Music

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.
Scott Holthus takes us on a tour of Vintage Music Company while giving us a lesson in record history.
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.
Gabriel Kahane's musical metamorphosis
Gabriel Kahane is a singer, guitarist and composer. He's just as comfortable performing in Lincoln Center in New York as in the 400 Bar in Minneapolis. He's done both recently, presenting his unique mixture of indie rock and classical music. This weekend he'll perform a new composition at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis
Orchestra Hall renovation plans unveiled
The Minnesota Orchestra on Friday released designs for a $40 million dollar renovation and expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
"Weird Al" Yankovic and hard rock band Rush are the first two acts named to play the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair this summer.
Schubert Club's new season features soprano Renee Fleming
Some of the top classical music performers in the world will appear in St. Paul as part of the Schubert Club's 2010-2011 International Artists Series, which was announced Wednesday.
From music to politics, Gilberto Gil mixes it up
Grammy Award-winner Gilberto Gil has been at the center of Brazilian music since the late 1960s. He blends traditional Brazilian sounds with rock and politics. Gil performs in Minneapolis this weekend.
Enslaved by the cello
Forget trying to put Jelloslave's music into some neat little category. In fact, experimental jazz saxophonist George Cartwright of Roseville, won't even take a stab at it.