The Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis.

Colton Ort, a singer-songwriter documents for history the lead-tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. lead-tainted

• Special Thanks to Colton Ort who provided the song, The Flint River Blues.  Colton is a singer-songwriter who wrote this song to help keep the poisoned children of Flint from being forgotten.
• Watch a YouTube video interview with Colton Ort with Radio Free Flint
• To learn more about Colton Ort and his music visit his Facebook Page

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