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Watch Pakistan Heartthrob Trades Pop For Political Protest
October 4, 2012 – Shehzad Roy says charitable work in poor public schools opened his eyes to injustice in Pakistan.
Listen Iris DeMent's 'Sing The Delta' Full Of Paradoxes
October 4, 2012 – Dement draws on her upbringing in Arkansas for inspiration for her new album, Sing the Delta.
Listen Buena Vista Social Club On World Cafe WXPN
October 4, 2012 – Revisit a 1998 conversation with Ry Cooder about one of his signature music projects. WXPN
Listen Latin Roots: Cuban Rumba WXPN
October 4, 2012 – Catalina Maria Johnson returns to World Cafe for a segment about a unique cultural blend. WXPN
Listen Melissa Mitchell On Mountain Stage
October 4, 2012 – The Alaskan singer has performed alongside Jewel, Mason Jennings, Indigo Girls and Greg Brown.
Watch Rush Fans, It's Time To Rock: Band's Been Nominated To The Hall Of Fame
October 4, 2012 – Two-Way readers spoke loudly last year: the Canadian trio belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Read Diana Krall Brings Sexy Back In Time
October 4, 2012 – Glad Rag Doll is a set of songs about love and independence that looks back to the 1920s.
Read The Drop: Bedroom Dancing With The 2 Bears
October 4, 2012 – The production duo reworks Wiley's "I'm Skanking" on its new collection of favorites and remixes.
Watch Antibalas: Tiny Desk Concert
October 4, 2012 – It's one thing for 11 musicians to make a big sound, but what stands out is Antibalas' subtlety.
Listen Thistle And Shamrock: New World Releases
October 3, 2012 – Hear tracks from North American artists who work to expand the reach of Celtic traditions.
Watch First Watch: Lawrence Arabia, 'The Listening Times'
October 3, 2012 – If it were the late 1960s, Lawrence Arabia might be one of the biggest bands in the world.
Read Welcome To Jay-Z's Brooklyn
October 3, 2012 – Last Friday the first performance in a new arena signaled a change in both Brooklyn and hip-hop.
Listen Tim Easton On Mountain Stage
October 3, 2012 – With a voice often likened to Rod Stewart's, the singer performs songs from his latest album.
Listen A Ska And Jazz Innovator Bridges Continents And Decades
October 3, 2012 – Guitarist Ernest Ranglin makes music that's built to last, using African and Caribbean influences.