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• A visit with Prince at Paisley Park
  Jim McGuinn, program director for 89.3 The Current, was invited recently to visit Prince at his Paisley Park studio complex in Chanhassen. He recalls his meeting with the man behind the music, and reviews Prince's newest album, 20TEN.July 24, 2010
• Special preview of Prince's new album
  Prince's new album is called 20TEN and it comes on the heels of his triple album last year.July 23, 2010
• A rock and roll retreat, just for girls
  Being a rock star is every kid's dream, isn't it? The dream is real for several dozen kids this summer, thanks to Minnesota's first rock and roll camp for girls only.July 23, 2010
• Junior composers try hand at writing music for silent films
  It's hard enough to learn to compose music, but imagine having to write a score for a silent film. That's exactly what a group of young composers is doing this week at the University of Minnesota.July 23, 2010
• The brooding sound of Purest Spiritual Pigs
  When you see a fire truck barreling through Minneapolis, it might be Helena Thompson behind the wheel. But when the Rhode Island native gets behind her drum kit or picks up a guitar, she's not usually trying to escape from life, she's trying to make sense of it.July 22, 2010
• Old 'treasured' recordings of Spider John Koerner released
  Minnesota folk music legend Spider John Koerner performs Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, marking the release of some vintage recordings that feature him in two different phases of his career.July 9, 2010
• Robert Everest travels the world through music and language
  When Twin Cities-based guitarist Robert Everest performs, he takes his audiences around the world -- at least linguistically.July 7, 2010
• Spreading the good word of indie rock
  Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith is known for sunny, melodic pop, yet his newest album is all about death and dying. He joins Midmorning to talk about the new record, and why he occupies a "nether-region" of music.July 7, 2010
• New Ulm: Bring on the polka
  From polka to Prince, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in New Ulm plays host to all styles of music. Come for a visit and Charlie Braunreiter will show you around. If you're lucky, he'll play his concertina for you.June 28, 2010
• Doc Severinsen, The Tonight Show and beyond
  Jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen talks about his many decades playing music, leading bands and his long running gig on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.Midmorning, June 22, 2010
• Booker T. Jones: Why "Green Onions" stays fresh
  Musician Booker T. Jones says he doesn't tire of the 1962 hit he recorded with the MGs, "Green Onions." After 20 years, Jones has a new album and is performing again, including a few dates with two of the original MGs.Midmorning, June 16, 2010
• For protege pianists, there's Paul Wirth
  For the select few of young musicians who rise to the level of "extremely gifted" and are in need of a top-notch teacher, Paul Wirth is their go-to teacher.June 15, 2010
• SPCO musicians take pay cut to balance budget
  For the second year in a row musicians at the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have agreed to a pay cut to help the organization deal with declining revenues in the troubled economy.June 14, 2010
• 1973: Breaking ground at Orchestra Hall
  A symphony brass band heralds a new home for the Minnesota Orchestra.June 9, 2010
• Red Wing: A water tower full of music and poetry
  A historic water tower outside Red Wing finds new life as a peaceful and inspiring retreat for musicians and artists.June 2, 2010

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