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November 06, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia recommends a new Netflix documentary that explores the 1970 meeting at the White House between President Richard Nixon and Johnny Cash.

Listen to Looch: 'Tricky Dick and The Man in Black'

Listen to Looch: 'Tricky Dick and The Man in Black'

Mary Lucia • Nov 6, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia recommends a new Netflix documentary that explores the 1970 meeting at the White House between President Richard Nixon and Johnny Cash.

Music News: Aretha Franklin gospel performance, 'Holy Grail' of concert films, to see release

Music News: Aretha Franklin gospel performance, 'Holy Grail' of concert films, to see release

Jay Gabler • Nov 6, 2018

A 1972 Aretha Franklin gospel performance, documented in perhaps the most legendary of all unreleased concert films, will finally see release. In other news: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' does boffo box office (and surprises REO Speedwagon), 'A Star is Born' soundtrack dethroned atop album chart by unlikely contender, Ariana Grande's new single becomes a meme, and why stars have such a hard time preventing politicians from playing their music.

Shorter name, more music: Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant rebrands as just ‘the Dakota’

Shorter name, more music: Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant rebrands as just ‘the Dakota’

Colleen Cowie • Nov 6, 2018

In its three decades of operation, the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant has made a name for itself as a go-to spot for jazz fans in the Twin Cities. Now, the venue wants audiences to know that the Dakota isn’t just for listening to jazz, but discovering all genres of music. Today the Dakota launched…

Coffee Break: Songs for Election Day

Coffee Break: Songs for Election Day

Anna Weggel • Nov 6, 2018

It's Election Day! What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are about voting, choice and giving the power to the people?

Today in Music History: Gram Parsons' body was stolen

Today in Music History: Gram Parsons' body was stolen

Nov 6, 2018

Gram Parsons' body was stolen; Dylan recorded two classic songs in Nashville; Aerosmith played their first gig; Soft Cell broke a U.K. charts record; Pearl Jam had a fast-selling album; Taylor Swift's album sold even faster; and the Sex Pistols debuted, Today in Music History.

Har Mar Superstar describes new project, Heart Bones

Har Mar Superstar describes new project, Heart Bones

David Safar and Luke Taylor • Nov 6, 2018

A new collaborative project between Har Mar Superstar and Austin, Texas, musician Sabrina Ellis, Heart Bones have already sold out a show at the Turf Club later this month. The duo are embarking on a tour to perform songs from 'Dirty Dancing' and to roll out their own original music.

Music News: Jazz virtuoso Roy Hargrove dies at 49

Music News: Jazz virtuoso Roy Hargrove dies at 49

Jay Gabler • Nov 5, 2018

Jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove has died of kidney disease at age 49. Also in the news today: women ruled the MTV EMAs, four-fifths of the Spice Girls are getting back together, Postmates is hitting a music festival, a historic Glenn Gould score surfaces, and the Prince estate debuts an archival video series.

Music on TV this week: boygenius; Morrissey; Elvis Costello; Lukas Nelson; Kacey Musgraves

Music on TV this week: boygenius; Morrissey; Elvis Costello; Lukas Nelson; Kacey Musgraves

Luke Taylor • Nov 5, 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. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Watch 3 Rare Prince Videos For 'Endorphinmachine,' 'Rock And Roll Is Alive,' 'Dolphin'

Watch 3 Rare Prince Videos For 'Endorphinmachine,' 'Rock And Roll Is Alive,' 'Dolphin'

Nov 5, 2018

The Prince Estate has announced that it will be digitally uploading videos from the artist's visual archive on a weekly basis.

Coffee Break: You want it darker

Coffee Break: You want it darker

Anna Weggel • Nov 5, 2018

With yesterday's Daylight Savings Time, our evenings are about to get darker faster. Early morning commuters might get a little extra sun for a few weeks, but our daylight hours are shortening in the meantime. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about darkness and losing light?

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