French-Algerian singer Rachid Taha has died at age 59. In other news, Jason Isbell won big at the Americana Music Association honors, Rami Malek has responded to criticism of a forthcoming Freddie Mercury biopic, Al Green released his first new song in a decade, and two K-pop stars were fired for dating each other. Also, watch Missy Elliott surprise a superfan who can nail 'Work It.'

Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.

Yesterday was Ben Folds' 52nd birthday and we listened to a lot of great piano players, but not enough. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature some of the best piano players of our time -- part 2!

Minnesota-based musician Dave King is not afraid do something unconventional. Known for his work as a drummer in groups like the Bad Plus, Happy Apple and Halloween, Alaska, King pushes the boundaries of music and doesn’t stick to the status quo. What King’s fans might not know so well is his work in film. On Friday,…

Sting made his onstage acting debut; The Beatles picked up a couple of Grammys; Bruce Springsteen put out 'Born To Run'; Fiona Apple was born; and 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' went No. 1, Today in Music History.

On Wednesday, Sept. 12, the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards show took place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., and saw Jason Isbell taking home awards in three categories, including Song of the Year. See a summary of all the Americana Music award-winners.

Morris Hayes has it all: candor, a sense of humor, and musical chops that earned him the title of keyboardist, then musical director in Prince's band. He sat down with Purple Current host Sean McPherson for a marathon interview about Prince albums from 1995-2010, plus miscellaneous other stories he remembered as they went. Due to overwhelming demand, we're publishing the full interview album by album.

Leon Bridges joins Brandi Carlile as the only artists this year with two songs hitting #1 on the Chart.

There's a fierce controversy over copyright legislation in Europe, which some artists favor but which some fear will lead to the censoring of memes and other content. Also, Mitski talked at length with Trevor Noah about her new album and 'gendered' criticisms. In other news: a memorial gathering for Mac Miller, an update on Nick Carter rape allegations, new music from Tom Waits, and a first trailer for a music-themed Coen Brothers movie.

The Americana Music Association's festival and conference takes place in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 11 to 16, with the Americana Fest Honors and Awards presentations on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Stream the live program, and look at other coverage of Americana Fest, including social media updates from The Current's Bill DeVille and David Safar.