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February 06, 2023

With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammy Awards than any other artist in the prizes' 65-year history. She has now won 32 Grammys.

Beyoncé sets a new record for most Grammy wins in history

Beyoncé sets a new record for most Grammy wins in history

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 6, 2023

With four new prizes tonight, the megastar has now won more Grammy Awards than any other artist in the prizes' 65-year history. She has now won 32 Grammys.

The Economics of the Grammys, Explained

The Economics of the Grammys, Explained

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 5, 2023

Sure, Beyoncé and Adele might scoop up even more awards for their collections. But with prizes being handed out in 91 categories, a lot of folks stand to see career boosts due to the Grammy Awards.

Nikki Lane performs in The Current studio

Bill DeVille • Feb 5, 2023

Nikki Lane’s latest album, ‘Denim & Diamonds,’ released in September 2022. While on the first leg of the tour in support of that album, Lane stopped at The Current studio to play songs and to visit with Bill DeVille about the origins of her songs and the making of the new album.

2023 Grammy Awards: The Beyoncé paradox

2023 Grammy Awards: The Beyoncé paradox

Nate Chinen, Sheldon Pearce, Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson • Feb 3, 2023

At this year's awards on Sunday night, Beyoncé could become the artist with the most Grammys ever. She could also go down in history as the most snubbed.

Prolific Twin Cities rapper Mike Dreams remembered by friends and collaborators

Prolific Twin Cities rapper Mike Dreams remembered by friends and collaborators

Ali Elabbady • Feb 3, 2023

The artist, who died at the age of 34 on Tuesday, will be celebrated at a memorial service in Brooklyn Center.

Coffee Break: Grammy performers

Coffee Break: Grammy performers

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 3, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the performers of the 2023 Grammy Awards?

Catching up with Tegan and Sara: interview with Jill Riley

Jill Riley • Feb 3, 2023

The last few years have seen the Canadian duo segue into other areas of creativity beyond music; specifically publishing, writing, and television. Tegan and Sara check in with The Current’s Jill Riley to talk about all of their creative projects.

In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

In bluegrass, as in life, Molly Tuttle would rather be a 'Crooked Tree'

Patrick Jarenwattananon, Ailsa Chang, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata • Feb 3, 2023

Molly Tuttle's new album is her third. But in many ways, it's a reintroduction – of her prodigious guitar talent, of her personal story, and to the Recording Academy that decides Grammy Awards.

Hear new music by The Heavy, The Nude Party, Yves Tumor, Lil Yachty and Ruston Kelly

Hear new music by The Heavy, The Nude Party, Yves Tumor, Lil Yachty and Ruston Kelly

Jade • Feb 2, 2023

This week’s batch of new music includes the powerful return of England’s The Heavy, as well as North Carolinians The Nude Party. Avant-garde musician Yves Tumor is back, and Lil Yachty steps further into the indie-alt lane, while Americana artist Ruston Kelly returns from self-imposed isolation.

The Current announces Happy Hours schedule for 2023

The Current announces Happy Hours schedule for 2023

Feb 2, 2023

The Current has announced seven upcoming Happy Hour events taking place throughout the course of Summer 2023 at various locations in the Twin Cities.

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