Incarcerated First Nations drummers, dancerhonor Native cultural history, values The scent of burnt sage pierced the air of San Quentin’s Chapel … [Read more...]
The power of healing through music
Professional singer and songwriter Essence Goldman held a workshop called Finding Your Voice on Dec. 20 at San Quentin’s Interfaith Chapel, to share … [Read more...]
Celebrating BLACK HISTORY/HIP HOP
PIONEER WOMEN OF HIP HOP: MC Lyte is recognized as one of“the best female vocalists in hiphop” history. She was the first solofemale rapper to … [Read more...]
The golden philosophy of KRS-One:
KNOWLEDGEIS POWER “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone” is the bold acronym of hip hop’s grand “Teacha” known as KRS-One (Lawrence “Kris” … [Read more...]
SQ MUSICIANS ROCK THE HOLIDAYS
The musical talent of San Quentin was on full display during a festive holiday concert in the Garden Chapel. On consecutive nights in … [Read more...]
MUSIC, WALL CITY WINTER 2022
IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE THE WHOLE EDITION, CLICK HERE! … [Read more...]
San Quentin’s heritage of HARM NY
MAKING TRACKS: Grammy winning rap artist Lecrae produces CCWF prisoner’s original hip-hop track
A woman incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is the first female to record and release an original hip hop track from … [Read more...]
Musical men in blues
San Quentin has a rich history of talented musicians performing inside its walls. The list includes BB King, Johnny Cash, Santana, Metallica, Michael … [Read more...]
Musicambia songwriting workshop returns to San Quentin chapel
The Musicambia song-writing workshop capped off its return to San Quentin (SQ) this August with an inspired performance on the Garden Chapel stage. … [Read more...]