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If it's possible for a classically trained wind quintet to rock the house, Imani Winds blows the roof off. The five musicians came together 10 years ago with a common goal: To show young people of color there's a place for them in all of the arts. Imani Winds' Josephine Baker: A Life Of Le Jazz Hot! is a CD of original music inspired by Baker's life.

Hiatt's newest album, Master of Disaster, features an edgy, funky sound, thanks largely to the assistance of The North Mississippi Allstars. Together, they assemble a collection of gritty country, blues, rock and jazz.

Just past 40, trumpeter Terence Blanchard can look back at numerous musical accomplishments, including nearly two dozen albums and a body of well-respected soundtrack work for director Spike Lee and others. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Blanchard about his latest CD, Bounce.

Star Bollywood vocalist Asha Bhosle reinterprets several classic ghazals on her latest album, Love Supreme. Using styles including lounge, pop, jazz and funk, she puts a modern spin on a 10th-century Persian poetic form.

While countless bands have tried to claim the throne left vacant by The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic has made a strong case for itself. Its rootsy Southern jam-rock, informed by jazz and blues idioms, lends it credibility.

Jones' sound has evolved through R&B, jazz, folk, electronica and rock. Though commercial success often eludes her, she remains a beloved and highly acclaimed figure. This year's Sermon on Exposition Boulevard draws its inspiration from a spiritual text by Lee Cantelon.

Most of the music on Radio Citizen's Berlin Serengeti, a lounge-friendly blend of beats and bass, has a noirish cast to it. The brainchild of German musician Niko Schabel, Radio Citizen moves its songs forward with stuttering drum loops and fulsome, jazz-inspired bass.

Musician Tony Trischka knows there's more to banjo than The Beverly Hillbillies. He has explored the banjo and its rich history, from African melodies to jazz fusion and classical arrangements.

Multi-instrumentalist Marley Carroll assembles ambient electronic pieces drawing from diverse genres including hip-hop, free jazz, and various world music traditions. Much of his music revolves around his fascination with the ocean. The title of his latest CD, Melanaster is a kind of jellyfish.

Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Lyle Lovett has defied categorization for nearly two decades, bringing together the sounds of folk, jazz, gospel, blues and R&B. Lovett talks about his influences, his inspiration and his new album: It's Not Big It's Large.