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July 25, 2020

Lawyers representing Green's family issued a statement saying, 'It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep.' Green composed the band's first No. 1 hit, 'Albatross,' which topped the charts in 1968.

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at age 73

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has died at age 73

Luke Taylor • Jul 25, 2020

Lawyers representing Green's family issued a statement saying, 'It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep.' Green composed the band's first No. 1 hit, 'Albatross,' which topped the charts in 1968.

Breaking down the legacy of race in traditional music in America

Breaking down the legacy of race in traditional music in America

Sophia Alvarez Boyd • Jul 25, 2020

The symbols of America's racist past have been under intense scrutiny since the protests against police brutality erupted nationwide. Now, the traditional music community is having its own reckoning.

Coffee Break: Celebrate a venue

Coffee Break: Celebrate a venue

Anna Weggel • Jul 24, 2020

This morning we had a representative from First Avenue stop by to talk about Save Our Stages and The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). It's got us thinking about what our favorite venues are and how hard it would be like to see them go. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to hear that mention a music venue?

Behind the Scenes: Ondara’s folk odyssey ‘Ballad of Nana Doline’

Behind the Scenes: Ondara’s folk odyssey ‘Ballad of Nana Doline’

Maddie Schwappach • Jul 24, 2020

After a sold-out homecoming show in Minnesota last December following the release of his first album and a long string of tour dates, Ondara told Andrea Swensson, “Looking at my journey and my trajectory, where I’m from is just so far that there’s just no way…I can’t go back. Forward is the only place to…

Stream Taylor Swift's new album, 'Folklore'

Stream Taylor Swift's new album, 'Folklore'

Lyndsey McKenna • Jul 24, 2020

Swift's eighth studio album -- recorded in isolation and announced just a day before it was released -- features collaborations with members of The National and Bon Iver.

Music News: Musicians lost to COVID-19

Music News: Musicians lost to COVID-19

Jay Gabler • Jul 23, 2020

As the coronavirus crisis continues, we look at some of the sadly many musicians - from world-famous to quietly impactful - we've lost to COVID-19.

Coffee Break: Opening Day

Coffee Break: Opening Day

Jul 23, 2020

It's Opening Day for Major League Baseball. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what baseball songs do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Alison Krauss

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Alison Krauss

Jul 23, 2020

Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour; and Amy Winehouse passed away, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Jayhawks Soar to the Top

The Chart Show: Jayhawks Soar to the Top

Jul 23, 2020

Minnesota's own, The Jayhawks, capture number 1 on the chart this week with the first single from their new album "Xoxo."

Take our survey: What types of virtual experiences would you like to see from The Current?

Take our survey: What types of virtual experiences would you like to see from The Current?

Jul 23, 2020

Since we can't physically gather together, we want your input on what types of virtual experiences you would like to see from The Current.

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