How music became a 'balm' for New York in the aftermath of 9/11
- The 9/11 attacks changed not only New York's skyline but the music Americans used to make sense of tragedy.
- From Bruce Springsteen's songs of collective grief to Jay-Z's defiance and the Beastie Boys' love letter to their city, musicians responded in very different ways – helping to shape how the attacks are remembered 25 years later.
- The Twin Towers had long been part of New York's visual identity, appearing in films, music videos and on album covers.
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- The 9/11 attacks changed not only New York's skyline but the music Americans used to make sense of tragedy.
- From Bruce Springsteen's songs of collective grief to Jay-Z's defiance and the Beastie Boys' love letter to their city, musicians responded in very different ways – helping to shape how the attacks are remembered 25 years later.
- The Twin Towers had long been part of New York's visual identity, appearing in films, music videos and on album covers.
Sources: RFI