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The Bay Area Archivist Saving Afghanistan’s Musical Legacy

Every night after his day job, Omid J. scours the internet looking to acquire the remaining vestiges of Afghanistan’s musical past.
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Bomba in Bad Bunny’s Music: Afro–Puerto Rican History in Reggaeton

A look at Puerto Rico’s bomba tradition and how Bad Bunny weaves its Afro–Puerto Rican roots into today’s reggaeton, connecting history, rhythm, and cultural identity.
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Bad Bunny Was the Biggest Winner at Super Bowl LX

A historic halftime show, fresh Grammy wins, and a global audience put Bad Bunny at the center of debates about culture, language, and belonging in America.
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Bad Bunny at the 50-Yard Line: A Puerto Rican Icon, A Cultural Flashpoint

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl spotlight isn’t just entertainment; it’s a collision of identity, industry, and empire. A Puerto Rican artist turns halftime into a lesson in culture, commerce, and power.

Debajito: A Call to Dance, a Call to Action

Members of the Chico band Debajito want their music to break through the anti-immigrant ruckus and repression that continues to darken life in this country.
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Zohran Mamdani’s Story: From Mixtapes to NYC Mayor?

Zohran Mamdani’s youth-powered primary win shook NYC politics. These videos capture him in a key interview, a news analysis, a celebratory video collage, and hip-hop throwbacks from his early days.