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July 19, 2021

Shungudzo joins Mary Lucia in conversation about the ways poetry are intertwined with her songwriting, her experiences as a child moving from Zimbabwe to the US, and what she's got planned for the fall. Plus, watch performances of tracks from her new record, 'I'm not a mother, but I have children'.

Shungudzo plays songs from 'I'm not a mother, but I have children' in Virtual Session

Shungudzo plays songs from 'I'm not a mother, but I have children' in Virtual Session

Mary Lucia • Jul 19, 2021

Shungudzo joins Mary Lucia in conversation about the ways poetry are intertwined with her songwriting, her experiences as a child moving from Zimbabwe to the US, and what she's got planned for the fall. Plus, watch performances of tracks from her new record, 'I'm not a mother, but I have children'.

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza beginnings

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza beginnings

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 19, 2021

The 30th anniversary of Lollapalooza was yesterday. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands on 1991's lineup do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Modest Mouse, 'The Golden Casket'

Album of the Week: Modest Mouse, 'The Golden Casket'

Jim McGuinn • Jul 19, 2021

Even after years away, The Golden Casket has the Modest Mouse hallmarks: skittery indie rock followed by hooky choruses and catchy riffs, anchored by that voice that's somewhere between early Meat Puppets country/punk and Frank Black's Pixies yelp. Isaac Brock is like someone you meet at a party and spend an evening fascinated by, listening as he spins yarns and theories, a mesmerizing stranger. We don't leave the party friends, but we're captivated, thinking about what he's been saying.

Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and 'Just A Friend' rapper, dies at 57

Biz Markie, pioneering beatboxer and 'Just A Friend' rapper, dies at 57

David Ma • Jul 17, 2021

Biz Markie died Friday night after months of health issues.

What to look forward to at Twin Cities Pride 2021

What to look forward to at Twin Cities Pride 2021

Jill Riley • Jul 16, 2021

Felix Foster of Twin Cities Pride tells Jill Riley how this weekend's celebrations came together, and what he's looking forward to.

Coffee Break: Essential Pride

Coffee Break: Essential Pride

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 16, 2021

This weekend rescheduled Twin Cities Pride Festival is in Loring Park. What pride anthems do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Remembering Gift of Gab

Remembering Gift of Gab

Jesse Thorn • Jul 16, 2021

We're remembering the life of rapper Gift of Gab, who died last month at just 50 years old. Gab was the co-founder and MC for the legendary Northern California hip-hop group Blackalicious.

Record-store roundup for this year's second Record Store Day drop

Record-store roundup for this year's second Record Store Day drop

Luke Taylor • Jul 15, 2021

Independent music shops and vinyl lovers are preparing for the second drop of Record Store Day 2021, which happens Saturday, July 17. Find out what's happening at a baker's dozen record stores in the region and see a list of record stores around the state.

Yola plays songs from 'Stand For Myself', talks about upcoming role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Yola plays songs from 'Stand For Myself', talks about upcoming role as Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Jill Riley • Jul 15, 2021

Yola plays songs from her upcoming record, 'Stand For Myself' coming out July 30 on Easy Eye Sound . Plus, she catches up with The Current's Jill Riley about playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann film 'Elvis,' and how her childhood musical influences came through on the new record.

Hear new songs from Bad Bad Hats, Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy Gou

Hear new songs from Bad Bad Hats, Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy Gou

Jade • Jul 15, 2021

Minnesota's Bad Bad Hats are now signed to New Jersey label Don Giovanni Records, and they've got a new album on the way. Hear the first single from that, along with new tunes by Vince Staples, Lala Lala, Strand of Oaks, Hovvdy and Peggy Gou.

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