Dakhabrakha
RACKET CONCERT PICK
Admit that you’re at the very least a little intrigued by what “Ukrainian punk folk circus rock” might sound like....
Jul 2
Nicole Zuraitis
STAR TRIBUNE CRITICS' PICK
3. Nicole Zuraitis: A trained opera singer, she was a late bloomer to jazz. In 2015, at age 30, she...
Jun 20
Connie Han Trio
STAR TRIBUNE CRITICS' PICK
The Los Angeles-reared pianist told DownBeat magazine that jazz needs more provocative personalities. She certainly gets attention for her striking...
Jun 11
Before her Minneapolis farewell concert, Tyka Nelson spills the tea on her brother Prince
STAR TRIBUNE FEATURE
In an hourlong interview ahead of a Dakota show, Prince's sister Tyka Nelson talked about family, grief and the last...
Jun 4
Bill Frisell Trio
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Frisell has made a career of showcasing his own versatility while still honing a distinctive guitar style. Atmospheric originals, reinterpreted...
Jun 4
Celebrating Black Music Month w/ Jamecia Bennett, Issa Pointer & Namphuyo Aisha
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
Their mothers were distinguished soul singers. Each one of these next gen soul sirens has earned her own credits but...
May 29
Scene Makers Q+A: Pamela McNeill will sing at the Dakota in Minneapolis
STAR TRIBUNE FEATURE
She's sung at Royal Albert Hall in England and the Tokyo Dome in Japan. A song she co-wrote with Yanni...
May 23
Mac McAnally
STAR TRIBUNE BIG GIG
Since Jimmy Buffett passed away last September, his longtime sideman has become more active as a solo performer. An 11-time...
May 22
Was Great in Minneapolis
REVIEW: Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
I attended the worldwide debut of Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble last night at the Dakota Jazz Club in...
May 22
Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble
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If you’re familiar with Don Was at all, it’s more likely as a producer than a musician. Yes, there are...
May 20