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Listen Kobo Town: A Haunted 'Jukebox' Filled With Caribbean Sounds
May 24, 2013 – The Toronto band plays a mix of old-school calypso, ska and West Indian styles.
Watch The Cocktail Party Guide To Igor Stravinsky
May 24, 2013 – Get a crash course in Stravinsky as the 100th anniversary of his iconic Rite of Spring approaches.
Watch It's A Process: Mount Kimbie On Making Their New Album
May 24, 2013 – The British duo struggled, broke through and got by with a little help from its friends.
Listen Igor Stravinsky's 'Rite Of Spring' Counterrevolution
May 24, 2013 – The composer's broad range of styles ushered in trends far from the violence of his iconic ballet.
Read Duke Ellington: Highlights Of His Twilight WFIU
May 23, 2013 – After writing partner Billy Strayhorn died, the great composer experienced a burst of productivity. WFIU
Listen Kanye West Stands Alone
May 21, 2013 – On his new songs, the rapper points fingers in every direction, including back at himself.
Listen Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments
May 21, 2013 – For the bicentennial of the composer's birth, author William Berger picks his favorite Wagner.
Watch The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent
May 21, 2013 – Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at 74.
Watch Aesop Rock And Kimya Dawson Showcase Their Strengths
May 20, 2013 – Critic Robert Christgau says The Uncluded's debut album is almost like two halves of a whole.
Listen Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections
May 20, 2013 – A new anthology packs four CDs with music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small.
Watch Marques Toliver: An R&B Crooner With Strings Attached
May 19, 2013 – Toliver's music is anchored by the violin, an instrument that, in a way, chose him.
Watch Bobby McFerrin: Spirituals As Sung Prayers
May 17, 2013 – Spirityouall, a collection of old and original spirituals, was influenced by the singer's father.
Watch Sam Amidon: Reshaping An American Folk Tradition
May 17, 2013 – Amidon says the melodies of shape-note hymns are some of the "deepest-seated for me."
Read Woody Herman At 100: 'A Blues Player From His Heart'
May 16, 2013 – A reedman, talent scout and bandleader, Herman led "Herds" that were both popular and respected.
Watch Daft Punk On 'The Soul That A Musician Can Bring'
May 16, 2013 – Hear the elusive electronic duo in conversation with All Things Considered's Audie Cornish.