All Ritual and No Substance

Record producer Huey Meaux opened a barber shop before becoming a record producer. He worked hard to turn regional Texas and Louisiana music -- made by both black and white artists -- into national hits.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says that few recordings do justice to cellist Yo-Yo Ma's talents. Fortunately, a new recording of Schumann's cello concerto gives Ma a chance to shine.

Bryan Ferry didn't start Roxy Music -- his first band -- until he was 25. Now a solo artist, he draws inspiration from black American music, ethnic music, and contemporary composers. His latest album is called Bete Noir.