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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.

Taut and tantalizing, these 10 songs have countless different ways of grabbing and inviting attention; they wobble, seethe and coo with charismatic ambivalence.

Hear the Paris native merge the oldest instrument, the human voice, with a palette of colorful electronic sounds, applied with a painter's touch.

For those who can't get to New York City, Alt.Latino samples the festival's diverse lineup.

On this week's show: songs of power, protest and passion, including a cut from Shearwater's "angriest" record, and singer Kevin Morby's fervent if exasperated attempt to make sense of police violence.

This week's episode of All Songs includes a premiere by The Avett Brothers and The Low Anthem paying homage to Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith.

Hosts from across the country share their favorite new discoveries, from Niia to Hozier.

The show's first new music show of 2015 features a fierce new track by Chilean singer Camila Moreno.

On our show this week, bigger is better. We start with an anthem from Nate Ruess, the lead singer of fun., and make our way through lush synths, frenetic beats and blistering saxophone punk.

Brian Wilson and Mike Love reminisce about the '60s, Paul McCartney and getting back in the studio.