Music

July 14, 2023 4:30 PM

Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks

In this week’s Arts Briefs, Target Field labor issues, new music from Lucy Michelle and the next season of performing arts at the Walker. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: Did Jimi Hendrix breed musical wolves?

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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July 13, 2023 4:00 AM

Upcoming reggae festival in Duluth is a destination for African diaspora

The Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival is expected to draw 3,500 people to Duluth on Saturday.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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July 13, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Broadway, Shakespeare and 48-hour bands

This week, the Art Hounds recommend “A Chorus Line” by actors 55 and up, “Twelfth Night” in a parking lot and a music festival in St. Peter, Minn.

by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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July 9, 2023 8:00 AM

Get your tickets! These Minnesota State Fair concerts are almost sold out

The Chicks, Keith Urban and Jonas Brothers are among the packed Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Stage concert line-up.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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July 7, 2023 2:36 PM

Arts Briefs: Penumbra announces new season

In this week’s Arts Briefs, Latin art at Mia, art in Grand Marais and organ music. Also in Absolute Bleeding Edge: an alternate history of art.

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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July 7, 2023 11:37 AM

When 'Chocolate Rain' ruled the internet: Anti-racism song captured Minneapolis and beyond

In 2007, Adam Bahner — aka Tay Zonday, a 25-year-old biracial man living in Minneapolis —created a song and video decrying racism that captured millions and millions of views.

by Jae Bryson

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July 7, 2023 5:30 AM

'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' singer CoCo Lee dies at 48

The Hong Kong-born vocalist and songwriter became the first person of Chinese descent to perform at the Oscars with a nominated song from the popular martial arts film.

by Chloe Veltman

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June 30, 2023 5:50 PM

Arts Briefs: Young filmmakers, a laser show and a walking tour

In this week’s Arts Briefs, cartoons on Audible and a residency program to connect Black artists with nature. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: What is wrong with the Grimace shake?

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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June 30, 2023 7:00 AM

The influence of Black music: How 'Flyte Tyme' changed the world from a recording studio

The 1970s Minneapolis-based funk band and the studios which bore its name in the ‘80s and ‘90s crafted music which has captivated fans around the globe.

by Jae Bryson

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June 30, 2023 4:00 AM

Care about punk music, trans history or both? You need to know Venus DeMars

DeMars, 63, formed her first band and came out as trans in the ‘80s. She’s full of stories and wisdom from more than three decades as an out trans rock star in Minnesota.

by Grace Birnstengel

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Music

Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks

Upcoming reggae festival in Duluth is a destination for African diaspora

Art Hounds: Broadway, Shakespeare and 48-hour bands

Get your tickets! These Minnesota State Fair concerts are almost sold out

Arts Briefs: Penumbra announces new season

When 'Chocolate Rain' ruled the internet: Anti-racism song captured Minneapolis and beyond

'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' singer CoCo Lee dies at 48

Arts Briefs: Young filmmakers, a laser show and a walking tour

The influence of Black music: How 'Flyte Tyme' changed the world from a recording studio

Care about punk music, trans history or both? You need to know Venus DeMars

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