He wrote influential books exploring the dramatic changes wrought by independence, bringing in overlooked perspectives — what he called “a collision of histories.” ...
Tracy Chapman reflected on her performance of the song with Luke Combs at the Grammys, and what it was like to see the success of its country version.
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NPR speaks with writer Kiese Laymon about his new children's book "City Summer, Country Summer," in which three Black boys form a deep connection during one transformative summer in the South.