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2021 Loring Awards nominees showcase queer Como talent

2021 Loring Awards nominees showcase queer Como talent

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 3, 2021
Vote for your favorite artists before polls close on March 5 at midnight.
Heat of the Week: Futebol, mind games and nonprofit chai

Heat of the Week: Futebol, mind games and nonprofit chai

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 23, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Album cover of Endio's new EP, "Black Romantic."

Review: Endio’s “Black Romantic”

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
Endio’s new EP, “Black Romantic,” divulges the trials and tribulations of being a young Black man in love.
The show must go on: Annual Tết Show hits virtual stage

The show must go on: Annual Tết Show hits virtual stage

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
The Vietnamese Student Association’s celebration of the Lunar New Year will be held virtually on Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Heat of the Week: Magic, MAFIA and mochaccinos

Heat of the Week: Magic, MAFIA and mochaccinos

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 15, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
Local artist Mama Rose poses for a portrait at Lake Nokomis Park on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Rose is releasing her debut solo EP which combines many music and art styles such as Neo-jazz, hip-hop, and spoken word poetry.

Underground Update: Local artist Mama Rose prepares for debut release

by Frankie Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published February 4, 2021
Charlotte “Mama” Rose channels her experiences, personality and eclectic musical influences in her first EP, “drink More water.”
From left to right, Katie Fischer, Taylor Kraemer, KT Branscom, and Kate Kanfield, members of the local indie-punk band VIAL, pose for a portrait on Sunday, Jan. 31 in Minneapolis. VIAL was named City Pages' "Best New Band" in 2020.

Q&A: Everybody’s favorite ‘honk rock’ band, VIAL

by Megan Phillips, Arts & Entertainment Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
A&E spoke with the femme-punk outfit about new music, pandemic life and their favorite TikTokers.
A few pieces from the University of Minnesota’s Music Library are displayed in Wilson Library on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The collection ranges from classical sonata compositions to popular culture and local artists such as Prince.

University of Minnesota Music Library seeks to diversify its collection

by Becca Most
Published January 23, 2021
A majority of materials in the collection are from European, white and male artists.
Heat of the week: Profanity, bad boys and a new cafe

Heat of the week: Profanity, bad boys and a new cafe

by Frankie Carlson
Published January 20, 2021
Need some pop culture inspiration for your week? Keep your finger on the pulse of all things A&E with this week’s heat.
A&E’s top 10 albums of 2020

A&E’s top 10 albums of 2020

by Frankie Carlson
Published December 12, 2020
There were few bright moments this year, but here are 10 albums that brought a little bit of light to 2020.

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