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The chamber strings from the University Symphony Orchestra backed up St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars as they opened for the ceremony for honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Prince at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 26. An honorary degree is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota, recognizing achievements that have added to the betterment of society.

Prince inspires University music students, old and new

by Liv Martin
Published October 4, 2018
The University’s “Honoring Prince” event last Wednesday gave School of Music students the royal treatment.
"No Brainer" cover artwork

This week in music: A&E’s late contenders for song of the summer

by Maraya King
Published July 30, 2018
Who can resist a late bloomer?
Courtesy of OVO Sound and florenceandthemachine.net

This week in music: New albums from Drake and Florence + the Machine

by Maraya King
Published July 3, 2018
It’s not Scorpio season, but we still had high hopes.
Chastity Brown, Photo Courtesy of chastitybrownmusic.com

Local musician poised for homecoming show at Rock the Garden

by Maraya King
Published June 13, 2018
Chastity Brown sings, plays, writes, composes and she’ll be at Rock the Garden this Saturday.
Father John Misty's "God's Favorite Customer" album cover

Review: Father John Misty’s album feels important — but is it?

by Maraya King
Published June 6, 2018
“God’s Favorite Customer” was released June 1.

Review: Post Malone’s new album lacks depth, but we still love it

by Maraya King
Published April 29, 2018
“Beerbongs and Bentleys” has already gone platinum with over 1 million copies sold.
Cardi B's debut studio album "Invasion of Privacy" dropped April 6.

Review: Cardi B’s debut album proves she’s at home in the spotlight

by Sophie Vilensky
Published April 9, 2018
It’s called “Invasion of Privacy.” We’ll gladly trespass.
Headliner Justin Vernon of Bon Iver plays to a sold out crowd at Rock the Garden on July 22, 2017 at the Walker Art Center.

Rock the Garden: A lukewarm festival in tropical heat

by Gunthar Reising
Published July 25, 2017
Last Saturday, the Walker Art Center hosted Rock the Garden with headliner Bon Iver.
Members of local band Treading North pose for portraits on Jan. 21.

Treading North is treading on

by Katie Lauer
Published July 5, 2017
The local seven-part band plays “dream funk” inspired by pain, sex and revolution.

Review: Jay-Z’s “4:44”

by Gunthar Reising
Published July 3, 2017
In his 13th studio album, Jay-Z is a master of language and a student of life.

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