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Eszter Balint has had roles in a number of films, including director Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise. These days, Balint sings and writes songs more than she acts. Her new CD is called Mud. Karen Michel has this profile.

NPR's Susan Stamberg talks with critic Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times about actor-comedian Will Ferrell, now starring in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Commentator Michael Eric Dyson takes a closer look at writer Lorraine Hansberry's play A Raisin In The Sun, which is currently on Broadway.

Damon Locks of Chicago's electro-punk trio The Eternals talks about the band's new CD, Rawar Style.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports that a National Hip-Hop Political Convention in New Jersey hopes to create a political platform for the hip-hop community and encourage people to vote.

The Stradivarius stolen from a cellist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic last month and later recovered is getting a makeover this summer. Each and every crack in the $3.5 million instrument is being repaired by a master craftsman, who says the owner won't notice the difference when the restoration is complete. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne.

Could Hollywood make a movie in two days? Each year, the 48 Hour Film Project asks amateur filmmakers in cities across the country to do just that. Listen to filmmaker Joe Bruncsak's audio diary and follow along with the members of his Washington, D.C.-based Fuzz! team as they hastily piece together their entry.

Timbaland is one of the most influential producers in the music industry. For Intersections, a series on artists' inspirations, he discusses his varied musical influences and his successful collaboration with superstar Missy Elliott. NPR's Neda Ulaby reports.

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with African-born singer Angelique Kidjo about her new CD, Oyaya, and her special blend of world music.

Commentator Scott Huler wonders why he's even attending the annual Bloomsday celebration in Dublin, Ireland. Bloomsday honors Ulysses, the groundbreaking stream-of-consciousness novel by James Joyce -- a book Huler doesn't really like.