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July 30, 2024

Lifelong New York resident Harry “Happy” Traum was an accomplished musician and performer and an early collaborator with Bob Dylan. But Traum’s greatest legacy may be his work in creating music lessons.

Remembering Happy Traum, a pillar of folk music performance and instruction

Remembering Happy Traum, a pillar of folk music performance and instruction

Luke Taylor • Jul 30, 2024

Lifelong New York resident Harry “Happy” Traum was an accomplished musician and performer and an early collaborator with Bob Dylan. But Traum’s greatest legacy may be his work in creating music lessons.

Photos: Guster thrill MicroShow crowd at Green Room

Photos: Guster thrill MicroShow crowd at Green Room

Juliet Farmer • Jul 30, 2024

A packed and enthusiastic crowd assembled at Green Room in Minneapolis for an intimate Guster MicroShow, supported by Fat Tire Ale. The Massachusetts band released their ninth studio album, Ooh La La, in May.

Coffee Break: National Climb a Mountain Day

Coffee Break: National Climb a Mountain Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 30, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention mountains, hills, summits, peaks or climbing do you want to hear?

Good News: Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams shares an inspiring song

Good News: Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams shares an inspiring song

Ayisha Jaffer • Jul 30, 2024

This week on Good News on The Current, Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams talks about the powerful influence of a song by the Shangri-Las.

Toumani Diabaté plucked the kora's 21 strings. The world fell in love with his music

Toumani Diabaté plucked the kora's 21 strings. The world fell in love with his music

Aaron Cohen • Jul 29, 2024

The musician died this month at age 58. His collaborators are paying tribute to "a great artist who belongs to the world.”

Photos: Faces of First Avenue's Rock Lottery 2024

Photos: Faces of First Avenue's Rock Lottery 2024

Laura Buhman • Jul 29, 2024

Last week, 25 local musicians were drafted into five new bands, and then had 48 hours to create original music to perform on the mainroom stage on Friday, July 26.

Foo Fighters put on electrifying show in Minneapolis

Foo Fighters put on electrifying show in Minneapolis

Joel Swenson and Laura Buhman • Jul 29, 2024

Under the looming threat of thunderstorms, the legendary rock band packed all their hits into an energetic set at Target Field following openers L7 and the Pretenders.

Coffee Break: Teenagers

Coffee Break: Teenagers

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 29, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about teenagers or being a teen would you like to hear?

40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came together

40 years after 'Purple Rain,' Prince’s band remembers how the movie came together

Eric Deggans • Jul 27, 2024

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

Maygen & The Birdwatcher perform at Radio Heartland Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase

Jul 27, 2024

Folk duo-turned Americana band Maygen & The Birdwatcher performed at Radio Heartland's Minnesota Music Month showcase back in April, alongside Alan Sparhawk Solo Band, Joe Rainey and Kelley Smith.

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