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January 06, 2023

The young proponent of traditional music brought a talented band, his astonishing imagination and a selection of what he calls "Black folk music from the future" to the Tiny Desk.

Jake Blount: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Jan 6, 2023

The young proponent of traditional music brought a talented band, his astonishing imagination and a selection of what he calls "Black folk music from the future" to the Tiny Desk.

Coffee Break: The work of Paul Fox

Coffee Break: The work of Paul Fox

Rachel Frances and Jade • Jan 6, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by artists who’ve worked with producer Paul Fox?

Hear new music by The Hold Steady, Caroline Polachek, The Lemon Twigs, PinkPantheress, Little Simz and Maddie Thies

Hear new music by The Hold Steady, Caroline Polachek, The Lemon Twigs, PinkPantheress, Little Simz and Maddie Thies

Jade • Jan 5, 2023

Music You Should Know returns this week, offering new sounds from The Hold Steady, Caroline Polachek, The Lemon Twigs and Little Simz. Plus, discover the music of breakout indie artist PinkPantheress and Minnesota musician Maddie Thies.

Kendall Stewart joins The Current as assistant program director

Kendall Stewart joins The Current as assistant program director

Jan 5, 2023

Stewart joins The Current from WCNR The Corner in Charlottesville, Va., where she most recently served as program director and morning host.

Coffee Break: Sun Records

Coffee Break: Sun Records

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 5, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs produced at Sun Records do you want to hear?  

The Chart Show: four artists enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: four artists enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Jan 5, 2023

Four artists — First Aid Kit, Trampled By Turtles, Danielle Ponder and Hermanos Gutierrez — all begin the new year in style with songs that gain entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile Redcar (aka Christine and the Queens) and Caroline Polachek each enter the chart with new music.

Winter 2023 concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide

Winter 2023 concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide

Darby Ottoson • Jan 4, 2023

Lace up your boots for another busy season of shows across the Twin Cities. Maggie Rogers, Charlie Parr, Ani DeFranco, and many more concerts are right around the corner.

Coffee Break: New year's resolutions

Coffee Break: New year's resolutions

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 4, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that represent your New Year’s resolution?  

Coffee Break: Iconic singers

Coffee Break: Iconic singers

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jan 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the best singers of all time do you want to hear?

Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43

Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43

The Associated Press • Jan 3, 2023

Lola "Gangsta Boo'' Mitchell was found dead Sunday in Memphis, Tenn., her hometown at the age of 43. The cause of death has not been released.

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