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Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

Kenji Lopez-Alt left a restaurant job to test and write about the mysteries of food science. His new book details findings from how best to sear a steak to how to get more golden pancakes.

He was a soulful reedman, an amazing talent scout for decades and a bandleader of one of the country's most popular acts. Born in 1913, Herman led "Thundering Herds" that were both big draws and well-respected by the likes of Igor Stravinsky. Here are five recordings which still sound fresh today.

Hubbard Street Dance Company is the only company allowed to add a Bob Fosse work to its repertoire. It's performing "Sweet Gwen Suite," which inspired Beyoncé's choreography for "Single Ladies."

The wind players of Philadelphia-based Piffaro The Renaissance Band look at one of the most potent examples of musical immigration in 16th century Europe - the story of the Bassano family - in this broadcast Monday (4/28 at 8 pm).

This week's Sunday Opera features another forgotten work: Rossini's "Bianca e Falliero"

The best new and rediscovered jazz recordings that lit up the dark and unsettling year that just ended, as voted on by 148 jazz critics.

A Tempo this Saturday (6/4) hears from students who will play music to accompany several classic silent films later this month.

Alexander Toradze and PostClassical Ensemble explore the Stravinsky Piano Concerto

We're sampling songs from stage and screen musicals regarding clothing and all sorts of things to "wear" for Easter on this week's progarm.