Why Music Matters
Stories of music fandom, told in the listeners' voices.
The Cranberries (left to right): Noel Hogan, Fergal Lawler, Dolores O'Riordan, Mike Hogan.
The Irish pop group's music gave a gay teenager the courage to come out to his religious family.
Recent Why Music Matters
September 23, 2012 NASA mission specialist Stan Love's playlist also includes David Bowie's "Space Oddity."
August 19, 2012 "The O.R. is a naturally rhythmic place," says Divya Singh, but a little Pink Floyd doesn't hurt.
July 21, 2012 Musician Aria Saadi vowed escape from the country after running afoul of authorities.
July 1, 2012 Olympic athlete Christian Niccum says the band helped him conquer the world's toughest luge track.
May 13, 2012 Amy O'Neal is a choreographer who recently took on the task of performing in absolute quiet.
