Music

‘Janis’ reveals the complicated woman behind the rock legend
A new biography about Janis Joplin takes an intimate look at the gender-bending, perfectionist, talented rebel who broke rules and stereotypes and defined a generation. Kerri Miller spoke with the author, Holly George-Warren, about Joplin's musical influences and how Joplin’s own sound is still influencing others today.
Terence Blanchard on the intersections of music and social justice
New Orleans-born jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard is much more than a musician. He uses his craft to create conversations around social justice issues.
Minnesota Orchestra sets South Korea and Vietnam tour for 2020
The tour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the resumption of normal diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, and the appointment of Osmo Vanska as music director of the Seoul Philharmonic.
The story behind the upcoming reissue of Prince’s landmark ‘1999’ album
This fall, Prince’s long-anticipated memoir “The Beautiful Ones” and an extended version of his landmark album, “1999,” will be released. The Current’s Andrea Swensson talks about what hidden gems listeners and readers might find in these releases.