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Twin Cities vocal group Cantus covers Joni Mitchell

In previous years, they've sung songs by the Beatles, the Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Music legend Bob Dylan turns 78

There'll be a birthday party on Friday afternoon at the house in Duluth where Dylan lived for his first six years.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Who's rock opera 'Tommy' turns 50

It was the first album by a major artist to be marketed as a "rock opera."
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Unhappy Birthday' singer Morrissey turns 60

The former Smiths frontman just released a new album of cover songs, and completed a Broadway residency earlier this month. He's also drawn criticism recently for wearing a button onstage and on The Tonight Show in support of the far-right For Britain party.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples releases a new album on Friday

"We've got more work to do, so I'm going to keep on getting stronger and keep on delivering my message every single day," Staples said in a statement. She turns 80 in July.
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50 years since 'Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In' topped the chart

Producer (and Minnesota native) Dayton "Bones" Howe thought the song was missing something, so he suggested adding three bars from another song in the musical.
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