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Born in Paris and raised in Israel, multilingual singer Yael Main crafts a mysterious and delicate sound that features elements of folk and jazz. She visits the World Cafe with host David Dye to share music from her self-titled sophomore album.

Fusing unique instrumentation with a soulful and sometimes playful voice, Sollee defies convention. His Kentucky roots shine through on his debut album, Learning to Bend, and in its photography, design, videos and music. Sollee plays music from his first CD on WXPN.

The Irish singer, discovered while busking on the streets of Dublin, is a best-selling recording artist in his homeland. He brings songs from his hit Addicted to Company to the U.S., playing a stripped-down set for Mountain Stage.

"The Only Heartbreaker" enlists an '80s sound in classic "Take On Me"-style that emphasizes the histrionics of intentionally sabotaging something or someone.

Pop diva Mariah Carey talks to Ed Gordon about her early rise to superstardom, her highly publicized emotional meltdown, and her return with a Grammy-winning album.

Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin began performing together at an early age, moving from high-school punk bands to widespread exposure for their pop-informed folk-punk sound. Hear Tegan and Sara perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia.

British producer Ed Russell rose to fame last year on the success of his breakbeat single "Hackney Parrot." "Rough 2" is his first Tessela single post-hype, and it doesn't disappoint.

"No Doctor" turns political frustration into a rugged jam that speaks to the brain and the body.

"Beings of Light" plays like an alternate soundtrack to Lord of the Rings sung by the elf queen Galadriel.

The typically brooding band makes a pummeling, shoegaze-y love song.