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Music

The meditative, ambient calm of Kelela's 'Raven'

The meditative, ambient calm of Kelela's 'Raven'

If the singer was taking herself apart before, she is now presenting a unified and independent version of herself, all while actively maintaining a sense of distance from the audience.
by Vrinda Jagota

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Minneapolis musician Obi Original blends his influences into something new

Minneapolis musician Obi Original blends his influences into something new

Using his lived experience as inspiration, Obi Original pays homage to his influences while carving a new path for himself and Ozone Creations.  

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How 'Collapsing Stars' aligned to create understated, yet captivating, music

How 'Collapsing Stars' aligned to create understated, yet captivating, music

Not quite Americana and not quite folk, Collapsing Stars are anchored by Nelson’s guitar and Strycharske’s cello, which seem to sonically support one another without competing. Just as Strycharske’s expansive, gorgeous, and often cinematic playing is about to knock you over, Nelson introduces a melody, warming the cello’s raw power.

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'Lizzo! Blizzard! Blizzo!' These 6th graders nailed the Name a Snowplow contest

'Lizzo! Blizzard! Blizzo!' These 6th graders nailed the Name a Snowplow contest

A sixth grade class from Osseo Middle School led the fight for “Blizzo,” a winner of the MnDOT name a Snowplow contest named after the music artist who lived in Minnesota, Lizzo. The class has one hope: that Lizzo herself recognizes their hard work.
by Sam Stroozas

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'It’s the vibe': A musical experience at the Cherry Pit

'It’s the vibe': A musical experience at the Cherry Pit

Starting from a basement in Madison, Wis., the Cherry Pit has grown into an incubator for young Twin Cities artists.

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Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and dozens of other hits, has died at 94.
by The Associated Press

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