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September 17, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 13, an all-star band led by André Cymone performed in north Minneapolis as part of a block party celebration dedicated to his late mother, Bernadette Anderson.

Photos: André Cymone and friends remember Bernadette Anderson

Photos: André Cymone and friends remember Bernadette Anderson

Sep 17, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 13, an all-star band led by André Cymone performed in north Minneapolis as part of a block party celebration dedicated to his late mother, Bernadette Anderson.

Watch Cassandra Lewis perform "More Like Mama" outside Surly Brewing Co.

Evan Clark • Sep 17, 2024

Cassandra Lewis, accompanied by Trevor Bahnson, performed an improptu version of a song from her new album, “Lost In a Dream.”

Coffee Break: IT Professionals

Coffee Break: IT Professionals

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 17, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about computers or technology would you like to hear?

A first-hand account of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" video, filmed in St. Paul

A first-hand account of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" video, filmed in St. Paul

Jill Riley • Sep 17, 2024

Kenny Ornberg was a student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul when a friend invited him to be an extra in a music video by his favorite artist: Bruce Springsteen.

So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?

So many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?

Greg Rosalsky • Sep 17, 2024

Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.

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?

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