Morning Edition: Music

May 31, 2019 9:07 AM

Twin Cities vocal group Cantus covers Joni Mitchell

In previous years, they've sung songs by the Beatles, the Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 29, 2019 10:03 AM

Reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry releases new album on Friday

Perry, who is 83, has produced music for artists ranging from Bob Marley to the Clash and the Beastie Boys.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 28, 2019 10:28 AM

60 years since Wilbert Harrison's version of 'Kansas City' topped the pop chart

Now-legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller composed the song when they were 19 years old.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 24, 2019 11:12 AM

Music legend Bob Dylan turns 78

There'll be a birthday party on Friday afternoon at the house in Duluth where Dylan lived for his first six years.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 23, 2019 11:04 AM

The Who's rock opera 'Tommy' turns 50

It was the first album by a major artist to be marketed as a "rock opera."

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 22, 2019 11:11 AM

'Unhappy Birthday' singer Morrissey turns 60

The former Smiths frontman just released a new album of cover songs, and completed a Broadway residency earlier this month. He's also drawn criticism recently for wearing a button onstage and on The Tonight Show in support of the far-right For Britain party.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 21, 2019 10:46 AM

Gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples releases a new album on Friday

"We've got more work to do, so I'm going to keep on getting stronger and keep on delivering my message every single day," Staples said in a statement. She turns 80 in July.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 17, 2019 11:25 AM

Art-A-Whirl happens this weekend in Minneapolis. Here's a look at the live music

The event is billed as an open studio tour featuring some 800 artists of all kinds, but there will also be plenty of live music.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 16, 2019 10:13 AM

50 years since 'Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In' topped the chart

Producer (and Minnesota native) Dayton "Bones" Howe thought the song was missing something, so he suggested adding three bars from another song in the musical.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 14, 2019 10:06 AM

Closing time for Lee's Liquor Lounge in Minneapolis

Country singer Dale Watson will play the bar's last show.

by Phil Picardi

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