Today in Sound Perimeter, we are exploring the powerful world of songs using pieces that highlight the unique ability of music to convey human emotions, stories and messages. Artists featured include Judith Weir, Lotte Betts-Dean and Gila Goldstein.

Today in Sound Perimeter, we listened to music that serves as a meditation on change, loss, resilience and solace during challenging times.

Music is a profound way to connect us with our essence and with one another. In today's Sound Perimeter, host Lia Uribe honors fellow immigrants and reminds us that borders are simply human constructs addressing our differences.

Today's "Sound Perimeter" explores music inspired by mountains, their vivid imagery and natural elements through the music of Edward Grieg, Arleen Sierra and Elephant Revival.

Today's "Sound Perimeter" celebrates music inspired by children, where innocence and playfulness meet the genius of skilled composition. We hope you feel the joy and wonder of a child’s world and the profound depth of the music we chose to represent it.

Today's "Sound Perimeter" features music by Brazilian composers. Brazilian music is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together a rich diversity of sounds and styles. From the nostalgic melodies of traditional samba and bossa nova to the bold rhythms of contemporary jazz and the innovative experiments in modern music, Brazil’s musical landscape is as varied as its culture.

Today's "Sound Perimeter" features pieces by 20th century American composers Ruth Crawford Seeger and Samuel Barber, with their innovative approach to rhythms and textures.

Today's "Sound Perimeter" explores music echoing other artists. Pieces in today's episode include Mario Lavista’s "Lament" for flute, which is inspired by a poem by Wang Wei, and Bora Yoon’s "The Houses we carry Within", which engages with artist Do Ho Suh's concept that "home is everywhere and nowhere".

Today's "Sound Perimeter" features pieces by Hildur Guðnadóttir and Francis Poulenc's, based on sound layers and expressive dialogues.

Today in "Sound Perimeter", light was our common thread. Light that helps us reflect, light that helps us see ourselves, light that unveils love and makes us dance.