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May 10, 2023

The singer and co-founder of the psychedelic group died at home in São Paulo.

Rita Lee, Os Mutantes singer and Brazilian rock pioneer, is dead at 75

Rita Lee, Os Mutantes singer and Brazilian rock pioneer, is dead at 75

Lars Gotrich • May 10, 2023

The singer and co-founder of the psychedelic group died at home in São Paulo.

‘A gift to Minnesotans:’ Prince’s home state names part of highway after him

‘A gift to Minnesotans:’ Prince’s home state names part of highway after him

Nicole Ki • May 10, 2023

Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill establishing Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway on Tuesday at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, where Prince lived, worked and performed on occasion. 

Charley Crockett and Margo Price among 2023 Americana Honors & Awards nominees

Charley Crockett and Margo Price among 2023 Americana Honors & Awards nominees

Luke Taylor • May 9, 2023

These artists have each been nominated in the categories of Song of the Year and Artist of the Year, with Crockett and Price also receiving Album of the Year noms.

Genesis Owusu makes Amsterdam Bar & Hall come alive

Genesis Owusu makes Amsterdam Bar & Hall come alive

Sofia Haan and Bump Opera • May 8, 2023

Throughout his eight-song set, Owusu embraced theatricality with boundless energy, delivering a performance that left his audience hungry for more.

Album of the Week: Rodrigo y Gabriela, "In Between Thoughts...A New World"

Album of the Week: Rodrigo y Gabriela, "In Between Thoughts...A New World"

Jade • May 8, 2023

Playing with the flow of sound rather than intentionality, the songs drift and ebb like a living creature - with moments for quiet reflection and moments of chaotic rushing.

Durand Jones pens a love letter to being Black, queer and from the rural South

Durand Jones pens a love letter to being Black, queer and from the rural South

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • May 6, 2023

'Wait Til I Get Over,' an homage to Jones' hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana, paints a deeply nuanced portrait of Jones and of the Southern customs that raised him.

Photos: Blink-182 rock a sold-out Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

Photos: Blink-182 rock a sold-out Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

Tony Nelson • May 5, 2023

The band’s lineup included the much celebrated reunion of longtime members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker.

Take your little red Corvette down new Minnesota roadway named for Prince

Take your little red Corvette down new Minnesota roadway named for Prince

Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst • May 4, 2023

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a bill renaming part of a Chanhassen highway after the late performing artist.

Jury finds that Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic 'Let's Get It On'

Jury finds that Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic 'Let's Get It On'

The Associated Press • May 4, 2023

A federal jury in New York concluded Thursday that the British singer didn't steal key components of Marvin Gaye's 1970s classic "Let's Get It On" when he created his hit song "Thinking Out Loud."

The Chart Show: Monáe floats into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Monáe floats into the Chart Show Hall of Fame

May 4, 2023

It always feels good to go out on top, and this week on The Current Chart Show, Janelle Monáe does exactly that — as they enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame at the No. 1 spot with their song “Float.”

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