“Sparks Fly (The John Henry Song)” by Ra Le Bu channels a “never die, never quit” Bed-Stuy spirit ⚒️

A winner in the 2025 @WNYC Public Song Project, it reimagines the legend of John Henry as a deeply personal story of family, belonging, and intensity – “living for something, dying for the same thing” ❤️‍🔥

Let it spark your entry to the 2026 Project 🎧

Submissions are open ⏳ Deadline May 10 ⤵️ https://wnyc.org/story/2026-public-song-project/

📩 Questions? Email aoi@wnyc.org