Minnesota-based hip-hop artist Tall Paul talks with Emily Fox about his album, The Story of Jim Thorpe.
Minnesota-based hip-hop artist Tall Paul recently released an album that chronicles the story of the Native American athlete, Jim Thorpe. Thorpe was an Olympic gold medalist in track & field, a pro football and college football hall of famer, a professional baseball player, and so much more.
Tall Paul talks with Emily Fox about his album, The Story of Jim Thorpe. He also shares his views on the importance of role models, current challenges to tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and how foster care can be like modern day boarding school.
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Host Emily Fox and KEXP’s editorial team talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.
