Music-Making in U.S. Prisons: Listening to Incarcerated Voices

Are you tired of the same old crime and punishment narrative? Music-Making in U.S. Prisons is here to challenge those assumptions and provide a fresh perspective. This groundbreaking book delves into the powerful role that music-making can play in achieving accountability and healing within the prison system. Don't miss out on this captivating synthesis of historical research, contemporary practices, and pedagogies of music-making inside prisons.

Did you know that before the tough-on-crime era, choirs, instrumental ensembles, and radio shows acted as bridges between incarcerated individuals and the outside world? Unfortunately, mass incarceration had a detrimental impact on music programs within prisons. However, current programs are testaments to the transformative power of music education. It can support personal and social growth for those experiencing incarceration, and deepen social awareness of the true humanity behind prison walls.

Authors Cohen and Duncan passionately argue that music-making allows for the humanization of the complexity of crime. Moreover, it provides a means to sustain meaningful relationships between incarcerated individuals and their families. Imagine the positive impact that music can have on breaking down the barriers between prison and society. By combining scholarship and personal experience, the authors offer invaluable guidance to music educators, music aficionados, and social activists seeking to create a more compassionate and restorative society.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionize the way we perceive and approach the prison industrial complex. Music-Making in U.S. Prisons is a must-read for anyone interested in promoting social change. Embrace the power of music and be a part of this transformative journey by grabbing your copy now!