Colin Asher tells of the extraordinary music created within the highest and thickest walls of America’s brutal, racist prison system. With five compelling portraits of musical artists whose careers span the 20th century, from folk and blues singer Lead Belly, to jazz pianist Elmo Hope, to rap artist Tupac Shakur. A celebration of joyful, angry, and rebellious words and sounds; an indictment of an unjust and cruel system of incarceration that cannot suppress beauty. Joining Colin in discussion is Aidan Levy, biographer of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, and Andy Zee of Revolution Books.
Revolution Books – 437 Malcolm X Blvd @ 132nd St, New York, NY 10037 – accessible entrance & restroom
