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Music

Prince Memorial Highway makes debut in Chanhassen

Prince Memorial Highway makes debut in Chanhassen

State transportation officials on Thursday posted bright purple road signs, officially rebranding a seven-mile stretch of road near Paisley Park as Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.
by Dana Ferguson

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With Bo'u Nashir, Minnesota JCC says 'Come, let's sing!'

With Bo'u Nashir, Minnesota JCC says 'Come, let's sing!'

Riv Shapiro is the JCC's Arts and Cultural Producer. They're organizing the festival in the Twin Cities. They talked with MPR News guest host Emily Bright about it.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood

Minneapolis musician Kashimana sings of motherhood

MPR News guest host Emily Bright speaks with Minneapolis-based musician Kashimana about their new solo album, “Phantom Cries,” out this week.
by Emily Bright and Ellen Finn

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Beyonce shines and thrills in Minneapolis

Beyonce shines and thrills in Minneapolis

The singer’s career-spanning show at Huntington Bank Stadium brought out highlights from 2022’s “RENAISSANCE” and a lot more.

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Local brass band transforms George Floyd Square with music

Local brass band transforms George Floyd Square with music

In the wake of the police murder of George Floyd in May 2020, Butchy Austin was looking for a way to grieve and connect to his south Minneapolis community. He dusted off his trumpet and walked from his home to the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. And he played.
by Jon Collins

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