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Music

Local musician Steve Kramer dies

Local musician Steve Kramer dies

Twin Cities musician Steve Kramer has died. Kramer's business partner, Bob Hest, confirmed he died in his sleep on Saturday night.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Prince jams with his hometown fans

Prince jams with his hometown fans

His six-piece horn section marched out NOLA-style, cycling through a funky, complex melody, followed by a drummer, bassist, guitarist, and three back-up singers. Prince himself emerged on the dark stage soon after. Andrea Swensson, of The Local Current blog, talked about the show with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why there are only 100 copies of the new Bob Dylan record

Why there are only 100 copies of the new Bob Dylan record

Bob Dylan has made some puzzling moves in his celebrated career, but the compilation that his record label recently released may be as odd as anything he's ever put out. The compilation, "50th Anniversary Collection," is a limited-edition, four-CD set that was only released in Europe.

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MnOrch, SPCO, musicians to talk next week

Locked-out musicians and managements of both the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra have announced negotiation sessions for Jan. 2.
by Euan Kerr

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As musician lockouts drag on, some wonder what resolution will look like

As musician lockouts drag on, some wonder what resolution will look like

With musician lockouts at the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra entering their fourth months, many observers are wondering how they will be resolved. Several theories are circulating about what some are calling the end game.
by Euan Kerr

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This is what it sounds like when two women cover Prince

In the 1980s, few musicians matched the brilliance and fame of Prince. The Purple One earned legions of young fans, including one girl in California named Maya Rudolph, who is now fulfilling a childhood fantasy. She's formed a Prince cover band called -- what else? -- Princess.

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Red House Records to mark 30th anniversary

Minnesota-based Red House Records is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special concert next year.

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Holiday music for those weary of holiday music

Holiday music for those weary of holiday music

Tired of hearing the same songs over and over during the holidays? Looking for Christmas tunes that won't drive you crazy? Two music lovers will join us to share their favorite "deep cuts" from the holidays.

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Nicholas David takes third place on The Voice

Nicholas David takes third place on The Voice

Mrozinski's message of love and harmony wasn't enough to earn him the most audience votes.
by Marianne Combs

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Minn. cultural center to celebrate solstice

The New York Mills Cultural Center will celebrate the winter solstice with an evening of music, food and conversation.

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