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November 18, 2021

Police say officers responded to a shooting at a cookie shop at around 12:30 p.m. where Dolph, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Rapper Young Dolph is shot and killed in Memphis

Rapper Young Dolph is shot and killed in Memphis

Vanessa Romo • Nov 18, 2021

Police say officers responded to a shooting at a cookie shop at around 12:30 p.m. where Dolph, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Chart Show: Voters are in the mood for "Mood Ring"

The Chart Show: Voters are in the mood for "Mood Ring"

Nov 17, 2021

Lorde's album Solar Power breaks through the November clouds to the number 1 spot on the Current's Chart Show this week with "Mood Ring."

On '30,' Adele walks among us

On '30,' Adele walks among us

Ann Powers • Nov 17, 2021

The star who commands a planetary position in the galaxy of pop chronicles divorce and soul-searching recovery on an album that thrillingly redefines her artistry by bringing her gently down to earth.

Coffee Break: Exotic animals

Coffee Break: Exotic animals

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 17, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature exotic animals?

Courtney Barnett talks Joshua Tree, collaborating with Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa, and her new record "Things Take Time, Take Time"

Jill Riley and Courtney Barnett • Nov 17, 2021

Joining us from Los Angeles, Courtney Barnett plays four songs from her 2021 record "Things Take Time, Take Time". Barnett talks to The Current's Jill Riley about collaborating with Warpaint's Stella Mozgawa on the new record, balancing humor and earnesty in her writing, and her love for Joshua Tree, California.

Mason Jennings on 2022 record "Real Heart," and new side project Painted Shield

Diane and Mason Jennings • Nov 17, 2021

Mason Jennings connects with Local Show host Diane about his 2022 record "Real Heart," and Painted Shield—his new project with Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, which also has their sophomore record in the works for next year.

Coffee Break: Musicians down under

Coffee Break: Musicians down under

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 16, 2021

Blues legend Bonnie Raitt’s Minnesota-made debut album turns 50

Blues legend Bonnie Raitt’s Minnesota-made debut album turns 50

Cecilia Johnson • Nov 16, 2021

Bonnie Raitt’s debut album is 50! At 21 years old, she recorded “Bonnie Raitt” in Minnetrista, Minn. with a crew of West Bank musicians.

Coffee Break: Free to decide

Coffee Break: Free to decide

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 15, 2021

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what “free” songs do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Courtney Barnett, 'Things Take Time, Take Time'

Album of the Week: Courtney Barnett, 'Things Take Time, Take Time'

Jill Riley • Nov 15, 2021

The Australian singer-songwriter’s third full-length album reflects an artist in transition.

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