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The Tavis Smiley Show producer Roy Hurst speaks with renowned vibraphonist Stefon Harris. The jazz musician's latest CD, a collaboration with a group of sidemen called Blackout, is called Evolution.

The Yongblood Brass Band plays an infectious blend of Dixieland, soul, rock and hip-hop. NPR's Michele Norris talks to members of the group and they perform in Studio 4A.

Whether it's pop or rap, grunge or metal, rock or hip-hop, Christian music today can be found in every genre bringing entertainment to the faithful — and faith to entertainment. Join NPR's Neal Conan and his guests to discuss the business, the art and the success of music with a message. Guests: Jay Howard *Co-author of Apostles of Rock: The Splintered World of Contemporary Christian Music *Associate professor of sociology at Indiana University/Purdue University-Columbus *Former Christian radio disc jockey Jay Swartzendruber *CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) Magazine managing editor Jim Bryson *Keyboardist for a popular Christian pop band called Mercy Me!

Peruvians are embracing the music of Peru Negro, a group of performers formed to preserve the country's African musical heritage. At first, many white Peruvians were wary of the group's music, but now black Peruvian music is in vogue and playing a role in shaping the country's social agenda. Rolando Arrieta reports.

Day to Day music critic Christian Bordal reviews Give, the latest CD from the modern jazz trio The Bad Plus.

The French song -- or la chanson française -- is making a comeback. Inspired by legendary performers such as Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel, a new generation of singer-songwriters is finding commercial success without mimicking American or British music. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.

Michael Bise collected the paper playlists for the music his Gap store played in the '90s. Now he's on a mission to hunt down a generation's worth of playlists.

The Hilliard Ensemble is a Renaissance music group that also applies its talents to modern compositions. The group has a repertoire that spans five centuries. David D'Arcy reports.

The rock band Wilco's latest CD, A Ghost is Born, was recorded during the lead singer's battle with an addiction to painkillers, among other distractions. Many of the Chicago group's songs reflect this tense and hallucinatory period in the singer's life. Critic Tom Moon has a review.

Blues and gospel legend Ray Charles has died at the age of 73. Charles won the Grammy 12 times. His songs "Hit the Road, Jack," "What'd I Say" and "Georgia on My Mind" have become American classics. NPR's Felix Contreras offers an appreciation of the musician.