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Prison Prophets
by Songs in the Key of Free
Prison Prophets provides a powerful connection to incarcerated artists via interviews and original music. We take the listener inside the prison, where we hear the stories of 25 incarcerated men, many in their 50s and 60s. These voices have never been heard by the public, nor has the music, which was created for an album addressing mass incarceration. We hear each man talk about his first memory of music, and speak or sing lyrics that are lifelines keeping spirits alive even when many have no hope of parole. These interviews and songs testify to the healing power of music, dismantle prejudices many may hold about those who are locked up, and foster awareness of our common humanity.
Episodes
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Ain't No Kumbaya
Ain't No Kumbaya
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Take A Knee
As bell hooks says, “Love is profoundly political. Our deepest revolution will come when we understand this truth.” That powerful truth resonates in the song “Take a Knee,” from Songs in the Key of Free. "Love is at the root of our resistance"--those words from Colin Kaepernick are echoed in…
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I Can't Breathe
For George Floyd, it was a suspicious $20 bill; for Freddie Gray, a pocketknife; for Sandra Bland, a burned-out turned signal; for Eric Garner, some loosies—because of white suspicion and deeply ingrained racism and fear, Black Americans end up dead at the hands of police. For the same reasons,...
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I Still Cry
This week we explore the toll of remorse with composer, saxophonist, guitarist, singer, Mr. Bizzy Blackwell.
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Prison Prophets Exclusive Teaser
We're releasing our Podcast ahead of time to share some perspectives of the Corona Virus. Hear our host, August Tarrier, director for Song in the Key of Free, and Warren Smith, certified peer specialist and barber, in conversation. You'll also be here songs to be featured in episodes to be...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Prison Prophets provides a powerful connection to incarcerated artists via interviews and original music. We take the listener inside the prison, where we hear the stories of 25 incarcerated men, many in their 50s and 60s. These voices have never been heard by the public, nor has the music, which was created for an album addressing mass incarceration. We hear each man talk about his first memory of music, and speak or sing lyrics that are lifelines keeping spirits alive even when many have no hope of parole. These interviews and songs testify to the healing power of music, dismantle prejudices many may hold about those who are locked up, and foster awareness of our common humanity.
HOSTED BY
Songs in the Key of Free
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Prison Prophets provides a powerful connection to incarcerated artists via interviews and original music. We take the listener inside the prison, where we hear the stories of 25 incarcerated men, many in their 50s and 60s. These voices have never been heard by the public, nor has the music, which...
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