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February 13, 2020

For the third week in total, out of 6 weeks on the chart, Lizzo's "Water Me" is No. 1 With all the accolades and big appearances she's done recently this probably didn't phase her, but Bill Nye, The Science Guy dancing down the cat walk to "Juice", can it get any better?!

The Chart Show: The Science Guy has Juice!

The Chart Show: The Science Guy has Juice!

Mark Wheat • Feb 13, 2020

For the third week in total, out of 6 weeks on the chart, Lizzo's "Water Me" is No. 1 With all the accolades and big appearances she's done recently this probably didn't phase her, but Bill Nye, The Science Guy dancing down the cat walk to "Juice", can it get any better?!

Coffee Break: The single experience

Coffee Break: The single experience

Feb 12, 2020

As we inch closer to Valentine's Day, we want to shine a light on the single experience. Maybe you're single and loving it. Maybe you're single and ready to mingle. Either way, Jill and Anna will be your dates this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that touch on the single experience?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Booker T. Jones's 'Time is Tight: My Life, Note by Note'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Booker T. Jones's 'Time is Tight: My Life, Note by Note'

Jay Gabler • Feb 12, 2020

If you're musically inclined, you can play along with 'Time is Tight': Jones has written brief instrumental passages that appear in the back of the book, with a numerical key to tell you when to play each passage.

Today in Music History: The Miracles' 'Shop Around' sold one million copies

Today in Music History: The Miracles' 'Shop Around' sold one million copies

Feb 12, 2020

John Lennon performed 'Instant Karma' on BBC TV's 'Top Of The Pops'; Al Green went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Let's Stay Together," his only U.S. chart-topper; David Bowie received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Ray Manzarek was born; and Snoop and Puffy called for end of rap rivalry, Today in Music History.

Valentine’s Day 2020: Live music highlights in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Valentine’s Day 2020: Live music highlights in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Sylvia Jennings • Feb 12, 2020

February is in full swing, and it feels like it has been winter for years at this point. Luckily the Twin Cities have provided a diverse lineup events for this Valentine’s Day, which gives you every reason to get out and celebrate. From rowdy DIY gigs to a four-course dinner complete with a score of…

Listen to Looch: when the Stones come to town

Listen to Looch: when the Stones come to town

Mary Lucia • Feb 11, 2020

This week, Mary Lucia is joined by Jill Riley to talk about what to do when the Rolling Stones come to Minneapolis in May.

Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, dies at 78

Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, dies at 78

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 11, 2020

The founder of the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which brought an innovative version of Zulu singing to a worldwide audience, died Tuesday in Pretoria. He was 78 years old.

Pride and pain: The story of the Funky Drummer

Pride and pain: The story of the Funky Drummer

Lou Papineau • Feb 11, 2020

The story of Clyde Stubblefield - aka the Funky Drummer - spans a half-century of music history. Here's a close look at a 20-second drum break, its modest originator, and the effect it had on a generation of music-makers.

Ellis Delaney performs at Radio Heartland

Ellis Delaney performs at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Feb 11, 2020

Formerly known by the mononym Ellis, singer-songwriter Ellis Delaney is soon to release her 10th album, 'Ordinary Love.' In the run-up to the release, Ellis Delaney visited Radio Heartland to play songs from the new record.

Coffee Break: Hinterland

Coffee Break: Hinterland

Anna Weggel • Feb 11, 2020

The Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa will be July 31 - August 2 and the lineup has been announced as of today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's take a listen to artists that will be playing this year's Hinterland.

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