Lin Manuel-Miranda is the amazingly gifted young man who wrote “Hamilton,” the smash hit Broadway musical that rewrites the Founding story of America to include everyone.
He wrote a song to raise funds for the people of Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Every Puerto Rican Singer he contacted joined the project.
Here he explains why he wrote it. And he explains his famous tweet to Trump.
Here is the performance of “Almost Like Praying,” a title which resonates from the song “Maria” in “West Side Story.”

Thank you so much for my tiny island that has endured
so much lately
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Thank you
Betty
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Ricky Martin has also been raising money through the “Ellen” show. He said he couldn’t wait for agencies to get into gear. So far, he has filled two FedEx planes with supplies, and he has gone along to distribute food, water and other essentials.
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Forwarded this to a friend who has planned to travel to her home in Puerto Rico this Thursday. Big challenge, in addition to TSA, is getting from San Juan to Ponce and then a return in two weeks.
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WOW!!!! “Almost Like Praying” is indeed praying and amazing. Thanks for sharing the link.
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