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August 13, 2020

Filmed and directed by New York-based photographer Cheryl Dunn, the video captures New Yorkers in the year of social distancing, yet still finding joy where they can.

Sylvan Esso's new video, 'Rooftop Dancing,' captures NYC in 2020

Sylvan Esso's new video, 'Rooftop Dancing,' captures NYC in 2020

Luke Taylor • Aug 13, 2020

Filmed and directed by New York-based photographer Cheryl Dunn, the video captures New Yorkers in the year of social distancing, yet still finding joy where they can.

Coffee Break: Kamala's playlist

Coffee Break: Kamala's playlist

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 13, 2020

A few years ago, California Senator Kamala Harris made a music playlist celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month. That playlist has resurfaced this week, as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen Senator Harris as his running mate in the 2020 election. So let's let Kamala take the wheel today. What songs do you want to hear from her playlist for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'

Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'

Aug 13, 2020

The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'; Jefferson Airplane made their live debut; Cheap Trick had a massive hit; Woodstock '94 was held; Adam Ant caused a spot of bother; and the Lovin' Spoonful scored a No. 1 hit with their song, 'Summer in the City,' Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Jewels Run Up The Chart

The Chart Show: Jewels Run Up The Chart

Aug 13, 2020

Two huge moves on the chart come from Run The Jewels rocketing to #2 and Bully landing at #5.

Music News: From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors

Music News: From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors

Jay Gabler • Aug 12, 2020

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, huge crowds are gathering for outdoor concerts. Are they safe?

The South is rap's past, present and future

The South is rap's past, present and future

Briana Younger • Aug 12, 2020

Music critic Briana Younger writes about how Southern rappers' contributions to the genre have long been underestimated in favor of the coasts -- but the region has long steered the sound of hip-hop and deserves its story told in full. Younger joins Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown on The Message, Wednesday at 10 p.m. CDT.

Coffee Break: Wild Youth

Coffee Break: Wild Youth

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 12, 2020

Today is International Youth Day, designated so by the UN General Assembly, and the 2020 theme is "Youth Engagement for Global Action". For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you hear that mention youth, being young, children, etc.?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Eddie Floyd's 'Knock! Knock! Knock! on Wood: My Life in Soul'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Eddie Floyd's 'Knock! Knock! Knock! on Wood: My Life in Soul'

Jay Gabler • Aug 12, 2020

Eddie Floyd hasn't become a household name like his Stax labelmates Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, but his new autobiography reminds you why his is a name you need to know if you consider yourself a fan of soul music.

Today in Music History: 'A Hard Day's Night' premieres in America

Today in Music History: 'A Hard Day's Night' premieres in America

Aug 12, 2020

Fleetwood Mac made their stage debut; Led Zeppelin held their first rehearsal; Lionel Richie electrified a global television audience; the Beatles' film, 'A Hard Day's Night,' opened in U.S. theaters; and Janis Joplin played her last concert, Today in Music History.

Trying to fund, and found, a venue for 'radical freedom of expression' in Minneapolis

Trying to fund, and found, a venue for 'radical freedom of expression' in Minneapolis

Jeyca Maldonado • Aug 12, 2020

Three longtime members of the Minneapolis music scene are trying to start a new venue aimed at fostering art from marginalized communities there.

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