Rhythm and blues

Lalah’s father was Donny Hathaway. He was best known for soulful duets like ‘Where is the Love?’ and ‘The Closer I Get To You.’ Lalah’s carved out her own career and released her sixth album. But she’s still coming to terms with her father’s legacy.

Sharon Jones
Their 1960s soul sound is uncanny, but don’t be fooled: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings are making brand-new music. Jones, 51, held down a string of jobs (including as a corrections officer on New York’s Riker’s Island) waiting for her big break. Now it’s here. Jones and the band join Kurt in the studio as they kick off a world tour.

Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life soul and gospel singer, died Sunday at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam while on his way to a concert. John and Celeste remember King Solomon’s amazing 50 year career.

We talk with Bill Withers about his new film, and about the path his life has taken ? from growing up under the care of his beloved grandmother to music superstardom to quirky conversations he’s had with strangers in Roscoe’s Fried Chicken and Waffles.

Abraham Incorporated features the best of klezmer — clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer — and the best of funk — James Brown alum Fred Wesley — plus a wacky rapper from Montreal named “DJ So-called.” Anchor Marco Werman has the story.