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February 12, 2022

Ohio and California are two states with incredible music histories, and there will be a lot to celebrate as they square off in a musical showdown. Chime in with some requests from the Buckeyes or the Redwoods.

Ohio versus California

Ohio versus California

Sean McPherson • Feb 12, 2022

Ohio and California are two states with incredible music histories, and there will be a lot to celebrate as they square off in a musical showdown. Chime in with some requests from the Buckeyes or the Redwoods.

Brassville aims to reclaim the deep scope of Nashville music history, stage by stage

Brassville aims to reclaim the deep scope of Nashville music history, stage by stage

Jewly Hight • Feb 12, 2022

A contemporary brass band that grew out of one of Nashville's historically Black universities is helping to expand the lost musical identity of the country capital.

Nine new Minnesota beers (and one from Wisconsin) to try this winter

Nine new Minnesota beers (and one from Wisconsin) to try this winter

Louis Livingston-Garcia • Feb 11, 2022

New brews constantly hit shelves and tap handles, and the colder temperatures haven't slowed down Minnesota beer releases.

RIP, foundational Twin Cities hip-hop producer Anomaly

RIP, foundational Twin Cities hip-hop producer Anomaly

Ali Elabbady • Feb 11, 2022

Jason Heinrichs, a DJ and producer who recorded with Atmosphere, P.O.S, Dylan Hicks, and many others, died this week at the age of 52

Meet Ber, a Minnesota singer-songwriter melting hearts this spring

Meet Ber, a Minnesota singer-songwriter melting hearts this spring

Jay Gabler • Feb 11, 2022

Ber hasn’t even played her first show yet, and already she’s winning fans around the world.

Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, has died

Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, has died

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 11, 2022

The multi-instrumentalist initially came blazing onto the scene with his saxophone on the opening cut of King Crimson's first album, In the Court of the Crimson King. He died Wednesday at age 75.

Coffee Break: Give me five

Coffee Break: Give me five

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 11, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the word "five" in the title or prominently in the lyrics?

Movie Review: 'Death on the Nile' works, but it's weird

Movie Review: 'Death on the Nile' works, but it's weird

Jay Gabler • Feb 11, 2022

Kenneth Branagh’s follow up to 'Murder on the Orient Express' works fine as a mystery, but not so much on other levels.

Corey Harris on the Mountain Stage

Corey Harris on the Mountain Stage

Dave Lavender • Feb 10, 2022

In 2007, was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship Genius grant for unearthing and sharing that rich, connected history of the blues and its African roots.

New songs from Sharon Van Etten, Kamasi Washington, Ber, ODESZA, Aoife O'Donovan, and Liam Gallagher

New songs from Sharon Van Etten, Kamasi Washington, Ber, ODESZA, Aoife O'Donovan, and Liam Gallagher

Jade • Feb 10, 2022

This week, we bring you new songs from Sharon Van Etten, Kamasi Washington, ODESZA, Aoife O’Donovan and Liam Gallagher — and get to know rising Minnesota artist Ber.

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