The supersize instrument tracks motion via cameras and creates tones and prerecorded sounds.

The Black Keys just released a new album called El Camino. Rock critic Ken Tucker says that, while the album retains the band's roots in blues and R&B, it's also reaching out to a wider audience with its pop and rock touches.

Rachael Yamagata's deep and sultry voice tells stories of lost love and pain. Her songs have been heard on countless films and TV shows, like 'Grey's Anatomy' and '30 Rock.' Now Yamagata is out with her latest album, 'Chesapeake.' Host Michel Martin speaks with the singer-songwriter about her approach to music.

The Portland country-folk band showcases genre-spanning material from its recent American Goldwing.

Do we need a hip-hop concept album in 2011? Yes, if it's as thoughtful and poignant as undun.

The legendary jazz singer has sung with some of the greatest performers in history. Here, he discusses the experience of working with a new crop of talent — including Lady Gaga and the late Amy Winehouse — on his latest record, Duets II.

Danny Tenaglia and Justin Berkmann tell stories about Levan, widely fêted as the greatest DJ of all.