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Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies at 91

The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's “Thriller” won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and music executive.
by Stephen Thompson

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Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh has died at age 84. Lesh was a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock music's bass guitarist. 
by The Associated Press

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8,000 fans flock to Mall of America to see global K-pop-style girl group KATSEYE

8,000 fans flock to Mall of America to see global K-pop-style girl group KATSEYE

The girl group made their first appearance in Minnesota at Mall of America to perform songs from their first EP “SIS: Soft is Strong”. The group gained popularity from a Netflix documentary and survival show.
by Kyra Miles and Nicole Ki

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ABBA's Benny Andersson on reprise of his Minnesota-set musical 'Kristina'

ABBA's Benny Andersson on reprise of his Minnesota-set musical 'Kristina'

In 1995, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA wrote a musical called “Kristina.” It tells the story of Swedes who found their way to Minnesota territory in the mid-18th century. VocalEssence will open its 56th season with a concert performance of “Kristina” on Oct. 26.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Power Pair: Two violas, two orchestras and one marriage  

Power Pair: Two violas, two orchestras and one marriage  

Meet a power pair with a harmonious relationship. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with married couple Maiya Papach, principal violist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Rebecca Albers, principal violist of the Minnesota Orchestra.    
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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