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The host of KPFK's world music show discusses some of his favorite tracks with Weekend All Things Considered host Guy Raz. Among them are songs by Jorge Drexler, Omar Sosa and Lila Downs.

The amiably fractured rock band sounds both melancholy and sinister on its first album in six years, while maintaining a sound that's approachable and organic.

The New Jersey punk band is back with a new album, American Slang. In an interview with host Melissa Block, singer Brian Fallon describes his upbringing, the influence of Bruce Springsteen and the importance of singing from the heart.

On this week's show, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton talk about the importance of seeing live music, discover gnarled metal music from Italy, consider a new direction for the breezy pop band Hospitality, and channel the ghost of former intern Thor Slaughter.

Music curator Alexis Charpentier hunts for forgotten records around the world. He shares the story of rediscovering a Swiss band from the 80s — and how he helped give their music a second life.

The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.

With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.

Long before he was David Bowie, a 16 year old named David Jones did the lead vocals on a demo tape for a band in London called The Konrads. The audio tape was found in a bread basket during a move.

The musical connection between frontperson Nick Llobet and bassist Micah Prussack is at the heart of the Brooklyn-based band's latest album.

Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes is set to direct four movies about the Fab Four with each film focusing on a band member's point of view, according to Deadline.