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King Sunny Ade is one of the founders of world music. The Nigerian star and his band have toured the U.S. many times, but never African style, which includes interactive elements known as "spraying" and "praise singing." King Sunny Ade tells Scott Simon how American fans are responding.

The Omaha rockers use an odd mix of instruments: flute, glockenspiel, cello, bells — and tap shoes for percussion. Band members Jamie Williams and Derek Pressnal discuss the CD Wild Like Children.

Roger Miller is a musical legend. No, we're not talking about Mr. "King of the Road." This is the Roger Miller who fronted the early '80's Boston band, Mission of Burma. Today, this Roger Miller is best-known for his work with the silent film ensemble, Alloy Orchestra. But he's also a composer who creates challenging music for his current duo with drummer Larry Dersch. They call their group, Binary System. Sean Cole, of member station WBUR, reports.The new recording by Binary System is called, Invention Box.It's on Atavistic Records, catalog # ALP 127 CD.

Fronted by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, the band sets lyrics of struggle and pathos against backdrops of country, R&B and thick, muscular rock. Fresh Air's rock critic says their new album, Brighter Than Creation's Dark, is one of their best-written and most enjoyable yet.

Last week, 1,700 bands converged on Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest music festival. From a Chinese woman who sings AC/DC covers to a singer whose songs are like foot rubs at the end of a long night out, the music brought out power and beauty in unexpected places.

Chavela is a group led by Isabel Paillao. Their sound - Indie R&B with sweet,soulful harmonies backed by a tight, groovin' band. Enjoy this Lonesome Lounge Session! Presented by Real Ale Brewing and Hill Law Firm with support from Tobin Entertainment. Made possible by Period Modern, Do210 and The Lonesome Rose.

Square dancing, honky-tonk, indie country band from San Antonio, Texas

George Fisher, of the band Cannibal Corpse, wins a lot of plush stuffed dolls. He recently donated seven big bags full to kids at a local children's hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Randy Meisner, a founding member of The Eagles, has died at 77. Meisner left The Eagles decades ago, but he was inducted with the rest of the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Vanita Leo writes her music from a personal place, exploring the intersection of Latinx and American music. With an electrifying performance of cumbias and indie Tejana music, Vanita Leo and her band lit up Legacy Park with their set.