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In California Drought, Musicians Find Inspiration

NPR

Published July 27, 2015 at 1:52 PM EDT

Historical movements, wars and disasters around the globe have created signature sounds in music. Think freedom songs like “We Shall Overcome” or even Prince’s “Baltimore.” California is in its fourth year of drought and songs about a drying state are now emerging. From Here & Now’s contributing station Valley Public Radio, Ezra David Romero reports.

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Ezra David Romero, reporter and producer at Valley Public Radio. He tweets @ezraromero.

Drought themed music is being created across California. (Ezra David Romero)