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February 26, 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.

Curtiss A: 'I want everything always to be truthful'

Curtiss A: 'I want everything always to be truthful'

Feb 26, 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.

Watch Sounds Like Home VI

Watch Sounds Like Home VI

Feb 26, 2021

It's time for another burst of performances by Minnesota musicians. We've got an incredible lineup -- bugsy, Kid Dakota, Munson-Hicks Party Supplies, Under Violet and Cornbread Harris. Join The Current's Andrea Swensson for this latest round in our virtual festival series.

Arlo Parks: Virtual Session

Arlo Parks: Virtual Session

Feb 26, 2021

West London's Arlo Parks joins Jill Riley for a virtual session--she'll be playing songs from her debut record Collapsed In Sunbeams, and talking about taking refuge in writing, and using art to lift others up.

Coffee Break: Funky Friday

Coffee Break: Funky Friday

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 26, 2021

An occasional yet long-standing Morning Show tradition... What songs do you want to hear for Funky Friday?

Behind the Scenes: Keny Grey collaborates with Deaf creators on ASL video for ‘Wow’

Behind the Scenes: Keny Grey collaborates with Deaf creators on ASL video for ‘Wow’

Maddie Schwappach • Feb 26, 2021

It surprised me when Minneapolis musician Keny Grey picked up the phone the first time I called him: his phone has been especially busy since he went viral for sharing his phone number just a few weeks ago. After quitting his job in December to pursue music full time, Grey started documenting his endeavor on…

'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' brings Holiday's legacy into the present

'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' brings Holiday's legacy into the present

Luke Taylor • Feb 25, 2021

Although set primarily in the 1940s, this new film from director Lee Daniels uses the legendary singer's story to hold up a mirror to modern-day America.

I Self Devine is playing the long game

I Self Devine is playing the long game

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 25, 2021

I Self Devine speaks about his life's path, his vision for the future, and his new song "The Disruptor Suite."

Nap time is the new Coffee Break

Nap time is the new Coffee Break

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 25, 2021

For some, catching just a 20 minute snooze can enhance creative problem-solving, boost and restore brain power, improve memory, create joy, and help decrease frustration and impulsivity. For today's 9:30 Nap Time -- Coffee Break, rather -- what songs do you want to hear that mention naps or sleep or might even be nice to nap to?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'This Thing Called Life: Prince's Odyssey On + Off the Record'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'This Thing Called Life: Prince's Odyssey On + Off the Record'

Jay Gabler • Feb 25, 2021

Neal Karlen, a Minneapolis journalist who hung out with Prince many times over the years, has written a Prince book like none other: a personal reminisce full of wide-ranging musings on the man and the mystery behind the music.

Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko dies at 67

Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko dies at 67

Tim Nelson • Feb 25, 2021

Celebrated fiddler, mandolinist and Minnesota music legend Peter Ostroushko has died. He was 67. Ostroushko's career and range was widespread and eclectic -- he appeared on Bob Dylan's legendary 'Blood on the Tracks' album, played with the Minnesota Orchestra and was a regular on A Prairie Home Companion for 40 years.

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