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Music

Morrissey slams music industry on eve of St. Paul concert

After postponing and then cancelling several Twin Cities concerts, Morrissey is booked to perform at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul Monday night.
by Phil Picardi

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Lowertown hosts a St. Paul hip-hop fest

The festival celebrates elements of hip-hop culture including breakdancing, MCing, graffiti and beatboxing.
by Jon Collins

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This is what the oldest playable harpsichord sounds like

The Historical Keyboard Society of North America just met at the University of South Dakota. The gathering featured a harpsichord used in the mid-1500s by the elites of Italy.

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Bands from around the world on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis

San Cisco, from outside Perth, Australia, will play at the Triple Rock Social Club Monday night. On the same night and just up the street, a Colombian band will perform.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Gender' concert aims to upend stereotypes

'Gender' concert aims to upend stereotypes

One Voice Mixed Chorus found inspiration in the shifting boundaries of gender identity.
by Marianne Combs

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St. Olaf grad who sang with the Rolling Stones

For at least part of their show Wednesday night, the Rolling Stones will be joined on stage by 24 members of VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based choral organization.
by Jim Bickal

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SPCO's Liquid Music new season expands reach and offerings

SPCO's Liquid Music new season expands reach and offerings

The next Liquid Music series will present nine performances at Twin Cities venues and a "virtual residency" that fuses music from an innovative Berlin ensemble and the band Polica.
by Euan Kerr

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MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

The new deal comes just days after the orchestra's return from a historic tour of Cuba, which captured international attention. Musicians also ratified a contract Tuesday.
by Euan Kerr

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A look back on the MN Orchestra's historic Cuban tour

A look back on the MN Orchestra's historic Cuban tour

MPR News' Euan Kerr recaps the highlights. Listen to the orchestra perform the Cuban and U.S. national anthems with a standing, tearful audience singing along.
by Euan Kerr

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