Christina Cala

The genre-mashing rapper discusses how “wacky” musical influences, self-doubt and the pressure of growing up with Nigerian immigrant parents coalesced on his album DROOL.

The famous fossil calls the Chicago Field Museum home and is moving from the main exhibit hall to a private suite on the second floor.

The rapper tells stories of loss, love and violence on his new debut album. He speaks with Kelly McEvers about his childhood in Chicago and how he views his responsibility to the city today.

The Mexico City singer-songwriter talks to NPR’s Kelly McEvers about her growing pride in her heritage and the importance of introducing younger listeners to Latin American musical history.

“I was growing up and maturing at a time where we were invisible,” he says. " ... And I always wanted to be able to make Latin kids like myself feel more than.”