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September 23, 2022

Join Jill Riley Friday starting at 8 p.m. CDT for an hourlong celebration of the life and music of the late soul singer extraordinaire, Charles Bradley. 

Remembering Charles Bradley, 'The Screaming Eagle of Soul'

Remembering Charles Bradley, 'The Screaming Eagle of Soul'

Sep 23, 2022

Join Jill Riley Friday starting at 8 p.m. CDT for an hourlong celebration of the life and music of the late soul singer extraordinaire, Charles Bradley. 

Friday Five: Thought-provoking Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Thought-provoking Minnesota music videos

Diane • Sep 23, 2022

Fresh new Minnesota music videos from Emily Haavik, Bad Bad Hats, Velvet Negroni, Porcupine, and Student 1.

Coffee Break: Songs for Anton Fier

Coffee Break: Songs for Anton Fier

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 23, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Anton Fier do you want to hear?

Photos: Pavement spark fierce nostalgia at Palace Theatre

Photos: Pavement spark fierce nostalgia at Palace Theatre

Darin Kamnetz • Sep 23, 2022

The foundational indie rock band, reunited again, bashed through highlights of their ‘90s catalog in St. Paul Wednesday night.

Scenic Minnesota spots to pick up pumpkins, apples, and other fall treats

Scenic Minnesota spots to pick up pumpkins, apples, and other fall treats

Darby Ottoson • Sep 22, 2022

Celebrate harvest season with a trip to these select patches, orchards, and mazes scattered around Minnesota.

Coffee Break: Autumnal Songs

Coffee Break: Autumnal Songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 22, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention your favorite things about fall do you want to hear?

Jake Blount's 'The New Faith' is a cautionary, clarifying Afrofuturist tale

Jake Blount's 'The New Faith' is a cautionary, clarifying Afrofuturist tale

Jewly Hight • Sep 22, 2022

On Blount's new concept album, the singer, scholar and multi-instrumentalist reimagines field recordings of spirituals to tell a story about a time after the climate crisis has destroyed the earth.

The Chart Show: It's Brandi and Lucius on the top

The Chart Show: It's Brandi and Lucius on the top

Sep 22, 2022

Brandi Carlile and pals Lucius along with U.K. folk duo The Heavy Heavy hold the top of the chart, while newcomers Colin Bracewell and Raffaella solidify a local presence.

Visit these three southeastern Minnesota cities to chase fall colors

Visit these three southeastern Minnesota cities to chase fall colors

Sheila Regan • Sep 21, 2022

Find a crisp autumn adventure in Red Wing, Winona, or Lanesboro.

Interview: Andrew Broder talks music, art, and collaboration

Interview: Andrew Broder talks music, art, and collaboration

Diane • Sep 21, 2022

Diane catches up with the producer, instrumentalist, film score composer, vocalist, painter, and visionary in the midst of preparing for an upcoming North American tour with Joe Rainey and performance/album release with Nashville songwriter Lambchop at the Walker Art Center.

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