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Aretha Franklin: the 'Fresh Air' interview

Aretha Franklin: the 'Fresh Air' interview

The Queen of Soul rarely gave interviews, so "Fresh Air" was delighted when she sat down for an interview in 1999.

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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," "I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.
by The Associated Press

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Happy 60th birthday, Madonna

A 28-year-old Madonna said the song reflected her ambition and attraction to rich men. But 51-year-old Madonna told Rolling Stone the song was ironic because she's not very materialistic at all.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Small moments have big impact on orchestra's South Africa trip

Small moments have big impact on orchestra's South Africa trip

It was the young musicians of the South African National Youth Orchestra who inspired the Minnesota Orchestra's tour of their country this month. On Wednesday, the groups rehearsed side by side.
by Euan Kerr

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The Wizard of Oz premieres in Hollywood on this date in 1939

On this date in 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered in Hollywood. Her performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" made Judy Garland famous. Since then, that song's been performed by countless other artists...most notably, Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole who gave the song new life.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lil Uzi Vert to perform in St. Paul

His hit song "XO Tour Llif3" peaked at No. 7 on the billboard charts and has been played more than 800 million times on Spotify.
by MPR News Staff

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Source: Aretha Franklin is seriously ill

Source: Aretha Franklin is seriously ill

The Queen of Soul canceled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up. Last year, the 76-year-old icon announced her plans to retire, saying she would perform at "some select things."
by The Associated Press

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Music brings together Minnesota Orchestra musicians, South African students

Music brings together Minnesota Orchestra musicians, South African students

It may have been Saturday morning, but hundreds of students, teachers and parents crammed into the Eurocon Primary School just outside Cape Town, South Africa, to welcome members of the Minnesota Orchestra.
by Euan Kerr

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