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May 18, 2023

"We have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And we have to do it all the time." --Angela Davis

The Alphabet Rockers

"Based in Oakland, California, Alphabet Rockers is unlike other bands that make music primarily for children, and over the last several years, Grammy voters have noticed. The hip-hop collective--which weaves the stories, spirit, and voices of a widely diverse group of young people into their work has earned a total of four nominations for Best Children's Album. This year, they took home their first Grammy award. I spoke with Alphabet Rockers' Tommy Shepherd and Kaitlin McGaw (my old friend and former bandmate) about the group's win and what it means for their creativity and careers..."