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Music for Life

More than another music stream, Carbon Sound celebrates the depth, breadth, and influence of Black musical expression and honors the foundational role of Black music throughout all genres of music. Learn more

Events Enter for a chance to see La Doña at The Parkway Theater

November 6, 2024

Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this show. Read more

DJ Mixes DJ Mixes now available online and in-app

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April 24, 2024

Take Carbon Sound’s DJ mixes with you anytime, anywhere. Read more

Events The Gig List, Nov.4-10: Enigma; AFRODISIA; Freak of the Week

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November 4, 2024

The hottest shows in the Twin Cities this week. Read more

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New Music New Music on Carbon Sound - Week of November 4, 2024

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November 4, 2024

All of the tracks added to rotation on Carbon Sound the week of Nov. 4, 2024. Read more

New Music Minnesota Music Releases to check out from October 2024

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November 1, 2024

Highlighting Carbon Sound’s Favorite Minnesota made tracks, projects, and music videos released over the month of October, 2024. Read more

On-Air Interviews Interview: Dammntc on The Message

November 1, 2024

Dammntc stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about the beginnings of his music career making “type beats,” how reaching out to producers led to collaborations G Herbo, Yeat, and other artists, and a whole lot more. Read more

DJ Mixes Luzia Fuchsia (10/30/24)

October 30, 2024

A genre-defying mix from a Minneapolis up-and-comer. Read more

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Photos Photos: Vince Staples gives a powerful performance in Minneapolis

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October 29, 2024

The critically-lauded rapper was joined by rising artist Baby Rose. Read more

Concert Reviews Review: Stevie Wonder spreads love and calls for peace in Minneapolis

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October 28, 2024

The joyous, celebratory show was a testament to the icon’s legendary status. Read more

Concert Reviews Review: André 3000 and band play with themselves

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October 22, 2024

The fully improvised, all-instrumental set from André 3000 and his band gave the audience an intentional experience of highs and lows. Read more

New Music New Music on Carbon Sound - Week of October 21, 2024

October 21, 2024

All of the tracks added to rotation on Carbon Sound the week of Oct. 21, 2024. Read more

DJ Mixes Real Girl (10/16/24)

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October 16, 2024

Energetic UK Garage and dubstep (the real kind!) from a rising Minneapolis DJ. Now including full track IDs. Read more

Interviews Interview: André Cymone on the life and legacy of his mother, the Minneapolis Sound, and more

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October 11, 2024

Carbon Sound talked with André Cymone about the life and legacy his late mother, Bernadette Anderson, known to many as “Queen Bernie” and “The Mother of the Minneapolis Sound.” Read more

On-Air Interviews Interview: Neda Kellogg on The Message

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October 4, 2024

Neda Kellogg sat down with Carbon Sound’s host Sanni and talked all things Project DIVA International: an organization that has been helping Black girls on their path towards self-discovery for 17 years now. Read more

DJ Mixes El Niño Indigo (10/2/24)

October 2, 2024

The Minneapolis DJ and event organizer blends left-field electronica with Latin influences. Read more