Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Music

Hennepin County Library hopes to revive magic of LPs

Hennepin County Library hopes to revive magic of LPs

Deep in the secure stacks of the Minneapolis Central Library are more than 20,000 vinyl records. For some, they may be a testament to a bygone era of music. But for the Vinyl Revival team at Hennepin County Library, there's a life to these records they hope to share with anyone willing to listen.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Art Hounds: 'Uncle Vanya,' but make it hilarious

Art Hounds: 'Uncle Vanya,' but make it hilarious

It’s a Minnesota music double music feature on Art Hounds this week. The Winona Symphony Orchestra performs, featuring Minnesota composer Libby Larsen. The Bakken Ensemble celebrates the bassoon. And “Life Sucks” at the Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis.
by Emily Bright

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Musician Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage

Musician Dessa reflects on new album, live radio and Latin heritage

Multi-hyphenate talent Dessa has been busy with a new album release, radio hosting and touring. During Hispanic Heritage Month, she discussed with MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi her musical journey and how her Latina heritage influenced her work.
by Jacob Aloi

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Fans arrived for Chiefs and Vikings game, but no Swift appearance

Fans arrived for Chiefs and Vikings game, but no Swift appearance

Fans of football and Taylor Swift arrived with the anticipation that the musician might attend the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, but according to CBS broadcasters, the musician was not in attendance.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Ki

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minnesota teen impresses music judges on season premiere of NBC's 'The Voice'

Minnesota teen impresses music judges on season premiere of NBC's 'The Voice'

Sixteeen-year-old Joslynn Rose of southwestern Minnesota turned the chairs of three out of four of the music-star coaches on the season premiere of NBC’s “The Voice” on Monday.
by Lukas Levin and Cathy Wurzer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!