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February 10, 2024

Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.

High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlist

High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlist

Chloe Veltman • Feb 10, 2024

Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.

On 'What Now,' Brittany Howard is a virtuoso in pursuit of a flow state

On 'What Now,' Brittany Howard is a virtuoso in pursuit of a flow state

Jill Mapes • Feb 9, 2024

The former Alabama Shakes leader is in total control of her new album's genre-defying odyssey through this thing called life, evoking the mastery of another do-it-all maestro: Prince.

Coffee Break: indie rock post-punk revival

Coffee Break: indie rock post-punk revival

Jill Riley • Feb 9, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the ‘00s indie-rock post-punk revival do you want to hear?

Classic Americana: Alan Lomax

Classic Americana: Alan Lomax

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 9, 2024

This week, we celebrate musician, folklorist and ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax.

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.

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