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The documentary film capturing the famous Wattstax concert of 1972 was released on DVD this week. NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with former Stax Records owner Al Bell about the concert that became a cultural phenomenon.

He's gone from flames to fame: after nine years as a small town firefighter, Anthony Michael James moved to Nashville to pursue his dream: becoming a country music singer.

Stephen Foster wrote tunes that American children still grow up singing. But some of his original words reflect offensive racial attitudes. A new CD features artists of today performing Foster tunes with revised lyrics.

September marks the 350th anniversary of the first Jewish settlement in America. Music commentator Miles Hoffman says one way to celebrate is to listen to a new collection from the Milken Archive of American Jewish Music.

The 1999 recordings of a group of American and Cuban musicians took years to be released, despite involving Bonnie Raitt, Mick Fleetwood and others. Bridge to Havana has finally cleared all hurdles.

Legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples has a new CD of inspirational songs, including a tribute to the victims of the September 11 tragedy. NPR's Michele Norris speaks to Staples.

NPR's Fred Child is on stage at the Bishop's School in La Jolla, Calif., for SummerFest 2004. He talks with pianist Andre-Michel Schub, who plays music by Chopin and Ravel. Schub is joined by SummerFest Artistic Director Cho-Liang (Jimmy) Lin on violin.

An annual mecca for jazz enthusiasts, the festival has featured legends like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Hear Dan Morgenstern, Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University.

Jason Hammonds and Gina Olivier of the Los Angeles rock band Midnight Movies discuss their musical partnership, their music, their city and dealing with newfound success with their self-titled debut CD.

At the Latin Grammys in Los Angeles, Alejandro Sanz takes top honors for best male pop vocal album, best album, best song and best record. Brazilian singer Maria Rita, nominated for seven awards, wins two, for best new artist and most popular Brazilian album. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports.