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On Monday's show, we looked at cover albums, those collections of reimagined songs by artists known for original work. One song we talked about sparked numerous listener emails, comments and phone calls -- all related to the song "Twisted." Today: we hear the complicated history of this jazz standard ...

The percussionist Zakir Hussain has played with India’s greatest classical musicians, and some of rock’s biggest names. He has starred in movies and started a leading world music label. He joins us to talk about touring with his Masters Of Percussion program and to play live in our studio.

WNYC is not a typical workplace – employees have always been encouraged to listen to the radio while at work.  Well, they’ve been encouraged to listen to one radio station in particular… but the point is, working for a media company means having media around you all day.

This fiery emcee is one of the many rappers who will perform at S.O.B.'s Hip-Hop for Haiti benefit tonight. Download his fervent track "Mistakes."

This homegrown outfit was one of the indie rock darlings of the 1990s. Now the band is making a comeback -- and for a good cause. Download their breezy track "Shangri-La," then catch them tonight at the Arms Around Haiti Benefit tonight at Public Assembly.

This legendary band of the indie pop scene have a new album out, and tonight they're wrapping up a three-night residency at Town Hall. Download their bittersweet track "You Must Be Out of Your Mind."

Stephin Merritt and his Magnetic Fields are back on tour in support of the group’s new album, Realism. The tour touched down at BAM’s Howard Gillman Opera House for a special Valentine’s Day Eve concert, and you can stream the best four songs from that performance right here.

The great tenor saxophonist entertained a packed house at Park Slope's Barbès last month. Stream the entire concert here.