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April 22, 2021

On Monday, May 24, the legendary Bob Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday. In the run-up to the big day, Radio Heartland wants to feature your favorite Bob Dylan songs. What do you want to hear?

Radio Heartland wants to know: What is your favorite Bob Dylan song?

Radio Heartland wants to know: What is your favorite Bob Dylan song?

Apr 22, 2021

On Monday, May 24, the legendary Bob Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday. In the run-up to the big day, Radio Heartland wants to feature your favorite Bob Dylan songs. What do you want to hear?

Discover new songs from Lucy Dacus, Amythyst Kiah, Jose Gonzalez, CHVRCHES and more

Discover new songs from Lucy Dacus, Amythyst Kiah, Jose Gonzalez, CHVRCHES and more

Apr 22, 2021

This week's fresh crop of new music includes three powerful songs with messages from Amythyst Kiah, CHVRCHES and Jose Gonzalez. We also get the latest from Lucy Dacus, and we meet emerging artists from Boston and from Minneapolis.

On 'Collapsed In Sunbeams,' Arlo Parks Welcomes Endings And Change

On 'Collapsed In Sunbeams,' Arlo Parks Welcomes Endings And Change

Noah Caldwell and Alex Ramos • Apr 22, 2021

The artist, who is also a mental health ambassador for the British charity CALM, examines mental health and friendship on her new record, Collapsed in Sunbeams.

Coffee Break: Earth Day

Coffee Break: Earth Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 22, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Earth Day?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) talks about her new memoir 'Crying in H Mart'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) talks about her new memoir 'Crying in H Mart'

Jay Gabler • Apr 22, 2021

Michelle Zauner, known to music fans for the indie pop she makes as Japanese Breakfast, is the author of a new memoir called "Crying in H Mart," in which she reflects on her relationship with her late mother. Jay Gabler connected with Zauner to talk about the book and how it relates to her career as a musician.

Shuttered venues still waiting for government aid announced in December

Shuttered venues still waiting for government aid announced in December

Rose Friedman and Andrew Limbong • Apr 21, 2021

The Small Business Administration experienced a rough launch for its grant program intended to help long-beleaguered music venues. After so long without a lifeline, though, time is running thin.

On day of annual Prince remembrance, podcast nominated for two Webbys

On day of annual Prince remembrance, podcast nominated for two Webbys

Michael Popham • Apr 21, 2021

The Current's podcast Prince: The Story of Sign O' the Times has been nominated for the Webby awards in two categories: Podcasts: Music; and Podcasts: Arts & Culture.

Prince fans headed to Paisley Park five years after death

Prince fans headed to Paisley Park five years after death

The Associated Press • Apr 21, 2021

Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, will welcome back a select 1,400 fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary.

Interview: Paisley Park's Executive Director Alan Seiffert

Interview: Paisley Park's Executive Director Alan Seiffert

Jill Riley • Apr 21, 2021

Jill Riley connects with the Executive Director of Paisley Park, Alan Seiffert on the fifth anniversary of Prince's passing. The two discuss Paisley Park's plans for remembering Prince today, and how they'll be celebrating his legacy with fans.

Honoring Prince all day April 21 on The Current

Honoring Prince all day April 21 on The Current

Apr 21, 2021

Wednesday, April 21, marks the five-year anniversary of the passing of Prince. Listen to The Current all day long as we celebrate the life of Minneapolis's greatest music icon.

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