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Coffee Break: Season of the Witch

The full harvest moon rises over the Prospect Park Water Tower, also known as the "Witch's Hat," in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
The full harvest moon rises over the Prospect Park Water Tower, also known as the "Witch's Hat," in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Ben Hovland | MPR News

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by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

October 17, 2024

Fall has officially started. The leaves are changing, the temperature is cooling off, and Rocktober is in full effect. With Halloween right around the corner, we have officially entered the season of all things mysterious and supernatural.  

There are many ways to get into the magical spirit — including by checking out The Current’s Halloween Stream until the end of the month. Today, let’s celebrate the Season of the Witch with music.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a magical or witchy flair would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive.

Songs Played

Donovan- Season of the Witch
Nina Simone- I Put a Spell On You
Siouxsie and the Banshees- Spellbound
The Sonics- The Witch
Fleetwood Mac- Rhiannon
Fleetwood Mac- Black Magic Woman
Benny Spellman- Fortune Teller
Ladyhawke- Magic