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The genre has some of the most creative, politically savvy, intelligent female personalities in the industry.

It's been 20 years since the "Queen Of Tejano Music" was murdered. Alt.Latino looks at her legacy.

The flute is one of the oldest known instruments, but it gets little respect. It's mostly known for schmaltzy concert recordings and one particular comedic movie reference. Luckily, the sheer virtuosic force of many jazz artists has lent a cool factor to the much-maligned instrument. Here are five of jazz's best flutists in action.

As a staff producer at Columbia Records in the 1950s, Macero produced jazz albums by Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, and Dave Brubeck. But it was his work with trumpeter Miles Davis, especially in the late '60s, that earned him the most recognition.

In keeping with the musically offbeat direction of his weekly show ("The New Releases") on Minnesota Public Radio, host Michael Barone introduces 10 overlooked but excellent classical albums from 2009.

The pianist embraces jazz tradition while betting on a mode of soulful eclecticism.

The emergence of more indie classical labels and self-produced, high-quality CDs is a reminder that American music is doing just fine. Hear a list of the year's best new classical recordings.

Baker helped make formal jazz education a growing part of the music's history and evolution.

The traditions of Mardi Gras are a huge part of New Orleans' cultural identity. Hear five artists whose music you might find playing on the streets of the Crescent City during Mardi Gras.

Hurricane Fiona pounded Bermuda with heavy rains and winds early Friday as it swept by the island on a route forecast to have it approaching Canada late in the day as a still-powerful storm.