Music

January 6, 2019 10:40 AM

Dom Flemons presents a new image of the American cowboy

The singer-songwriter's latest album, "Black Cowboys," chronicles the role played by African-Americans in settling the West after the Civil War. The album has been nominated for a Grammy.

by Ryan Heinsius

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January 4, 2019 10:39 AM

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers I.R.M Crew to reunite

The I-R-M Crew -- the first Twin Cities hip-hop group to release an album in the mid-1980s -- reunites for a performance Friday night at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 3, 2019 10:12 AM

Remembering Daryl Dragon

Daryl Dragon, better known as the Captain in the Captain and Tennille, died Wednesday at the age of 76.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 31, 2018 9:07 AM

Connie Evingson performs tonight at Crooners Lounge

Hibbing native Connie Evingson will be performing tonight at Crooners Lounge in Fridley. That's one of your many musical options this New Year's Eve.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 29, 2018 10:30 AM

Rosanne Cash on the importance of living out loud

Rosanne Cash's latest album, "She Remembers Everything," cuts a path through gun violence, sexism and the relentless march of time. "There's no point in hedging my bets about what I write about anymore," she says.

by Debbie Elliott and Ned Wharton

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December 28, 2018 9:04 AM

Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" reached number one 50 years ago

Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" reached number one on the Billboard Country chart 50 years ago today. Jimmy Webb, who wrote the song, told Songfacts that the inspiration was an image he witnessed while driving one day.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 27, 2018 2:07 PM

New U.S.-Cuban youth orchestra to create diplomatic notes

The idea for the ensemble grew out of the Minnesota Orchestra's visit to Cuba in 2015.

by Euan Kerr

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December 21, 2018 9:08 AM

Jayhawks play Friday night at First Avenue in Minneapolis

The latest album is mostly made up of songs that Jayhawks leader Gary Louris initially wrote for other artists like Jakob Dylan and Carrie Rodriguez. He wrote it with the Dixie Chicks.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 17, 2018 7:00 AM

Country superstar Garth Brooks announces second show at U.S. Bank Stadium

Tickets for the May 3 show go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday.

by Tim Nelson

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December 15, 2018 1:35 PM

Russian authorities stage crackdown on rap, pop music

Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling, rather than banning, the popular music.

by Associated Press

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