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NATIVE AMERICANS CELEBRATE ANNUAL WINTER POW WOW 

March 21, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

Incarcerated First Nations drummers, dancerhonor Native cultural history, values The scent of burnt sage pierced the air of San Quentin’s Chapel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Music, Performances, Recently Posted

The power of healing through music

March 20, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

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...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Music, Prison Programs, Recently Posted

Celebrating BLACK HISTORY/HIP HOP

February 15, 2023 by San Quentin News

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...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Holidays, Music

The golden philosophy of KRS-One:

February 15, 2023 by Marcus Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Holidays, Human Interest, Music

SQ MUSICIANS ROCK THE HOLIDAYS

February 15, 2023 by Joshua Strange

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...]

Filed Under: Arts, Holidays, Music, Recently Posted

MUSIC, WALL CITY WINTER 2022

January 23, 2023 by San Quentin News

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE THE WHOLE EDITION, CLICK HERE! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music, WALL CITY

San Quentin’s heritage of HARM NY

December 6, 2022 by San Quentin News

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Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Music, SQ News

MAKING TRACKS: Grammy winning rap artist Lecrae produces CCWF prisoner’s original hip-hop track

December 6, 2022 by Steve Brooks

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...]

Filed Under: Arts, Most Read, Music, Recently Posted, Women in Prison

Musical men in blues

December 6, 2022 by Joshua Strange

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...]

Filed Under: Arts, Music, Recently Posted

Musicambia songwriting workshop returns to San Quentin chapel

October 6, 2022 by Joshua Strange

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...]

Filed Under: Music, Recently Posted, SQ News

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