Music

April 3, 2020 4:30 AM

Daily dose of sweetness: St. Paul neighbor serenades couple on their wedding anniversary

With social distancing in full effect, celebrating milestones can be tricky these days.

by Nancy Yang

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April 2, 2020 12:39 AM

Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of New Orleans' most famous musical family, has died

Jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, according to tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Campbell and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

by Andrew Limbong

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April 1, 2020 7:04 PM

Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger dies at 52 after contracting COVID-19

Schlesinger, one of the most prolific and decorated songwriters of his generation, died Wednesday.

by Stephen Thompson

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April 1, 2020 11:36 AM

UK family's lockdown-themed rendition of 'Les Mis' is a delight

The family wrote new lyrics based on their own frustrations: friends unseen, soccer games canceled, grandparents who can't figure out Skype. The video has been viewed more than 7 million times.

by Laurel Wamsley

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March 31, 2020 4:30 AM

Daily dose of sweetness: Minnesota Orchestra reminds you of the light

Even though the coronavirus pandemic has put a pause on their season, musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra are finding ways to share their tunes with you.

by Nancy Yang

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March 29, 2020 7:05 PM

Singer John Prine in critical condition with COVID-19 symptoms

The family of John Prine said Sunday that the singer-songwriter is critically ill and has been placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms.

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March 29, 2020 6:59 PM

Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications

Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.

by The Associated Press

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March 27, 2020 2:15 PM

Musicians move their shows online, but it's not a living

In the days since Minnesota bars and concert halls and other performance venues were ordered to close, many artists have moved their shows online. They offer livestreamed house concerts, pop-up performances and other opportunities for people to enjoy their talent via the internet.

by Marianne Combs

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March 27, 2020 6:56 AM

Bob Dylan releases epic new song, 'Murder Most Foul'

The iconic songwriter surprised fans at midnight with a 17-minute song about the assassination of JFK.

by Lauren Onkey

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March 21, 2020 6:44 AM

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81

The three-time Grammy-winning icon, whose hits included "Lucille," "Lady" and "The Gambler," died at home in Sandy Springs, Ga., his family said in a statement.

by Blake Farmer

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