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Music

Concert series takes root under a tree in St. Paul

Concert series takes root under a tree in St. Paul

A St. Paul family has created its own backyard music series, and is drawing new people to the neighborhood in the process.
by Marianne Combs

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'We were there': Joy Harjo on the forgotten origins of jazz

'We were there': Joy Harjo on the forgotten origins of jazz

Author Joy Harjo's new play, which is still in progress, explores the origins of American music and how Native Americans have been left out of the story.
by MPR News Staff

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The first No. 1 hit to feature a sitar

In the mid-60s, bands like the Rolling Stones were looking to expand their musical horizons with new instruments. For "Paint it Black," Brian Jones learned to play the sitar.

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Anniversary of Beatles album cover controversy

When the "Yesterday and Today" album cover was criticized, Capitol Records decided to paste a different image of the band gathered around a steamer trunk over the controversial cover. Copies of the unaltered original album are rare and very valuable.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

The jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen wanted to reinterpret the sacred music of his youth. He did that, and more.
by Euan Kerr

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For Concertmaster Erin Keefe, listening is key

For Concertmaster Erin Keefe, listening is key

Preparing for solo performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, she says a concertmaster must "keep your ears open to everything that's going on."
by Euan Kerr

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Remembering Guy Clark, an iconic songwriter

Remembering Guy Clark, an iconic songwriter

The legendary Texas singer-songwriter died Tuesday at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness.

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