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Redemption Songs: The Forgotten History of American Prison Music

From blues to gospel, country to rap, people have been making music behind bars for decades. Here’s why we should all tune in.

Looking Back • 08.03.2023

I Made a Rap Video in Prison

And it got a million clicks.

Life Inside • 06.23.2016

The Real Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Had a Father in Prison

And he played drums in a prison band.

Looking Back • 05.30.2016

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