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A new playlist for Pride reflects a 'desire to be held'

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM EDT

Miguel Perez, producer for NPR’s World Cafe, shares his music picks that express the nuance of Pride Month.

He speaks with Here & Now’s Asma Khalid.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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