From The Lumineers To Solo Distinction: Neyla Pekarek Finds Wonder in Forgotten Lives On ‘The Queen Of Magic’ (FEATURE) (opens in new tab)

For much of her career, Neyla Pekarek performed on some of the world’s biggest stages. As a member of The Lumineers, she played before tens of thousands of fans, appeared on Saturday Night Live, opened for U2, and performed at the White House during the Obama administration. Yet the Colorado-born singer-songwriter has increasingly found herself drawn not to celebrity, but to forgotten people whose stories have slipped through the cracks of history. That fascination lies at the heart of The Qu...