Play8min 53secPapa Mbye on his musical influences and creative processJune 29, 2022 10:44 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnThe Minneapolis musician and producer dropped a new single, “PASSENGER,” last month.
Play48min 07secGary Hines looks back at five decades with Sounds of BlacknessJune 23, 2022 1:30 PMBy Angela Davis and Samantha MatsumotoMPR News host Angela Davis talks with Gary Hines about his music career, Sounds of Blackness and what he is working on now.
The Current launches new Carbon Sound music streamJune 16, 2022 10:56 AMBy MPR News StaffThe Current is launching a new music stream, website and app on Thursday. Carbon Sound is described as “dedicated to celebrating the depth, breadth and influence of Black musical expression.”
Play8min 21sec'We belong to the community': Osmo Vänskä reflects on 19 years with the Minnesota OrchestraJune 10, 2022 5:21 PMBy Tom Crann and Megan BurksA lockout, a racial reckoning, world tours and a Grammy. Minnesota Orchestra Music Director Osmo Vänskä retires this weekend, after 19 eventful seasons.
MPR receives $56 million donation, largest in organization's historyJune 8, 2022 10:42 AMBy MPR News StaffMinnesota Public Radio on Wednesday announced it's received a $56 million donation from an anonymous donor — the largest donation in MPR's 55-year history.
Play0min 28sec1985 hit 'Running Up That Hill' sprints up the charts, thanks to 'Stranger Things'June 7, 2022 11:20 AMBy Rachel Treisman Kate Bush's song Running Up That Hill peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 four decades ago. This week it became her first-ever U.S. Top 10 hit.
Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn LeaNPRLife after Desk: Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn LeaJune 7, 2022 4:01 AMBy Bob Boilen Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from performing at the Tiny Desk to scoring a Broadway show.
Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70June 5, 2022 5:43 PMBy The Associated Press No details on when or how John Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.
Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis unveiled at block partyJune 2, 2022 4:24 PMBy Sam StroozasA free, public party celebrated Prince Thursday night and unveiled the 100-foot mural dedicated to the hometown icon.
Play46min 36secAt Walker West Music Academy, music education is a tool for growthMay 19, 2022 2:58 PMBy Angela Davis and Samantha MatsumotoThe St. Paul music school provides affordable music education to children and young adults.