Hip Hop Artist and His 90-Year-Old Grandma Pen Flint Water Crisis Song
- Author
- Arthur Busch
- Published
- Sat 14 Nov 2020
- Episode Link
- None
Hip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis.
He called back home to his 90-year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone. Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced, and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan".
Joe Ryan III discusses in this interview why he wrote the song and its meaning.
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- Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at his website Joe Ryan III
- Read a profile article of Joe Ryan III, Telepix Composer Joe Ryan III: A Multi-Talented Music Wizard
- Read an interview with Joe Ryan III, "Meet Joe Ryan III" by LA Voyage Magazine
- YouTube video of Joe Ryan III and his 90-year-old- grandmother, Odessa Houston as they perform the song "Flint, Michigan"
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