This weekend, the Grammys will bestow a posthumous lifetime achievement award on Gil Scott-Heron, the singer, writer and poet best known for the song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” Today, Los Angeles Times contributor Lynell George explains how Scott-Heron’s recently published memoir, “The Last Holiday,” sheds new light on his personal life and career. And, percussionist Larry McDonald reflects on his 30-year friendship with an artist credited as an inspiration for hip hop.

Irish pop band The Cranberries scored hits in the ‘90s with “Zombie” and “Linger.” As they reunite for a U.S. tour and an upcoming album called "Roses," they join us to play live in our studio.

Irish rock group The Cranberries is putting out their first new album in over a decade - and we got a live preview of it today on the show. But sometimes, you just want to hear the old favorites... so we couldn't resist asking the group to stick around after the show to perform their 1994 protest hit, "Zombie." Take a listen!

Austin singer songwriter Bill Callahan performs in the American Songbook series at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night. Download the enigmatic musician's "Baby Breath."