Creating a space for diversity in music

Did you ever dream of being in a band? For many people of color, women, and gender-nonconforming kids, it can be hard to find role models or mentors in music who have similar life experiences.

MPR News reporter Brandt Williams sits in for Kerri Miller on a conversation about the importance of representation in music. Williams is joined by two musicians who are working to break down barriers: P.O.S and Sam Stahlmann.

Guests: P.O.S— Rapper and member of Doomtree

Sam Stahlmann— Co-executive director of She Rock She Rock

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Songs played on the show:

"Eruption"— Van Halen

"Cult of Personality"&mdash Living Colour

"The Opener"— Camp Cope

"Bring the Noise"— Public Enemy and Anthrax

"Lanes"— P.O.S

"A New Wave"— Sleater-Kinney

"Famous Friends"— Kitten Forever

"Politicians in my Eyes"— Death

To listen to the full conversation use the audio player above.