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.
Usher's Super Bowl Halftime show was chaotic but cemented his R&B legacyFebruary 11, 2024 9:10 PMBy Aisha Harris On Sunday night in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, Usher hurried through a medley of many of his biggest hits and proved yet again why he's the current King of R&B.
High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlistFebruary 10, 2024 4:42 PMBy Chloe Veltman Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift merchandise selling like hotcakes — including this ignitable cake by a Minnesota bakerFebruary 7, 2024 12:37 PMBy The Associated PressThere are ignitable cakes that burn away a Chiefs logo to reveal Swift’s image underneath. Sweatshirts are emblazoned with “Kelce’s Best Catch” and “Go Kansas City Swiftie.” It is part of what has been described as the Swift effect.
The music teacher who just won a Grammy says it belongs to her studentsFebruary 7, 2024 4:01 AMBy Rachel Treisman Virginia music teacher Annie Ray started an orchestra for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She just won a Grammy for music education, and a $10,000 grant for her school.