Iraq and Afghanistan veterans may have trouble answering questions about what war was like - but Vietnam vets say they weren't even asked. Coming home to a divided country, composer and Vietnam vet Kimo Williams says he turned to music to explain his war experience, and that it continues to define his work, including a new piece that premieres on Wednesday.

"Prism" features one of the loudest bands of the bassist's career. The pleasures of the groove here are complex and deep - it's not just about moving feet.

WFYI's Jill Ditmire talks with Indianapolis Jazz Icon Rob Dixon.

Indianapolis sister-singing sensations, Lily and Madelein joined WFYI's Jill Ditmire to talk about their music, the release of CD and 10-inch vinyl "The Weight of the Globe" and their upcoming show, June 8 at the Old National Centre.

Last month, Ronstadt revealed that she has Parkinson's disease and can no longer sing. Her new memoir, "Simple Dreams," reflects on a long career. In this conversation with"Fresh Air"'s Terry Gross, she offers frank insights on sex, drugs, and why "competition was for horse races."

Beck's third single since June is the strangest and most alluring of the bunch. We've also got some disheveled dance beats from Huerco S., infectious garage rock by Joanna Gruesome, and much more on this week's All Songs Considered.

Later this year, Cuban jazz legend Arturo Sandoval will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He talks with guest host Celeste Headlee about his start as a trumpet player in Cuba, his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie, and how American citizenship influenced his music.