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Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant has a new CD out called Motherland. She and her band stop to chat with Scott Simon, and to play some music.

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the Stones and other rock 'n' roll bands. (8:51

Robert Randolph of Robert Randolph and the Family Band talks about his song, "Going in the Right Direction" from the CD Unclassified. They are scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

Get The Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World is the new book by Grammy-winning producer Denny Somach, traces the history and…

Noah talks with Hal Blaine, a Hollywood musician and author, about the life and career of Mel Taylor. Taylor, who died on Sunday, was the drummer for the seminal California surf band, The Ventures.

Elsbeary Hobbes, who sang with The Drifters, died ten days ago at the age of 59. Hobbes and The Drifters were inducted into the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The band's first big hit was "There Goes My Baby".

NPR's Susan Stone profiles Danielson Famile, an unusual alternative rock band who are sweethearts of the indie music scene, but as they sing of Christ in their lyrics, they raise the hackles of many within the Christian music industry.

Music reviewer David Greenberger tells us about a new release by The Posies. The band split up in the late nineties, but a new four-CD box set features outtakes and other previously unreleased material. It's called At Least, At Last.

David Greenberger reviews the new album by the band Los Super Seven. It's called Canto. (4:00) Canto, by Los Super Seven, is on the Sony Music Entertainment label.

The wildly popular Colombian band Aterciopelados mixes traditional Colombian styles with pop and punk, and people are enjoying it far beyond its own country's borders.