Lalah Hathaway Returns with New Music, Message

Published June 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM EDT

Soul singer Lalah Hathaway is back on the scene with a new album, Self Portrait. The actress and vocalist is the daughter of the late R&B legend Donny Hathaway.

In a recent visit to NPR's Studio 4B, Hathaway talks about her music, embracing her own legacy and how her latest album challenged her in very unique ways.

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