In 1991 — MPR’s first year of live broadcasts from its booth at the Minnesota State Fair — the late Kris Kristofferson was interviewed and performed two songs to promote an upcoming event that brought together Indigenous people, environmentalists and artists.

Los Angeles rockers The Linda Lindas rocket to No. 1 this week as songs by Mavis Staples and The Heavy Heavy each enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

In her first Twin Cities performance in 20 years, the enigmatic singer and musician played two distinct, career-spanning sets.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?

In June, The Thistle & Shamrock® marked 41 years of weekly national broadcasts. It’s time to step back but not before making more memories.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?

Frontman BJ Barham talks about working with producer Shooter Jennings and tackling the complexity of Southern identity on the band's new album.

Dylan's 40-show 1974 tour with The Band produced a live double-album later that year. Now, the music available from that tour has increased dramatically with the release of a new 27-CD set.

New music from Cassieopia, MaLLy, Happy Apple, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?