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Top Picks: A documentary about a sushi restaurant, Johnny Carson, and more

Kids try out narrating nature documentaries, Karmin irresistably covers R&B and hip-hop hits, and more top picks.
A plucky revival

The mandolin is breaking out of bluegrass and becoming hip and versatile.
Afro-pop bands hop continents

In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.
'Opt-Out Day' fizzles: Air travelers say scans aren't 'a big deal'

Boston's Logan Airport and others nationwide saw no huge 'Opt-Out-Day' boycotts. A few passengers opted out of the scanners, but not enough to cause problems.
Helping teens be a real guitar hero – by caring for others

Sandra Rizkallah and Tom Pugh founded the after-school music program "Plugged In" to help teens start rock bands – and learn about serving others.
Wyclef Jean for Haiti president: Four challenges he'll face

Wyclef Jean is expected to officially announce his run for Haiti president tonight on Larry King Live. The Monitor spoke with Wyclef's brother and spokesman about the major challenges he'll face before he can win Haiti's presidency.
Updates proposed for Christian Science Church's Boston plaza

The First Church of Christ, Scientist on Tuesday unveiled draft plans for changes to its Boston plaza, including constructing two new buildings and reducing the size of its reflecting pool.
Filmmaker's videos show the underlying bonds of humanity

Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee takes a lesson from his jazz background to make films about 'oneness.' Then he distributes them for free.
Turtle Feet: The Making and Unmaking of a Buddhist Monk

A music student renounces all to become a Buddhist monk – and then has second thoughts.
Can a 'Day of Sharing' save the music industry?

Composer Richard Gibbs's idea aims to highlight the problem of illegal music file-sharing.
Jazz prodigy Esperanza Spalding, still eager to teach – and learn

Bassist Esperanza Spalding takes her Latin fusion mainstream.
Singing their way to stardom

Auditions (and just goofing around) on MySpace and YouTube vault amateur rockers into gigs with storied bands.
Gamers tinker with power chords

Bands and DJs hack into video-game gear to create instruments.
Gamers tinker with power chords

Bands and DJs hack into video-game gear to create musical instruments and then perform live on stage - plastic axes sometimes backed up by real guitars.
Vocation vacations: Job-auditing firm turns career switch dreams into reality

Our reporter takes a short stint with a perfumer. What this man 'nose,' you can learn.