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Remembering Amy Winehouse, a year after her death
Singer Amy Winehouse's father says it's tough dealing with the loss of his daughter, but he's happy she is having a helpful impact on the world through the foundation named after her.July 23, 2012
Honey-Do: Woody Guthrie songs
Today would have been Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday. The Current is celebrating with songs by Mr. Guthrie, with some covers ... and other fun stuff thrown in.July 14, 2012
Woody Guthrie and the Troubador Tradition
Woody Guthrie inspired many young musicians to follow be a wandering musician with a message. For The Current's coffee break on July 13, we asked for artists following in the troubadour tradition.July 13, 2012
John Raymond trumpets joyful noise, praise in debut CD
For a long time, jazz held a reputation as "the devil's music," but many of the faithful have come to recognize that musicians can be divinely inspired. Among the contemporary musicians to express spirituality through jazz is John Raymond, who performs this weekend in St. Paul.July 13, 2012
Into the Song: Now Now picks apart 'Thread'
The Twin Cities' indie pop trio Now Now will visit the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis tonight as part of the band's national tour in support of its latest album "Threads."July 9, 2012
'White Zulu' Johnny Clegg mixes music and politics
Johnny Clegg, who became famous as part of the first successful integrated band in South Africa, will play in Minneapolis this week.July 9, 2012
The Current Presents "Words and Music"
Ever wonder what kind of tunes some of your favorite writers listen to? I wondered the same thing, and knew I couldn't possibly be the only writer who relied on music for inspiration. I decided to create an occasional show to delve into this very question. This time on "Words and Music," I chat with Dylan Hicks, Ethan Rutherford & Jake Mohan of local band Pennyroyal, and poet Rebecca Lindenberg. We'll hear tracks from Smokey Robinson, Smog, Tortoise, Magnetic Fields, and more.May 6, 2012
The benevolent Beastie: Adam Yauch remembered
Adam Yauch: the gravelly-voiced rapper who helped make the Beastie Boys one of the seminal groups in hip-hop, and whose good-hearted nature led him to humanistic causes.May 5, 2012
Dylan Hicks' debut novel "Boarded Windows" reviewed
We can never fully understand the hold some people have on us -- the way some figures loom large in memory and some take on a certain magnetism in the present. Dylan Hicks' debut novel, Boarded Windows, is a tango of sorts, both intellectual and emotional, between a nameless narrator and his shadowy father-figure.May 2, 2012
Mother and son get to the heart of music
Throughout French horn virtuoso Bernhard Scully's career, his mother, Bloomington pianist Joanne Minnetti, has been in his shadow — as his accompanist. Now the pair are sharing equal billing on their first full-length album.April 6, 2012
SPCO plan offers members concert buffet for $5 a month
Beginning in fall, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra will offer monthly memberships which allow patrons to attend as many concerts as they wish.April 3, 2012
Kate Nordstrum is Twin Cities' curatorial powerhouse with international pull
The innovative shows brought by producer Kate Nordstrum have captivated local audiences and have given her a national reputation.March 20, 2012
The Current's Andrea Swensson on SXSW's Minnesota ties
Cathy Wurzer talks with The Current's Andrea Swensson from the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas.March 16, 2012
U of M study: Can rock music make you racist?
A University of Minnesota study finds that when people listen to music that is culturally relevant to them, it conjures warm feelings about their own racial or ethnic group.March 9, 2012
The Revolution reunites to benefit heart health
On Sunday, Feb. 19, Prince and the Revolution, minus Prince, will reunite for a special concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis.February 19, 2012