Episode 59: Kyle McKenna Discovered the Power of Hip-Hop Music in High School and Has Been Making Beats to Treat Our Streets with Neat Social Meets so Turn Up the Heat on This Impressive Feat of a Man

You might know Kyle from his early performance days with The Caravan, who made a mark in the Halifax music scene with fast rhymes and good times. One of the hardest working pals we know, he’s always using his voice to amplify social issues, political unrest and even humour. He’s back in action with his new stage name, “Black Rook” and feels he’s truly found his creative voice. We chat about growing up and feeling like the out of place kid, how racial issues are still prevalent in policing and society and how back in the day Kyle consistently packed the Elephant and Castle with The Town Heroes and Three Sheet. PLUS, he brings us the most thoughtful presents ever! 

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Intro song: "The Walk"
Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike’s band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com

Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

 

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