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May 28, 2025

Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis played alongside iconic musicians in the 1970s and 1980s. His life, career and ancestors are remembered in a recent book by author Douglas Miller.

‘Washita Love Child’ remembers Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis’ prolific music career

‘Washita Love Child’ remembers Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis’ prolific music career

Leah Lemm • May 28, 2025

Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis played alongside iconic musicians in the 1970s and 1980s. His life, career and ancestors are remembered in a recent book by author Douglas Miller.

May 28 in Music History: The White Stripes performed on TV for first time

May 28 in Music History: The White Stripes performed on TV for first time

May 28, 2025

Gladys Knight was born; The Dark Side of the Moon eclipsed both in the U.K. and the U.S.; Depeche Mode's singer had surgery; and Ike and Tina Turner send Phil Spector into seclusion, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Summer Shows

Coffee Break: Summer Shows

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 28, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with shows in Minnesota this summer would you like to hear?

Photos: Yola puts on spectacular performance at First Avenue

Photos: Yola puts on spectacular performance at First Avenue

Tony Nelson • May 27, 2025

The English singer-songwriter stopped in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 24, on her Sovereign Soul tour. Clovers Daughter was the opening act.

May 27 in Music History: Happy birthday to André 3000

May 27 in Music History: Happy birthday to André 3000

May 27, 2025

Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record and only single to make it to No. 1; The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is released; and Andre 3000 of Outkast and Siouxsie Sioux were born, today in music history.

Coffee Break: S-P-E-L-L

Coffee Break: S-P-E-L-L

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 27, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with spelling would you like to hear?

10 years later, Sufjan Stevens offers a startling reevaluation of 'Carrie & Lowell'

10 years later, Sufjan Stevens offers a startling reevaluation of 'Carrie & Lowell'

Robin Hilton • May 27, 2025

In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

Big summer concerts: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2025

Big summer concerts: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2025

Staff • May 26, 2025

Use this summer-long guide to find outdoor music events at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside our borders.

May 26 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Lauryn Hill

May 26 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Lauryn Hill

May 26, 2025

The original "Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released; The Beatles recorded "Yellow Submarine" at Abbey Road studios in London; John and Yoko began an eight-day "bed-in" to promote world peace; and Lauryn Hill was born, today in music history.

May 25 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Paul Weller

May 25 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Paul Weller

May 25, 2025

Paul Weller was born; the West Side Story soundtrack went No. 1; George Lucas' Star Wars debuted in theaters; and the Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," today in music history.

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