Power of Latino voters, ‘Quiet in a World Full of Noise’ album

R&B singer Dawn Richard and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Zahn have teamed up again on “Quiet in a World Full of Noise.” Credit: Clifford Usher.

After ugly comments about Latinos at a Trump rally over the weekend, the spotlight is on that demographic’s changing voting patterns and role in key swing states.

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The album “Quiet in a World Full of Noise” is an orchestral blend of intimate piano ballads and raw songwriting. Many tracks emerged out of personal loss and pain.