Not long ago, birdsong stormed the charts in Australia.
And now two artists in the greater Washington area have combined with musicians, producers and students to set local prison residents’ lyrics to music. The songs were written by incarcerated people and initially sung by them a cappella.
Financial support came from a university team. Their initiative is aimed at expanding dialogue around humanity.
The digital album contains eight tracks. Listening is free and downloads are possible with a voluntary contribution.
All proceeds go to a charitable organisation which is campaigning for greater social justice and equity in the US South.
Others are teaching prison residents computer skills or providing accommodation upon their release.Â
