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Music

The Current, Walker Art Center announce end to Rock the Garden

The Current, Walker Art Center announce end to Rock the Garden

The Walker Art Center and MPR News sister station The Current on Wednesday announced they're ending the annual Rock the Garden music festival in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Five takeaways from the 2022 Emmy awards

Five takeaways from the 2022 Emmy awards

The 2022 Emmys handed out awards to “Succession,” “Squid Game,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The White Lotus,” “Ted Lasso,” Lizzo's “Here's To The Big Grrrls” and others. We've got five things you need to know.
by Linda Holmes

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Longest-serving Minnesota Orchestra concertmaster Jorja Fleezanis dies at 70

Longest-serving Minnesota Orchestra concertmaster Jorja Fleezanis dies at 70

Jorja Fleezanis, Minnesota Orchestra’s longest-serving concertmaster and the second woman to serve as concertmaster in a major U.S. orchestra at the time of her appointment in 1989, has died in her home in northern Michigan at 70.

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Selby Avenue JazzFest returns to St. Paul

Selby Avenue JazzFest returns to St. Paul

Organizers say community members play a key role in creating the lineup for the jazz festival.
by Simone Cazares

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Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'

Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'

Annie Mack is set to perform Monday and Tuesday night at the Schell's Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. She talked to Cathy Wurzer about her EP and musical influences.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

From unreleased music to promotional flyers, photos, a mirrored dressing room sign, and even a stray Andy Warhol print, Blondie's out with a new box set, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982.
by Allyson McCabe

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What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

What happens in our brains when we hear our favorite songs

Hearing your favorite song can put you in a great mood and get you ready for your day. But what is happening in your brain when you listen to music? Guest host Catharine Richert spoke about the healing power of our favorite songs, and how music is connected to mental health.
by Catharine Richert and Samantha Matsumoto

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The power of Beyoncé is about to change music... again

The power of Beyoncé is about to change music... again

Due out this Friday, July 29, Beyoncé's “Act I Renaissance” has generated a massive wave of anticipation. In this round-table discussion, we breakdown why we're excited, why it matters and what we might expect.
by Sidney Madden, Ann Powers and Ayana Contreras

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