Kelvin 'Pos' Mercer of De La Soul discusses the group's new album 'Cabin In The Sky' NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks to Kelvin "Pos" Mercer, of the hip hop group De La Soul, about their new album "Cabin In The Sky." It's the first since one of their members died almost 2 years ago. Eleana Tworek
Marking 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry with Earl Scruggs and Loretta Lynn We listen back to archival interviews with two Opry members: bluegrass musician Scruggs, who perfected three-finger banjo picking, and country star Lynn. Originally broadcast in 2012 and 2010. Terry Gross
After a mental health break, Lewis Capaldi returns with a new EP 'Survive' After taking a break for his mental health, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is back with a new EP called "Survive." Leila Fadel talks with him about returning to the stage. Leila Fadel
'Fresh Air' marks the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith's landmark album, 'Horses' Smith's debut album ushered in a new era of rock and roll. Critic Ken Tucker reviews the new anniversary edition of Horses, plus we listen back to Terry Gross' 1996 and 2010 interviews with Smith. Ken Tucker
Rosalía's 'Lux' showcases bold new era with orchestral sounds and multilingual tracks Global pop star Rosalía may stun fans with the direction she's taken on her new album, "Lux." It features a full orchestra, a choir and songs in several different languages. Anamaria Sayre
Jazz musician Mark Turner's latest album was inspired by a book NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe speaks with jazz musician Mark Turner about his latest album, "Reflections on: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man." It's based on the book by James Weldon Johnson. Ayesha Rascoe
John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic 'Roundball Rock' theme song to the NBC A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves. Scott Simon
Leon Thomas on his new EP 'Pholks' NPR's Juana Summers speaks with R&B musician Leon Thomas, who describes his new EP Pholks as a collaboration of polymaths inspired by multi-talented artists like Prince and Quincy Jones. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Clarissa Bitar composes songs of longing on ancient Middle Eastern instrument NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Clarissa Bitar about their new album, Bakhaf al-Layl, and how they are leaning into vocals after a long time spent not liking the sound of their voice. Sarah Handel
Sudan Archives shared how synthesizers and tech shaped her new album NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brittney Denise Sparks of Sudan Archives about her new album The BPM. She talks about how discovering the electric violin in her teens changed things for her. Jonaki Mehta