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January 10, 2022

Mtume brought, in Miles Davis' words, "a deep African-American groove" to the trumpet legend's band before later exploring neo-minimalist funk and R&B. And then there was "Juicy."

Percussionist James Mtume, the beat behind 'Juicy' and later Miles Davis, dies at 76

Percussionist James Mtume, the beat behind 'Juicy' and later Miles Davis, dies at 76

Brad Farberman • Jan 10, 2022

Mtume brought, in Miles Davis' words, "a deep African-American groove" to the trumpet legend's band before later exploring neo-minimalist funk and R&B. And then there was "Juicy."

Woodstock acts for Michael Lang

Woodstock acts for Michael Lang

Anna Weggel and Jade • Jan 10, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what acts from Woodstock would you like to hear in honor of Michael Lang?

Album of the Week: David Bowie, 'Toy'

Album of the Week: David Bowie, 'Toy'

Mary Lucia • Jan 10, 2022

Toy is like a moment in time captured with joy and David Bowie's unique energy.

Ten events for getting active outdoors in Minnesota this winter

Ten events for getting active outdoors in Minnesota this winter

Lydia Moran and Jay Gabler • Jan 10, 2022

Attempt a new way of getting around, see art, hang out (safely) with some strangers, and bundle up!

Find free copies of new Hippo Campus single at local record stores

Find free copies of new Hippo Campus single at local record stores

Jan 9, 2022

“Ride or Die” flexi discs are available at select indie stores on Monday, January 10.

Michael Lang, a co-creator of the Woodstock festival, has died at 77

Michael Lang, a co-creator of the Woodstock festival, has died at 77

Hazel Cills • Jan 9, 2022

Lang helped make Woodstock a defining moment of the 1960s. He once called it "a test of whether people of our generation really believed in one another and the world we were struggling to create."

Songs to put a smile on your face

Songs to put a smile on your face

Sean McPherson • Jan 8, 2022

What songs put a smile on your face? Chime in with your ideas for Radio Free Current, and we’re gonna enjoy the second Saturday of 2022 with huge smiles on our faces. 

Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at 93

Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at 93

Elizabeth Blair • Jan 8, 2022

Alongside her husband, Alan, she won two Academy Awards for Best Original Song for "The Windmills of Your Mind" and "The Way We Were."

Artists and friends remember late bluegrass mainstay Alan Jesperson

Artists and friends remember late bluegrass mainstay Alan Jesperson

Luke Taylor • Jan 7, 2022

A longtime talent booker and a founding member of the Middle Spunk Creek Boys, Jesperson leaves an indelible mark, and a significant hole, in the local bluegrass scene.

Friday Five: New videos from Low, DNM, bathtub cig, Lumpy, and the Minnesota Orchestra

Friday Five: New videos from Low, DNM, bathtub cig, Lumpy, and the Minnesota Orchestra

Jay Gabler • Jan 7, 2022

Ring in the new year with new Minnesota music videos.

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