Music

Lizz Wright stuns with a somber version of "Strange Fruit," made famous by Billie Holiday, during the 2019 NPR Music Turning the Tables opening concert at Lincoln Center.

Courtney Marie Andrews and Rhiannon Giddens harmonize with all their hearts on the Carter Family's "You Are My Flower" during the 2019 NPR Music Turning the Tables opening concert at Lincoln Center.

Xiomara Laugart pays tribute to Celia Cruz with a lively "Guantanamera" during the 2019 NPR Music Turning the Tables opening concert at Lincoln Center.

Charenée Wade performs the Mary Lou Williams composition "What's Your Story Morning Glory?" during the 2019 NPR Music Turning the Tables opening concert at Lincoln Center.

Chills all around as Lizz Wright and Rhiannon Giddens invoke the spirit of Marian Anderson with a version of "Deep River" at the 2019 NPR Music Turning the Tables opening concert at Lincoln Center.

Valerie Simpson burns it all down performing "Send Me To the 'Lectric Chair," a signature song of Bessie Smith, during the 2019 NPR Music Turning the Tables opening concert at Lincoln Center.

Just try to keep up with Charenée Wade as she slays "Cotton Tail," which Ella Fitzgerald included in her 1957 Ellington songbook album, during the 2019 Turning the Tables concert at Lincoln Center.

Tamara Chauniece, Kasi Jones and Stacy Johnson came to The Shindellas from disparate musical paths – and they wield those differences with poise and polish that stands out in their time.

Big Thief's second album of 2019, Two Hands, is out later this month. "Forgotten Eyes," the latest single, calls out for compassion.

"Wellness" is a poorly defined term that's applied to myriad products and practices, legitimate or otherwise — much like its soundtrack.