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December 22, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Santa?

Coffee Break: Santa!

Coffee Break: Santa!

Jill Riley • Dec 22, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Santa?

10-year-old Minnesota singer Mira Babal tells it like it is in ‘Mad for No Reason’

10-year-old Minnesota singer Mira Babal tells it like it is in ‘Mad for No Reason’

Catharine Richert • Dec 22, 2023

You haven’t heard 10-year-old Mira Babal's latest track on the Billboard Hot 100 — at least not yet. But “Mad for No Reason” is catchy, upbeat — and a callout to the adults in Mira’s life. She wants them to stop arguing all the time. 

Classic Americana: Jimmy Buffett

Classic Americana: Jimmy Buffett

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 22, 2023

In a new segment on Radio Heartland called Classic Americana, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who conjured images of tropical getaways and a laid-back lifestyle.

The Chart Show: Mae Simpson caps off a 10-week run

The Chart Show: Mae Simpson caps off a 10-week run

Dec 21, 2023

After 10 weeks, Mae Simpson’s “Cap Guns” is inducted into the Chart Show Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, Boygenius’ “Afraid of Heights” climbs from No. 3 to No. 1.

Coffee Break: Winter Solstice

Coffee Break: Winter Solstice

Jill Riley • Dec 21, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for the Winter Solstice?

Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival scheduled for next summer in St. Paul

Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival scheduled for next summer in St. Paul

MPR News Staff • Dec 20, 2023

Concert promoters behind several of the country’s top music festivals are making plans for a new event in St. Paul next summer. The lineup for the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is set to be released next month.

Coffee Break: songs for your shopping trip

Coffee Break: songs for your shopping trip

Jill Riley • Dec 20, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are about shopping, stores and gifts?

Whether you're merry or miserable, David Byrne's holiday playlist will resonate

Whether you're merry or miserable, David Byrne's holiday playlist will resonate

Terry Gross • Dec 20, 2023

The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul Simon.

Coffee Break: rose-colored glasses

Coffee Break: rose-colored glasses

Jill Riley • Dec 19, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that make you feel optimistic?

Photos: The Jayhawks make joyful noise at Palace Theatre

Photos: The Jayhawks make joyful noise at Palace Theatre

Steven Cohen • Dec 18, 2023

The local alt-country act put on a memorable performance in St. Paul on Saturday evening. Rock supergroup Golden Smog was the opening act.

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