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February 27, 2025

Heath Henjum, a steadfast member of several Twin Cities rock groups, has died. Over the past three decades, he played with the Hopefuls, the Beatifics, Vicious Vicious, Little Man, and several other groups.

Twin Cities musicians remember legendary bassist Heath Henjum

Twin Cities musicians remember legendary bassist Heath Henjum

Reed Fischer • Feb 27, 2025

Heath Henjum, a steadfast member of several Twin Cities rock groups, has died. Over the past three decades, he played with the Hopefuls, the Beatifics, Vicious Vicious, Little Man, and several other groups.

The Chart Show: Ber goes to No. 1 with "Oh, To Be Cool"

The Chart Show: Ber goes to No. 1 with "Oh, To Be Cool"

Feb 27, 2025

Minnesota artist Ber’s latest single takes the cool spot at No. 1 in the chart this week as Brigitte Calls Me Baby enjoy another Chart Show Hall of Fame induction after 10 weeks with “Too Easy.”

Coffee Break: Let's Dance

Coffee Break: Let's Dance

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 27, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that inspired a dance of some sort would you like to hear?

Feb. 27 in Music History: PJ Harvey released 'To Bring You My Love'

Feb. 27 in Music History: PJ Harvey released 'To Bring You My Love'

Feb 27, 2025

Chubby Checker notched another No. 1 single, Gloria Gaynor earned a Grammy for Best Disco Record (a category that would not survive), James Brown went free, Ray Charles had a No. 1 album, Pink Floyd recorded their first single, and Paul Humphreys was born, Today in Music History.

For Emma Garau, playing drums brings out personal truth

For Emma Garau, playing drums brings out personal truth

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Feb 26, 2025

The Minneapolis-based jazz and punk artist performs with BCE Trio at Berlin on March 3.

Coffee Break: Hip-Hop

Coffee Break: Hip-Hop

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 26, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from hip-hop pioneers would you like to hear?

Feb. 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Erykah Badu

Feb. 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Erykah Badu

Feb 26, 2025

Erykah Badu and Johnny Cash were born, Sales of the 45 RPM single outpaced the 78 for the first time, Nancy Sinatra sang about some aggressive boots, Michael Jackson had a No. 1 album with 'Thriller', and Tina Turner won big, Today in Music History.

Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with The Current

Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with The Current

Feb 26, 2025

Hear groundbreaking songs from Black musicians and learn more about their history and influence all month long.

Coffee Break: Fits The Bill

Coffee Break: Fits The Bill

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 25, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists with a form of the name Bill would you like to hear?

Feb. 25 in Music History: Tears for Fears released 'Songs from the Big Chair'

Feb. 25 in Music History: Tears for Fears released 'Songs from the Big Chair'

Feb 25, 2025

Van Halen's 'Jump' hit No. 1; Buddy Holly had his first hit; Stevie Wonder was honored by President Barack Obama; the youngest Beatle was born; and Frank Sinatra performed his final concert, Today in Music History.

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