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Music

The Current's Andrea Swensson on Bon Iver's Grammy wins

Bon Iver, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based band, led by Justin Vernon, won best new artist at the Grammy Awards. Andrea Swensson who writes for the Local Current blog talks with Cathy Wurzer about the group's success.
by Cathy Wurzer

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List of Grammy winners

Here is a list of Grammy winners in select major categories.

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Adele wins 6 Grammys, including album of the year

Adele wins 6 Grammys, including album of the year

With six awards, Adele has matched Beyonce for most Grammy wins in a night by a female act. Adele's six wins Sunday night include album, record and song of the year. Adele's "21" was 2011's best-selling album. It's sold more than six million units in the United States.

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Music, film superstar Whitney Houston dies

Music, film superstar Whitney Houston dies

Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. The cause of her death is unknown.

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Sarah Lutman to leave SPCO

Sarah Lutman to leave SPCO

Sarah Lutman is leaving her position as president and managing director of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to start an independent consulting practice.
by Bill Catlin

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Bright Ideas: The Art of Collaboration

Bright Ideas: The Art of Collaboration

Soprano Dawn Upshaw and composer Donnacha Dennehy discuss their collaboration based on the poetry of Yeats. Upshaw is one of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic partners, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and a world-renowned singer.

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Bright Ideas with Dawn Upshaw and Donnacha Dennehy

Bright Ideas with Dawn Upshaw and Donnacha Dennehy

Soprano Dawn Upshaw and composer Donnacha Dennehy join Stephen Smith to discuss their collaboration based on the poetry of Yeats. Upshaw is one of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic partners, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and a world-renowned singer.

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Love Notes: Send a Valentine from Classical MPR

Love Notes: Send a Valentine from Classical MPR

In celebration of Valentine's Day, hosts from Classical Minnesota Public Radio have selected their favorite love songs. Send one of these songs to your loved one with a Love Note.

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