Morning Edition: Music

April 15, 2016 8:58 AM

Charlie Parr promotes Record Store Day with new EP

Only 500 copies of "I Aint Dead Yet" are being released. The 10-inch record is pressed on green vinyl, and will be available Saturday.

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April 14, 2016 8:58 AM

Har Mar Superstar's latest album echos sounds of the past

Har Mar Superstar's latest album echoes the 1950s and 1960s.

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April 13, 2016 8:56 AM

Chuck Berry played in Minneapolis 60 years ago today

Chuck Berry performed in the Twin Cities for the first time 60 years ago. He played at Norway Hall, which was located near Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

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April 12, 2016 8:55 AM

Sturgill Simpson out with new album

"A Sailor's Guide to Earth" is the followup to his acclaimed debut album "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music." Like his first album, this one is a unique blend of country, rock and R&B.

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April 11, 2016 8:56 AM

First song with 'rock and roll' in title hit No. 1 60 years ago

Kay Starr's "Rock and Roll Waltz" was very different from her other hits, which were loud and boisterous or unrequited love songs.

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April 8, 2016 8:58 AM

Frank Sinatra once again influences a Bob Dylan album

Dylan's new album, which comes out in May, will resemble his last one and feature songs made famous by Frank Sinatra.

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April 7, 2016 8:56 AM

A song in remembrance of Merle Haggard

The country music legend died Wednesday at the age of 79.

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April 6, 2016 9:00 AM

A preview of Rock the Garden 2016

So far, Rock the Garden 2016 has seven bands set to take the stage in 2016. Here's a montage of how they sound.

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April 5, 2016 8:58 AM

The Beatles started recording 'Revolver' 50 years ago

Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of the first recording sessions for the classic Beatles album "Revolver."

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April 4, 2016 8:54 AM

SFJAZZ Collective embraces Michael Jackson's music

Each year, the jazz ensemble interprets the music of a different modern jazz master, from Herbie Hancock to Stevie Wonder.

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