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March 09, 2023

A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol. 

Prince highway honor is one step closer to passage at the Capitol

Prince highway honor is one step closer to passage at the Capitol

Tim Nelson • Mar 9, 2023

A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol. 

SXSW preview: discover Baby Rose, the Golden Dregs, Chiiild, Kid Dakota, Chance Peña, and Blondshell

SXSW preview: discover Baby Rose, the Golden Dregs, Chiiild, Kid Dakota, Chance Peña, and Blondshell

Jade • Mar 9, 2023

The South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas, runs March 13 to 18. As a preview to this year’s festival, discover the music of Baby Rose, the Golden Dregs, Chiiild, Chance Peña, and Blondshell — and reacquaint yourself with Minnesota artist Kid Dakota (aka Darren Jackson).

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 2003

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 2003

Mar 9, 2023

We identified 64 of the best albums of 2003 to go head-to-head between March 20-23.

Enso Daiko to bring the thunder of taiko drums to Rock the Cradle

Enso Daiko to bring the thunder of taiko drums to Rock the Cradle

Jill Riley • Mar 9, 2023

Ahead of performances at Sunday’s Rock the Cradle, taiko drummer Hiroshi Yoshino of Enso Daiko joins Jill Riley to talk about what taiko drumming is and what people can expect of Sunday’s performance.

Coffee Break: Best Albums of 2003

Coffee Break: Best Albums of 2003

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 9, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from albums that came out in 2003?

The Chart Show: Stephen Sanchez's "Evangeline" debuts at No. 5

The Chart Show: Stephen Sanchez's "Evangeline" debuts at No. 5

Mar 9, 2023

The Heavy Heavy hold onto No. 1, but competition is tight! Meanwhile, we welcome new sounds from Noel Gallagher, from Beck, and from Stephen Sanchez, who debuts at No. 5 with his latest, “Evangeline.”

A music fan's preview of the 2023 Oscars

A music fan's preview of the 2023 Oscars

Luke Taylor • Mar 8, 2023

Get the rundown of musical performances and nominees for Best Music (Original Song). The Oscars are set to air live on Sunday starting at 7 p.m.

Carole King’s Central Park concert film is a powerful snapshot of its era

Carole King’s Central Park concert film is a powerful snapshot of its era

Michaelangelo Matos • Mar 8, 2023

Filmed 50 years ago, ‘Home Again - Live in Central Park’ shows the famed singer-songwriter playing from her celebrated ‘Tapestry’ album.

Coffee Break: Female activists in music

Coffee Break: Female activists in music

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 8, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from women known for their activism?

10 Minnesota artists with new music to explore this March

10 Minnesota artists with new music to explore this March

Diane and Youa Vang • Mar 7, 2023

New music from Aby Wolf, Loki’s Folly, SYM1, Blu Bone, and more.

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