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In the early 1990s, a new kind of feminist icon emerged. Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of Bikini Kill, wrote lyrics about domestic violence and rape... and became a symbol of the riot grrrl movement.

Johnny Hiland grew up in rural Maine, where he quickly established himself as a guitar prodigy and toured with the family band. He has recorded with Ricky Scaggs, Toby Keith and Randy Travis... and now he has his own solo CD, showing off his mastery of the Fender Telecaster.

A self-described "reformed sneaker fiend," author Robert Garcia --a.k.a. "Bobbito" -- has come out with a tribute to the truly American shoe: Where'd You Get Those? New York City's Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Garcia about the book and the author's lifelong obsession.

Cellist Jan Vogler and violinist Mira Wang are accomplished soloists. And both are married — to each other. They discuss the challenges of juggling independent careers, marriage and parenthood. They also perform three selections.

In 1985, punkers John Doe and Exene Cervenka of X teamed with guitarist Dave Alvin of the Blasters to record country and rockabilly music. Twenty years later, they're back with The Modern Sounds of the Knitters.

JC Hopkins and Queen Esther talk about their new album, Under a Brooklyn Moon. The JC Hopkins Biggish Band does, indeed, hark back to big band and other, earlier forms of jazz.

The Prairie Home Companion host is starring (a bit reluctantly) in a fictional film about his own show. Keillor talks about working with Robert Altman, Meryl Streep and other above-average Hollywood luminaries.

Aqualung created a stir in Britain with a pop song that first drew attention as the background for a car advertisement. Now Matt Hales' piano-driven pop act is quietly mounting a U.S. invasion with a new CD, Strange and Beautiful.

DJ Jedi (a.k.a. Terrence Cedricks) and his cohorts host probably the most vibrant "open mic" night on the West Coast, every Monday at a small cafe in Santa Monica, Calif.

Chappy Hardy, a.k.a. the Man from Hunger, delivers another report from the road in his search for high-quality, low-cost Southern eats. In this installment: Mama Lou's in Robertsdale, Ala.