This week: Jon Pareles reviews"The Fall", the new album by singer and multi-instrumentalist Norah Jones; Ben Ratliff on the latest release from Austrian experimental band Radian entitled "Chimeric"; and California folk singer-songwriter Alela Diane talks to Ben Sisario about her new album "To Be Still" and performs the song "Lady Divine". Sia Michel is the host.

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This week: Jon Pareles reviews "Attention Deficit" by Washington D.C. rapper Wale and in a special segment, Ben Sisario talks to Yang Haisong of PK14 and Shouwang of Carsick Cars, both bands based in Beijing, about the underground Rock scene in mainland China and their current U.S. tour. Ben Sisario is the host.

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This week: Ben Ratliff reviews "Raditude" by California alt-rock veterans Weezer; Jon Pareles on "In Love & War" by pop R&B singer Amerie; and blues-folk guitarist Geoff Muldaur performs live and discusses his new album "Geoff Muldaur and the Texas Sheiks" with Ben Sisario. Sia Michel is the host.

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This week: Jon Pareles reviews Rod Stewart's latest release "Soulbook"; Ben Ratliff on "Stone In The Water" by Italian jazz pianist Stefano Bollani; and Nashville based alt-country singer Will Hoge performs live and talks to Ben Sisario about how his recovery from a recent motorcycle accident influenced his new album. Sia Michel is the host.

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