Music

Forget the cardigan at home, Swifties get bejeweled for second Minnesota show
Plaid shirt days were over as thousands of fans flocked to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday night in their best dress. MPR News freelance photographer Nicole Neri interviewed several Swifties about the homemade outfits they created for the big day.
Twin Cities Jazz Fest co-directors talk festival's longevity, passing the torch
Camille Thurman, Christian McBride, Paquito D'Rivera and a whole line up of talented nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians perform Friday and Saturday at Mears Park in downtown St. Paul and over 15 venues across town.
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.
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.
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.”