How ‘We Are the World’ change the life of this musician from Uganda

Ugandan singer-songwriter Jon Muq was in Kampala, when he first heard the charity single “We Are the World” from his cousin’s CD collection. This song opened Muq’s world to pop music and inspired him to learn English and start writing his own songs. Muq released his debut album, “Flying Away,” back in May 2024, and he’ll be back on the road later this month.

This story originally aired on Sept. 20, 2024.