Play4min 43secMinneapolis artist sings her family’s immigration historyFebruary 23, 2024 4:00 AMBy Emily BrightSarah Larsson’s new ensemble Red Thread has released a debut album “Immigrantke” that combines traditional and original music in four languages, exploring stories of immigration.
Play5min 06secArt Hounds: Horror theater, family jazz and a ‘conceptual dreamscape’February 22, 2024 4:00 AMBy Emily BrightTheater Mu’s “Hells Canyon,” Winona’s father-sons jazz trio H3O Jazz and “Wild Imagination” at the Vine Arts Center
Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' debuts at No. 1 on the country chart February 21, 2024 5:17 AMBy Ayana Archie Beyoncé became the only other solo woman alongside Taylor Swift to achieve the feat with no accompanying artists, Billboard said.
Beyoncé is getting played on country radio. Could her success help other Black women?February 17, 2024 6:01 AMBy Amanda Marie Martínez An Oklahoma country station made news this week when it briefly refused to play a Beyoncé song. It's a resonant tale for the Black and women musicians who have tried to crack the format for decades.
Play8min 06secHmong people with dementia sing in harmony in new Twin Cities choirFebruary 15, 2024 1:26 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Alanna ElderThe Hmong Folk Choir is using singing to focus on better health outcomes for people with dementia.
Basilica Block Party returns to Minneapolis with new location and new weekendFebruary 15, 2024 10:03 AMBy Max SparberThe Basilica Block Party, which has been canceled the past two years, is coming back for an encore, with a new date and a new venue.
Play4min 42secArt Hounds: Gospel, community and a talking houseFebruary 15, 2024 4:00 AMBy Emily Bright and Max SparberThe Shubert Club Mix presents Shruthi Rajasekar, “The Sound of Gospel” at the Cowles Center and the solo clowning show “Honey, I’m Home.”
Play33min 43secCarbon Sound's Julian Green and Sanni Brown on HEART BEATS and the Minnesota music sceneFebruary 12, 2024 2:39 PMBy Angela Davis and Gretchen BrownContent Director Julian Green and Host Sanni Brown joined MPR News with Angela Davis to talk about their newest work spotlighting DJ mixes and local musicians.
Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to comeFebruary 12, 2024 5:24 AMBy Rachel Treisman Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.
Trump slams Swift, prompting other politicians to come out as SwiftiesFebruary 11, 2024 9:22 PMBy Rachel Treisman Donald Trump said on social media that copyright legislation he signed while president had made Swift "so much money," arguing it would be "disloyal" of her to endorse Biden as many are speculating.