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February 25, 2021

In 1980, she formed the Blackhearts and would have countless hits, including 'I Love Rock and Roll,' 'Bad Reputation,' 'I Hate Myself for Loving You," as well as a bunch of Jett-ified covers of her favorite songs.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Joan Jett

Musicheads Essential Artist: Joan Jett

Feb 25, 2021

In 1980, she formed the Blackhearts and would have countless hits, including 'I Love Rock and Roll,' 'Bad Reputation,' 'I Hate Myself for Loving You," as well as a bunch of Jett-ified covers of her favorite songs.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Mavis Staples

Musicheads Essential Artist: Mavis Staples

Kelsey • Feb 25, 2021

The gospel icon and civil rights activist has collaborated with pretty much every big name in music starting with her family's powerhouse group, the Staple Singers.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Ella Fitzgerald

Musicheads Essential Artist: Ella Fitzgerald

Mary Lucia • Feb 25, 2021

Ella Jane Fitzgerald, one of the most celebrated jazz singers of all time, is often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.

The Chart Show: Vagabon & Anjimile Debut

The Chart Show: Vagabon & Anjimile Debut

Feb 25, 2021

Vagabon featuring Courtney Barnett enters at #19 covering Tim Hardin's "Reason To Believe," and Anjimile debuts at #20 with "Baby No More".

Listen to Looch: a close look at visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

Listen to Looch: a close look at visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

Mary Lucia • Feb 24, 2021

Originally released in 2010 but now available for streaming, 'Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child' offers what Mary Lucia calls 'a close look into one of my favorite artists in the world.'

Keep for Cheap: 'We're really building and growing together'

Keep for Cheap: 'We're really building and growing together'

Jay Gabler • Feb 24, 2021

During The Current's spring member drive, we're highlighting eight Minnesota artists - from newcomers to veterans - with new music you need to know. We asked each artist to talk about their history in music, their new songs, and their hopes for the future.

What does Daft Punk leave behind?

What does Daft Punk leave behind?

Andrew Flanagan • Feb 24, 2021

Known for indelible hits like 'One More Time' and 'Around the World,' the now-legendary French duo called it quits this week after years of silence.

Coffee Break: Born to Run

Coffee Break: Born to Run

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 24, 2021

For today's #WellnessWednesday segment, Jill had a conversation with Carrie Tollefson about winter running. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about running?

Musicheads Essential Artist: Loretta Lynn

Musicheads Essential Artist: Loretta Lynn

Sylvia Jennings • Feb 24, 2021

Loretta Lynn, a coal miner's daughter who became a queen of country music, is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

Chart-topper L.A. Buckner: "I make Black music"

Chart-topper L.A. Buckner: "I make Black music"

Jackie Renzetti • Feb 23, 2021

L.A. Buckner talks about his life and his adventures as a solo artist.

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