Play4min 42secArt Hounds: Gospel, community and a talking houseFebruary 15, 2024 4:00 AMBy Emily Bright and Max SparberThe Shubert Club Mix presents Shruthi Rajasekar, “The Sound of Gospel” at the Cowles Center and the solo clowning show “Honey, I’m Home.”
Play33min 43secCarbon Sound's Julian Green and Sanni Brown on HEART BEATS and the Minnesota music sceneFebruary 12, 2024 2:39 PMBy Angela Davis and Gretchen BrownContent Director Julian Green and Host Sanni Brown joined MPR News with Angela Davis to talk about their newest work spotlighting DJ mixes and local musicians.
Beyoncé releases two new songs during the Super Bowl, teasing more to comeFebruary 12, 2024 5:24 AMBy Rachel Treisman Beyoncé teased, confirmed and dropped new music in the span of less than an hour during Sunday's Super Bowl. She released two songs, Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 carriages," promising more in March.
Trump slams Swift, prompting other politicians to come out as SwiftiesFebruary 11, 2024 9:22 PMBy Rachel Treisman Donald Trump said on social media that copyright legislation he signed while president had made Swift "so much money," arguing it would be "disloyal" of her to endorse Biden as many are speculating.
Usher's Super Bowl Halftime show was chaotic but cemented his R&B legacyFebruary 11, 2024 9:10 PMBy Aisha Harris On Sunday night in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, Usher hurried through a medley of many of his biggest hits and proved yet again why he's the current King of R&B.
High profile women stand out on the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shortlistFebruary 10, 2024 4:42 PMBy Chloe Veltman Mariah Carey, Cher, Sinéad O'Connor, Mary J. Blige and Sade are on the latest inductee shortlist. It's notable for an institution long focused on white male artists.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift merchandise selling like hotcakes — including this ignitable cake by a Minnesota bakerFebruary 7, 2024 12:37 PMBy The Associated PressThere are ignitable cakes that burn away a Chiefs logo to reveal Swift’s image underneath. Sweatshirts are emblazoned with “Kelce’s Best Catch” and “Go Kansas City Swiftie.” It is part of what has been described as the Swift effect.
The music teacher who just won a Grammy says it belongs to her studentsFebruary 7, 2024 4:01 AMBy Rachel Treisman Virginia music teacher Annie Ray started an orchestra for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She just won a Grammy for music education, and a $10,000 grant for her school.
Country music star Toby Keith dies at 62February 6, 2024 5:14 AMBy Ayana Archie Keith announced on social media in 2022 that he had been having chemotherapy and radiation treatments for stomach cancer. He is behind such hits as "Red Solo Cup" and "Beer For My Horses."
Play5min 22secMinnesotan and Semisonic front man Dan Wilson wins 3rd Grammy AwardFebruary 5, 2024 2:40 PMBy MPR News StaffMinnesotan Dan Wilson took home his third Grammy award on Sunday. This time it was for Best Country Song with Chris Stapleton.