BROOKLYN EAGLE VIDEO: The Voice Behind the Voice: Arrested busker opens up about music roots
Musician Andrew Kalleen, 30, has become a prominent voice for buskers citywide — and not just his singing voice. As previously reported by the Eagle, Kalleen was arrested in October 2014 while singing on a subway platform.
Kalleen claims the arrest was unlawful based off of MTA Rule 1050.6c, which allows “artistic performances, including the acceptance of donations; solicitation for religious or political causes; solicitation for charities,” so long as these acts don’t impede transit activities.
The arrest was captured on video and later published on YouTube, receiving nationwide attention.