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Music

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.
by The Associated Press

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Chastity Brown talks music and songwriting in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder

Chastity Brown talks music and songwriting in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder

Minneapolis-based musician Chastity Brown has been called a storyteller. Our sister station, The Current, said, “She uses her voice, harmonica, guitar, and words to set your heartbeat at the right pace. And when she's performing, it all feels right.” They describe her music as “soul and jazz tinged folk.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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A new museum in Nashville centers the artistry of Black musicians

Nashville has long been associated with country music. But a museum devoted to African American music, which opened earlier this year, sets the record straight about the city's diversity.
by Ambriehl Crutchfield

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Paul McCartney: John Lennon responsible for Beatles' breakup

Paul McCartney: John Lennon responsible for Beatles' breakup

Paul McCartney has revisited the breakup of The Beatles, flatly refuting the suggestion that he was responsible for the group’s demise. “I didn’t instigate the split,” McCartney said in an interview. “That was our Johnny."
by The Associated Press

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Carlisle Floyd, a founding father of American opera, has died at age 95

Carlisle Floyd, a founding father of American opera, has died at age 95

Known primarily for his southern-flavored operas, Floyd helped create an American opera vernacular. His 1955 hit “Susannah” won the New York Music Critics Circle Award and helped launch his career.
by Tom Huizenga

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Watch a massive violin transport musicians down Venice's Grand Canal

Watch a massive violin transport musicians down Venice's Grand Canal

The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments.
by Rachel Treisman

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