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In this week's mix, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton showcase a number of artists who reflect on their past to make powerful new music.

In the '50s, Jamaican musicians combined Caribbean calypso and American jazz and R&B to create ska — the foundation of future developments like reggae. Now, jazz musicians are closing the circle of influence. For late summer, here are five songs inspired by the island's characteristic riddims.

On this week's All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson play the first single from Regina Spektor's latest album, new rap from Hamilton's Daveed Diggs and more.

Even though it was a rocky road, we whipped together a show sprinkled with some of our favorite ice cream tunes.

The Newport Folk Festival puts a high value on artists who speak truth to power. The best of this year's lineup features musicians with messages, who challenge popular perceptions of folk music.

Public-radio hosts share the songs you need to hear now — including new music from Obongjayar, Jim James, Mandolin Orange and more.

Before being consumed by our year-end coverage, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton hit the pause button to catch up on some of the great music they missed this year.

There's a beauty buried deep inside these lazy and woodsy songs.

The two Swedish sisters who make up First Aid Kit sing along with pop songs from their homeland – and it's amazing.

This Valentine's Day, we wanted to know: Can the same song be both a great love song and a breakup song?