In a county jail in western Massachusetts, like in others around the U.S., officials are encouraging music lessons. Incarcerated men and women are finding the payoff is evident while locked up, and research shows also when they're out.
Music has long been a powerful medium for exploring a range of human experiences, including those related to imprisonment and incarceration. From folk and blues to country and rock, some of the most iconic and memorable songs in history have been inspired by the lives of those who have spent time behind bars. These songs