Music

January 10, 2018 8:58 AM

A cautionary tale about funeral planning

A song on Christine Lavin's latest album is about what happens when you don't let loved ones know what kind of funeral you want.

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2018 8:45 AM

Justin Timberlake releases single ahead of Super Bowl

Justin Timberlake has released a single called "Filthy" from his forthcoming album "Man of the Woods."

by MPR News Staff

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January 5, 2018 8:57 AM

Is 'The Star-Spangled Banner' racist?

In his inaugural address this week, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter suggested that one of the unfamiliar verses reveals that our national anthem is racist.

by MPR News Staff

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January 4, 2018 9:49 AM

When the Monkees became artists

"Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones" by the Monkees was No. 1 on the Billboard album chart 50 years ago.

by MPR News Staff

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January 2, 2018 10:27 AM

Singing about 'Minneap'lis, Minnesota'

In honor of Jacob Frey being sworn in as the new mayor of Minneapolis today, listen to an obscure song called "Minneap'lis, Minnesota" by Rufus Lumley.

by Phil Picardi

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December 28, 2017 8:27 AM

The Monkees' last No. 1 hit

"Daydream Believer" by the Monkees was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the group's third and final chart topper.

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December 27, 2017 8:46 AM

Mortimer's introduces live music

Mortimer's, which has a bit of a reputation as a dive bar, is looking to reinvent itself.

by Phil Picardi

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December 27, 2017 6:25 AM

Singer files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide

A singer and potential congressional candidate says she has filed a sexual assault complaint against Corey Lewandowski, President Trump's former campaign manager, for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington gathering in November.

by The Associated Press