The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is going in a new direction with ballet music

By Steve Inskeep

Published August 30, 2024 at 4:33 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with rapper RZA, who composed ballet music inspired by Greek musical scales during the pandemic, featured in a new album.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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