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April 04, 2022

Every nominee and winner from all 86 categories presented at the 2022 Grammy Awards, updated as the awards are handed out in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

2022 Grammy Awards: The full list of nominees and winners

2022 Grammy Awards: The full list of nominees and winners

Apr 4, 2022

Every nominee and winner from all 86 categories presented at the 2022 Grammy Awards, updated as the awards are handed out in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

The Associated Press • Apr 3, 2022

Jazz giant Herbie Hancock, Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and John Legend were among stars to celebrate Mitchell in an event ahead of the Grammys on Sunday night.

7 storylines to watch at this year's Grammy Awards

7 storylines to watch at this year's Grammy Awards

Stephen Thompson • Apr 2, 2022

From a possible Olivia Rodrigo sweep to the probability of someone mentioning "The Slap," here's what to expect at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday.

Last year's children's song Grammy nominees were all white—but that's changed in 2022

Last year's children's song Grammy nominees were all white—but that's changed in 2022

Mandalit del Barco • Apr 1, 2022

Last year, three of the five nominees in the Grammys' children's music category withdrew their names from consideration, outraged the list was all-white. But the slate is very different this year.

Watch Cloud Cult with the Minnesota Orchestra live in concert

Watch Cloud Cult with the Minnesota Orchestra live in concert

Apr 1, 2022

On Friday, April 1, Cloud Cult and the Minnesota Orchestra take the stage together at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Watch a live video stream of the concert, starting at 8 p.m. Central.

Coffee Break: songs from 'Summer of Soul'

Coffee Break: songs from 'Summer of Soul'

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 1, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let’s discuss and enjoy music from ‘Summer of Soul.’

Lizzo’s 'Watch Out For The Big Grrrls' is the most affirming reality show on TV

Lizzo’s 'Watch Out For The Big Grrrls' is the most affirming reality show on TV

Jill Riley and Mary Lucia • Apr 1, 2022

Mary Lucia joins Jill Riley this week to talk about Lizzo’s ‘Watch Out For The Big Grrrls,’ a new original series on Amazon Prime.

Prince’s ‘Sign ‘O’ the Times’ movie, revisited

Prince’s ‘Sign ‘O’ the Times’ movie, revisited

Michaelangelo Matos • Apr 1, 2022

35 years later, the album’s accompanying concert film is seeing a revival – but of what, exactly?

Hear new songs from Beabadoobee, Seratones, Hope Tala, Frank Turner, UltraBomb and Angel Olsen

Hear new songs from Beabadoobee, Seratones, Hope Tala, Frank Turner, UltraBomb and Angel Olsen

Jade • Mar 31, 2022

This week, we bring you the latest from Beabadoobee, Seratones, Frank Turner and Angel Olsen. Plus, get to know the multinational punk band UltraBomb (whose lineup includes Minnesota’s Greg Norton of Hüsker Dü) and rising London artist Hope Tala.

Coffee Break: songs by transgender artists

Coffee Break: songs by transgender artists

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 31, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by transgender artists do you want to hear?

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