LaTesha Harris
LaTesha Harris is NPR Music's editorial assistant. A relentless jack-of-all-trades, she takes turns writing, editing and producing music coverage. Invested in the culture behind pop, hip-hop and R&B, her work highlights the intersection between identity and history. Once in a blue moon, Harris moonlights as a talking head with no filter.
Born and raised in Central Texas, Harris began her career in Chicago. In 2020, she graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and creative writing alongside a master's degree in social justice and investigative reporting. When she's not in the newsroom, Harris is staring at bodies of water, studying abolition and trying to discover something new.
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The London pop producer and viral Bronx drill rapper team up for a track that highlights self-confidence in the face of insincerity.
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The pioneer of mariacheño uses the excitement of motion between bodies to distract from his heart's wounds.
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The era-defining star's seventh album sparks a conversation about the infinite possibilities of dance music, the difference between fun and pleasure and why disco is always political. -
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In the hallowed halls of London's St. Matthias Church, the innovative musician performs a cathartic set, including her new song "killer." -
The Nigerian singer-songwriter delivers "Afro-life" in a three-song Tiny Desk home concert.
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The Oakland rapper delivers a dynamic, funk-laden performance that showcases his extensive contributions to West Coast hip-hop. -
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Jackass Forever, StraightioLab podcast, and True Blood. -
Michelle Zauner's stripped-down cover grounds Yoko Ono's "Nobody Sees Me Like You Do" in its mournful genesis.
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The artist's community-oriented mixtape is a milestone of personal and professional transformation.
