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Formed in 2000 from the ashes of the Minneapolis band Lifter Puller, The Hold Steady craft detailed musical universes, making them a critical darling and fan favorite. Hear the band perform from the forthcoming album Stay Positive on World Cafe with host David Dye.

A traditional tango band with contemporary influences, Bajofondo Tango Club shortened its name to Bajofondo in order to better incorporate its many influences and styles. Hear Bajofondo's inventive Latin fusion on WXPN's World Cafe: Next, with host David Dye.

He's put out hit records for half a century, toured with the Beach Boys, even hosted his own TV show. So why is the latest album from the indefatigable country-pop singer called Meet Glen Campbell?

To pay tribute to the unforgettable voice of Isaac Hayes, World Cafe offers an archival interview with the soul singer. Hayes talks about the opening of the Stax Museum, the early days of Stax Records and his legendary musical contributions to Shaft.

With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz and soul, Danielia Cotton draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin to Etta James. Hear the New York-based singer perform at WXPN's World Cafe with host David Dye.

Since it opened in 1989 overlooking the Boston skyline and the Charles River, Sculler's Jazz Club has been home to top-rated and up-and-coming artists. JazzSet reprises sets from two remarkable women who are bright sparks for the future of jazz: Kate McGarry and Esperanza Spalding.

Though Wainwright's third album may bring to mind the folksy work of her parents (Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III), she shows off a raw edginess that's decidedly her own. She plays music from her new album in a session on WXPN.

The Welsh band Los Campesinos! blasted through four songs in record time during this studio session from KEXP. Throughout the performance, the group played its acerbic but infectious pop with the unabashed joy of a bunch of schoolkids on the last day before summer.

Dr. Dog's fifth album, Fate, has already drawn great praise from critics and fans. Here, the rapidly rising Philly band performs four songs with the legendary Steve Lillywhite at the production board. The group remains true to its bouncy rock style throughout the set, mixing intricate harmonies with '60s pop beats.

Though widespread commercial success has eluded her, critics have hailed the singer-songwriter for nearly a decade. Here, she brings her imaginative songcraft and soothingly hushed vocal delivery to Mountain Stage.