On this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen talks with Carrie Brownstein, Stephen Thompson and Robin Hilton about the year in music. Discussion: The Year In Music, 2009 Discussion: The ...

The Fray found their way back onto the charts, completely ignoring the sophmore jinx suffered by many bands upon arrival of their second album. Not so with The Fray as they announced with their first ...

This was a stellar year for musical acts like the Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga. But what about the great pop songs that didn't dent the charts? Host Guy Raz talks to pop music critic Maura Johnston ...

You can stream all 14 top albums from this player. Click on an Artist - Album to hear that album. To return to this starting list, click You can also stream each album individually by clicking the ...

Beyonce is back at the Essence Music Festival. Complete Essence Fest coverage » So far the 2009 Essence Music Festival's roster is notable for an abundance of relatively fresh faces and the absence of ...

Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm Broadway A Little Night Music 2009 Countess Charlotte Malcolm Broadway A Little Night Music 2009 Desirée Armfeldt Broadway A Little Night Music 2009 Frederik Egerman Broadway ...