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March 16, 2023

Bobby Caldwell's smooth soul jam "What You Won't Do for Love" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

The Associated Press • Mar 16, 2023

Bobby Caldwell's smooth soul jam "What You Won't Do for Love" went to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became a long-term standard and career-defining hit for Caldwell, who also wrote the song.

Weyes Blood glows with grace at First Avenue

Weyes Blood glows with grace at First Avenue

Macie Rasmussen • Mar 16, 2023

Weyes Blood played at First Avenue on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, along with opener Vagabon.

The Chart Show: The Nude Party streak into No. 3 slot with "Ride On"

The Chart Show: The Nude Party streak into No. 3 slot with "Ride On"

Mar 16, 2023

Janelle Monáe’s song floats to the top of the chart this week, while Everything But The Girl’s first new music in 24 years debuts at No. 14, and the Nude Party’s latest debuts at No. 3.

Photo gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023

Photo gallery: Rock the Cradle 2023

Mar 15, 2023

More than 8,000 people attended The Current’s free event for children and adults on Sunday, March 12. View photos from the event.

M83 are inviting us into their musical Fantasy world once again

M83 are inviting us into their musical Fantasy world once again

Erik Thompson • Mar 15, 2023

On M83’s vibrant new album, Fantasy, Anthony Gonzalez — the creative mastermind and multi-instrumentalist of the French electropop group — brought a fresh optimism to his new songs while also reconnecting with his earlier sound. Gonzalez spoke with The Current about the new work and his career so far.

Interview: Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante catch up with Local Show host Diane

Interview: Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante catch up with Local Show host Diane

Diane • Mar 15, 2023

Two household names in the Minneapolis punk/indie/underground scene - Christy Costello and Monica LaPlante - talk with Local Show host Diane about their new recordings, as well as their motivations, influences, and experiences in the DIY scene.

Coffee Break: Instrument Virtuosos

Coffee Break: Instrument Virtuosos

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Mar 15, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature female instrument virtuosos?

Andrew Combs: Tiny Desk Concert

Tom Huizenga • Mar 15, 2023

Watch the restless singer-songwriter in a set of penetrating new tunes, capped with a breathtaking love song.

Mississippi is home of the blues and key to civil rights past. Locals tell the story

Mississippi is home of the blues and key to civil rights past. Locals tell the story

Kirk Siegler and Debbie Elliott • Mar 15, 2023

With pandemic restrictions lifted, tourists are returning to Mississippi's famous Blues Trail. Civil rights leaders are noticing some are now hungry for more context about the music's origins.

The Current announces new weekday afternoon host

The Current announces new weekday afternoon host

Mar 14, 2023

Paxton will step into the new role on Monday, April 10.

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