Mic Crenshaw, a renowned Hip-Hop artist and writer, reflects on his youth growing up in Minneapolis where he spent time with the Baldies.
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National Endowment for the Arts announces the latest Jazz Masters
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the 2025 NEA Jazz Masters, including Marilyn Crispell, Marshall Allen, Chucho Valdes, and A.B. Spellman, who will be honored on April 26, 2025.
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Reviving Roots Therapy and Wellness celebrates new location with All About Joy block party
Reviving Roots Therapy and Wellness is hosting its first All About Joy Block Party on August 16 to celebrate its new location in Loring Park.
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DJ McShellen’s Cooler Room celebrates the art of DJing
DJ McShellen created Cooler Room, a DJ-centered space in Minneapolis that showcases Afro-diasporic music and features staples of the MN music scene, with plans to bring it back soon.
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Legendary jazz acts release new albums
Louis Hayes’ latest album, “Artform Revisited,” is now available for purchase. The album features Grammy-winning singer-songwriter/bassist Meshell Ndegeocello and more.
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Rondo Days returns: Rakim, MC Lyte and a celebration of community (photos)
Rakim and MC Lyte headlined the return of Rondo Days, St. Paul’s largest and most beloved festival.
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Screening of ‘Purple Rain’ at Target Center to celebrate film’s 40th anniversary
Target Center is hosting a screening of the iconic film “Purple Rain” on July 27 to celebrate its 40th Anniversary.
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New book explores the life, music of local legend Cornbread Harris
Andrea Swensson’s new book, ‘Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris,’ tells the story of 97-year-old living legend James Samuel Harris, Jr.
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New play spotlights challenges faced by young Black artists
A choreo poem piece titled “A Pick For The Hair Of Black Kids Who Don’t Wanna Be Gangtaz” explores the experiences of six poet friends preparing for a slam poetry competition.
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Taste of Minnesota delivers hometown flavor
The final day of the 2024 Taste of Minnesota featured a star-studded lineup of musicians, including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Ruben Studdard and more.
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Several opportunities this summer season to fall deeper in love with jazz
Jazz fans can look forward to upcoming releases from Louis Armstrong, Jason Moran, and Tarbaby, as well as upcoming performances from Stanley Jordan, T. Mychael Rambo, NOLA Brass, Arturo Sandoval, and the JazzMN Orchestra.
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‘Reasons for Moving’ an intimate, gripping experience
Three performers from different generations shared their immigrant backgrounds and struggles for belonging in a powerful interdisciplinary performance at the Southern Theater.
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Theatrical jazz explored at Pillsbury House Theatre conference
The Theatrical Jazz Conference at the University of Minnesota explored the legacy of Laurie Carlos, Sékou Sundiata, Ntozake Shange, and other revolutionary thought leaders.
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Cherrelle brings a night of soulful nostalgia to Johnnie Mae’s
Cherelle delivered a nostalgic performance at Johnnie Mae’s Lounge in Robbinsdale, where she sang her hits like “Home,” “Saturday Love,” and “I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” to a packed house, making it a night to remember.
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Celebration 2024 honored Prince’s legacy with unreleased songs, live performances, and interviews
Celebration 2024, the sixth annual event honoring the life, music, and legacy of Prince, featured a Paisley Park listening session, a screening of the Purple Rain Tour and more.
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The sound craved by Prince: The Flyt Tyme horns
The Flyt Tyme Horns, a band that competed with Grand Central and other local bands for musical supremacy in Minneapolis.
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André Cymone to rekindle timeless funk in new music
André Cymone’s new album is a testament to his love for funk and his desire to bring it back to its roots.
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Find inspiration and innovation at the Bakken
The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis offers a wide range of educational programs, exhibits, and public events.
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Sounds of Blackness: A half-century of culturally conscious music
The Sounds of Blackness have been creating and performing music to inspire and encourage listeners for 53 years.
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Paisley Park celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ with tours and exclusive events
Paisley Park is hosting Celebration 2024 from June 20-24, featuring tours, never-before-seen concert footage, panel discussions.