The veteran hip-hop artist Brother Ali (Rhymesayers) and producer Anthony “Ant” Davis (Atmosphere) weave stories and perform self-reflective and hopeful hip hop, in-studio.

This week, a tribute to the city of Beirut from Yasmine Hamdan; a new song from the band Beirut; and a debut for 100-year-old Marshall Allen. 

Chicago-formed, New York-based American rock band Horsegirl showcases their mastery of counterpoint in a DIY way. They play new songs from their latest "Phonetics On And On", in-studio.

Sam Amidon expands folk tunes – shape note anthems, murder ballads, traditional songs - from both sides of the Atlantic. He plays new arrangements from his latest, Salt River, in-studio.

This week, another hit for Lady Gaga, the end of The Weeknd, a final work by Carla Bley dedicated to Arturo O'Farrill, and Brian Eno’s collaboration with a music app. Plus, Digawolf.

Nigerian-born, now Atlanta-based singer Amayo draws on the sounds of 1970s Nigerian funk with jazzy horns and Kung Fu inspiration. Amayo and his band play in-studio.

The South African-born, UK-based cellist and vocalist Abel Selaocoe celebrates his ancestral heritage, classical music, and deep listening. He plays new music, solo, in-studio.

Will Smith announces a new LP, a Latin supergroup's first single, and a memorable moment in the late Marianne Faithfull's career. Plus, Tunde Adebimpe, Damon Locks, and Moses Sumney. 

The English band Wunderhorse captures a visceral feeling that is "very imperfect, very live, very raw; no frills". Wunderhorse plays in-studio.