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The latest installment in "Worlds of Difference," a documentary series exploring the impact of global change on local cultures, comes from a small village in southern Mexico. The story looks at the issues surrounding the translation of the Bible into the pueblo's indigenous language.

In the Montreal music scene, the pop-rock band Malajube has made a name for itself in part by sticking to its roots. Spurning English, the five French-Canadian friends belt out upbeat tunes in their native tongue, but have won over fans in the U.S. in spite of the language barrier.

As the daughter of French pop artists Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, it comes as no surprise that Charlotte Gainsbourg would craft a mature exploration of ethereal pop and new wave.

The guitarist for Broken Social Scene, Andrew Whiteman became enraptured with Latin music after spending time in Cuba. The result is Apostle of Hustle, whose expansive and inventive sound encompasses traditional island folk and Cuban pop as well as indie-rock.

Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw has a truly international sound. By mixing jazz, electronica and even dub music elements with traditional Ethiopian styles, Gigi creates upbeat, hopeful music. Her range of styles and beautiful voice bring her very international sound to life.

When gas prices spike in an election year, political candidates scramble to offer their ideas for improving the system. Recent record-high gas prices have lawmakers from both parties demanding answers -- and possibly seeking a political advantage.

NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is David Kahan from Brookline, Mass. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station WBUR in Boston.

Many auto parts companies are setting up shop in China, seeking low-cost labor and a spot in a booming economy. But many of these companies are now finding out that access to the fast-growing market comes at a cost.

Her father Joao is a legend in their native Brazil, having pioneered the bossa nova sound. And her debut CD, 2000's Tanto Tempo, sold over a million copies. Now comes a self-titled second album.

The Queen is back.

This special Spanish language Podcast Extra highlights a Cuban hip-hop artist in her own words.

In the 15 years since releasing its breakthrough debut, the roots-pop band has become one of the most popular rock groups in America. The band plays from and talks about its new album, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings.

Known since the 1970s for his distinctive, gravelly voice, singer-songwriter Tom Waits has since given up whiskey for family life. But echoes of his hard-living ways can still be heard in his music.

Sing a tune and Montero will come up with an instantaneous four minutes of new music. This time on Sing It and Wing It, Montero improvises around a Balkan folk tune, sung to her by a listener in Brooklyn.

It's hard not to come right out and mention Liam Finn's father, Neil. After all, the Crowded House and Split Enz member has more than 30 years of experience on his son, including two albums with brother Tim Finn. But Liam Finn is far from his father's clone. Hear him in concert from SXSW.

Fans just can't argue with the band's clever mixture of Pixies, The Replacements, and Spoon — an easy sell for a crowd looking for something both accessible and enthusiastic. Hear the band in a second performance from SXSW recorded live for the World Cafe Party.

In a music career spanning more than 40 years, Lowe has profoundly affected the music industry as a singer, songwriter and producer. In recent years, he's established himself as a lovably acerbic pop legend.

As a founding member of The Jayhawks, Gary Louris co-wrote some of alt-country's finest albums with vocalist and guitarist Mark Olson. Louris strikes out on his own on Vagabonds, his first solo CD. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.

In BZRP's 52nd Music Session, The Club is alive and still swelling with possibility — one beat drop after another.

In "Hawaiian Air," Friendly Fires' Ed Macfarlane recalls a helicopter ride in the mountains gone awry.