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March 17, 2022

Fresh off a sold out show at First Avenue, Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg reclaim the #1 spot on the chart.

The Chart Show: Wet Leg kick out the competition

The Chart Show: Wet Leg kick out the competition

Mar 17, 2022

Fresh off a sold out show at First Avenue, Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg reclaim the #1 spot on the chart.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Irish songs at Swannanoa

The Thistle & Shamrock: Irish songs at Swannanoa

Mar 16, 2022

This week's episode explores the contribution of Irish songs from artists Cathy Jordan, Dáithí Sproule and Cathie Ryan.

How North Carolina's experimental folk scene creates a new American sound

How North Carolina's experimental folk scene creates a new American sound

Harris Wheless • Mar 16, 2022

North Carolina is home to musicians and composers who are building on folk's overlapping and divergent regional styles.

Arooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define her

Arooj Aftab considers her Grammy nominations a triumph. But they won't define her

Ailsa Chang, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 16, 2022

Arooj Aftab has been nominated for two Grammys for her song "Mohabbat." But the singer and songwriter is wary of defining her work too precisely, or letting accolades tell the whole story.

Saweetie draws on her roots to make rap that's more personal and intentional

Saweetie draws on her roots to make rap that's more personal and intentional

Ailsa Chang, Cyrena Touros, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Mar 15, 2022

The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.

Bus crashes through Acadia music venue in Minneapolis

Bus crashes through Acadia music venue in Minneapolis

Luke Taylor • Mar 15, 2022

No one was hurt in the incident that has closed the West Bank music venue indefinitely.

Review: Mitski unleashes 'Laurel Hell' at the Palace Theatre

Review: Mitski unleashes 'Laurel Hell' at the Palace Theatre

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Mar 15, 2022

Mitski used vulnerability and control to forge a deep connection with her St. Paul audience.

Dolly Parton removes herself from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations

Dolly Parton removes herself from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations

Jonathan Franklin • Mar 15, 2022

The artist said that her nomination could inspire her to put out "a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future."

Coffee Break: songs from 'Peaky Blinders'

Coffee Break: songs from 'Peaky Blinders'

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 14, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from “Peaky Blinders” do you want to hear?

St. Patrick’s Day 2022: Celebrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul

St. Patrick’s Day 2022: Celebrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Darby Ottoson • Mar 14, 2022

Here are some Twin Cities festivities to join this March 17.

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