May 29, 2025The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82. Save This Story
Al Foster, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has diedNate Chinen • May 29, 2025The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.
The Chart Show: My Morning Jacket enter Hall of Fame with "Time Waited" May 29, 2025My Morning Jacket’s “Time Waited” retires to the Chart show Hall of Fame at No. 6 this week, while Alan Sparhawk's collaborative single with Trampled By Turtles holds onto the No. 1 spot.
Interview: Jill Riley talks to Alan Sparhawk about new album with Trampled by TurtlesJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025Alan Sparhawk has joined forces with fellow Duluth band Trampled by Turtles on a new album, out May 30, called Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles. Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show spoke to Alan Sparhawk about the process of creating the music, friendship, and supporting loved ones while they navigate grief.
Coffee Break: Double Bill Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 29, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what duets or songs by two artists would you like to hear?
‘Washita Love Child’ remembers Indigenous guitarist Jesse Ed Davis’ prolific music careerLeah Lemm • May 28, 2025Indigenous 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.
Coffee Break: Summer ShowsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 28, 2025For 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 AvenueTony Nelson • May 27, 2025The English singer-songwriter stopped in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 24, on her Sovereign Soul tour. Clovers Daughter was the opening act.
Coffee Break: S-P-E-L-LJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 27, 2025For 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'Robin Hilton • May 27, 2025In 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 2025Staff • May 26, 2025Use 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.