The Sampler: Iris DeMent, Masayoshi Fujita, Jill Scott

Masayoshi Fujita Photo: Alexander Schneider Photography via Erased Tapes

This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a new album by American roots icon Iris DeMent that has its roots in 20th century Russia; a set of musical fables from Berlin-based vibraphone master Masayoshi Fujita; and a compendium of R&B styles from Jill Scott.