Mississippi Prison Band Offers a Glimpse of Freedom in a Lifetime of Punishment

The Marshall Project reports that a new lineup of a band made up of incarcerated individuals at Mississippi’s Parchman prison has been touring the state. The group also plans to release an album sometime next year, giving the musicians a chance to share their songs beyond the prison walls, highlighting music’s role in correctional programs.

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