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Morning Edition: Music

'I Live the Life I Love' part of new release from Secret Stash Records

The label is releasing a series of six discs featuring music recorded in the 1960s for Chicago-based soul labels run by two brothers.

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Violent Femmes out with new music on Record Store Day

Violent Femmes out with new music on Record Store Day

It's the first new music that the Milwaukee-based band has released in 15 years.

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Minneapolis native to be inducted into Rock Hall of Fame

Mark Naftalin, the son of former Minneapolis Mayor Art Naftalin, was a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

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Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert

Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert

The internationally renowned violinist will be joined by pianist Cory Smythe.

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Race played a role in the history of the hit 'Ain't That a Shame'

Today's Morning Edition music is from 60 years ago today, when Fats Domino released "Ain't That a Shame."

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Elton John's song for King's tennis team was a smash hit

Elton John's song for King's tennis team was a smash hit

In the 1970s, John befriended the tennis star and frequently attended her World Team Tennis matches.

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Dar Williams to headline music summit in St. Paul

Dar Williams to headline music summit in St. Paul

During her address at the History Theatre, Williams will talk about weaving charitable work into her music and touring.

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Bill Haley & His Comets rocked Minneapolis 60 years ago

Bill Haley & His Comets rocked Minneapolis 60 years ago

The movie "Blackboard Jungle" featuring the song didn't open in Minnesota until a few weeks later so audiences here weren't familiar yet with the tune.

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Rihanna tries to boost Tidal music service

Rihanna tries to boost Tidal music service

Rihanna's new song, which was released over the weekend, is only available on Tidal.

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Wham! made history 30 years ago with China performance

Wham! made history 30 years ago with China performance

The group was the first Western pop band to play in China.

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