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February 26, 2019

Last week, Mary Lucia shared a list of 10 music documentaries she recommends for binge-watching during winter weather. The snow continues, and this week, Mary shares some of your music-documentary recommendations.

Listen to Looch: your music-documentary picks

Listen to Looch: your music-documentary picks

Mary Lucia • Feb 26, 2019

Last week, Mary Lucia shared a list of 10 music documentaries she recommends for binge-watching during winter weather. The snow continues, and this week, Mary shares some of your music-documentary recommendations.

Music News: Mark Hollis of Talk Talk dies at 64

Music News: Mark Hollis of Talk Talk dies at 64

Jade • Feb 26, 2019

Mark Hollis, co-founder of Talk Talk, has died at age 64. Also in the news today: Janet Jackson announces Vegas residency, Nicki Minaj responds to Tracy Chapman lawsuit, repetitive music wears retail workers down, and a young girl recreates classic album covers for Black History Month.

J.S. Ondara is 'Tales of America' troubadour in The Current studio

J.S. Ondara is 'Tales of America' troubadour in The Current studio

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Feb 26, 2019

The same day that he released his debut album, 'Tales of America,' J.S. Ondara visited The Current's studio to perform a few songs and talk with 'Local Show' host Andrea Swensson.

Listen to a new track from Lee Henke, 'Take Me To The Movies'

Listen to a new track from Lee Henke, 'Take Me To The Movies'

Luke Taylor • Feb 26, 2019

Singer-songwriter Lee Henke's new song, 'Take Me To The Movies,' celebrates cinema's power to relieve mental anguish and to provide escape. The song is an early single from Henke's forthcoming album, 'Captain of the Ship,' anticipated for release in midsummer.

Coffee Break: Let's have a birthday party

Coffee Break: Let's have a birthday party

Anna Weggel • Feb 26, 2019

So many wonderful artists were born today -- which ones would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee break? And for fun, let's add plus or minus one day.

Today in Music History: Tina Turner won big at the Grammys

Today in Music History: Tina Turner won big at the Grammys

Feb 26, 2019

Sales of the 45 RPM single outpaced the 78 for the first time, Nancy Sinatra sang about some aggressive boots, Johnny Cash was born, Michael Jackson had a No. 1 album with 'Thriller', and Tina Turner won big, Today in Music History.

Three Joes remember Big V’s, closing this week after one more ‘chaotic night’ of live music

Three Joes remember Big V’s, closing this week after one more ‘chaotic night’ of live music

Youa Vang • Feb 26, 2019

Through the front window of Big V’s in St. Paul, past the light rail tracks, looms the new soccer stadium on the other side of University Ave. Change is coming, and at the end of the worst February — weather-wise, that is — the Midwest has seen in almost six decades, Vick (a.k.a. Big V)…

Music on TV this week: Nikki Lane; Weezer; Elle King; Gary Clark Jr.; Aurora; Hozier

Music on TV this week: Nikki Lane; Weezer; Elle King; Gary Clark Jr.; Aurora; Hozier

Luke Taylor • Feb 25, 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.

Music News: 'Green Book,' controversial film about pioneering pianist, wins Best Picture Oscar

Music News: 'Green Book,' controversial film about pioneering pianist, wins Best Picture Oscar

Jay Gabler • Feb 25, 2019

The Oscars opened with Queen and included a huge 'Star is Born' duet, but it was 'Green Book,' a movie inspired by the life of pianist Don Shirley, that won Best Picture at the Oscars. Also in the news today: R. Kelly pleads not guilty, Peter Frampton announces final tour, soul star Jackie Shane dies at 78, and Cher goes viral by tweeting a mysterious name.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange, Pre-War Guitars Company, Herringbone Dreadnought

The Current's Guitar Collection: Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange, Pre-War Guitars Company, Herringbone Dreadnought

Luke Taylor • Feb 25, 2019

During the time between their studio session and their sold-out gig at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Mandolin Orange took time to talk about the guitar they play, a Herringbone guitar made by the Pre-War Guitars Company in North Carolina.

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