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Music

8,000 fans flock to Mall of America to see global K-pop-style girl group KATSEYE

8,000 fans flock to Mall of America to see global K-pop-style girl group KATSEYE

The girl group made their first appearance in Minnesota at Mall of America to perform songs from their first EP “SIS: Soft is Strong”. The group gained popularity from a Netflix documentary and survival show.
by Kyra Miles and Nicole Ki

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ABBA's Benny Andersson on reprise of his Minnesota-set musical 'Kristina'

ABBA's Benny Andersson on reprise of his Minnesota-set musical 'Kristina'

In 1995, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA wrote a musical called “Kristina.” It tells the story of Swedes who found their way to Minnesota territory in the mid-18th century. VocalEssence will open its 56th season with a concert performance of “Kristina” on Oct. 26.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Power Pair: Two violas, two orchestras and one marriage  

Power Pair: Two violas, two orchestras and one marriage  

Meet a power pair with a harmonious relationship. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with married couple Maiya Papach, principal violist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Rebecca Albers, principal violist of the Minnesota Orchestra.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

Little fires everywhere: A new arts collective goes on tour to build community in rural Minnesota and beyond

On a September evening at the Turf Club in St. Paul, the new arts collective “Fire in the Village” kicked off a fall tour blending music, upcycled fashion and printmaking to foster community connections and address rural isolation.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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‘It’s part of who we are’: Traditional Mexican music has been celebrated for centuries in Minnesota

‘It’s part of who we are’: Traditional Mexican music has been celebrated for centuries in Minnesota

As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, we take a look at how traditional Mexican music has had enduring popularity in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.
by Chandelis Duster and Rachel Treisman

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