10 Thoughtful Songs Arriving in the Aftermath of Tragedy | Playlist

Following devastation, some musicians use their gifts to soothe the pain. This playlist examines 10 thoughtful songs arriving in the aftermath of tragedy.

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Following devastation, some musicians use their gifts to soothe the pain. This playlist examines 10 thoughtful songs arriving in the aftermath of tragedy.

Lin-Manuel Miranda assembles a star-studded cast of Latino artists for Puerto Rico benefit single, “Almost Like Praying.”
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Lin-Manual Miranda and a star-studded cast strikes gold with ‘The Hamilton Mixtape,’ a compilation of covers, reinterpretations, and newbies.
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Ashanti and Ja Rule reunite on “Helpless,” a cover appearing on the highly anticipated, star-studded ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’
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Aloe Blacc, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Nas drop the dope “Wrote My Way Out,” a highlight from ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’
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Usher tackles “Wait for It” on the highly anticipated ‘The Hamilton Mixtape.’ He gives a respectable performance, but doesn’t trump the original.

Music Shopping List, December 2, 2016: A number of highly anticipated album releases arrive courtesy of John Legend, Childish Gambino & The Rolling Stones.
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Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson makes an appearance on the Hamilton Mixtape, covering “It’s Quiet Uptown.”
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Sia does a fabulous job covering “Satisfied,” which appears on the Hamilton Mixtape. She is assisted by Miguel and Queen Latifah.