Music

December 27, 2017 8:46 AM

Mortimer's introduces live music

Mortimer's, which has a bit of a reputation as a dive bar, is looking to reinvent itself.

by Phil Picardi

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December 27, 2017 6:25 AM

Singer files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide

A singer and potential congressional candidate says she has filed a sexual assault complaint against Corey Lewandowski, President Trump's former campaign manager, for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington gathering in November.

by The Associated Press

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December 26, 2017 10:40 AM

Magical Mystery Tour film was a rare Beatles dud

"The Magical Mystery Tour" debuted on BBC television 50 years ago Tuesday.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 21, 2017 12:05 PM

Swiss maestro accused of sexual misconduct at MN Orchestra, elsewhere

Three opera singers and a classical musician say that world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit sexually assaulted them.

by Associated Press

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December 19, 2017 10:40 AM

When a Chinese conservatory turned to McNally Smith to teach hip-hop

McNally Smith had a unique partnership with a Chinese music conservatory that wanted to educate its students about hip-hop.

by MPR News Staff

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December 15, 2017 8:56 AM

When Sam Cooke went from gospel to secular music

Cooke's family name did not have an "e" on the end, but he added the extra letter in 1957 to signify a new start to his life. That's when he made the switch from gospel to secular music.

by MPR News Staff

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December 14, 2017 7:23 PM

McNally Smith College of Music closing due to lack of funds

In a letter to faculty, college President Harry Chalmiers said "our employment has ended and the college is being closed at the end of the semester" on Dec. 20.

by Peter Cox and Solvejg Wastvedt

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December 14, 2017 10:16 AM

Sister Rosetta Tharpe's Hall of Fame legacy

Sister Rosetta Tharpe will be entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year with the Award for Early Influence. Elvis Presley was a big fan of the way she played the guitar.

by Cathy Wurzer