Music

March 14, 2016 10:09 AM

Mr. Mister's hit 'Kyrie' has a spiritual message

The refrain "kyrie elesion" is Greek for "lord have mercy" and is used frequently in early Christian liturgies.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 8, 2016 4:00 AM

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra adds a new artistic partner

Jonathan Cohen, who specializes in Baroque music, will take up the position next season.

by Euan Kerr

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March 7, 2016 9:39 AM

Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' masterpiece

He assembled a 21-piece orchestra and a 21-voice choir, and also paid Ike Turner $20,000 to stay away from the studio so he wouldn't interfere with his wife's performance.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 3, 2016 5:10 PM

Meet Duluth's Gaelynn Lea, the 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner

"Any kind of performance is really valuable, because every person is valuable," the Minnesota musician says. Her haunting melodies and unique playing style made her stand out to the judges.

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March 1, 2016 8:58 AM

Carrie Rodriguez releases first bilingual album

"Lola" is a modern take on traditional Mexican ranchera music.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 10, 2016 10:03 AM

60 years ago, Little Richard records 'Long Tall Sally'

The song was a follow up to his breakthrough hit "Tutti Frutti."

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February 9, 2016 5:53 PM

Whether made by a computer or a cello, to composer Daniel Wohl it's all sound

Daniel Wohl's performance of his album "Holographic," part of SPCO's Liquid Music Series, grew out of unusual collaborations.

by Euan Kerr

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February 5, 2016 5:50 PM

At Prairie Home, Chris Thile stands on the edge of something exciting

Having grown up with (and on) the show, Chris Thile says he understands his role as Garrison Keillor's designated successor.

by Euan Kerr

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February 2, 2016 10:07 AM

40 years ago, 'Love Rollercoaster' rides to top of pop chart

An urban legend help fuel record sales for the Ohio Players.

by Phil Picardi

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January 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Orchestra lets young composers hear their own work, played large

Composer Institute program helps solve a key problem: How to prove one's compositions are fit for an orchestra.

by Euan Kerr

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