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March 02, 2020

The organization behind the Grammys announced Monday that it had fired Dugan, who was at the Academy for only five months, saying that an investigation found 'multitudes' of complaints against her.

The Recording Academy fires Deborah Dugan, its short-lived leader

The Recording Academy fires Deborah Dugan, its short-lived leader

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Mar 2, 2020

The organization behind the Grammys announced Monday that it had fired Dugan, who was at the Academy for only five months, saying that an investigation found 'multitudes' of complaints against her.

Public Enemy 'moving forward' without Flavor Flav after Bernie Sanders rally

Public Enemy 'moving forward' without Flavor Flav after Bernie Sanders rally

Andrew Flanagan • Mar 2, 2020

The hype man and former reality television star was dismissed from the legendary rap group he co-founded after sending the Sanders campaign a cease-and-desist over a performance on Sunday.

Music on TV this week: Tame Impala; Local Natives; Phantogram; Devon Gilfillian

Music on TV this week: Tame Impala; Local Natives; Phantogram; Devon Gilfillian

Luke Taylor • Mar 2, 2020

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 for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Coffee Break: I'm with the band

Coffee Break: I'm with the band

Anna Weggel • Mar 2, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands with many members?

Jill Riley on her radio journey from St. Cloud to St. Paul

Jill Riley on her radio journey from St. Cloud to St. Paul

Michael Popham • Mar 2, 2020

As The Current celebrates 15 years on the air and wraps up our winter member drive, Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Popham is asking the hosts who've been with The Current since the beginning about their history at the station and in radio.

Today in Music History: Remembering Lou Reed on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Lou Reed on his birthday

Mar 2, 2020

Bo Diddley recorded his first single; the Four Seasons notched their third number-one hit; the compact disc was introduced; and Lou Reed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Nathaniel Rateliff, 'And It's Still Alright'

Album of the Week: Nathaniel Rateliff, 'And It's Still Alright'

Bill DeVille • Mar 2, 2020

Nathaniel Rateliff is like a boxer who's taken a few hard punches, but he's not down for the count. 'And It's Still Alright' is one of the best albums we've heard so far this year.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Dolly Parton

Musicheads Essential Artist: Dolly Parton

Jill Riley • Mar 2, 2020

Dolly grew up poor, with hardworking parents, a big family, and a passion for writing and performing music. Her song 'Coat of Many Colors'? That's a true story about her mother literally sewing together rags to make a coat. Who knew at the time that would symbolize Dolly's life, a rags-to-riches story?

Robbie Robertson: 'It's been a long journey'

Robbie Robertson: 'It's been a long journey'

Mary Lucia • Feb 28, 2020

A new documentary, 'Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band,' opens Friday night at the Lagoon Landmark Cinema in Minneapolis. In the run-up to the release, Mary Lucia had the chance to talk with Robbie Robertson. Listen to Mary's conversation with Robertson about the new film.

Local DJ Disco T says cancer ‘showed me who is in my corner’

Local DJ Disco T says cancer ‘showed me who is in my corner’

Iman Jafri • Feb 28, 2020

Tredis Adams, better known as Twin Cities DJ Disco T, knew he wanted to be a DJ since he was in the sixth grade, when he saw Farley Keith DJing at Kenwood High School (now Kenwood Academy) in Chicago. “And I just stood around all night and watched him and how he controlled the crowd,”…

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