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September 13, 2022

The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home on Monday morning.

Ramsey Lewis, the pop chart's favorite jazz pianist, dies at 87

Ramsey Lewis, the pop chart's favorite jazz pianist, dies at 87

Gene Seymour • Sep 13, 2022

The Grammy-winning Chicago pianist, composer and radio host died peacefully in his home on Monday morning.

Photos: Yola gives electrifying First Avenue performance

Photos: Yola gives electrifying First Avenue performance

Sara Fish • Sep 12, 2022

The gifted performer brought to life the magical songs from her second full-length album, ‘Stand for Myself.’

Angélique Kidjo: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Sep 12, 2022

The inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for its 1,000th concert.

Video: Ka Lia Universe live at the Minnesota State Fair

Video: Ka Lia Universe live at the Minnesota State Fair

Diane • Sep 12, 2022

Ka Lia Universe performed three songs from the MPR Booth at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, followed by an interview with The Current's Local Show host Diane.

Coffee Break: New Slang

Coffee Break: New Slang

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 12, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that use slang in the lyrics do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Ondara, 'Spanish Villager No: 3'

Album of the Week: Ondara, 'Spanish Villager No: 3'

Sep 12, 2022

The Grammy-nominated Minnesotan has changed up not only his sound, but his perspective for his third album.

British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth

British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth

Chloe Veltman • Sep 11, 2022

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

Sudan Archives' vibrant music of exploration

Sudan Archives' vibrant music of exploration

Stephen Kearse • Sep 9, 2022

The self-taught violinist, producer, and songwriter doesn't just experience or consume global sounds; she interacts with them. Natural Brown Prom Queen feels like a world tour of her brain.

Florence + the Machine ignite 'Dance Fever' at Xcel

Florence + the Machine ignite 'Dance Fever' at Xcel

Joel Swenson • Sep 9, 2022

Florence Welch made one thing clear early on during the St. Paul show. It was her dance floor, and she intended on using it. All of it. She made an Xcel concert feel like an intimate punk rock show at 7th Street Entry.

Coffee Break: Musicians honored by Queen Elizabeth II

Coffee Break: Musicians honored by Queen Elizabeth II

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 9, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who have received honorary titles from Queen Elizabeth II do you want to hear?

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