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A biopic about a scrappy Belfast band that raps in Irish was a surprise hit at Sundance this year. NPR's Scott Simon talks with "Kneecap" director and the bandmembers - who also star in the film.

On her first day as an official host of All Things Considered, Juana Summers shares some of the interests she's bringing to the position — from the issue of gun violence, to pinball.

In his new book, Scott Sherman describes how bottom-line business logic nearly gutted New York's preeminent public library. Maureen Corrigan calls it a "slim, smart book" full of colorful characters.

What do New Jazz Underground, Black Sabbath and Remi Wolf have in common? According to NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich, they put out the best tracks of the week.

This month's survey of New York openings covers 121 years of Broadway history from the long forgotten show "Sally in Our Alley" to the recently opened musical version of "Back to the Future" in a transfer from London's West End. Join us for another varied hour of excellent music and performances.

Paul J. Smith wrote or orchestrated over 55 scores for animated films and 25 live action projects for The Walt Disney Studios. We're going to introduce you to the man whose music you probably already know through three of his scores for animated features and three from live-action films.

In the Middle East, the origins of traditional dishes like hummus are the subject of contentious debate across cultures and borders. But Israeli food writer Vered Guttman suggests that these culinary similarities are reason for hope.

UCLA's annual report on Hollywood diversity finds a mixed bag. While people of color are being hired more in key categories, the study shows a film industry disinvesting in women.

Wesseltoft and Thomas bring their extensive backgrounds in jazz and electronic music together to build a bridge between two adjacent generations of Norwegian alchemists.

The opera, by the 39-year-old Shanghai native, is a searing parable of human trafficking set to a score that ranges from Renaissance choral music to punk rock.