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Music

11-year-old Minnesota pianist recovers from brain hemorrhage

Last Thanksgiving, Eliana Szabo suffered a brain hemorrhage when an arteriovenous malformation ruptured. Now 11, she has relearned how to walk and talk. Meanwhile, a fellow pianist is trying to raise $10,000 through selling handmade paper cranes.
by Associated Press

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Twin Shadow's new album is about our society's fault lines

When the album was released he wrote: "Our perceptions of who we are as human beings, because of technology and machines, are falling apart. We're living at a breaking point, and a lot of the themes on the album are talking about these fault lines."
by MPR News Staff

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Meredith Monk lifts up the emotional power of voice

Meredith Monk lifts up the emotional power of voice

In performance at the Walker, the singer-dancer-composer will explore the 'mystery and beauty' of the original primal instrument.
by Euan Kerr

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Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'

Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'

The Minnesota musician describes why it was time to put her story in print instead of in an album.
by Kerri Miller

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CHVRCHES to play two sold out shows at the Palace

The Glasgow-based synth pop band CHVRCHES will be playing two sold out shows Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Palace Theater in downtown St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

Minnesota Historical Society obtains more Prince items

The Minnesota Historical Society has obtained two items that illustrate Prince's religious beliefs and desire to control his image.
by Associated Press

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Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dies at 84

Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dies at 84

Otis Rush's unique style of soloing and powerful tenor voice helped shape the Chicago blues sound and deeply influenced famed guitarists like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
by Eric Westervelt

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Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Marty Balin, a co-founder, vocalist and songwriter for psychedelic mainstays Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, has died, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 76.
by Andrew Flanagan

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