Episode 11 - Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. of Hip Hop Caucus

This month, The Nature of Music podcast is honored to have as our guest Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr, President & Founder of Hip Hop Caucus. Rev. Yearwood is a pacemaker in the climate crisis solutions movement with a remarkable track record of successfully bridging the gap between communities of color and environmental advocacy. Our conversation starts by exploring the origins of his nature and climate-related passions: a tale involving Hurricane Katrina (and before that, a love of birds). Rev. Yearwood shares insights from decades of leveraging the power of music (including through the People's Climate Music campaign) to (1) raise awareness of the benefits of climate crisis and social justice solutions, and (2) broaden the movement demanding 100% renewable energy for all. Along the way, he reveals the backstory to several of Hip Hop Caucus’ powerfully emotive music videos, including Trouble In the Water, Stand Up / Stand N Rock, and All We Really Have Is Now. 

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