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The attacks created a shared sense of purpose that inspired a generation of patriots.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
As it turns out, many of the people the song inspired were musicians, and they figured out a new way to demonstrate their love for it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Its menu this year played tribute to the festival’s president, Korean director Park Chan-wook, with dishes inspired by his films like “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It's where Graham wrote, got inspired and eventually became the first group of people from his small town to take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe, one of the world's largest arts festivals.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
A follow-up might focus on blues, jazz and other genres inspired by the music of the Civil Rights movement.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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