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Distinctive Voices: Three Must-Hear Violin Albums

From the sweet melodies by Bach to the quiet sound world of Morton Feldman, sample three fascinating new albums by today's top fiddlers.

Neil Diamond's new album, <em>Melody Road</em>, comes out Oct. 21.

First Listen: Neil Diamond, 'Melody Road'

On his new album, the singer returns to grand arrangements that support his pungent wit and unwavering emotionalism. It's a warm and spirited outing throughout.

<em></em><em><em>"You know that horrible feeling when you've just made a new friend in your 40's? And you're like - ugggghhh!! One more person to feel bad about not seeing."</em>-- </em>Sarah Vowell

Cabinet Of Wonders: Episode One

John Wesley Harding laments the Starbucks-ization of America, great music from Josh Ritter, Edie Brickell, and Punch Brothers. Then questionable life advice from Sarah Vowell and Eugene Mirman, topped with Haley Tanner's homage to a favorite writer.

Meshell Ndegeocello's new album, <em>Comet, Come to Me</em>, comes out June 3.

First Listen: Meshell Ndegeocello, 'Comet, Come To Me'

The iconoclastic singer's 11th album is the sort of rich work that keeps changing inside the listener's head — an often-quiet set of songs with intense staying power.

Agalloch's Aesop Dekker On His 5 Favorite Jazz Records

Dekker plays drums in the innovative black-metal bands Agalloch and Ludicra, but says that before he'd ever heard Kiss, "there was only Coltrane." Find out which Mingus album he calls a "Lovecraftian noir soundtrack" and more with Dekker's favorite five jazz records.

<strong>Scroll down</strong> to read to an excerpt from <em>Heat</em> and hear Bill Buford read.

Appreciating Buford's Passionate 'Heat'

Book critic Oscar Villalon offers his appreciation of Bill Buford's new memoir Heat. Inspired by Italian star chef Mario Batali, Buford experiences a trial by fire in the kitchen of one of New York's top restaurants.

In <em>The Rage Of A Privileged Class, </em>Ellis Cose told the stories of frustrated black professionals<em>.</em>

'The End Of Anger' In The Black Middle Class

In 1994, Ellis Cose surveyed successful, middle-class African-Americans and uncovered an often unspoken rage. Now, 17 years later, he's discovered a major change in that community: They've become one of the most optimistic groups in America. He reveals his findings in The End Of Anger.

IRS Caught Between Parties On Tax-Exempt Groups

One of the biggest players in contested Senate races this year has been Crossroads GPS, a social welfare non-profit group that can conceal the names of its donors. Now, top GOP senators are telling the IRS to back off new rules that could make it harder for groups like Crossroads to operate.

Tommy Lee's nude photo sparks backlash over double-standard social media censorship

The rock star's graphic photo stayed up for hours before it was removed. Critics say nude content posted by women, transgender and nonbinary users, however, faces quicker and more punitive measures.

Review: The Foreign Exchange, 'Tales From The Land Of Milk And Honey'

The duo delivers an R&B album that is as fun as it is grown-up.

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