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February 08, 2024

The Grammy-winning, Icelandic-Chinese artist gets her first entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with “From The Start.”

The Chart Show: Laufey gets a start in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Laufey gets a start in the Chart Show Hall of Fame

Feb 8, 2024

The Grammy-winning, Icelandic-Chinese artist gets her first entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with “From The Start.”

Dave Brady and the Stars were the first successful mixed-race band in the Twin Cities

Dave Brady and the Stars were the first successful mixed-race band in the Twin Cities

Feb 8, 2024

Each week in February, The Current reveals a different chapter in musical history of Black Minnesota artists with deep dives on the radio.

The lonely throne of Usher, modern R&B's greatest showman

The lonely throne of Usher, modern R&B's greatest showman

Sheldon Pearce • Feb 8, 2024

This year's Super Bowl halftime star is a rare species in pop: More entertainer than celebrity, his enduring stage presence has eclipsed his melodramas, and perhaps even his music.

Henry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85

Henry Fambrough, the last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85

The Associated Press • Feb 8, 2024

Fambrough was the last surviving original member of the iconic R&B group, whose hits included "It's a Shame," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" and "The Rubberband Man."

Coffee Break: music about music

Coffee Break: music about music

Jill Riley • Feb 8, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about experiencing music do you want to hear?

10 Minnesota musicians with exciting new tracks for February

10 Minnesota musicians with exciting new tracks for February

Anna Devine, Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Feb 7, 2024

New music from Riotgrrrldarko, Uranium Club, Charlie Parr, and more.

Coffee Break: How is everybody doing?

Coffee Break: How is everybody doing?

Jill Riley • Feb 7, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe how you’re doing so far in 2024 would you like to hear?

'Purple Rain' musical will make world premiere in Minneapolis

'Purple Rain' musical will make world premiere in Minneapolis

Feb 6, 2024

The State Theatre in Minneapolis will host the premiere in April 2025. Prince collaborators Morris Hayes and Bobby Z have joined the production as music advisers.

10 new(ish) Twin Cities music venues worth checking out in 2024

10 new(ish) Twin Cities music venues worth checking out in 2024

Erik Thompson • Feb 6, 2024

Over the past few years, a fresh new batch of venues have opened throughout the Twin Cities, giving local and national bands exciting new places to play in town.

Coffee Break: Grammy winners, part 2

Coffee Break: Grammy winners, part 2

Jill Riley • Feb 6, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what other songs by Grammy winners do you want to hear?

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