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• Brother Ali's quest for fellowship through hip hop
  After more than a decade of rapping and producing, Brother Ali stays with his Minnesota-based label. He talks about how he maintains his integrity as an artist, an observant Muslim, and an American.Midmorning, June 1, 2010
• U2 to reschedule tour, including concert at U of M
  U2's tour of North America, including a concert at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, will be rescheduled for 2011.May 25, 2010
• U2's Bono undergoes surgery; tour status unclear
  The manager of U2 says that frontman Bono has undergone emergency back surgery in a Munich hospital after he was injured while preparing for the group's tour.May 21, 2010
• Multi-faceted artist getting notice in Twin Cities scene
  One of the most multi-dimensional, multi-talented artists in the Twin Cities is someone whose name probably doesn't ring a bell, but after operating for years in the trenches of the Minnesota art scene, Mankwe Ndosi is beginning to be discovered.May 14, 2010
• A fanatic's ode to rock and roll
  Writer Steve Almond is obsessed with music, a self-proclaimed "drooling fanatic" of rock and roll. He chronicles that obsession and it's many forms in his new memoir.Midmorning, May 13, 2010
• MN Opera pushes back major new commission
  "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" was scheduled to round out the upcoming season. It will now likely be scheduled for spring 2013.May 4, 2010
• The biggest marimba event ever unfolds in Minnesota
  That sound you may hear all over the Twin Cities in coming days is marimba - or maybe many marimbas. Percussion performers from around the world are descending on Minnesota for "Marimba 2010" - maybe the biggest marimba event ever.April 26, 2010
• Minnesota Orchestra invited to play Proms, two other major festivals
  The Minnesota Orchestra will play three major festivals during a European tour in August this year, including two nights at the Proms in London.April 22, 2010
• Loudon Wainwright III sings about the 'New Depression'
  From his 1970 debut album to his more recent work, the songs of Loudon Wainwright III have provided a keen and humorous commentary on his personal relationships, society, and current affairs. His most recent album takes a look at the country's current economic woes.Midmorning, April 15, 2010
• Gabriel Kahane's musical metamorphosis
  Gabriel Kahane is a singer, guitarist and composer. He's just as comfortable performing in Lincoln Center in New York as in the 400 Bar in Minneapolis. He's done both recently, presenting his unique mixture of indie rock and classical music. This weekend he'll perform a new composition at the Southern Theater in MinneapolisApril 14, 2010
• Orchestra Hall renovation plans unveiled
  The Minnesota Orchestra on Friday released designs for a $40 million dollar renovation and expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.April 9, 2010
• Weird Al, Rush to rock Minnesota State Fair
  "Weird Al" Yankovic and hard rock band Rush are the first two acts named to play the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair this summer.April 8, 2010
• From music to politics, Gilberto Gil mixes it up
  Grammy Award-winner Gilberto Gil has been at the center of Brazilian music since the late 1960s. He blends traditional Brazilian sounds with rock and politics. Gil performs in Minneapolis this weekend.March 30, 2010
• Enslaved by the cello
  Forget trying to put Jelloslave's music into some neat little category. In fact, experimental jazz saxophonist George Cartwright of Roseville, won't even take a stab at it.March 30, 2010
• Prince looks like pauper in Minnesota tax records
  Carver County tax records show that Prince's PRN Music Corp. alone owes more than $227,000 for 2009 taxes to the state, Chaska School District and other government bodies. The county is just southwest of Minneapolis.March 24, 2010

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