Dusty Springfield passed away; Bo Diddley recorded his first single; the Four Seasons notched their third number-one hit; the compact disc was introduced; and Lou Reed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Sherman later performed with Fats Waller, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington.

The New York-raised, Minnesota-based artist performed songs that fixate on the reimagination of youthful femininity. Why Not played a powerful opening set.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by Minnesota women artists spanning the history of popular music?

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we remember influential guitar player and country blues singer and songwriter Mississippi John Hurt.

Gene Clark of The Byrds announced he was leaving the group due to his fear of flying, The Beatles started recording 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', Janet Jackson opened her 'Rhythm Nation' world tour, Frank Smith from Air Supply died of pneumonia, Nirvana played their final show, and The Bodyguard won Album of the Year, Today in Music History.

The Current launches The Siren, a 24/7 DJ-curated stream that honors and amplifies the sounds of women’s voices and music as part of Women’s History Month

Josh Davis — better known as DJ Shadow — has released his eighth solo album, Action Adventure. DJ Shadow stopped at The Current to talk with host Ayisha Jaffer about two serendipitous purchases that influenced the sound and the look of the new album.

Ahead of her concert at the Fine Line, Raffaella stopped at The Current to talk with host Jessica Paxton about the influence of the Minneapolis music scene on her ‘Live Raff Love’ EPs.

Some chart show leaps for leap day! Minnesota artist, Ber, makes a jump into the top five this week just ahead of Sarah Jarosz who hits Chart Show Hall of Fame status with her single, "Jealous Moon,” while Waxahatchee climbs two spots to No. 1.