From WNYC
Friday, February 05, 2010
“In prisons around the world, music is increasingly used as a rehabilitative tool. Carnegie Hall recently launched a program that would send musicians into facilities like Sing Sing and Riker’s Island. Other programs including the nonprofit Rehabilitation through the Arts and the Scottish Arts Council are getting inmates to learn, write and perform pieces first-hand.
Today, we look at the effectiveness of arts in rehabilitation. Joining us is Emeline Michel, a Haitian musician who has performed at Rikers Island; and Katherine Vockins, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Rehabilitation Through The Arts.”
Check out Kenyatta Hughes, one of the writers for prisonpenn, at 13:30 on the radio interview. listen here: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/episodes/2010/02/05/segments/149594
To learn more about RTA, visit their website: http://www.p-c-i.org/rta.php
