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February 18, 2021

Each weekday in March, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon in honor of Women's History Month.

Observe Women's History Month with The Current

Observe Women's History Month with The Current

Feb 18, 2021

Each weekday in March, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon in honor of Women's History Month.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Stevie Wonder

Musicheads Essential Artist: Stevie Wonder

Feb 18, 2021

He was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, but known to the world by the stage name of Stevie Wonder.

The Chart Show: Michigander and Kiwi Jr. Debut

The Chart Show: Michigander and Kiwi Jr. Debut

Feb 18, 2021

Another batch of debuts fill the bottow of the chart including the title track from Kiwi Jr.'s new album, "Cooler Returns," and the viral single, "Stuck In The Middle," by Tai Verdes.

Listen to Looch: 'Rock Camp' celebrates rock and roll fantasies

Listen to Looch: 'Rock Camp' celebrates rock and roll fantasies

Mary Lucia • Feb 17, 2021

The new documentary 'Rock Camp: The Movie' spotlights everyday folks who get to jam with their heroes. 'They're people who didn't aspire to have music as a career,' Mary Lucia says, 'but they take an opportunity to play with Paul Stanley seriously.'

Javier Santiago: Jazz, hip-hop, and 'Verses Vol. 2'

Javier Santiago: Jazz, hip-hop, and 'Verses Vol. 2'

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 17, 2021

Javier Santiago talks about his history with the piano, his life as a self-managed artist, and his new single "Dream."

Coffee Break: Texas

Coffee Break: Texas

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 17, 2021

Let's dedicate today's Coffee Break to Texas, where millions are still without power after a rare winter storm pummeled the state's power grid, and a new storm warning is currently in effect. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by Texas musicians and bands do you want to hear?

Bob Stinson’s organ finds new home at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Bob Stinson’s organ finds new home at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Lydia Moran • Feb 17, 2021

In mid-January, Colin Campbell learned that Tommy Stinson, Minneapolis music legend and former bassist for the Replacements, was giving away an organ that belonged to his late brother and Replacements founding member, Bob Stinson. For free. “All three of us Campbell brothers in the Shackletons are crazy ‘Mats fans,” Campbell said. “[Stinson’s web manager] said…

Coffee Break: The music of New Orleans

Coffee Break: The music of New Orleans

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 16, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's celebrate the music of New Orleans for Mardi Gras.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Childish Gambino

Musicheads Essential Artist: Childish Gambino

Jay Gabler • Feb 16, 2021

One of the most dynamic, compelling artists of his generation, Donald Glover - a.k.a. Childish Gambino - is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Ma Rainey

Musicheads Essential Artist: Ma Rainey

Jay Gabler • Feb 16, 2021

A foundational singer and songwriter who's rightly known as 'the Mother of the Blues,' Ma Rainey is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

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