T. Mychael Rambo picked to sing national anthem at Obama event

As We've been hearing all week long, President Obama is coming to Minneapolis tomorrow to give a speech about his proposed health care reforms.

The man picked to sing the national anthem at that event Minnesota actor and vocalist T. Mychael Rambo.

All Things Considered sat down with him to talk about his reaction to being picked for the honor.

And one week later, on September 19, T. Mychael Rambo presents reading and music at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. The program is called RISE and it celebrates the centennial of the NAACP.

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