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February 07, 2022

The Pulitzer Prize winner, whose music enveloped everything from the horrors of the Vietnam War to the calls of humpback whales, died Sunday.

George Crumb, an influential and deeply American composer, has died at age 92

George Crumb, an influential and deeply American composer, has died at age 92

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 7, 2022

The Pulitzer Prize winner, whose music enveloped everything from the horrors of the Vietnam War to the calls of humpback whales, died Sunday.

For Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, there are no rules to composing for film

For Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, there are no rules to composing for film

Terry Gross • Feb 7, 2022

Greenwood says writing the music for The Power of the Dog allowed him to experiment by mixing a banjo and a string quartet. He also recently scored Spencer and Licorice Pizza.

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

Lara Downes • Feb 7, 2022

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

Coffee Break: Chicago soul music

Coffee Break: Chicago soul music

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 7, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists from the Chicago soul-music scene?

Syl Johnson, Chicago soul singer widely sampled in hip-hop, is dead at 85

Syl Johnson, Chicago soul singer widely sampled in hip-hop, is dead at 85

Hazel Cills • Feb 6, 2022

The singer's 1968 hit "Different Strokes" became a popular hip-hop sample used by artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and Kanye West.

Lata Mangeshkar, the sweetheart of Bollywood, dies at 92

Lata Mangeshkar, the sweetheart of Bollywood, dies at 92

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 6, 2022

She was one of the most famous and beloved playback singers. She recorded songs used in movie soundtracks, which generations of actresses would then lip-sync onscreen.

Interview: Sound of Blackness's "Time For Reparations" nominated for NCAAP Image Award

Interview: Sound of Blackness's "Time For Reparations" nominated for NCAAP Image Award

Diane • Feb 5, 2022

Gary Hines speaks on reparations and Sounds of Blackness’s recent NCAAP Image Award nomination.

Social justice - with a side of supper

Social justice - with a side of supper

Mecca Bos • Feb 4, 2022

As you look for Twin Cities eateries to patronize this season, here are eight places currently nourishing body, mind, and conscience.

Interview: Naeem to honor Minneapolis with covers EP

Interview: Naeem to honor Minneapolis with covers EP

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 4, 2022

“Two of the most important artists in my life [are] Charles Schulz and Prince,” Naeem says, ahead of a performance as part of The Great Northern. His forthcoming EP, “How Can We Lose When We're So Sincere?,” includes a rare Prince cover.

Friday Five: John Mark Nelson premiere, Ricki Monique, the Orange Goodness, Mac Irv, Mint Condition

Friday Five: John Mark Nelson premiere, Ricki Monique, the Orange Goodness, Mac Irv, Mint Condition

Jay Gabler • Feb 4, 2022

We’re pleased to premiere a new rendition of John Mark Nelson’s “Bright.”

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