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April 08, 2021

Valerie June connects with The Current's Mary Lucia to play a few songs from her latest record, 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers' plus an older favorite. June leads us on a meditation to kick things off, and speaks with Mary about channeling light in dark world, finding her voice, and spending time along the Mississippi River.

Valerie June on finding the light in each other, plays new music in virtual session with The Current

Valerie June on finding the light in each other, plays new music in virtual session with The Current

Mary Lucia • Apr 8, 2021

Valerie June connects with The Current's Mary Lucia to play a few songs from her latest record, 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers' plus an older favorite. June leads us on a meditation to kick things off, and speaks with Mary about channeling light in dark world, finding her voice, and spending time along the Mississippi River.

For operators of shuttered arts venues, financial assistance arrives at last

For operators of shuttered arts venues, financial assistance arrives at last

Andrew Limbong • Apr 8, 2021

The long-awaited Shuttered Venues Operators Grant, administered by the Small Business Administration, is now accepting applications.

Discover new songs from Spirit of the Beehive, Beach Bunny, Ivers, Rostam and more

Discover new songs from Spirit of the Beehive, Beach Bunny, Ivers, Rostam and more

Apr 8, 2021

This week's batch of new music brings sounds from Philadelphia, Chicago, Minnesota, New York, the Congo and Australia.

Coffee Break: Essential Debut Albums

Coffee Break: Essential Debut Albums

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Apr 8, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what essential debut albums do you want to hear?

Announcing some programming changes at The Current

Announcing some programming changes at The Current

Apr 8, 2021

Honoring our commitment to bringing you the music you love, we're excited to announce the following changes to our weekly programming schedule.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Brandi Carlile's 'Broken Horses'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Brandi Carlile's 'Broken Horses'

Jay Gabler • Apr 8, 2021

Brandi Carlile's new memoir 'Broken Horses' is a heartfelt, candid, rousing read.

Prince album ‘Welcome 2 America’ to be released in July

Prince album ‘Welcome 2 America’ to be released in July

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 8, 2021

The Prince estate has announced that Welcome 2 America, an album Prince recorded in 2010 but never shared with the public, will be released on July 30. Welcome 2 America is the first stand-alone Prince album to be released posthumously, as opposed to re-releases (1999, Sign O’ The Times) or compilations (Originals). It will be…

Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, 'Graffiti Bridge'

Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, 'Graffiti Bridge'

Jade • Apr 8, 2021

Prince's 'Graffiti Bridge' was released in August 1990, but was in the works for nearly a decade, with songs being recorded and rerecorded as early as 1983.

Musicheads Essential Album: Prince's 'ART OFFICIAL AGE' and 'PLECTRUMELECTRUM'

Musicheads Essential Album: Prince's 'ART OFFICIAL AGE' and 'PLECTRUMELECTRUM'

Jay Gabler • Apr 8, 2021

In September 2014, Prince simultaneously released two complete albums.

Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, 'One Nite Alone...'

Musicheads Essential Album: Prince, 'One Nite Alone...'

Sanni Brown • Apr 8, 2021

In 2002, Prince released his 25th album, 'One Nite Alone.' The album primarily features Prince singing solo on a piano.

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