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Music

J.D. Steele: Spreading joy and soul through song

J.D. Steele: Spreading joy and soul through song

Musician J.D. Steele is known for his work with Prince and singing and producing R&B, gospel and soul with The Steeles. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this Minnesota music powerhouse about his career, directing community choirs and inspiring the next generation to sing.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Arts Briefs: Concerts and celebrations

Arts Briefs: Concerts and celebrations

This week’s Arts Briefs include new concert series, a Thai New Year’s celebration and updates from the arts community. Also in Absolute Bleeding Edge: a multimedia project about beds, and the lack of them.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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How George Floyd's murder changed 4 Minneapolis musician's paths

How George Floyd's murder changed 4 Minneapolis musician's paths

Three years later, SoulFlower, Breezy2Fresh, Mack OC and Oaojooo came together to share their experiences, inspirations and thoughts on the role of music in bringing about social change.

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Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Honoring and remembering George Floyd with music

Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.

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Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83

Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83

She teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age. Turner's manager says she died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

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Happy Birthday, Bob!

Happy Birthday, Bob!

Enjoy a playlist of cuts from the legendary musician, who turns 82 this year.
by Bruce Warren and Miguel Perez

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Celebrating 25 years of techno parties and raves at Intellephunk

Celebrating 25 years of techno parties and raves at Intellephunk

Through trials and tribulations, the Minneapolis promoters celebrate 25 years of dance parties, raves, and the future of the Twin Cities techno community.

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Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

Announcing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest

Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.
by Bobby Carter

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World-class conductor now making beer for a cause

World-class conductor now making beer for a cause

William Eddins’ music career has taken him around the world as an orchestra conductor. Now he hopes to support music education for young people in the Twin Cities with his St. Paul brewery MetroNOME. MPR News guest host Euan Kerr talks with Eddins about music, beer and the brewery’s mission.
by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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