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Music

Brother Ali's quest for fellowship through hip hop

Brother Ali's quest for fellowship through hip hop

After more than a decade of rapping and producing, Brother Ali stays with his Minnesota-based label. He talks about how he maintains his integrity as an artist, an observant Muslim, and an American.

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U2 to reschedule tour, including concert at U of M

U2's tour of North America, including a concert at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, will be rescheduled for 2011.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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U2's Bono undergoes surgery; tour status unclear

The manager of U2 says that frontman Bono has undergone emergency back surgery in a Munich hospital after he was injured while preparing for the group's tour.

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Multi-faceted artist getting notice in Twin Cities scene

Multi-faceted artist getting notice in Twin Cities scene

One of the most multi-dimensional, multi-talented artists in the Twin Cities is someone whose name probably doesn't ring a bell, but after operating for years in the trenches of the Minnesota art scene, Mankwe Ndosi is beginning to be discovered.
by Chris Roberts

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A fanatic's ode to rock and roll

A fanatic's ode to rock and roll

Writer Steve Almond is obsessed with music, a self-proclaimed "drooling fanatic" of rock and roll. He chronicles that obsession and it's many forms in his new memoir.

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MN Opera pushes back major new commission

"The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" was scheduled to round out the upcoming season. It will now likely be scheduled for spring 2013.
by Euan Kerr

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The biggest marimba event ever unfolds in Minnesota

The biggest marimba event ever unfolds in Minnesota

That sound you may hear all over the Twin Cities in coming days is marimba - or maybe many marimbas. Percussion performers from around the world are descending on Minnesota for "Marimba 2010" - maybe the biggest marimba event ever.
by Euan Kerr

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For the record: Vintage Music

Scott Holthus takes us on a tour of Vintage Music Company while giving us a lesson in record history.
by Marianne Combs

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Loudon Wainwright III sings about the 'New Depression'

Loudon Wainwright III sings about the 'New Depression'

From his 1970 debut album to his more recent work, the songs of Loudon Wainwright III have provided a keen and humorous commentary on his personal relationships, society, and current affairs. His most recent album takes a look at the country's current economic woes.

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