July 17, 2024The songleader, civil rights activist and scholar died Tuesday at the age of 81. Save This Story
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founder of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, has diedAdwoa Gyimah-Brempong • Jul 17, 2024The songleader, civil rights activist and scholar died Tuesday at the age of 81.
Interview: Yam Haus go deep on band's history, discuss new musicDiane • Jul 17, 2024Selected as The Local Show’s Artist of the Month for July, Yam Haus spoke with host Diane ahead of their upcoming performance at Basilica Block Party.
Coffee Break: All About BatmanJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 17, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Batman would you like to hear?
This may sound like a broken record, but Taylor Swift has broken another recordAnastasia Tsioulcas • Jul 17, 2024Swift's The Tortured Poets Department has been the biggest album in the country for 12 consecutive weeks, the longest run atop that chart of her career.
We can thank this rendition of the National Anthem for bringing us togetherStephen Thompson • Jul 16, 2024Country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress united America for 90 seconds on Monday night.
Director Dawn Mikkelson provides an inside look at Roller Derby Jill Riley, Nilufer Arsala and Luke Taylor • Jul 16, 2024Minnesota Mean is a new documentary that takes viewers into the exciting world of roller derby — but it also reveals the deep bond the athletes share. Director Dawn Mikkelson visited with Jill Riley, a retired roller derby player, to talk about the new film.
Coffee Break: National Ice Cream MonthJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 16, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to ice cream would you like to hear?
Good News: "All My Friends" is a reminder of connectionAyisha Jaffer and Macie Rasmussen • Jul 16, 2024This week on Good News on The Current, listener and freelance writer Macie Rasmussen describes a song that reminds her of the power of friendship.
Photos: Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek shine at SurlyLaura Buhman • Jul 15, 2024Dual headliners Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek hosted a night of acoustic mastery at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 13. Haley Heynderickx was the opening act.
Coffee Break: Songs With StringsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 15, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs featuring strings or an element of classical music would you like to hear?
