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A choir in Oakland, Calif., which specializes in the freedom songs of apartheid-era South Africa celebrated an important anniversary this weekend. Lonny Shavelson visited the choir of the First Congregation Church, and reports on its history and its current mission.

Beck, the idiosyncratic singer and musician, has returned with his eighth release, Guero. On it, the troubadour's songwriting continues to mature, even as he regains his light touch.

The music of Seu Jorge occupies a singular place in today's Brazil. His songs recall the traditional songwriting of Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso, but his style, and his background, lead many to call Jorge a hero of life on Rio's streets.

Producer Derek Rath speaks with composer Gustavo Santoalalla, the man behind the music for the upcoming film Brokeback Mountain. The film follows the lives of two cowboys who share a physical and emotional relationship that haunts their lives.

Hailing from Tennessee, Robinella got her musical start from singing in church. On her first solo effort, Solace for the Lonely, Robinella fuses a variety of musical influences, from Appalachian church music, straight bluegrass, honky-tonk, jazz, blues and more.

Pop-rock band Dirtie Blonde is the brainchild of Aimie Miriello, who sought to combine singer/songwriter influences with, in her words, the energy of a band that rocks out. Her music is vulnerable, honest, and surprisingly catchy.

Cozy and coiffed in a Brooklyn studio, watch the masked rapper break down essential tracks from Shape Up with host Sidney Madden.

The Pacific Northwest has been the source for a lot of great rock music — in the early 1990s, for example, it spawned the "grunge" sound made famous by acts like Nirvana and Soundgarden. Music critic John Brady shares some of his favorite new and sometimes quirky acts.

A three-part series on the musical scores nominated for the Academy Award wraps up with a look at Pride and Prejudice, a recap of the other nominees and a prediction for which composer will win.

Debussy's Six Antique Epigrams are based on erotic poetry from the sixth century B.C. Nude dancers performed at Debussy's one and only performance of them in 1901. We hear them performed at Music from Salem in New York. Nina Tichman and David Breitman play piano four hands.