Dutch Public TV features New Orleans culture, rich music history and the work of one NOPD officer on and off the streets in a four-episode documentary series that recently aired in the Netherlands.
Dutch Hip-hop artist Typhoon, also known as Glenn de Randamie, is a famous rapper in Europe known for his philosophical lyrics where he often speaks out against racism and has always been inspired by the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. James Caire is no stranger to the community as an NOPD officer that’s been serving more than 20 years on the job, a volunteer band instructor to one of the best high school bands in the city of New Orleans and a man who shares the same birthday as one of the greatest activist and civil rights leaders in our country, Dr. Martin Luther King.
Besides the city's rich history culture, Caire’s humble work in the community and on the streets of New Orleans sparked the attention of the hip-hop artist who decided to include New Orleans as a part of his voyage throughout the United States to find inspiration related to the legacy of Dr. King. In November, Typhoon spent most of the day with NOPD Officer James Caire patrolling the streets in the Fourth District, meeting his brother NOPD Sgt. Gregory Johnson and listening and speaking with the band students at McDonogh 35 High School.
Caire and Johnson both volunteer their time teaching band students at the school. Caire is the man behind the percussion talent while Johnson is the over the color guards. Caire has been a volunteer drum instructor at the high school after being contacted for help five years ago and has developed a strong relationship with his students.
Typhoon also traveled to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Charlottesville, Memphis and St. Louis as a part of the documentary series.