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November 09, 2023

Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Ayana Archie • Nov 9, 2023

Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.

The Chart Show: Wilco's "Evicted" finds a home in Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Wilco's "Evicted" finds a home in Chart Show Hall of Fame

Nov 9, 2023

This week on The Chart Show, Minnesota band Durry retain the top spot, while Stephen Sanchez’s “Be More” and Wilco’s “Evicted” each land in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Deer Tick shine at the Fine Line

Deer Tick shine at the Fine Line

Nikhil Kumaran • Nov 9, 2023

The Fine Line was filled with energy and excitement for Deer Tick’s show Wednesday night.

Coffee Break: Riot grrrls

Coffee Break: Riot grrrls

Jill Riley • Nov 9, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which artists/bands associated with the riot grrrl movement do you want to hear?

Sini Anderson talks about 10th anniversary of 'The Punk Singer'

Sini Anderson talks about 10th anniversary of 'The Punk Singer'

Jill Riley • Nov 9, 2023

Ahead of its 10th anniversary screening at Sound Unseen, director Sini Anderson talks about her 2013 documentary that explores the life and career of Kathleen Hanna, a musician and activist well known as a member of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre.

The Chart Show Ballot

The Chart Show Ballot

Nov 8, 2023

Vote every week for your top five tracks (and enter our weekly ticket giveaway while you're at it), then tune in Thursdays at noon Central to see if your favorites make the Chart Show!

Coffee Break: No chorus

Coffee Break: No chorus

Jill Riley • Nov 8, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that don’t have a chorus do you want to hear?

Samia: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Nov 8, 2023

Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.

8 things to watch for in the new Cyndi Lauper documentary

8 things to watch for in the new Cyndi Lauper documentary

Caitlyn Speier • Nov 7, 2023

‘Let the Canary Sing’ makes its Minnesota debut on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Parkway Theater as part of the 24th annual Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival.

10 Minnesota musicians with hot new projects for November

10 Minnesota musicians with hot new projects for November

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Nov 7, 2023

New music from VIAL, Haley, Dwynell Roland x Lazerbeak, and more.

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