Professional singer, songwriter, and producer Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd has worked with Usher, Drake, and Mariah Carey, and recently he visited a … [Read more...]
SQ nurse turned America’s Got Talent star performs at SQ
San Quentin’s Chapel B was filled to overflowing with a loud and energetic crowd singing and dancing to the incredible and rousing sounds of Dee Dee … [Read more...]
Music Cambia 5-day workshop reveals artistic talent and “Purpose”
Resident Alexander Parlato said his passion for poetry and music died after he was sentenced and sent to a prison where there weren’t opportunities … [Read more...]
Grammy winner Chanticleer presents a cappella concert at SQ
One could not have harmony if everyone sang the same note. Without diversity, harmony would never arise — an idea applying not just to music. In … [Read more...]
Concert pianist performs Christmas carols
Concert pianist Linda Rice performed a Christmas carols concert at Chapel B Saturday, December 7. Also known as a world-renowned harpist, Rice has … [Read more...]
Monthly drum sessions provide connection, community, rhythm
San Quentin’s Chapel C hosts a monthly Drum Circle session in an effort to energize the incarcerated people. The energy produced by the drumming … [Read more...]
Award winning musician performs on inspirational music night
The stars are shining inside San Quentin, where residents are embracing the opportunity to write and stage music inspired by their challenges and past … [Read more...]
Violin program provides space for authenticity and non-judgment
An incarcerated-led music program conducts weekly lessons teaching residents basic and technical violin skills. The entry-level class takes place … [Read more...]
‘Believe music heals’: Sound of music gives residents opportunity to share truth
San Quentin’s music community welcomed a new program that seeks to encourage and empower participants to sing their truths. Sponsored by musician … [Read more...]
SQ residents bridge the generational gap through social justice and Hip-Hop
San Quentin residents made efforts to bridge the generational gap between young and elder offenders, with a series of conversations that took place on … [Read more...]