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September 25, 2022

The singer, who declined to perform in 2019 out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline February's show.

Rihanna will take center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna will take center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show

The Associated Press • Sep 25, 2022

The singer, who declined to perform in 2019 out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline February's show.

Pink Floyd's founder won't tour in Poland after a backlash to his remarks on Ukraine

Pink Floyd's founder won't tour in Poland after a backlash to his remarks on Ukraine

The Associated Press • Sep 25, 2022

Local media reports that Roger Waters canceled two concerts in Krakow after facing criticism for blaming "extreme nationalists" in Ukraine for having set the country on the path to war.

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Pharoah Sanders, giant of spirit-driven jazz, dies at 81

Andrew Flanagan and Nate Chinen • Sep 24, 2022

Sanders, revered as one of the avant-garde's greatest tenor saxophonists, was a member of John Coltrane's final quartet. His expressive playing laid a path for generations of musicians.

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.

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