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The Birth of American Music

When I was asked to help adapt an essay from The New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project into an original audio story, I was nervous. But what emerged from my collaboration with Times critic at large Wesley Morris is truly one of my favorite things I’ve ever made.

This is Morris at his best, with a story meant to be told through sound.

The Birth Of American Music

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