British singer/songwriter Laura Marling shares music from her record "Semper Femina," a gripping collection of poetic takes on womanhood, in-studio. (From the Archives, 2017)

There's global pop from California via Iran, and England via Nigeria; and the return of Superchunk. Plus, reedman Charlie Gabriel's debut album, 89, and Brad Barr's solo guitar album. 

Folk artist Sam Amidon experiments with Appalachian music, improvisation, congas, sax, & beats on his latest solo record 'The Following Mountain.' He plays in-studio. (Archives, 2017.)

Aimee Mann's songs may shine with sadness on the outside, but as ever, they bristle with smart observations & intriguing perspectives. She plays songs from "Mental Illness" in-studio.

This week: Elvis Costello, The Reverend Shawn Amos, and dance music from Mali by Rokia Koné, Colombia via Combo Chimbita, and the 80s in music by Mitski. Plus, composer Emily Wells. 

Beirut-based band Mashrou’ Leila tackles taboo topics - political corruption, same-sex love, & Middle Eastern feminism. They play music from their 2015 album, 'Ibn el Leil', in-studio.

Mexican songwriter Silvana Estrada plays haunting songs of love and loss on the Venezuelan cuatro; it’s a small sound, with a big impact. She performs onstage at The Greene Space. 

This week, a premiere from Brittany Davis, The Weeknd’s End-Times Radio Station, and a Celebration of New Orleans Hip Hop and Jazz. Plus, new music from Black Country, New Road. 

Guitarist Margaret Glaspy packs a walloping punch atop crunchy, snarly guitar in her grunge-torch-rock. She & her trio play live in the studio.