Remembering jazz singer Sheila Jordan Jordan, who died Aug. 11, was a teen when she first heard a Charlie Parker recording. Later she became part of the jazz scene in Detroit and New York City. Originally broadcast in 1981 and 1988. Terry Gross
Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie on family, legacy and 'Freak Out City' Co-host A Martinez talks with musician Bret McKenzie, best known as one half of the comedy music duo Flight of the Conchords, about his new solo album, "Freak Out City." A Martínez
'Songs for Other People's Weddings' is an experiment in music and prose NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author David Levithan and singer-songwriter Jens Lekman, creators of the new novel and album Songs for Other People's Weddings. Christopher Intagliata
Musician Charley Crockett blends R&B with cowboy songs and outlaw ballads Crockett grew up poor and got his start busking for tips. He's since played the Hollywood Bowl and been nominated for a Grammy. He talks music and plays songs from his new album, Dollar A Day. Terry Gross
Funkmaster George Clinton shares his musical inspirations Clinton began his music career as a teen when he formed The Parliaments. In the early '70s, he put together Funkadelic, whose Mothership Connection album dropped in 1975. Originally broadcast in 1989. Terry Gross
Remembering pianist and jazz master Eddie Palmieri Palmieri, who died Aug. 6, is credited with originating Latin jazz's trombone sound. He later successfully lobbied for a new Grammy category for Afro-Caribbean jazz. Originally broadcast in 2002. Terry Gross
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks went their own ways — now they're re-releasing their duo album Now that the 1973 album "Buckingham Nicks" will be reissued soon, we ask: why do people still care about the failed romance between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham? It's been 50 years! Ayesha Rascoe
Cellist Maya Beiser explores women's narratives across history Cellist Maya Beiser explores women's resilience through the centuries in her new album, "Salt," starting with the unnamed biblical figure of Lot's wife. Leila Fadel
A history of fictional bands from movies with hit tunes The movie "KPop Demon Hunters" has not only received critical acclaim, its soundtrack by a fictional K-pop group is a hit. We explore the history of fake movie bands making great music. Scott Simon
Wet Leg singer Rhian Teasdale discusses the band's second album, 'moisturizer' The snarky indie-rock band Wet Leg earned two Grammy awards for their debut album. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with singer Rhian Teasdale about their second album, "moisturizer." Sarah McCammon