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November 17, 2022

A shake-up at the top of the chart this week as First Aid Kit jump to No. 1 with ‘Out of My Head’ from the recently released album, Palomino. 

The Chart Show: First Aid Kit, LCD Soundsystem each make leaps up

The Chart Show: First Aid Kit, LCD Soundsystem each make leaps up

Nov 17, 2022

A shake-up at the top of the chart this week as First Aid Kit jump to No. 1 with ‘Out of My Head’ from the recently released album, Palomino. 

'Weird Al' Yankovic wants to 'bring sexy back' to the accordion

'Weird Al' Yankovic wants to 'bring sexy back' to the accordion

Terry Gross • Nov 16, 2022

It's "a very sensual instrument," the parody artists insists. A new over-the-top "biopic" tells the story of Yankovic's life — sort of.

Why supporting Minnesota organizations that help musicians matters

Why supporting Minnesota organizations that help musicians matters

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Nov 16, 2022

Talon Bazille and Elisha Marin are two musicians giving back to their rural communities using grants and fellowships provided by local organizations.

Coffee Break: 2023 Grammy nominations

Coffee Break: 2023 Grammy nominations

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 16, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, help us build a playlist from the 2023 Grammy Nominations.

Beyoncé leads nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards

Beyoncé leads nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards

Mandalit del Barco • Nov 15, 2022

This year's nominations are in and there are few surprises.

There's still no one like Santigold

There's still no one like Santigold

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd • Nov 15, 2022

On the startlingly direct Spirituals, and in headline-grabbing rebukes of music's trickle-down economy, Santi White is what she's always been: a forward-thinking alternative to pop's here and now.

Coffee Break: Songwriter Hall of Fame nominees

Coffee Break: Songwriter Hall of Fame nominees

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Nov 15, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees do you want to hear?

Interview: Matty Healy of The 1975

Interview: Matty Healy of The 1975

Jill Riley • Nov 14, 2022

The Current’s Jill Riley connected with the 1975’s Matty Healy, the frontman and principal songwriter of the band, about his process as a songwriter and producer.

Roberta Flack announces she has ALS

Roberta Flack announces she has ALS

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Nov 14, 2022

The iconic singer of "Killing Me Softly" has the condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a representative has announced. For Roberta Flack, it is now "impossible to sing and not easy to speak."

Dolly Parton gets $100 million from Jeff Bezos to spend on charity

Dolly Parton gets $100 million from Jeff Bezos to spend on charity

Bill Chappell • Nov 14, 2022

The singer and entrepreneur famously has used her success to help others, especially in areas of education. The gift matches two by Bezos last year to chef Jose Andrés and activist Van Jones.

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