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Morning Edition: Music

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies

The memorial service for the Queen of Soul has not yet been scheduled. It's expected to be announced in the coming days with several events in her adopted hometown of Detroit.
by MPR News Staff

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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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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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It's been 45 years since Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album

These days, the band's current lineup is out on the road, for what they say will be their final tour. It includes a stop at the Xcel Energy Center on October 5.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sammy Brue performs 7th Street Entry Tonight

Sammy Brue performs tonight at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis. His album "I Am Nice" was released two years ago when he was just 15 years old.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Beyonce and Jay-Z to play at US Bank Stadium

Beyoncé and Jay-Z will be performing tonight at U-S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as part of their "On the Run II" tour.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How the Rolling Stones embraced disco

"Miss You" by the Rolling Stones was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 40 years Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Jack White to play at the Minneapolis Armory

When Jack White performs Monday night at the Minneapolis Armory, fans will likely be surprised by what they hear. White does not use a set list. Instead, he takes his cues from the crowd to determine which songs to play and how to play them.
by MPR News Staff

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Brother Ali headlines at Hazelfest

The sixth annual Hazelfest takes place on Saturday at Hazelden in Center City, Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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