The Current is honoring the music and contributions of Black musicians in February, and we're starting off by dedicating Friday, Feb. 1, exclusively to music made by Black musicians.

This week, the Specials are releasing their first new album in 18 years - with a special guest, an activist who went viral wearing a Specials shirt while confronting a far-right group. Also, Jay and Jade spotlight new music from Billie Eilish, Cherry Glazerr, Mandolin Orange, Girlpool, Emily King.

Every year Mark Wheat hosts your Valentine's Day evening soundtrack with requests and dedications for the greatest love songs of all-time.

Sixty years ago this week, the Winter Dance Party concert tour was crisscrossing Minnesota and neighboring states, featuring Ritchie Valens, J.P. 'the Big Bopper' Richardson and Buddy Holly. Then came 'The Day the Music Died.'

Since its inception in 1926, Black History Month commemorates the valuable contributions, achievements, and the remarkable history of black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, I asked several black Minnesota leaders to share the artists and songs that inspire them. As we continue to see her voice emerge, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar shows strength,…

Since its inception in 1926, Black History Month commemorates the valuable contributions, achievements, and the remarkable history of black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, I asked several black Minnesota leaders to share the artists and songs that inspire them. A well-known St. Paul community activist, Mychael Wright has made his mark by not…

Since its inception in 1926, Black History Month commemorates the valuable contributions, achievements, and the remarkable history of black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, I asked several black Minnesota leaders to share the artists and songs that inspire them. “As a kid we’d joke, they gave us the shortest month of the year,”…

Since its inception in 1926, Black History Month commemorates the valuable contributions, achievements, and the remarkable history of black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, I asked several black Minnesota leaders to share the artists and songs that inspire them. A trailblazer in Minneapolis, City Council member Andrea Jenkins broke barriers in 2018 when…

Since its inception in 1926, Black History Month commemorates the valuable contributions, achievements, and the remarkable history of black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, I asked several black Minnesota leaders to share the artists and songs that inspire them. Raeisha Williams and her mother Rosemary Nelvin-Williams worked hard to open the doors of…

Indie pop band half alive is playing a sold out show at the 7th St Entry tonight. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands who have punctuation in their name?