A look at the genius of French composer Claude Debussy.

More of what you’ve come to expect–music that celebrates the glorious month of June, summer’s eldest and fairest child.

A tribute to the darling buds of May and one of Christopher Marlowe’s (d/b/a Shakespeare) finest sonnets, No. 18.

Songs of spring, of April, of returning birds, falsettos, a troubadour, an aria for soprano and masterful guitar work.

A look into the significance of Cinqo de Mayo and an hour of great Mexican music.

A sampling of Helen Merrill, Jimmy Scott, Angèle Dubeau, Lang Lang and Jeff Buckley with a 5000 year-old vignette of Babylon.

A brief foray into the sublime sounds of the squeeze box, large and small. Gwen Cresens, above.

The singer everyone knows, and the story of the men determined to destroy her that we’ve waited 60 years to hear.

The music of spring to welcome the return of vibrant, verdant, new life to the northern hemisphere.

Part II of an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach.

In honor of his 340th birthday this week, an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach. You’ve heard his greatest hits. Now come along and meet the man you’ve never really known.

A moving portrait of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Elis Regina, and Helo Pinheira, the Girl from Ipanema.

Beloved throughout the northern and southern hemispheres, composer, pioneer and performer from Rio de Janeiro, “Tom.”

Josephine Baker leading the way for black American musicians fleeing Jim Crow for Europe.

Music to warm your heart.

Music to “weight [your] eyelids down and steep [your] senses in forgetfullness.”

Sampling some of the standouts for this year’s Oscar nominations for Best Original Song and Best Soundtrack.

A celebration upon the 50th anniversary of Keith Jarrett’s masterpiece, the Köln Concert.

Music of the heavens and a few words on the close approach of Mars.

Music for the long cold month of January, and a brief review of Yip Harburg, above.