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Note: These stories are from Represent and its sister publication, YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students.
The music of Kamaal's favorite R&B artist, Musiq Soulchild, connects him with his father, his better self, and a cool, smart girl. (full text)
Music has helped Otis survive tough times. Each phase of life brings a new favorite band, and a different group of people to connect with. (full text)
Isma is a religious Muslim who reads the Qur’an and prays daily. She also loves punk rock. (full text)
Jonathan keeps his opera singing a secret from his friends, for fear he won’t be thought of as “manly.” (full text)
Danielle is disgusted by the way mainstream hip-hop disrespects women, and argues that it damages the entire black community.
Tabitha interviews a music industry executive for tips on how to make it in the business.
Mayra is skeptical about participating in music therapy, but the program helps her express her feelings.
Jorge’s guitar helps him explore different kinds of music and express himself when he feels misunderstood by the world. (full text)
In middle school, Margaret hid her love of old-fashioned music from her friends, but she’s no longer afraid of being different. (full text)
Playing the piano is an escape from the pressure Linda puts on herself to be a perfect student. When her constant self-criticism starts affecting her music, she realizes she needs to ease up on herself. (full text)
Learning to play the drums isn't easy, but Wanda feels like a star when she's onstage. (full text)
When she joins her school's Gospel chorus, Suzy is upset to find that most of her peers don't share her dedication. Eventually, she comes to see her hard work in a different light.
Dina connects deeply with her father through their mutual love of music, and she continues that passion after he dies.
Anghela finds a new appreciation for her country’s traditional music and dance.
As a young girl, Olga goes to a music teacher who tells her she won't be able to play the piano or sing because she doesn't have any talent. Partly to prove the teacher wrong, Olga goes on to play the piano well, developing skills she uses in other parts of her life.
Learning to play the bass not only shows Stephanie that hip-hop isn't the only music worth listening to, but also that hard work and practice can pay off in extraordinary ways.
Allen finally gets up the nerve to go to an alternative music club, where he experiences the rough and tumble of slammin' in the mosh pit.
Allen never thought he'd listen to anything but rap, but after seeing Nirvana on TV one day he broadens his tastes to include a wide range of alternative music. And his family doesn't disown him.
Allen attends a workshop for rap writers and performers, learns to improve his stage presence, and has to perform in front of a crowd as part of his "graduation."
In hardcore, violent rap music, Slade sees an art form that may go overboard at times, but one that captures the anger of the oppressed and powerless.
Yelena listens to the lyrics of some popular rap songs and expresses her outrage at the way they disrespect women. She ponders whether there are instances where freedom of speech might need to be curtailed.
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