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Somayeh, from Blank Pages of an Iranian Photo Album. Courtesy of Newsha Tavakolian/Magnum Photos hide caption

Dr. Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, treats victims of rape, tending to their physical and emotional needs. The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Mukwege and to Nadia Murad for their efforts to combat wartime sexual assault. Frederick Florin/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Alfredo Rodríguez's The Little Dream is out Feb. 23 on Mack Avenue Records. Anna Webber/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador and YouTube personality Lilly Singh meets children supported by the U.N. agency in Nagar, India, in July. UNICEF hide caption

The Tanzania Albinism Collective has released a 23-track record with a provocative title: "White African Power." Courtesy of Tanzania Albinism Collective hide caption

Thelonious Monk's new album, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Comes out May 19. Courtesy of Arnaud Boubet - Private collection hide caption

A scene from music video for Dwayne "DJ" Bravo's Champion. YouTube hide caption

Dr. Denis Mukwege, a gynecologist in the Democratic Republic of Congo, treats victims of rape, tending to physical and emotional needs. For the past several years he has been considered a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize along with two women from Congo who aid victims of sexual violence. Frederick Florin/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Trombonist and composer Reginald Cyntje was born in Dominica and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands on a diet of reggae, calypso, classical and jazz. Patrick Jarenwattananon/NPR hide caption

A scene from Rob Baird's new video for his songs "Ain't Nobody Got a Hold On Me," Wrong Side of the River," and "Horses." Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Tiny Desk Concert with Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. Julia Reihs/NPR hide caption

Rosie Doonan in the video for "Wrapped," a new song by John Metcalfe. Courtesy of the artist hide caption