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The Current: Top 89 of 2022

December 31, 2022

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The Current looked back on 2022 in music for the Top 89 collection! Find lists like the top Minnesota songs & albums, the best new artists, and 40 of the most-played songs. On Sunday, listen starting at 12 noon CT for the Top 89 of 2022. The Current will count down the best songs of the past year selected by you!  Follow along and find out what songs made the list.

YourClassical Storytime: Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter

December 30, 2022

YourClassical Storytime - Why The Bear Sleeps All Winter

Rabbit has a problem. After working hard all year to gather vegetables for the winter, Bear comes along and eats them up! What is Rabbit to do? Find out when you listen to the African-American folktale "Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter" on YourClassical Storytime! This episode features Jeffrey Yelverton, with music by Scott Joplin and illustrations by Xee Reiter and Al Reiter.

Where to hear music in the Twin Cities on New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2022

Davina Sowers of Davina and the Vagabonds

The Current shares 10 music events throughout the Twin Cities to celebrate the start of 2023. For even more New Year’s Eve options, check The Current’s Gig List for additional shows you can take in on Saturday, December 31, 2022!

Hygge Holiday

December 29, 2022

Hygge

Host Elena See plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces as you enjoy your own cozy wintertime activities! Listen online and get the playlist from YourClassical

Carbon Sound: Top 10 Albums of 2022

December 28, 2022

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You voted and Carbon Sound listened. Here are the top 10 albums of 2022 as chosen by Carbon Sound’s listeners. Visit their Spotify account for a playlist of all the tracks and tune in to carbonsound.fm or the Carbon Sound app for great music all year round.

We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

December 26, 2022

MLK Winter

This Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, YourClassical MPR celebrates African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music. Jeffrey Yelverton hosts.

Carol Countdown

December 25, 2022

Carol Countdown

Listen to the top Christmas songs, as voted by YourClassical MPR listeners, with hosts John Birge and Lynne Warfel. - Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR at 5 p.m. CT - Listen online

YourClassical Storytime: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

December 24, 2022

Classical Kids Storytime: Night Before Christmas

Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic A Visit From St. Nicholas — with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" — for nearly 200 years. YourClassical produced a special version of the beloved tale with timeless classical music that's just right for a cozy story time.

MPR News Weather Coverage

December 23, 2022

Wind blows snow over a scenic view near a forest.

Find the weather information and forecasts you need on MPR News. - Live Weather Updates Track the latest in weather - Related Are Minnesota's winters getting snowier? Well, yes, and no. - National Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'