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Violinist Hilary Hahn, 23, has just released a CD, Bach Concertos, with Jeffrey Kahane and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. As odd as it may seem, Hahn encourages listeners to dance to the classical composer's music. Hahn tells Liane Hansen about the CD.

We remember "I Walk the Line," a classic by Johnny Cash, the country music giant who died this past week. The story was originally done for the NPR 100 list of the most important American musical works of the 20th century. NPR's Alice Winkler reports.

Vladimir Horowitz, born 100 years ago today, was considered by music critics to be the greatest pianist of his time. Like magic, his fingers would fly over the keys, leaving audiences awestruck. On Morning Edition, music commentator Miles Hoffman talks with NPR's Bob Edwards about what made Horowitz such a great musician.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Annoying Music Man Jim Nayder about his alleged plans to open the Annoying Music Hall of Fame in Chicago. In addition to being an all-purpose impresario, Mr. Nayder is also the host and producer of The Annoying Music Show! His most recent CD is The Annoying Music Show Presents Songs For People.

Smart, witty and sometimes absurd lyrics have become a trademark of Boston-based trio Jim's Big Ego. The band's latest CD is called They're Everywhere. NPR's Liane Hansen talks with lead singer Jim Infantino. Hear songs from the CD and watch two of the band's videos.

With more than 25 records released, you might think 56-year-old Emmylou Harris would fall into some sort of rut, or at least lean on successful formulas. Her new record, Stumble Into Grace, turns out to be another ground-breaking record for the singer and songwriter. Reviewer Meredith Ochs says the songs are modern day folk songs that are personal and well crafted.

HearingVoices.com producer Dmae Roberts profiles Wu Man, a Chinese musician who has worked to introduce the pipa, a traditional Chinese instrument, to American listeners.

The mbira, or Zimbabwean thumb piano, is a revered ceremonial instrument from Southern Africa. As played by Stella Chiweshe, the mbira's often haunting sound has recently been embraced by world music enthusiasts. Chiweshe performs songs from her new CD and talks about the deeply spiritual and political sources of her inspiration.

If Steely Dan's new album sounds familiar, it's because it features the distinctive style of smooth but funky jazz that Walter Becker and Donald Fagen have brought to their music for more than 30 years. NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews the duo. Hear songs from Everything Must Go.

Artists who entered this year's Tiny Desk Contest impressed us with their outstanding performances — and their creative desks. Check out some of our favorites desks of the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest.