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Music

Rain or shine, they keep strumming at the Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival 

Rain or shine, they keep strumming at the Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival 

An unexpected sight — and sound — was created in the middle of the Lake County Fairgrounds when over 375 musicians joined the annual Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival for four days of ukulele fun and community.
by Anika Besst

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Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Twin Cities musicians Jackie Rae Daniels and Nate Baker’s new EP “Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk” showcases some of their favorite numbers and the depth in their rich sound that enhances the duo’s acoustic storytelling. 
by Anika Besst

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MN Shortlist, Aug. 15-21: Magicians return, Finnish folk tales in puppetry and more

MN Shortlist, Aug. 15-21: Magicians return, Finnish folk tales in puppetry and more

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The full-length release announced Tuesday follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department.”
by The Associated Press

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Buying a pop album on vinyl? You might be paying for a fraction of the music

Buying a pop album on vinyl? You might be paying for a fraction of the music

Fans who pre-ordered the new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weekend on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.
by Marc Hogan

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Minnesota Orchestra honors $15 million in support with auditorium renaming

Minnesota Orchestra honors $15 million in support with auditorium renaming

The Minnesota Orchestra is renaming its auditorium to the Lindahl Auditorium this fall in honor of longtime supporters Nancy and John Lindahl, who have pledged $15 million to the organization.
by Jacob Aloi

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