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Morning Edition: Music

Wessell Anderson to headline new jazz series at Orchestra Hall

He will be joined by The Atrium Jazz Ensemble. They will interpret music selected thematically for our region including "Lazy River" by Hoagy Carmichael and "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan.

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Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Concert-goers will be given old-school red and green 3-D glasses so they can fully appreciate the videos that will be shown behind the band.

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Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Tobias Jesso Jr. is performing Tuesday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," was part of the "Red Headed Stranger" album, which was Nelson's first success as a performer. He had been known only as a songwriter until then.

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Gospel Machine releases new 'garage gospel' music

The group is hosting a record release show Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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Julie Andrews opted for 'bright and sunny' music

Julie Andrews opted for 'bright and sunny' music

Before the launch of her very successful stage and movie career, Andrews' voice teacher encouraged her to train for the opera.

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Jerry Lee Lewis says he was born jumpin'

Jerry Lee Lewis will celebrate his 80th birthday with a performance Saturday night at the Julie Rogers Theater in Beaumont, Texas.

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Don Henley collaborates with big names in new album

"Cass County" features many well-known guest performers, including Vince Gill, Mick Jagger, Trisha Yearwood, Merle Haggard and Dolly Parton.

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Pat Boone hit it big with covers of songs from black artists

"Ain't That a Shame" was Boone's first No. 1 hit and the beginning of a period in his career when he was known for covering songs originally recorded by black artists.

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Viet Cong band to change its name

The Vietnamese Student Association of Minnesota is planning a protest at tonight's show. They demand that the name be changed immediately.

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