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Journalist/Rock Historian DANIEL WOLFF has written a new biography, You Send Me: The Life and Times of Sam Cooke (Morrow) WOLFF was aided in his research by many people who were close to Cooke. One of them, S.R. CRAIN, a co-founder of the Soul Stirrers (Sam Cooke) and later Cooke's manager, is also interviewed. Susan Richardson of Rolling Stone describes WOLFF'S book as "alive, springing off the page to engage you like the latest box office draw." WOLFF has also written about pop and gospel for Vogue, Musician , The Nation and many other publications

After releasing a 25-track double album titled A Love Extreme, the singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to Beck and The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt for his electronic- and folk-tinged pop and distinctive lyrical voice. Here, Hughes talks about his songs and the influence the South has on his music.

Written 50 years ago this summer, it's just been dubbed the second-most recorded pop song ever. It's been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Amy Winehouse to the Yale Whiffenpoofs.

Whether you use it as a balm or an echo chamber for your despair, Ware's second album is a celebration of gloriously messy feelings, each tamed by her soft touch.

The Scandinavian dream team unveils a mini-album that bookends dance-pop goodness with moody grace. All the way through, there's a palpable sense of freedom to the music.

The alternative band takes the concept of dream-pop to the next level. Singer-songwriter Alejandra Deheza talks about the group's influences, the new album and her sister Claudia's recent departure from the band.

NPR'S LYNN NEARY REPORTS ON THE BILLION-DOLLAR CHRISTIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY, THAT RANGES FROM TRADITIONAL CHRISTIAN MUSIC TO HI-HOP POP.

Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion groups agree on something? Conservatives and environmentalists pursuing a common cause? NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that surprising coalitions are popping up in the new political landscape.

Lisa Simeone talks with Ishtar, the lead singer of European pop sensation Alabina, about her origins, her inspirations and how she learned to speak five languages.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with directors Daniel Lindsay and T.J. Martin about the life of Tina Turner captured in the new HBO documentary.