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Music

The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Taylor Ngiri Seaberg, leader of the band Black Velvet Punks, which mixes punk and hip hop with jazz and soul.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Celebrating one year of 'Carbon Sound'

Celebrating one year of 'Carbon Sound'

The music stream, Carbon Sound, has reached its first anniversary. That’s one year of celebrating the depth, breadth and beauty of Black musical expression.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Arts Briefs: Classic musicals, opera and paper

Arts Briefs: Classic musicals, opera and paper

In this week’s Arts Briefs, two award-winning musicals, a Duluth fashion show and a live performance of two radio dramas. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge, what is the deal with “The Wizard of Oz.”
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Arts Briefs: Art for the birds

Arts Briefs: Art for the birds

In this week’s Arts Briefs, art to prevent bird collisions, a retrospective of one of the Walker’s biggest donors and Irish music. Also in Absolute Bleeding Edge: How do we talk about art monsters?
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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How music venues can make concerts accessible to more people

How music venues can make concerts accessible to more people

Minnesota musicians and members of disability communities describe what it would take to create more welcoming live music spaces.  

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Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday

Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday

Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday at Paisley Park's “Celebration 2023.” Explore the significance of the number 7 in his history with live performances, panels and more.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Johnson

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