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Music

Once bitten, twice shy

Once bitten, twice shy

Midmorning examines the history and the science of things that bite -- bedbugs, leeches, rabid dogs, even vampires -- with Dr. Jon Hallberg and members of the Hippocrates Cafe.
by Simone Perrin

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The musical chaos of STNNNG

The musical chaos of STNNNG

"The Smoke of My Will" is the title of the new album from the blistering Minneapolis indie rock band STNNNG, which the group unveils Saturday night at St. Paul's Turf Club.
by Chris Roberts

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Rapper Eyedea remembered for his lyrical virtuosity

Members of Minnesota's hip hop community are mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars.
by Chris Roberts

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Singer Darryl Holter celebrates Minneapolis' West Bank

Singer Darryl Holter celebrates Minneapolis' West Bank

Darryl Holter returns to the West Bank of Minneapolis to celebrate a time and a place.
by Euan Kerr

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MPR archive: An interview with Joan Sutherland

Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann spoke with Joan Sutherland in February 1998 about her career, her influences, and her favorite operatic role.
by Tom Crann

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Soprano Joan Sutherland has died, age 83

Soprano Joan Sutherland has died, age 83

Soprano Joan Sutherland, one of the most celebrated opera singers of all time, has died. She was 83.

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Documentary explores another side of Glenn Gould

Documentary explores another side of Glenn Gould

It's been more than a quarter century since Canadian pianist Glenn Gould died, yet fascination with him continues. A new documentary "Genius Within: the Inner Life of Glenn Gould" opened this weekend in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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Mark Mallman embarks on 78-hour music marathon

Mark Mallman embarks on 78-hour music marathon

Imagine staying awake for 78 hours straight. Now, picture yourself playing music continuously over the course of those three-plus days, and actually, playing just one song, and stopping only for bathroom breaks.
by Chris Roberts

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At Sound Unseen, a quest for the Kinks

At Sound Unseen, a quest for the Kinks

A mid-life crisis leads some people to buy expensive cars, take exotic trips, or even engage in illicit relationships. Journalist Geoff Edgers mid-life brought on a desire to try to get his favorite British band of the sixties to reform.
by Euan Kerr

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Meg Hutchinson, a musician singing to writers

Meg Hutchinson, a musician singing to writers

Singer-songwriter Meg Hutchinson says it's entirely appropriate that she's appearing at the Sinclair Lewis Writer's Conference this weekend, as she's always considered herself more of a writer than a musician.
by Euan Kerr

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