Minnesota Opera musicians venture out of the pit and into the spotlight
Minnesota Opera shifts the spotlight away from singers to showcase its talented players.
'It's a great adventure story,' says singer Rickie Lee Jones of her new memoir
A colorful cast of characters populates the hipster pop star's new memoir.
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Target Center adds country star Kane Brown, postpones Rage Against the Machine
Brown will be the first country headliner to play in all 29 NBA arenas on the same tour.
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Prince estate is finally releasing his politically charged 2010 album 'Welcome 2 America'
Previously unreleased, the album is due July 30 and will include a deluxe version with DVD.
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New music reviews: Pharoah Sanders delivers trippy calm; Evanescence soars again
jazzFloating Points, Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra, "Promises" (Luaka Bop)Sanders is the 80-year-old American free jazz great who made his name teaming with…
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Relief Sessions 2021, drive-in concert series returns to Burnsville this summer
A determined Mick Sterling is back presenting pandemic shows by more than 80 acts.
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Har Mar Superstar faces further accusations, fallout from supporters
Another woman said singer Sean Tillmann assaulted her at his home as Minnesota companies cut ties with him.
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6 cool things in music this week include Lil Nas X, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Chapel Hart and Serpentwithfeet
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.Emma Chekroun, Radio K music director:1 Lil Nas X, "Montero (Call Me…
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Last week's top Billboard hits
POP/SINGLES Last week1. Peaches, Justin Bieber-2. Up, Cardi B13. Leave the Door Open, Silk Sonic24. Drivers License, Olivia Rodrigo35. Save Your Tears, The Weeknd56. Blinding…
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Leaders of Minnesota rockers Communist Daughter embrace their new Alaska home
Minnesota band Communist Daughter has a new album out, even though its leaders now live above the Arctic Circle.
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4 more Minnesota releases to consider for Bandcamp Friday
Also available for Bandcamp.com's monthly first-Friday sale:I Self Devine, "Rituals of Resilience": The Minneapolis rap pioneer's new Medium Zach-produced album is a…
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Virtual and live entertainment picks: First Avenue's 51st, The Night Before Easter, Playwrights' Center, Freddie Mercury ballet
First Avenue's 51st AnniversarySaturday: After the pandemic abruptly spoiled its big 50th anniversary shows last year, Minneapolis' main live music depot at least has the…
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New music reviews: Lil Nas X pushes buttons with new satanic video; Lana Del Rey looks to move
POP/ROCKLil Nas X, "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" videoLil Nas X breaks ample new ground in the splashy music video for his new song.…
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A group of Twin Cities Black men turn their passion for music into power
Despite life struggles, St. Paul's Ujamaa Music Group makes tunes with some Princely help.
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6 cool things in music this week include Silk Sonic, 'Genius: Aretha,' Raheem DeVaughn and Miley Cyrus
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.Lori Barghini, MyTalk 107.1 host:1 Silk Sonic, "Leave the Door Open." Love…
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Last week's top Billboard hits
POP/SINGLES Last week1. Up, Cardi B62. Leave the Door Open, Silk Sonic 43. Drivers License, Olivia Rodrigo54. What's Next, Drake,15. Save Your Tears, The Weeknd76.…
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Accused of misconduct by women, Minneapolis singer Har Mar Superstar offers 'deep apology'
Sean Tillmann was accused by several women of sexual assault and harassment.
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New music review: 'Justice' shortchanges Justin Bieber
POP/ROCKJustin Bieber, "Justice" (Def Jam)In language about as frank (and un-self-pitying) as any teen-pop survivor has ever deployed, Bieber's hit ballad "Lonely" nails the experience…
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Virtual entertainment picks: Cactus Blossoms, Danez Smith, Nachito Herrera does Chick Corea
Danez Smith and the Dark Noise CollectiveFriday-Monday: Danez Smith's 2020 book of poems, "Homie," is the focus of a virtual program alongside other performers from…
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New Orleans Suspects, You Oughta Know and more
10 A.M. FridayRich Mattson & the Northstars with Dan Israel, June 10 at Hook and Ladder in Mpls. $18-$30. … New Orleans Suspects, June 12…
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Minneapolis bars Palmer's and 331 Club reopen with outdoor music plans
Look for seated patio concerts at Palmer's and more busker-style gigs at the 331.
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Minnesota music venues amp up #SaveMNstages bill for state pandemic relief
A Minnesota offshoot of the national #SaveOurStages effort hopes for grants and tax relief.
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