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In Studio: Kruger Brothers' Worldclass Bluegrass

Described as mesmerizing, intense and tranquil, the Kruger Brothers are one of the top bands in bluegrass and Americana music today. Originally from Switzerland, the band now makes it home in the heart of banjo country in North Carolina. The Kruger Brothers perform live in studio.

A woman walks the narrow streets of the old city in Kairouan.

Revolutionary Road: Music From Carthage To Cairo

As Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep travels to Tunisia, Libya and Egypt, listen to this mix of music he will likely hear along his travels — from traditional folk music to underground hip-hop to the hits that dominate the Arabic pop charts.

BLK JKS: Rock After Apartheid

The brooding dub-rock of South Africa's BLK JKS (pronounced Black Jacks) is a formidable addition to the musical landscape of indie-rock, with potential to appeal to the audiences enchanted by the likes of Vampire Weekend and TV on the Radio. PRI's Marco Werman interviews the band about their "post-apartheid" music.

Actor Eli Wallach, seen here in in "For Whom The Bell Tolls" on CBS show Playhouse 90 in 1959, has died at age 98, according to reports.

Actor Eli Wallach Reportedly Dies At 98

For decades, Eli Wallach won fans by bringing humanity and humor to roles that pit him as a villain against titans such as Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen.

Versatile British actor Hugh Laurie, an American favorite for his role in the hit TV series “House,” showcases his musical side in an atmospheric special filmed in New Orleans.

Great Performances: Hugh Laurie: Let Them Talk - A Celebration Of New Orleans Blues

Airs Friday, February 21, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Author David Browne describes the young James Taylor as a shy, troubled songwriter whose album <em>Sweet Baby James</em> became an unexpected hit.

A Soothing New Sound For A Crummy New Decade

1970 was a bummer of a year: violence, political unrest and the end of The Beatles. Fire and Rain, a new book by David Browne, chronicles that turbulent year in politics and music.

Dr. Raul Ruiz meets with Mecca residents at the Virgen de Guadalupe church in Coachella Valley.

Young Doctor Is First Latino To Run For Congress In Coachella Valley

Dr. Raul Ruiz grew up in a trailer park in this poor district in Southern California’s interior. The son of Mexican farm workers, he studied medicine at Harvard and then returned to his community to focus on the health problems of a poor, Latino population.

Reid Kennedy, materials manager at San Francisco General Hospital, stands next to racks of saline solution. He has had to carefully manage the hospital's supply of saline during this shortage.

Shortage Of Saline Solution Has Hospitals On Edge

Saline, used to clean wounds and treat dehydration, is a critical medical supply. But lately there hasn't been enough of it, and drugmakers say they won't be able to meet demand until next year.

Larry Groupé is a local composer who works in both film and television.

Local Composer Scores New Thriller For "Straw Dogs"

Larry Groupé is a local film composer who scored the music for the new thriller "Straw Dogs." It opens in area theaters this weekend.

Justin Mudge walks through the muddy interior of his great uncle's gun shop, destroyed by flooding caused by Irene on Sept. 1 in Prattsville, N.Y. FEMA will run out of money to help disaster victims by early next week unless Congress acts.

What Happens If FEMA Runs Out Of Money?

Unless Congress acts, it will happen early next week, putting a halt to projects in communities around the country still struggling to recover from this year's spate of hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. And it would leave FEMA unable to respond to new disasters.

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