In 2021, Nashville-based Megan Piphus made headlines, when she became the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street. That led to another big milestone: her first album, “Spaceships & Dreams.” Senior music writer Jewly Hight says that, too, is a head-turning project, a hip-hop kids album with a colorful cast of guests.<ul><li><a href="https://wnxp.org/groundbreaking-puppeteer-fills-her-hip-hop-kids-album-with-characters/">Webpost</a></li></ul>

In 2021, Nashville-based Megan Piphus made headlines, when she became the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street. That led to another big milestone: her first album, “Spaceships & Dreams.” Senior music writer Jewly Hight says that, too, is a head-turning project, a hip-hop kids album with a colorful cast of guests.Webpost

In 2021, Nashville-based Megan Piphus made headlines, when she became the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street. That led to another big milestone: her first album, “Spaceships &amp; Dreams.” Senior music writer Jewly Hight says that, too, is a head-turning project, a hip-hop kids album with a colorful cast of guests.<ul><li><a href="https://wnxp.org/groundbreaking-puppeteer-fills-her-hip-hop-kids-album-with-characters/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Webpost</a></li></ul>

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WNXP, Nashville’s Music Experience, where lovers and creators of music connect; convened by local music experts with handpicked music that expresses the depth, breadth and diversity of the Nashville music scene. WNXP strives to reflect the sound of Nashville for new music discovery presented across multiple platforms, from emerging and established artists to the forgotten and overlooked. Our local hosts champion new voices and curate a music experience that reflects a deep and authentic musical journey based on quality, creativity and the diversity of our many communities. Founded in 2020, WNXP, part of the Nashville Public Radio family, is a local, listener-powered and member-supported nonprofit organization. These interviews and stories are made possible thanks to music fans like you. Become a member of WNXP today: <a href="http://wnxp.org/donate">wnxp.org/donate</a> Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="http://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord">wnxp.org/weeklyrecord</a>

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WNXP, Nashville’s Music Experience, where lovers and creators of music connect; convened by local music experts with handpicked music that expresses the depth, breadth and diversity of the Nashville music scene. WNXP strives to reflect the sound of Nashville for new music discovery presented across multiple platforms, from emerging and established artists to the forgotten and overlooked. Our local hosts champion new voices and curate a music experience that reflects a deep and authentic musical journey based on quality, creativity and the diversity of our many communities. Founded in 2020, WNXP, part of the Nashville Public Radio family, is a local, listener-powered and member-supported nonprofit organization. These interviews and stories are made possible thanks to music fans like you. Become a member of WNXP today: wnxp.org/donate Subscribe to our newsletter: wnxp.org/weeklyrecord

WNXP, Nashville’s Music Experience, where lovers and creators of music connect; convened by local music experts with handpicked music that expresses the depth, breadth and diversity of the Nashville music scene. WNXP strives to reflect the sound of Nashville for new music discovery presented across multiple platforms, from emerging and established artists to the forgotten and overlooked. Our local hosts champion new voices and curate a music experience that reflects a deep and authentic musical journey based on quality, creativity and the diversity of our many communities. Founded in 2020, WNXP, part of the Nashville Public Radio family, is a local, listener-powered and member-supported nonprofit organization. These interviews and stories are made possible thanks to music fans like you. Become a member of WNXP today: <a href="http://wnxp.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer">wnxp.org/donate</a> Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="http://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord" rel="noopener noreferrer">wnxp.org/weeklyrecord</a>

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