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November 05, 2024

Her son President Nelson says she died at a hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. A cause of death was not immediately available. 

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64

Maria Sherman • Nov 5, 2024

Her son President Nelson says she died at a hospital in Robbinsdale, Minn. A cause of death was not immediately available. 

10 Minnesota artists with new music taking hold in November

10 Minnesota artists with new music taking hold in November

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Nov 5, 2024

This month’s edition features new music from L.A. Buckner & BiG HoMie, Turn Turn Turn, Dua Saleh, Ozone Creations, and more.

Soul Asylum share the inspiration behind new album, 'Slowly But Shirley'

Nov 5, 2024

Our November Artist of the Month, rock icons Soul Asylum, stopped by The Current studio to perform songs from their 13th studio record, ‘Slowly but Shirley.’ Vocalist David Pirner and guitarist Ryan Smith also had a chat with Diane, host of The Local Show.

Coffee Break: Election Day!

Coffee Break: Election Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about standing up, speaking out, and making your voice heard would you like to hear?

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon answers some Election Day questions

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon answers some Election Day questions

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 5, 2024

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon — the state’s chief elections administrator — joins The Current’s Jill Riley to answer important voting questions on Election Day.

A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones

A look at the life of the singular Quincy Jones

Nov 4, 2024

Quincy Jones, the famed music producer who helped artists dominate popular music for half a century, has died. NPR's Walter Ray Watson described Jones' talent as one that produced music that hooked ears, warmed hearts and moved feet to dance. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Photos: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats rock the Xcel

Photos: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats rock the Xcel

Daniela Buvat • Nov 4, 2024

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats played to an enthusiastic crowd on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The show was in support of the group’s fourth album, South of Here.

Coffee Break: Election Hero Day!

Coffee Break: Election Hero Day!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 4, 2024

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

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie talks to Jill Riley about live shows and the new live album

Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie talks to Jill Riley about live shows and the new live album

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 4, 2024

“You have a very special music culture there in the Twin Cities,” says Low Cut Connie’s frontman Adam Weiner.

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91

Stephen Thompson • Nov 4, 2024

The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's Thriller won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and music executive.

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