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May 08, 2018

Riding the release of their 2018 album 'We Were Made to Forgive,' Roma di Luna visited The Current to talk with Andrea Swensson and perform "Estate Fair," "Made To Forgive," and "Envisioning."

In-studio: Roma di Luna believe 'We Were Made To Forgive'

In-studio: Roma di Luna believe 'We Were Made To Forgive'

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • May 8, 2018

Riding the release of their 2018 album 'We Were Made to Forgive,' Roma di Luna visited The Current to talk with Andrea Swensson and perform "Estate Fair," "Made To Forgive," and "Envisioning."

Donald Glover's 'This Is America' holds ugly truths to be self-evident

Donald Glover's 'This Is America' holds ugly truths to be self-evident

Audie Cornish and Monika Evstatieva • May 7, 2018

NPR Music's hip-hop journalist Rodney Carmichael breaks down the political and racial nuances of Donald Glover's new video.

Naked Giants perform in The Current studio

Naked Giants perform in The Current studio

Jade • May 7, 2018

Seattle's Naked Giants are new enough to the music scene, they're still working out their reason for being. Drummer Henry LaVallee distills it to one accessible idea: "It's all about eliciting emotion," he says. Listen to Naked Giants perform a set of rocking tunes from their debut album 'SLUFF,' in an in-studio session hosted by Jade.

Coffee Break: Monday Monday

Coffee Break: Monday Monday

May 7, 2018

Today in 1966, The Mamas and the Papas started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Monday Monday." So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Monday?

Prince’s Caribbean escape, with purple driveway, to be auctioned on July 12

Prince’s Caribbean escape, with purple driveway, to be auctioned on July 12

Jay Gabler • May 7, 2018

The West Indies archipelago of Turks and Caicos doesn’t have much in common with Chanhassen, Minnesota — but Prince made sure that visitors to his Caribbean retreat knew they were on his turf. The five-acre estate features a winding purple driveway, which is understandably highlighted in photos advertising the property’s upcoming auction. “This estate is…

Watch ‘American Idol’ contestants sing Prince hits, with an assist from Sheila E.

Watch ‘American Idol’ contestants sing Prince hits, with an assist from Sheila E.

Adrian Williams • May 7, 2018

Now that this season’s American Idol contestant pool has been narrowed down to just seven, it was time to give the aspiring star performers a real challenge: performing hits from Prince’s catalog. Performers have to be at their absolute best if they’re going to attempt to channel Prince’s musicality and stage presence. Two contestants mixed…

Today in Music History: Style Council made their debut

Today in Music History: Style Council made their debut

May 7, 2018

The Mamas and the Papas had a big hit; the Stones released a double album; Reginald Dwight legally changed his name to something we all recognize; Terence Trent D'Arby got his wish for a No. 1 hit; and the Style Council made their debut, Today in Music History.

Did you know Janelle Monáe, as a child, lived in the Twin Cities?

Did you know Janelle Monáe, as a child, lived in the Twin Cities?

Jay Gabler • May 7, 2018

This spring, Janelle Monáe seems to be taking over the world with her acclaimed new album Dirty Computer and an upcoming tour that will stop at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on July 3. What most Minnesotans don’t know is that the show will be a sort of homecoming for the multitalented star, who lived in…

Music News: Johnny Cash childhood home makes National Register of Historic Places

Music News: Johnny Cash childhood home makes National Register of Historic Places

Jay Gabler • May 7, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Johnny Cash's childhood home being added to the National Register of Historic Places, the FYF Fest being canceled, and Childish Gambino debuting new music on SNL.

On this day in 1997: Prince inducts George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

On this day in 1997: Prince inducts George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

May 6, 2018

On May 6, 1997 Parliament Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Prince, accompanied by his wife Mayte Garcia, paid tribute to George Clinton and all of Parliament Funkadeloic.

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