With 'Lethal,' Rico Nasty proves no one can put her in a box The rapper Rico Nasty is known for her genre bending style. NPR's Juana Summers speaks with her about staying true to yourself, not being boxed in, and her new album Lethal. Michael Levitt
Remembering Broadway composer Charles Strouse Strouse, who died May 15, wrote the music for musicals like Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, Applause, It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman, and Golden Boy. Originally broadcast in 2002. Terry Gross
I'm With Her discuss their new album 'Wild and Clear and Blue' I'm With Her's new album is all about the music that members Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz grew up on. Their new album is "Wild and Clear and Blue." Scott Simon
'Being dismissed for being different': Adam Duritz on new music with Counting Crows In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth. Leila Fadel
Kevin Olusola discusses his album 'Dawn of a Misfit' NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with music artist Kevin Olusola about his new album, "Dawn Of A Misfit," and his love for mixing it up with classical music. Ayesha Rascoe
Uwade discusses 'Florilegium,' an album about memory, family, and growing into yourself NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with singer-songwriter Uwade about her debut album, "Florilegium," an anthology of songs about time, memory, and identity. Ayesha Rascoe
Grace VanderWaal discusses her new album 'Childstar' and growing up in the public eye NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Grace VanderWaal about her new album, "Childstar." Now 21, she won "America's Got Talent" at age 12. Scott Simon
Singer Ledisi talks about her new album 'The Crown' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer Ledisi about her new album "The Crown." Michel Martin
Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers 'hidden treasure' of music by women French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases. Olivia Hampton
From pants to bovine excision, Samia considers the void NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Samia about her new album, Bloodless, and the inspiration she took from contemplating nothingness. Sarah Handel