Find music on TV this week: Portugal. The Man; BORNS; Ms. Lauryn Hill

Find music on TV this week: Portugal. The Man; BORNS; Ms. Lauryn Hill

Luke Taylor • Feb 20, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings, and find performance videos as the week progresses.

Sting and Shaggy recorded part of their new album in Minneapolis

Sting and Shaggy recorded part of their new album in Minneapolis

Colleen Cowie • Feb 20, 2018

The Super Bowl brought a flurry of activity to Minneapolis in the week leading up to the big game. A slew of celebrities visited the Twin Cities, including big-name musicians, who came to town to perform at pre-game concerts. While in Minneapolis, four of those artists — Sting, Shaggy, Migos, and Gucci Mane — stopped…

Coffee Break: A beautiful day in the neighborhood

Coffee Break: A beautiful day in the neighborhood

Anna Reed • Feb 20, 2018

"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", the educational children's TV show, debuted 50 years ago this week. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention friends and neighbors?

Rostam plays songs from 'Half Light' and a Nick Drake cover in The Current studio

Rostam plays songs from 'Half Light' and a Nick Drake cover in The Current studio

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Feb 20, 2018

Touring in support of his 2017 album, 'Half Light,' Rostam, along with his touring string quartet and percussionist, visited The Current studio to chat with Oake & Riley and to perform songs from his album, as well as a cover of a beloved tune by Nick Drake.

Today in Music History: The Supremes start with 'Stop!'

Today in Music History: The Supremes start with 'Stop!'

Feb 20, 2018

Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut; Andrew Lloyd Weber landed at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart; and the Supremes entered the Hot 100 with a song that would go on to No. 1 and be remembered for its signature dance moves as much as its catchy groove.

S. Carey performs in The Current's studio

S. Carey performs in The Current's studio

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Feb 20, 2018

S. Carey, aka Bon Iver drummer/keyboardist Sean Carey, stopped into The Current's studio the week of his 'Hundred Acres' album release. Hear music from the record and an interview with Andrea Swensson.

Music News: Bon Iver's manager to run for Congress

Music News: Bon Iver's manager to run for Congress

Jay Gabler • Feb 19, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Bon Iver's manager running for Congress, a triumph for the 'Black Panther' soundtrack, and a Harvard honor for Solange.

A Tribe Called Quest: Beats, Rhymes and Life

A Tribe Called Quest: Beats, Rhymes and Life

Lou Papineau • Feb 19, 2018

A Tribe Called Quest were selected by the Current's listeners as one of the honorees in our celebration of Black History Month. Here's the tale of their beats, rhymes, and life.

Album of the Week: Ty Segall, 'Freedom's Goblin'

Album of the Week: Ty Segall, 'Freedom's Goblin'

Mac Wilson • Feb 19, 2018

Mac Wilson describes Ty Segall's latest as 'a kaleidoscopic journey through the mind of one of contemporary music's most prolific creators.' Read Mac's full review and listen to tracks from 'Freedom's Goblin,' our Album of the Week.

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