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Music

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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Art Hounds: A Fringe favorite returns

Art Hounds: A Fringe favorite returns

With students returning to school, Art Hounds this week features artists returning to their alma maters to exhibit their photography and perform shows, plus a review of indie music venue Cloudland. 
by Emily Bright

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Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage

Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage

The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.
by The Associated Press

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The ’Deeper Blues’ of Minneapolis music legend Cornbread Harris

MPR News host Angela Davis hosts a special North Star Journey Live at the Minnesota State Fair with 97-year-old Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis’s most influential musicians.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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