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Sounds Like Home: The Current's 3-day Virtual Festival

May 17, 2020

Sounds Like Home is three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians. Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and your favorite DJs from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live! Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sophia Eris, 10 a.m. Lady Lark, 11 a.m. Charlie Parr, 12 p.m. Har Mar Superstar, 1 p.m. Yam Haus, 2 p.m.

Classical Kids Corner: Common Time

May 16, 2020

"How do musicians know how to play together? They look at something called time signature. It tells you how many beats are in a measure. The most common time signature is called common time. " Learn more about time in Classical Kids Corner! Each Saturday Host Melissa Dundis asks questions that will help families explore classical music together, and you can discover past episodes online.

Sounds Like Home: The Current's 3-day Virtual Festival

May 16, 2020

Sounds Like Home is three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians. Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and your favorite DJs from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live! Saturday, May 16, 2 – 7:30 p.m. Kara Laudon, 2 p.m. 26 Bats!, 3 p.m. Kiss The Tiger, 4 p.m. NUR-D, 5 p.m. David Huckfelt, 6 p.m. Remo Drive, 7 p.m.

The Splendid Table: Food safety and the coronavirus with food science writer J. Kenji López-Alt

May 16, 2020

The Splendid Table discussed food safety and the coronavirus with food science writer J. Kenji López-Alt, who consulted with virologists and experts on how to shop and eat safely right now. He took questions ranging from how to best stay safe grocery shopping, how to handle take-out, and how to protect ourselves from other foodborne illnesses in our own kitchens. From The Splendid Table: Audio + Transcript

Sounds Like Home: The Current's 3-day Virtual Festival

May 15, 2020

Sounds Like Home is three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians. Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and your favorite DJs from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live! Friday, May 15, 2 – 7:30 p.m. P.O.S, 2 p.m. Gully Boys, 3 p.m. Chastity Brown, 4 p.m. Dwynell Rolland, 5 p.m. Reina Del Cid, 6 p.m. Dave Simonett, 7 p.m.

The Tears of the Choir World

May 15, 2020

There is a world of tears and grief in the choir community these days. Will things ever be the same again for people who physically gather together in song? One choral director wonders. - Listen Choral Stream

The Current: 893 Songs That Bring Us Together

May 14, 2020

Right now, all music is essential. It's helping us power through this uncertain time while helping us feel connected. The Current asked you to share the songs that make you feel connected, and you responded! Listen along - alone, but together - as the countdown reaches the top songs. Find your frequency on the radio, get your smart speaker set up, or download The Current app to listen to our countdown, and share an experience you helped create. We couldn't do #893Songs and other adventurous programming like this without your support.

COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

May 13, 2020

MPR News provides the latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date with the news of the coronavirus outbreak and how to navigate what Gov. Tim Walz called “our new normal.” Stay up-to-date: Get our a.m. newsletter | Subscribe to our daily podcast Guides and Tips: Stay-at-home order FAQ | Submit your questions | What you need to know | How to help | Parent tips | Mental health resources | Share your experience

Daily Download: Free classical music from our Ultimate Feel-Good Playlist

May 13, 2020

Get a free classical track, every weekday, no matter what! This week, we're featuring selections from our Ultimate Feel-Good Playlist. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track! Donate: Support all you get from Classical MPR