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January 01, 2021

This fall, the bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie became the first all-women band ever to win the top prize at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards.

Bluegrass band Sister Sadie embodies tradition, but bends it too

Bluegrass band Sister Sadie embodies tradition, but bends it too

Jewly Hight • Jan 1, 2021

This fall, the bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie became the first all-women band ever to win the top prize at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards.

Revered rapper MF Doom, a London-born legend with Minneapolis ties, dies at 49

Revered rapper MF Doom, a London-born legend with Minneapolis ties, dies at 49

Jay Gabler • Dec 31, 2020

British-American rapper MF Doom, one of the most respected and innovative hip-hop stylists of his generation, has died at age 49. In a statement from his wife Jasmine shared on the artist’s social media channels, she wrote that the man born Daniel Dumile in London “transitioned October 31, 2020.” A cause of death has not…

Coffee Break: 2020 in a nutshell

Coffee Break: 2020 in a nutshell

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 31, 2020

What songs, in your opinion, represent your feelings about the year 2020? Let us know for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Best music books of 2020

Rock and Roll Book Club: Best music books of 2020

Jay Gabler • Dec 31, 2020

From penetrating biographies to fascinating time capsules to icons' memoirs, 2020 had no shortage of fantastic books about music. Jay Gabler picks the top ten.

Every Bob Dylan studio album, reviewed by the Current staff

Every Bob Dylan studio album, reviewed by the Current staff

Staff • Dec 31, 2020

There have been all too many unhappy surprises in 2020, but one of the happy ones was that Bob Dylan released a surprise album: his first studio album of new original songs in eight years. Rough and Rowdy Ways won widespread acclaim, marking yet another chapter in the astonishingly long and successful career of Minnesota’s legendary…

FAQ: The 63rd Grammys are just one month away. How’s that going to work?

FAQ: The 63rd Grammys are just one month away. How’s that going to work?

Jay Gabler • Dec 31, 2020

That’s right, sports fans, the Grammys are on this year — and they’re happening in just a month! Here’s what you need to know about “music’s biggest night”…in COVID time. When are the Grammys happening? January 31, “rain or shine” says the official website with a straight face. The main awards ceremony airs at 7 p.m.…

The Chart Show: Apple and Eilish hold the top of the chart

The Chart Show: Apple and Eilish hold the top of the chart

Dec 31, 2020

The final chart of 2020 brings few surprises as Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish hold the top of the chart, with Adrianne Lenker close behind with her single, 'anything.' Help us kick off the new year by voting for your favorite new tracks as we turn the page to 2021.

Top 89 of 2020: Cecilia Johnson, digital producer

Top 89 of 2020: Cecilia Johnson, digital producer

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 30, 2020

Digital producer Cecilia Johnson shares her favorite albums and songs of 2020, plus her top three musical experiences of the year.

Coffee Break: Good news in a bad year

Coffee Break: Good news in a bad year

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 30, 2020

Well, 2020 was a rough year for most of us. But we're on the hunt for bright spots. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs are inspired by good news that happened to you in 2020?

Top 89 of 2020: Mike Pengra, Radio Heartland host

Top 89 of 2020: Mike Pengra, Radio Heartland host

Mike Pengra • Dec 29, 2020

Radio Heartland host/producer Mike Pengra shares his favorite songs of 2020.

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