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September 17, 2024

Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment

The Associated Press • Sep 17, 2024

Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday.

Ritmofonica is a new online stream highlighting music of the Latin American community

Ritmofonica is a new online stream highlighting music of the Latin American community

Sep 16, 2024

Ritmofonica is a bilingual online streaming service from The Current that will highlight the music, perspectives, and culture of the Latin American community in Minnesota and beyond. Ritmofónica es un servicio de transmisión en línea bilingüe apoyado por The Current que busca resaltar la música, perspectivas y cultura de la comunidad Latinoamericana en Minnesota y mas allá.

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Chandelis Duster and Rachel Treisman • Sep 16, 2024

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.

Royel Otis take a nostalgic indie-pop spin at First Avenue

Royel Otis take a nostalgic indie-pop spin at First Avenue

Macie Rasmussen and Laura Buhman • Sep 16, 2024

The Australian group played their second Twin Cities show of 2024 on Sunday, Sept. 15. Chicago indie rockers Friko opened up.

Coffee Break: Hispanic Heritage Month

Coffee Break: Hispanic Heritage Month

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who are Hispanic or Latino would you like to hear?

Interview: Joe P brings 'Garden State Vampire' out of the basement

Interview: Joe P brings 'Garden State Vampire' out of the basement

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 16, 2024

New Jersey singer-songwriter Joe P checks in with Jill Riley about the making of his debut full-length album, and also about why he’s so proud to be from New Jersey.

Coffee Break: Superstitions

Coffee Break: Superstitions

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 13, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention or reference superstitions would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: George Jones

Classic Americana: George Jones

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Sep 13, 2024

This week we spotlight country singer George Jones, an artist who is among the most notable performers not only in country music history, but in popular music history as well.

Sept. 13 in Music History: Happy birthday, Fiona Apple

Sept. 13 in Music History: Happy birthday, Fiona Apple

Sep 13, 2024

Sting made his onstage acting debut; The Beatles picked up a couple of Grammys; Bruce Springsteen put out 'Born To Run'; Fiona Apple was born; and 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' went No. 1, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Guster breeze into Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Keep Going"

The Chart Show: Guster breeze into Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Keep Going"

Sep 12, 2024

Guster reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time with "Keep Going," ending a 10-week run at No. 8. Charli XCX’s "Apple" debuts in the top 10 with Lucius not far behind as Jack White and Mavis Staples climb the chart.

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