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July 17, 2023

He helped lay the groundwork for bossa nova but defied confinement to any single genre.

Prolific Brazilian composer and pianist João Donato dies at 88

Prolific Brazilian composer and pianist João Donato dies at 88

The Associated Press • Jul 17, 2023

He helped lay the groundwork for bossa nova but defied confinement to any single genre.

Photos: TC Summer Fest showcases the Killers, Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie

Photos: TC Summer Fest showcases the Killers, Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie

Darin Kamnetz • Jul 17, 2023

Night one of the two-day event at Target Field in Minneapolis also featured Cannons and Yam Haus.

Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Taylor Swift just made Billboard history, again

Rachel Treisman • Jul 17, 2023

Swift became the first woman and third artist ever to have four of the Top 10 albums on Billboard's 200 chart. This latest milestone comes weeks after the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

12 Rods make promising return to First Avenue

12 Rods make promising return to First Avenue

Macie Rasmussen and Andy Witchger • Jul 17, 2023

Ryan Olcott hit the stage with a new lineup and material for the band’s first performance in eight years.

Coffee Break: Songs for National Tattoo Day

Coffee Break: Songs for National Tattoo Day

Jill Riley • Jul 17, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs mentioning tattoos do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Kara Jackson 'Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?'

Album of the Week: Kara Jackson 'Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?'

Jade • Jul 17, 2023

The National Youth Poet Laureate in 2019, Kara Jackson brings her latest poetry to life with an album that melds her love of folk and R&B.

Jane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76

Jane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76

Emma Bowman • Jul 17, 2023

The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.

Session & Interview: Joseph perform at The Current studios

Mac Wilson • Jul 15, 2023

American folk band Joseph from Portland, Oregon visited The Current studios in June of 2023 during their stop in the Twin Cities, and played a sold out show at the Fitzgerald Theater. The three sisters released their latest album The Sun in April of 2023. Natalie, Allison and Meegan performed three songs from their most recent album and chatted with host Mac Wilson.

 The Killers, Imagine Dragons lead a weekend of music at TC Summer Fest

The Killers, Imagine Dragons lead a weekend of music at TC Summer Fest

Sofia Haan • Jul 14, 2023

Downtown Minneapolis hosts a two-day music festival at the Minnesota Twins’ home stadium.

Watch Genesis Owusu's electrifying Microshow at Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Jul 14, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, rising musician Genesis Owusu performed an electrifying eight song set at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul.

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