News and InterviewsU.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and progressBarbara Sprunt • Sep 24, 2024Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.
News and InterviewsKate Nordstrum describes new season and era for Liquid MusicJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 24, 2024Liquid Music is a leading producer of special projects in contemporary music that features artists from across genres. Artistic Director Kate Nordstrum visits The Current Morning Show to talk about Liquid Music, its new season and new era.
News and InterviewsSierra Ferrell wins Album, Artist of the Year at dazzling 2024 Americana Honors & Awards program Luke Taylor • Sep 19, 2024Ferrell took home two awards in an evening that saw many women artists awarded while the Americana Music Association itself marked 25 years of existence.
News and InterviewsFall 2024 concert guide: Big music events in the Twin Cities Sep 18, 2024There’s a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here’s a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.
News and InterviewsWhat is Ritmofonica? Team members detail new Latin American music streamJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 18, 2024Natalia Toledo and Ines Guanchez from the Ritmofonica team visit The Current’s Morning Show to talk about a new stream highlighting Latin American music.
News and InterviewsWatch the 2024 Americana Honors & AwardsMiguel Perez • Sep 18, 2024Tune into the awards ceremony with performances from Noah Kahan, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Waxahatchee with MJ Lenderman, Wyatt Flores and more.
News and InterviewsA first-hand account of Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" video, filmed in St. PaulJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Sep 17, 2024Kenny Ornberg was a student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul when a friend invited him to be an extra in a music video by his favorite artist: Bruce Springsteen.
News and InterviewsSo many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on?Greg Rosalsky • Sep 17, 2024Music festivals are canceling their events like maybe never before. Call it the music festival recession.
News and InterviewsSean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictmentThe Associated Press • Sep 17, 2024Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday.
News and InterviewsRitmofonica is a new online stream highlighting music of the Latin American community Sep 16, 2024Ritmofonica is a bilingual online streaming service from The Current that will highlight the music, perspectives, and culture of the Latin American community in Minnesota and beyond. Ritmofónica es un servicio de transmisión en línea bilingüe apoyado por The Current que busca resaltar la música, perspectivas y cultura de la comunidad Latinoamericana en Minnesota y mas allá.