Music & Culture

Music & Culture

Finland's Finest: The Seven Symphonies Of Jean Sibelius

8:18am December 08, 2015

by Tom Huizenga

For the sesquicentennial of the composer's birth, Michael Steinberg introduces his proud and sometimes mysterious music, confirming his reputation as one of the greatest symphonists.

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Remembering The Day John Lennon Died

7:04am December 08, 2015

by Bob Boilen

NPR Music's Bob Boilen remembers the moment when he heard about the death of John Lennon, 35 years ago today, and how the Beatle's music led — in a way — to his work at NPR.

Bono (left) and Adam Clayton of U2 perform on stage during a concert, in Paris on Sunday. On Monday, U2 had Eagles of Death Metal join them onstage.

Eagles Of Death Metal Returns To Paris For Concert Appearance With U2

7:38pm December 07, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The band that was playing in the Bataclan concert hall during the Paris terrorist attacks returned to perform with U2.

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Among Established Artists, Several Newbies Score Grammy Nominations

6:42pm December 07, 2015

by Andrew Limbong

Nominees for the 58th Grammy Awards were announced Monday morning. Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd got the most nominations, while some new artists were in the mix.

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Sense Of Place Minneapolis: Hippo Campus

5:40pm December 07, 2015

Hear fresh new rock 'n' roll from a band whose members are right out of high school.

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World Cafe Presents: Lizzo

5:00pm December 07, 2015

Don't be surprised when this ambitious Twin Cities singer and rapper breaks out nationally.

Minneapolis' Gospel Machine is one of Andrea Swensson's favorite local bands right now.

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Heavy Rotation: Twin Cities Edition

4:54pm December 07, 2015

by Andrea Swensson

Andrea Swensson of public radio's The Current picks out the best songs by Twin Cities bands.

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David Dye (left) interviews Polica's Ryan Olson (center) and Channy Leaneagh (right).

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Sense Of Place Minneapolis: Polica's 'United Crushers'

4:43pm December 07, 2015

Channy Leaneagh and Ryan Olson preview a song from their forthcoming album.

This week's two-hour EDM mix features a guest DJ set from Black Coffee.

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Metropolis: 12/5/15

3:32pm December 07, 2015

This week's two-hour EDM mix features a guest DJ set from Black Coffee.

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Musical DNA: Kami Rowan

3:15pm December 07, 2015

Radio Camper Ali Hardin talks to music professor Kami Rowan. Rowan teaches guitar students at Guilford College and is the faculty advisor for Guilford's student-run radio station, 90.9 WQFS.

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