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May 02, 2023

The Canadian singer-songwriter wrote classics like "If You Could Read My Mind," "Early Morning Rain" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."

Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dies at 84

Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dies at 84

Neda Ulaby • May 2, 2023

The Canadian singer-songwriter wrote classics like "If You Could Read My Mind," "Early Morning Rain" and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."

Playlist: The music of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Playlist: The music of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Isabella Dawis, Meghan Kreidler, Lianna Matt McLernon, Mayda, Danielle Troiano, Youa Vang and Cydi Yang • May 1, 2023

This playlist features contributions from Minnesota musicians Meghan Kreidler of Kiss the Tiger, Mayda, D’Lourdes, Cydi Like the City, and Isabella Dawis, and regular contributors Youa Vang and Lianna Matt McLernon.

The Killers, Death Cab for Cutie to play at two-day Target Field festival

The Killers, Death Cab for Cutie to play at two-day Target Field festival

May 1, 2023

TC Summer Fest will feature two days of live music on July 14-15 at Target Field. The Flaming Lips, Imagine Dragons, AJR, Chelsea Cutler, Cannons, Em Beihold, and TALK will also perform.

Coffee Break: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Coffee Break: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 1, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by Asian and Pacific Islander artists?

Album of the Week:  The National, "First Two Pages Of Frankenstein"

Album of the Week: The National, "First Two Pages Of Frankenstein"

Jade • May 1, 2023

The National is past writer's block and depression. This is probably their healthiest and most focused album in years. It is comfort zone music from The National, and that’s a good thing.

Neil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concert

Neil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concert

The Associated Press • Apr 30, 2023

17,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.

Watch Durry perform at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge

Apr 28, 2023

Durry headlined The Current's Winter Dig Out at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Watch Durry’s concert performance.

90 songs that define Willie Nelson's career

90 songs that define Willie Nelson's career

Joel Swenson • Apr 28, 2023

As the country music and cultural icon turns 90, we’re taking a journey through his entire catalog.

Watch Semisonic perform in concert at First Avenue

Apr 28, 2023

Semisonic helped The Current celebrate its 18th anniversary with a concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Watch the complete performance.

Coffee Break: music from the North Country

Coffee Break: music from the North Country

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 28, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by musicians from northern Minnesota do you want to hear?

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