Rock the Schools with Citizen Stewart

Episode 39 | Poverty + Education with Artist & Activist, PeeWee Dread

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Sinopsis

“Hungry Children Can’t Focus” ~ Pee Wee Dread New Orleans native Peewee Dread (born Darius Collins) has been singing since childhood. Growing up in a city full of distinct musical traditions Peewee developed his own style incorporating his Creole-Caribbean style into Reggae and Hip Hop. “I sing for the love of the music,” says Peewee. He moved to Minnesota to attend college at Macalester. He’s been part of the music scene ever since. He’s performed all over the United States with many artists including Yellowman, Eek-a-Mouse, Jimmy Cliff, Third World, AfroMan, Justin Hinds, Culture, DMX, De La Soul, Black Eyed Peas, Lupe Fiasco, Das Efx, MatisYahu, Chris Berry, Toots & The Maytals, The Meditations, Sister Carol, Vanilla Ice and many more. Peewee’s band Dread I Dread has twice been honored as the Minnesota Reggae Artists of the Year. Peewee is Chair of 40 out of Poverty. "The initiative to help our disadvantaged communities connect with business and help foster these relationships for better communities".