A Recovering Puerto Rico Stars In Hurray For The Riff Raff's 'Pa'lante' Video

Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in September 2017. Almost nine months later, some citizens remain without power or water, and a larger portion of the population still feels traumatized and abandoned.

Those less-than-effective relief efforts have inspired artists, musicians and organizers to raise awareness, funds and spirits to support victims of this natural disaster. Alynda Segarra, the Puerto Rican leader of, makes a point to represent the island and her lineage in her music, and shows support for the struggles Puerto Ricans are going through. Her song "Pa'lante," which NPR Music ranked , is a fierce ode to her people's resilience. With samples from famous Nuyorican and the titular reference to the name of the newspaper, justice and perseverance are at the center of the song's message.