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College Podcast Challenge: A student in Michigan found comfort in mariachi after loss

One of our standout entries in NPR's College Podcast Challenge comes from a student in Michigan, who tells how Mariachi music helped him cope with the loss of his uncle and grandparents.

This is an excerpt from "A Closer Look into Mariachi Music in Southwest Detroit" by José Miguel Llanas, a recent graduate of Wayne State University. His story was a standout entry in the 2023 NPR College Podcast Challenge.

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