Youssou N'Dour, in advance of his upcoming show in London, spoke with The Independent, which calls the singer's latest Nonesuch release, Rokku Mi Rokka, "an infectious, highly rhythmic delight, his voice permeating everything like a snake in a hurry. As ever, he sings almost exclusively in Wolof, but for those of us not fluent in the language, its emotion shines through." Youssou will be among the performers at KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.

This Tuesday, the Brad Mehldau Trio will release the two-CD Live album. "It's the trio's increasing open-mindedness that distinguishes Live from its previous live outings," says All About Jazz. "Refined simplicity contrasts with sophisticated complexity while spare economy coexists alongside busier dynamics, making Live another exceptional milestone in a career defined by gradual but unrelenting growth and exploration."

The Black Keys are in London to play a special show tonight at Wilton's Music Hall, an intimate, 300-seat theater, featuring music from their forthcoming Nonesuch record, Attack & Release, and helping to relaunch the monthly MOJO Club series, presented by MOJO magazine. "We love playing England," the Keys' Dan Auerbach told the magazine. "We have a few interesting ideas in terms of what we can do as a two-piece this time around, and we can't wait to get out there and see if they work."

Jonny Greenwood's composition Popcorn Superhet Receiver, parts of which can be heard in the score for There Will Be Blood, will be performed by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra on April 10. Popcorn Superhet Receiver received its US premiere this past January as part of the Wordless Music Series in New York.