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Early on in the epidemic, the government and aid agencies commissioned songs that just ended up terrifying people. But the newer songs on the radio are catchy and danceable — as well as informative.

KPFK's Betto Arcos joins NPR's Arun Rath to share a genre-bending mix of songs from Mexico. Dive into a frenetic blend of cumbia, funk, jazz, flamenco, norteño and more.

Schooled from birth in an ancient instrument, Zakir Hussain always wanted to rock. He found a way to do both after George Harrison gave him some shrewd career advice.

See a singer called "the Sinatra of flamenco," a musical game changer whose expressive style draws on jazz and a range of other genres.

A dance band called Dur-Dur Band ruled the nightclub scene in 1980s Mogadishu, thanks to a unique sound made possible by access to Western culture and instruments.

The hosts of Alt.Latino stop by Weekend Edition Sunday to share music by some powerful Caribbean female vocalists.

From Aterciopelados through her solo career, Echeverri continues to innovate, dazzle and surprise. The singer's perspective has shifted over the course of a career spanning more than 20 years, but her lyrics remain wise, whimsical, thought-provoking and fun.

Lead singer Henry D'Arthenay looked to his Venezuelan home for inspiration in constructing the band's latest album, Será.

Each week, NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson brings us new music. This week, he has us listening to "Brennesteinn," off the new album Kveikur by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós.

The front man for the legendary Brazilian band stops by to discuss Os Mutantes and the protests that are rocking the South American giant.