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February 24, 2025

Texas musicians Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada collaborated on an original song for the motion picture, Sing Sing. The resulting song, “Like A Bird,” is now nominated for an for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards. Alexander and Quesada connected with Jill Riley to talk about their first-ever Oscar nomination.

Interview: Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada talk about their Oscar-nominated song, "Like A Bird"

Interview: Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada talk about their Oscar-nominated song, "Like A Bird"

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 24, 2025

Texas musicians Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada collaborated on an original song for the motion picture, Sing Sing. The resulting song, “Like A Bird,” is now nominated for an for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards. Alexander and Quesada connected with Jill Riley to talk about their first-ever Oscar nomination.

Photos: Scenes from Winter Dig Out 2025 at Hook & Ladder

Photos: Scenes from Winter Dig Out 2025 at Hook & Ladder

Sara Fish • Feb 24, 2025

The Current and Voodoo Ranger’s Winter Dig Out, featured performances by Medium Build, Annie DiRusso, Anderson East, and Black Widows.

Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88

Roberta Flack, singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' has died at age 88

Marissa Lorusso and Elizabeth Blair • Feb 24, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

Coffee Break: Most Excellent

Coffee Break: Most Excellent

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 24, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists who have received honorary titles from the British Monarchy would you like to hear?

Feb. 24 in Music History: Led Zeppelin released 'Physical Graffiti'

Feb. 24 in Music History: Led Zeppelin released 'Physical Graffiti'

Feb 24, 2025

David Roback of Mazzy Star died; The Beatles began their second film; Kurt and Courtney tied the knot; 'Roxanne' entered the Billboard Hot 100; Led Zeppelin released a double album; Paul Simon won a Grammy for 'Graceland'; and Elton John became a Sir, Today in Music History.

Feb. 23 in Music History: Sleater-Kinney released 'The Hot Rock'

Feb. 23 in Music History: Sleater-Kinney released 'The Hot Rock'

Feb 23, 2025

TLC released 'FanMail'; Elvis and Priscilla call it quits; Fleetwood Mac win Album of the Year for 'Rumours'; Norah Jones brings home a bundle of Grammys; and Queen nabs their first U.S. No. 1 single with 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love,' Today in Music History.

Feb. 22 in Music History: Gary Clark Jr. released 'This Land'

Feb. 22 in Music History: Gary Clark Jr. released 'This Land'

Feb 22, 2025

Ernie K-Doe was born; Elvis Presley was at No. 1 with 'Rock-A- Hula Baby / Can't Help Falling In Love'; MTV dedicated a full 22 hours broadcast to The Monkees; Andy Warhol died; The Beatles recorded "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"; and David Bowie opened for T. Rex, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Psychedelic Soul

Coffee Break: Psychedelic Soul

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 21, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered psychedelic soul would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: Johnny Cash

Classic Americana: Johnny Cash

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 21, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates the iconic Johnny Cash and his place in Minnesota history.

Feb. 21 in Music History: Best Coast released 'Always Tomorrow'

Feb. 21 in Music History: Best Coast released 'Always Tomorrow'

Feb 21, 2025

Nina Simone was born, The Stones covered Buddy Holly, Simon and Garfunkel finished their last album together, and Fleetwood Mac crafted a classic, Today in Music History.

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