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January 21, 2021

Minnesota journalist Neal Karlen, who interviewed and spoke with Prince many times over the decades, is the author of a new memoir: 'This Thing Called Life: Prince's Odyssey On and Off the Record.'

'This Thing Called Life' author Neal Karlen on Prince: The man and the myths

'This Thing Called Life' author Neal Karlen on Prince: The man and the myths

Jan 21, 2021

Minnesota journalist Neal Karlen, who interviewed and spoke with Prince many times over the decades, is the author of a new memoir: 'This Thing Called Life: Prince's Odyssey On and Off the Record.'

Coffee Break: I am woman

Coffee Break: I am woman

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 21, 2021

Yesterday, Kamala Harris was sworn into office as our first African American, first Asian American, and first woman Vice President. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for this momentous occasion?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Sweet Dreams: The Story of the New Romantics'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Sweet Dreams: The Story of the New Romantics'

Jay Gabler • Jan 21, 2021

In a sprawling oral history, Dylan Jones traces all the roads of '80s pop back to Britain's New Romantic subculture: a movement that retained the energy, but not the nihilism, of punk.

The Chart Show: British Music Collective Sault Debut

The Chart Show: British Music Collective Sault Debut

Jan 21, 2021

Boy Pablo fell off the chart this week making way for new entries by SZA and pseudonymous British music collective, Sault.

Inauguration Day music rundown: John Legend, Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and more to perform

Inauguration Day music rundown: John Legend, Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen and more to perform

LaTesha Harris • Jan 20, 2021

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will co-headline the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wed, Jan. 20. The day features a variety of performances from other musical artists.

Coffee Break: Inauguration playlist

Coffee Break: Inauguration playlist

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 20, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the Biden-Harris inauguration playlist?

Learning songs through a screen: How Minnesota music teachers are bringing instruction online during a pandemic

Learning songs through a screen: How Minnesota music teachers are bringing instruction online during a pandemic

Colleen Cowie • Jan 20, 2021

Throughout the past year, many of us have had to figure out how to do our jobs online, replacing offices for a work from home setup and trading the meeting room with the Zoom room. But how does a music teacher work from home? What happens when you can’t play a song along with a…

Listen to Looch: How are you?

Listen to Looch: How are you?

Mary Lucia • Jan 19, 2021

'I'm feeling really anxious,' Mary Lucia says. 'Just wanted to check in with how you're doing, because I know I'm not alone.' So: How are you?

Coffee Break: Dolly Day

Coffee Break: Dolly Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jan 19, 2021

HAPPY DOLLY DAY! Today in 1946, Dolly Parton was born, making her 75 today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Dolly Parton?

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Jan 19, 2021

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