Unlike other artists, the songs that Prince chose as B-sides were gems and never deemed throwaways or filler.
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Dance on: How Prince’s legacy of giving continues to thrive
Prince spent his entire career privately supporting causes that were near and dear to his heart.
Robert Cray, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, Tower of Power to headline Music in the Zoo series
This year’s Music in the Zoo concert series features, Robert Cray, Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns, the Taj Mahal Quartet, Keb’ Mo’ and Jontavious Willis, Tower of Power, Johnny Lang, and a “Pop 2000 Tour” hosted by Lance Bass of ‘Nsync with a performance by O-Town…
Paisley Park, Mpls. landmarks honor life and legacy of Prince
In honor of the third anniversary of Prince’s passing on April 21, Paisley Park will celebrate his legacy with several events and tributes.
‘She’s Back’ — legendary Dionne Warwick announces first album in five years
Legendary Grammy Award-winning songstress Dionne Warwick is set to release her first new album in five years.
Soul music legend James Ingram dies at age 66
James Ingram has died at age 66, after a long and very private illness. The death was disclosed via a social media post from his good friend, Debbie Allen.
Johnnie Brown lights up Dakota stage with Pendergrass tribute
The sparkling shoes singer Johnnie Brown wore were not the only things that lit up the Dakota Club at his recent performance.
Rihanna says no to Super Bowl halftime invite — social media explodes
Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence against Blacks and other minorities by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.
Legendary Ethiopian musician enjoys career resurgence
Hailu Mergia is bringing his sound to the Twin Cities with a live performance at the Cedar Cultural Center presented by the Cedar and the Walker Art Center. We spoke to the legendary musician in advance of his Oct. 26 performance.
J.D. Steele and friends extend a helping hand with benefit
Giving back isn’t just a figure of speech to Steele. Accordingly, when Dignity Center, an ecumenical outreach ministry of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church designed to help people in poverty, knocked on his door to raise funds, he couldn’t agree quickly enough.