Two Louisiana artists take ‘The Man’ to task over Katrina

By Alex V. Cook | Also by this reporter

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor

Louisiana Legends and Politricks

“Politrickin’ is serious business,” spouts Henry Turner on the spoken litany of good and bad state and federal politicians over a rock steady groove. The band members pretend to get FEMA and the White House on the phone, warning them to be careful of flood waters they might not be aware of. Turner bluntly states, “By the way, Melvin ‘Kip’ Holden or Cleo Fields would make a great governor—or a great president.” henryturnerjr.com.

D-Americanz Dream

“The Hurricane Song” from Reality TV: Live From New Orleans

D-Americanz Dream (KenBo and Tenel) present an insiders view of the aftermath. “New Orleans was a predominantly black,” says KenBo. “In my eyes, they think they can afford to lose us.” The video features R&B singer Alan Watty and New Orleans rappers Fiend, KLC and Baby in front of a backdrop of the demolished 9th Ward, interspersed with news footage and firsthand accounts of the devastation. d-americanzdream.com.

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