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Music

First listen: Bob Dylan, 'The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings'

Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue occupies a mythic place in the history of rock tours. It was an experiment on a conceptually grand scale to create music on an intimate scale.

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First listen: Bob Dylan, 'The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings'

Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue occupies a mythic place in the history of rock tours. It was an experiment on a conceptually grand scale to create music on an intimate scale.

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First listen: Bob Dylan, 'The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings'

Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue occupies a mythic place in the history of rock tours. It was an experiment on a conceptually grand scale to create music on an intimate scale.

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So, how old aria? Minnesota Opera's newest work targets tots

So, how old aria? Minnesota Opera's newest work targets tots

The Minnesota Opera takes the expression "start 'em young" just about as far as it can this weekend with its latest production, "Nooma." It's "an opera for babies," but don't call it that.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota music legend Tony 'Little Sun' Glover dies at 79

Minnesota music legend Tony 'Little Sun' Glover dies at 79

Known internationally for playing harmonica with Koerner, Ray and Glover, Glover is being remembered for his musical artistry and influence -- and his remarkable writing.
by Euan Kerr

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R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago

R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago

Prosecutors in Chicago have charged R&B singer R. Kelly with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
by Associated Press

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Prince's bodyguard deposed in wrongful death lawsuit

Prince's former bodyguard answered questions from attorneys for seven hours as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by relatives of the late rock star.
by Associated Press

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In 'We Get By,' Mavis Staples keeps singing 'songs of change'

In 'We Get By,' Mavis Staples keeps singing 'songs of change'

Nearing 80, the solo artist has a new album out. Decades after she brought a gospel score to the civil rights movement with The Staple Singers, she remains hopeful in her enduring mission for change.
by Michel Martin and Dana Cronin

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This 'Greatest Hits' album is real. Its artist is fiction

This 'Greatest Hits' album is real. Its artist is fiction

Laura Barnett wrote a novel about an aging singer-songwriter sizing up her life in 16 tracks. Then she approached musician Kathryn Williams, who created the book's original soundtrack.
by Scott Simon

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Lizzo on feminism, self-love and bringing 'hallelujah moments' to stage

Lizzo on feminism, self-love and bringing 'hallelujah moments' to stage

The flute-playing pop star celebrates self-acceptance on her latest album, Cuz I Love You. "About 10 years ago, I made the decision that I just wanted to be happy with my body," she says.
by Terry Gross

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