10 Minnesota musicians with new and noteworthy material, including KC Rae, Big Cats, Lucy Michelle, Willow Waters, and more.

On the week of Prince’s birthday, fans remember the legend at Paisley Park June 8-11.

One of the shining voices of bossa nova, the Brazilian artist made both herself and the song world famous with her beguiling rendition, kicking off an illustrious career.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by legendary songwriter Cynthia Weil should we play?

Grand Old Day made a thrilling comeback to St. Paul on Sunday, June 4. The Current’s Grand Stage was a feature attraction with performances by the Jayhawks, Bad Bad Hats, Sophia Eris & MAKR, and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.

Local Show host Diane talks with drummer/composer Dave King of The Bad Plus about their latest record and new lineup, featuring tenor sax and electric guitar. They also discuss his many side projects, and The Bad Plus’ upcoming show at First Avenue with Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog and Al Sparhawk.

One half of Americana duo Plains returned for a solo show in St. Paul.

The band’s first Twin Cities performance in a decade featured Perfume Genius as the opening act.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Black artists that shaped the history of music should we play?

Agony and suffering - in all its cathartic messiness - is laid out in their eleventh album and their first after the death of beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins.