“The relationships and community teach us how to be a part of the world again.”
–Musicambia Participant
Mission
Musicambia develops music education programs and performances inside prisons and jails throughout the United States. Through working closely with incarcerated people on songwriting, performing, instrument lessons, and music theory, our musicians cultivate artistic communities that nurture the humanity of all involved.
Vision
Musicambia uses the power of music to build supportive communities where incarcerated individuals can build meaningful connections, engage in learning, and rebuild their lives. We believe music is a powerful tool for developing positive self-image, greater self-confidence, and effective communication skills. By sharing their skills, musicians grow as teachers and citizens committed to humanizing the criminal legal system. Musicambia believes a more humane criminal legal system in the United States is necessary and possible. We aim to dispel the common misconceptions about incarcerated people.
