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Music

When 'Chocolate Rain' ruled the internet: Anti-racism song captured Minneapolis and beyond

When 'Chocolate Rain' ruled the internet: Anti-racism song captured Minneapolis and beyond

In 2007, Adam Bahner — aka Tay Zonday, a 25-year-old biracial man living in Minneapolis —created a song and video decrying racism that captured millions and millions of views.
by Jae Bryson

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Arts Briefs: Young filmmakers, a laser show and a walking tour

Arts Briefs: Young filmmakers, a laser show and a walking tour

In this week’s Arts Briefs, cartoons on Audible and a residency program to connect Black artists with nature. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: What is wrong with the Grimace shake?
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Care about punk music, trans history or both? You need to know Venus DeMars

Care about punk music, trans history or both? You need to know Venus DeMars

DeMars, 63, formed her first band and came out as trans in the ‘80s. She’s full of stories and wisdom from more than three decades as an out trans rock star in Minnesota.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Swift leaves fans in a state of grace at 'intimate' Minnesota shows

Swift leaves fans in a state of grace at 'intimate' Minnesota shows

Are the Swifties right? Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream thinks so. He joined All Things Considered on Monday to discuss the Taylor Swift takeover and what is in his opinion, the most “fan-fulfilling” concert he has ever attended.
by Catharine Richert and Sam Stroozas

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