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November 24, 2020

In remarks on Tuesday, Antony Blinken thanked the people who helped him along the way, including relatives, friends, coworkers -- and his bandmates.

Biden's Secretary of State pick has both diplomatic and musical chops

Biden's Secretary of State pick has both diplomatic and musical chops

Rachel Treisman • Nov 24, 2020

In remarks on Tuesday, Antony Blinken thanked the people who helped him along the way, including relatives, friends, coworkers -- and his bandmates.

Beyonce, Dua Lipa headline 2021 Grammy nominations

Beyonce, Dua Lipa headline 2021 Grammy nominations

Andrew Flanagan • Nov 24, 2020

Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year.

Coffee Break: Iconic voices for Freddie

Coffee Break: Iconic voices for Freddie

Anna Weggel • Nov 24, 2020

This morning we put the spotlight on Freddie Mercury, who died on this day in 1991. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what iconic voices do you want to hear in honor of Freddie?

Here are all the Minnesota angles on the 2021 Grammy nominees

Here are all the Minnesota angles on the 2021 Grammy nominees

Jay Gabler • Nov 24, 2020

The 2021 Grammy nominations are out and…did someone say LOCAL ANGLE? We’re on it. The biggest local connection in this year’s nominations is probably Taylor Swift’s quarantine album folklore, created with The National’s Aaron Dessner…who has tight ties to the Eau Claire scene, which is right across the border from the greatest state in the union.…

Music Trivia Quiz: Thankful for iconic voices

Music Trivia Quiz: Thankful for iconic voices

Jay Gabler • Nov 24, 2020

Where would we be without music's iconic vocalists? Test your knowledge as we give thanks for their spine-tingling singing.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds GLOW with Prince tribute as part of holiday lights festival

Minnesota State Fairgrounds GLOW with Prince tribute as part of holiday lights festival

Jay Gabler • Nov 24, 2020

Imagine yourself years from now, walking through a Minnesota State Fair that’s back in action and packed once more. You might be talking to your kids, or grandkids, or some other young whippersnapper who doesn’t remember Covid Time. “We drove down Wright Avenue,” you’ll say, “and all the cars stopped to watch the 4H Building,…

'This could be the next Motown': Pepe Willie on coming to Minneapolis (and meeting Prince) in the '70s

'This could be the next Motown': Pepe Willie on coming to Minneapolis (and meeting Prince) in the '70s

Jay Gabler • Nov 23, 2020

Regarded as 'the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound,' Pepe Willie was an early mentor to Prince. The author of a new memoir, 'If You See Me,' Willie connected with Sean McPherson to talk about his remarkable life in music.

Coffee Break: Leading ladies of rock

Coffee Break: Leading ladies of rock

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 23, 2020

We put the spotlight on Alison Mosshart this morning - lead vocalist of the Kills and the Dead Weather - as she turns 42 today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what leading ladies of rock do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Adrianne Lenker, 'songs'

Album of the Week: Adrianne Lenker, 'songs'

David Safar • Nov 23, 2020

The new album from Adrianne Lenker is a mix of folk songs, sound collages, and Lenker's distinct voice making the album stand apart from her work with Big Thief.

Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs talks about 'Live Drugs'

Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs talks about 'Live Drugs'

Mary Lucia • Nov 20, 2020

Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs talks about the band's latest release, 'Live Drugs,' which SNL musical performances he pored over as a teen, and the intimacy of playing in smaller venues.

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