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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Apple music made the announcement on September 25, and Rihanna took to Instagram displaying an NFL football, signaling her appearance.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show Read More
Last week the music world mourned the news that jazz pianist, three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis died peacefully at age 87.
Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87 Read More
Community members packed the streets for the return of the Selby Ave. Jazzfest on Sept. 10.
Scenes from the 21st Annual Selby Avenue JazzFest Read More
The MSR caught up with Shoniqua Shandai when she visited the Twin Cities recently.
Something about Shoniqua Shandai Read More
Selby Ave JazzFest is back with another year of exciting musical acts.
21st Annual Selby Ave JazzFest kicks off Sept. 10 Read More
On Saturday, September 10 from 11 am to 7:30 pm at Selby and Milton in St. Paul, the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival will be happening again this year. The fest is free and open to the public.
A grab bag of the latest in jazz Read More
‘My money is not for me; it’s always the thought that I can help someone else.’
Rihanna is world’s youngest self-made billionaire Read More
Yeah, summer is here, and with it comes chances for some good record-listening, jazz book-reading, and jazz concert-going recommendations.
Summertime jazz opportunities Read More
Billed as the ‘Soul of the Sixties,’ on June 30 the Dakota was transformed into the Apollo Theater for a night.
Sounds of Blackness cap a remarkable Black Music Month Read More
On Wednesday, a federal judge clipped the wings of music superstar R. Kelly sentencing him to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in federal prison Read More
‘I couldn’t understand. Why does this city not want to say ‘thank you’ to Prince?’
One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’ Read More
‘I’m excited to just see a new Black-owned organization that’s going to uplift and energize some of the creativity that we see in the city.’
VIDEO: The Legacy Building opens its doors in South Minneapolis Read More
Billed as ‘The Soul of the Sixties: A Celebration of Black Music,’ these shows will pay tribute to some of the greatest performers of that decade.
Sounds of Blackness to celebrate the ‘Soul of Sixties’ at the Dakota Read More
‘No disrespect to Spot, but the Target dog has a bronze statue.’
Why not Prince? One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’ Read More
It’s about that time again—time for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2022.
Summer fun: Twin Cities Jazz Festival & more Read More
Hundreds of Prince fans partied in celebration of the legend’s mural unveiling in downtown Minneapolis.
Purple party: Prince fans celebrate mural completion in downtown Mpls Read More
‘Honoring Prince in this way, in the wake of what we have been through, is important for the soul of this city.’
Honoring Prince: community reactions to new street sign and mural Read More
In this installment, Charles Smith reflects on the origins of Prince’s legendary and iconic musical career.
Growing up with Prince: the makings of a superstar Read More
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion opened up about allegedly being shot by Tory Lanez in 2020.
Megan Thee Stallion opens up about Tory Lanez and 2020 shooting Read More
There is likely no one still alive, except Prince’s sister Tyka, who knew him better or spent more time with him than his cousin Charles Smith.
Growing up with Prince: the legend’s cousin reminisces about their younger years Read More