Roots of Rock: Lyricist Jerry Leiber and composer Mike Stoller Leiber and Stoller met in LA when Leiber still was in high school. They went on to write and produce songs for artists like Elvis Presley, The Drifters and Ben E. King. Originally broadcast in 1991. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: Singer Ben E. King Ben E. King was the lead singer of The Drifters, and later went solo with such hits as "Stand By Me" and "Spanish Harlem." He died 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: Singer Ruth Brown Brown started out in the '40s and influenced a host of singers, including Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. Her hits include "Teardrops from My Eyes." She died in 2006. Originally broadcast in 1997. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: Singer LaVern Baker Baker was one of Atlantic Records' first big success stories, with a series of hits in the 1950s, including "Bumblebee" and "Jim Dandy." She died in 1997. Originally broadcast in 1991. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: Pioneering musician/record producer Johnny Otis Otis, who died in 2012, started out leading a big band. Later, as a talent scout, he discovered such performers as Big Mama Thornton, Esther Phillips and Etta James. Originally broadcast in 1989. Terry Gross
Roots of R&B: Singer/songwriter Etta James James was discovered as a teen by talent scout Johnny Otis. Her career took off in the '60s with hits like "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "At Last." She died in 2012. Originally broadcast in 1994. Terry Gross
Is his new album, Trombone Shorty pays tribute to his hometown of New Orleans NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Troy Andrews, known as Trombone Shorty, about keeping New Orleans' vibrant music scene alive post-Hurricane Katrina. Michel Martin
Roots of Rock: Country music legend Johnny Cash Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1997 about his career, from touring with Elvis to singing at prisons. He died in 2003. Terry Gross
Roots of Rock: Sun Records founder Sam Phillips Phillips spoke to Fresh Air in 1997 about launching Elvis Presley's career at Sun Records. He also produced early recordings of B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash. He died in 2003. Terry Gross
For Nourished By Time, music is a labor of love — and a life of labor NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Marcus Brown, the musician who records as Nourished By Time. His new album takes inspiration from the working class sounds of Baltimore house music. Patrick Jarenwattananon