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Not quite folk or alt-country, but more than just a rock group, Philadelphia's Hoots and Hellmouth crafts fiery, cathartic roots-rock. Blending soul, folk, country, gospel and rock with the sounds of classic Americana, the band gives an interview and in-studio performance.

Best known for his work in the pop-rock band Death Cab for Cutie, the guitarist and producer sets out on his own for Field Manual. Walla sits down with host David Dye to discuss his new album.

Quetzal has spent two decades playing the soundtrack of its East L.A. neighborhoods: an evolving mash-up of Mexican son jarocho, low-rider oldies, cumbia, boleros, rock and blues.

All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by NPR Music staff for a look forward at a handful of previously unknown bands that we can't wait to see at SXSW this week.

WXPN's Michaela Majoun talks to Thorn about the real-life inspiration for her recent release, Love and Its Opposite. The disc is her second solo album after her band, Everything but the Girl, went on hiatus in 2000. The British singer-songwriter performs some of the new songs live on World Cafe.

As the producer (and sometimes manager) of many of the 1960s' most influential folk and psychedelic artists, Boyd has left an indelible mark on popular music during his four-decade career. Boyd has produced records by Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and The Incredible String Band.

On the band's new album, Luz Elena Mendoza's voice is fully enmeshed in the arrangements, which gives her bicultural storytelling an almost otherworldly feel.

After a six-year hiatus, rock's most famous sisters prep their return to the limelight with a new album. Hear Ann and Nancy Wilson perform hits that made the group popular, as well as new songs from their upcoming album, Red Velvet Car.

The charming husband-and-wife led band made a lasting impact with its debut album, thanks in part to producer and arranger Van Dyke Parks. The clever and whimsical work still holds strong a year after its release. Hear both acts perform live and talk about their work and collaborations.

The father of the modern day ngoni has brought the instrument and its history to the forefront of Mali's musical culture. Kouyate has put together his own band of four ngoni players, and you can hear them perform their playful music live.