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January 28, 2019

The Michael Jackson estate says the late star's family is 'furious' about a new documentary alleging sexual abuse. Also in the news today, Vampire Weekend and the Who have announced big shows, film composer Michel Legrand has died at 86, 'Rent Live' was mostly not live, and Psy has signed two of K-pop's biggest stars to his new record label. In today's viral clip, a young Marc Anthony fan takes the stage with her sweet dance moves.

Music News: Michael Jackson documentary shocks Sundance

Music News: Michael Jackson documentary shocks Sundance

Jay Gabler • Jan 28, 2019

The Michael Jackson estate says the late star's family is 'furious' about a new documentary alleging sexual abuse. Also in the news today, Vampire Weekend and the Who have announced big shows, film composer Michel Legrand has died at 86, 'Rent Live' was mostly not live, and Psy has signed two of K-pop's biggest stars to his new record label. In today's viral clip, a young Marc Anthony fan takes the stage with her sweet dance moves.

Music on TV this week: Paul Simon; Lizzo; Emily King; Phosphorescent; Buddy Guy

Music on TV this week: Paul Simon; Lizzo; Emily King; Phosphorescent; Buddy Guy

Luke Taylor • Jan 28, 2019

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.

Coffee Break: Banned/controversial songs

Coffee Break: Banned/controversial songs

Anna Weggel • Jan 28, 2019

Today in 1984, Frankie Goes To Hollywood started a five-week run at No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart with "Relax". Arguably one of the most controversial singles in British music history, "Relax" was banned by the BBC and several commercial British radio stations, although significant radio personalities including John Peel continued to play the song. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have been banned or were extremely controversial?

Today in Music History: 'Relax' went No. 1 in the U.K.

Today in Music History: 'Relax' went No. 1 in the U.K.

Jan 28, 2019

Frankie Goes To Hollywood started a five-week run at No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart with "Relax"; Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboard player Billy Powell died at the age of 56; Jamaican electronics musician King Tubby was born today in 1941; and Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' went No. 1, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: James Blake, 'Assume Form'

Album of the Week: James Blake, 'Assume Form'

David Safar • Jan 28, 2019

James Blake has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking songwriters and producers coming out of the UK in the past 10 years.

Lula Wiles flip notions about American folk on its head

Lula Wiles flip notions about American folk on its head

Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Denise Guerra • Jan 27, 2019

Together, the women of Lula Wiles are giving folk music a new reputation with band's sophomore album, 'What Will We Do.'

Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles perform in The Current studio

Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles perform in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Jan 27, 2019

Two masterful musicians, Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles - whom Chet Atkins deemed Certified Guitar Players - visited The Current studio to perform in two-part guitar and to chat with Bill DeVille.

Coffee Break: Acoustic/unplugged

Coffee Break: Acoustic/unplugged

Anna Weggel • Jan 25, 2019

Today in 1991, Paul McCartney recorded his Unplugged concert for MTV, where he performed such Beatles songs as "Here, There and Everywhere" and "And I Love Her". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what acoustic/unplugged songs would you like to hear?

Today in Music History: Remembering Etta James on her birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Etta James on her birthday

Jan 25, 2019

Joy Division debuted in Manchester, Etta James was born, The Allman Brothers Band bassist Lamar Williams died of lung cancer at age 34, The Rolling Stones kicked off their "No Security Tour", and Paul McCartney recorded Unplugged for MTV Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Hippo Campus, elxina, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Hippo Campus, elxina, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 25, 2019

Outside my window, it’s -8 °F with colder air to come. Outside the usual, shutdown-related staff shortages have forced LaGuardia Airport to stop receiving flights. Outside the U.S., many countries are doing just fine, but then we see hunger strikes bombs corruption xenophobia. Pardon me for getting all “current events” on the Local Current Blog, but this winter…let’s…

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