Morning Edition: Music

January 28, 2018 5:30 PM

And the Grammy goes to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

The SPCO was up for the best chamber music/small ensemble performance for the group's recording of Schubert's "Death and the Maiden."

by The Associated Press

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January 26, 2018 9:46 AM

Ra Ra Riot released Beta Love 5 years ago this week

The song is about new and developing love with robots. The band says it is directly influenced by science fiction writer William Gibson, who was fascinated by artificial intelligence.

by MPR News Staff

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January 25, 2018 9:59 AM

Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' topped country charts 37 years ago this month

Do you hear the clacking of the typewriter to the beat of the song? Parton composed that rhythm by running her acrylic fingernails back and forth against one another.

by MPR News Staff

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January 24, 2018 8:57 AM

Neil Diamond turns 77 years old

The singer announced earlier this week that he's suffering from Parkinson's disease. The diagnosis means that he'll no longer tour the world playing shows.

by MPR News Staff

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January 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Celebrating the guitar that made Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate's longtime guitar player Harvey Hinsley turns 70 years old today.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 18, 2018 1:19 PM

Single's A-side reveals rift in the Beatles

"Hello Goodbye" by the Beatles was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.

by Phil Picardi

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January 17, 2018 8:45 AM

Women's March star MILCK releases an EP

The debut EP by MILCK "This is Not the End" comes out Friday.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 16, 2018 8:58 AM

'Candle in the Wind' topped charts 20 years ago

The original version of the song, which came out in the 1970s, was about Marilyn Monroe. Bernie Taupin rewrote the lyrics as a tribute to Princess Diana shortly after her death.

by MPR News Staff

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January 15, 2018 9:25 AM

Lisa Lisa turns 51 years old

Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam turn 51 years old Monday. In 1987, they came out with their Billboard-topping hit "Lost in Emotion."

by MPR News Staff

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January 12, 2018 8:36 AM

Tune-Yards to debut new album at MicroShow

Tune-Yards has a new album called "I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life," which will be released next week.

by MPR News Staff

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