Music

Carver County tax records show that Prince's PRN Music Corp. alone owes more than $227,000 for 2009 taxes to the state, Chaska School District and other government bodies. The county is just southwest of Minneapolis.
If you're a music lover, the place to be this weekend is Austin, Texas for the "South By Southwest" music festival. It's become the world's biggest annual music gathering, and it's been going on since Wednesday.
Minnesota Orchestra earns rave reviews in New York
Earlier this month, Osmo Vanska and the Minnesotans played Beethoven and "Kullervo" a big, dramatic piece by Sibelius, at New York's Carnegie Hall. The New York Times called that performance "riveting" and "thrilling."
Iron Range wants Dylan to bring it all back home
The Iron Range Tourism Bureau has launched an online campaign inviting Bob Dylan to return to the area where he grew up as Robert Zimmerman and perform a concert.
From their days playing in college bands through their time co-writing songs in Trip Shakespeare and their respective solo careers, Dan and Matt Wilson have shared the bond of music. They share some of their experiences and their music on Midmorning.
Stars gather in Twin Cities to make feature film
The stars of "The Convincer," a feature film being shot around the Twin Cities, say they are enjoying working with a complicated script.
Duluth indie rockers Low reach for 'Heaven'  with dance
Duluth indie band Low is trying something very new about a very old subject as band members are collaborating with Minneapolis choreographer Morgan Thorson on "Heaven," a dance exploring religious ritual.
Mpls. musician 'Mad Ripple' talks with MPR's Chris Roberts
As a music writer and songwriter, Jim Walsh always looks for the meaning of life in a three minute pop song.
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced Monday it's bringing in lower ticket prices, new work, and new artistic partners as part of its 2010-2011 season.