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The Icelandic singer Björk has a new CD out called Volta. Reviewer Will Hermes describes it as highly energetic and creative. He speaks to Björk about her work, which includes African harp music and collaborations with pop producer Timbaland.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Kim Tran about the history of solidarity between Asian and Black Americans and how their movements interact.

Tinariwen formed in the refugee camps of Libya and Algeria. They've carried instruments and rifles in their lives, and fought for the freedom of their Tuareg people. Their music is a mix of North African blues and at times reggae-influenced. Chris Nickson reviews their CD, Amassakoul.

Ed Gordon talks with jazz saxophone ace Kirk Whalum about his religion, his music and his new CD, Kirk Whalum Performs the Babyface Song Book.

The latest from Les Nubians is a CD called Les Nubians Presents Echos, a mixture of music and poetry. The Afro-French sister act Helene and Celia discuss the project with Ed Gordon.

U.S. employers added 916,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate dropped to 6%. President Biden welcomed the Labor Department's strong report, but cautioned the pandemic recession is not over yet.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Karissa Haugeberg, assistant professor of history at Tulane University, about what it was like to get an abortion before Roe v. Wade.

Giant African land snails have once more invaded Florida. They're big and hungry — at least compared to other snails. So Pasco County, north of Tampa, is undertaking measures to control their spread.

Fats Waller was often dubbed the "clown prince" of jazz who delighted crowds with his playful stage antics — a reputation that overshadowed his gifts as a musician and songwriter. A new CD collection of his recordings focuses on the music behind the merriment.

Black women are more likely to get the noncancerous growths, at a younger age, and have higher rates of hysterectomy. A growing movement calls for more compassionate care.