Music

June 10, 2022 5:21 PM

'We belong to the community': Osmo Vänskä reflects on 19 years with the Minnesota Orchestra

A lockout, a racial reckoning, world tours and a Grammy. Minnesota Orchestra Music Director Osmo Vänskä retires this weekend, after 19 eventful seasons.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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June 8, 2022 10:42 AM

MPR receives $56 million donation, largest in organization's history

Minnesota Public Radio on Wednesday announced it's received a $56 million donation from an anonymous donor — the largest donation in MPR's 55-year history.

by MPR News Staff

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June 7, 2022 11:20 AM

1985 hit 'Running Up That Hill' sprints up the charts, thanks to 'Stranger Things'

Kate Bush's song Running Up That Hill peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 four decades ago. This week it became her first-ever U.S. Top 10 hit.

by Rachel Treisman

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June 7, 2022 4:01 AM

Life after Desk: Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea

Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from performing at the Tiny Desk to scoring a Broadway show.

by Bob Boilen

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June 5, 2022 5:43 PM

Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70

No details on when or how John Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.

by The Associated Press

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June 2, 2022 4:24 PM

Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis unveiled at block party

A free, public party celebrated Prince Thursday night and unveiled the 100-foot mural dedicated to the hometown icon.

by Sam Stroozas

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May 19, 2022 2:58 PM

At Walker West Music Academy, music education is a tool for growth

The St. Paul music school provides affordable music education to children and young adults.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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May 14, 2022 7:18 PM

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with overwhelming support from the audience

Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk told NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage was a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country.

by Rachel Treisman

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May 3, 2022 12:00 PM

Jazz pianist Nachito Herrera on performing worldwide, recovering from COVID-19

On Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with award-winning jazz pianist Nachito Herrera about his career, his battle with COVID and his upcoming performances.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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April 30, 2022 3:07 PM

Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday and they had just announced an arena tour to begin in the fall, their first tour together in over a decade.

by The Associated Press

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Music

'We belong to the community': Osmo Vänskä reflects on 19 years with the Minnesota Orchestra

MPR receives $56 million donation, largest in organization's history

1985 hit 'Running Up That Hill' sprints up the charts, thanks to 'Stranger Things'

Life after Desk: Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea

Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70

Prince mural in downtown Minneapolis unveiled at block party

At Walker West Music Academy, music education is a tool for growth

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with overwhelming support from the audience

Jazz pianist Nachito Herrera on performing worldwide, recovering from COVID-19

Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

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