For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what jazz or jazz-influenced songs do you want to hear?

Elvis got the whole cell block dancing; The Young Rascals were lovin' it; The Who's Keith Moon probably didn't earn any hotel points; Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen paired up for a big hit; and Justin Vernon was born, Today in Music History.

Manitoba Music and The Current hosted Leonard Sumner, Anna Graves, Colin Bracewell, and Kelly Bado for a performance Sunday at Green Room in Minneapolis.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention robots do you want to hear?  

A new Johnny Cash song got NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich thinking about music released after a beloved artist dies. Check out "Well Alright," plus new music by Arooj Aftab and Tems on 8 Tracks.

Willie Nelson was born; the King of Skiffle was born; Ringo sang about an 'Octopus's Garden'; Bruce Springsteen got collared for being a superfan; Jon Bon Jovi got married; Aretha Franklin released a defining hit; and Dusty Springfield's home was honored, today in music history.

The Album of The Week is Khruangbin’s latest, A La Sala.

The third and final of The Current’s Minnesota Music Month Artists Showcase concerts, Thursday’s show featured a range of music and was imbued with a spirit of celebration.

Indie-rock band Porcupine perform a set of original songs in the Forum at Minnesota Public Radio on April 10, henceforth known as Minnesota Music Day.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention “cruel” or its synonyms would you like to hear?