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Milwaukee-based The Figureheads are doing something nobody else is doing: linking education with the rhythms of next-gen-friendly music.

"This is what? This is who? This is kiddo hip-hop."

Milwaukee-based THE FIGUREHEADS are doing something nobody else is doing: linking education with the rhythms of next-gen-friendly music.

Having been born out of their one-on-one mentoring for kids with autism, Asperger's and development disabilities, THE FIGUREHEADS have performed for half a million kids in their four-year career. With songs like "I Am Loved" and "Born for a Reason," they are spreading messages of encouragement and hope to school-age kids everywhere.

Comment met THE FIGUREHEADS late last year, and we're proud to present an exclusive special on this needle-in-a-haystack act.

Comment Exclusive: THE FIGUREHEADS
THE FIGUREHEADS


Special thanks to Jody Dowdall for video editing.

The Figureheads The Figureheads
Collectively Jeremy Bryan, Greg Marshall and Dave Olson, a.k.a. the Figureheads, have won awards for their music and the book, You Come Too: ... read more »

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