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Rudresh Mahanthappa.

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May 17, 2013 – Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio.

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Frightened Rabbit.

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May 17, 2013 – The Scottish rock band performs punchy, driving anthems from its latest album, Pedestrian Verse. WXPN

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"I've thought to myself often listening to some classical works: 'I think I want to make a couple million dollars and turn that into a pop song,'" Joshua Bell (right) says, laughing. "There's a lot of untapped potential there."

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May 17, 2013 – Connect the dots between classical music and standards with the dynamic violin-and-piano duo.

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Liza Minnelli says that songs "punctuate your emotions throughout your life."

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May 17, 2013 – The Broadway star and actress says that songs "punctuate your emotions throughout your life."

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Grady Tate.

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May 17, 2013 – The much-celebrated drummer trades in his skins for a microphone in a Piano Jazz session.

Los Angeles' Las Cafeteras recorded a version of the classic son jarocho song "La Bamba."

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May 16, 2013 – Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico. WXPN

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Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside.

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May 16, 2013 – The Portland band's raw, bluesy rockabilly sound shines on its latest album, Untamed Beast.

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Savages lead singer Jehnny Beth.

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May 16, 2013 – Watch the British post-punk band make its American radio debut, as it plays four songs on KEXP. KEXP

RNDM.

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May 15, 2013 – Joseph Arthur and Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament team up for their new album as RNDM, titled Acts. WXPN

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Bonnie Prince Billy and Dawn McCarthy.

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May 14, 2013 – The singers perform classic Everly Brothers tunes from their new album, What the Brothers Sang. WXPN

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Jim James' new solo album is titled Regions of Light and Sound of God.

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May 13, 2013 – The My Morning Jacket singer performs songs from the soulful Regions of Light and Sound of God. WXPN

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Clive Davis.

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May 10, 2013 – The indefatigable music mogul reflects on his more than six decades in the music industry. WXPN

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Jane Monheit.

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May 10, 2013 – Marian McPartland accompanies the vocalist on music from the Gershwins, Duke Ellington and more.

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Donny McCaslin.

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May 10, 2013 – The tenor saxophonist plays "Take the 'A' Train" and "All the Things You Are" with host Jon Weber.

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The Slide Brothers.

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May 9, 2013 – The pedal-steel band plays songs from its debut album, Robert Randolph Presents The Slide Brothers. WXPN

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