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Democrats set their convention roll call to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state

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The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a boisterous dance party, with each state’s delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a song befitting their state. Tuesday’s musical nods were mostly obvious. Massachusetts went with a punk rock anthem about Boston. Kansas picked a song from the band Kansas. But there were also some downright inscrutable ones. American Samoa rolled out a hit from Lady Gaga, for example. Some delegations said they had no say in their pick. The tunes were spun by DJ Cassidy.

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