Greek prison inmates show musical talents
STORY: Greek prison inmates performed a concert on World Music Day
Location: Athens, Greece
The inmates at Korydallos prison played musical compositions that they had created themselves
as part of a seven-year program, sponsored by the country's National Opera
(Maria Christina Harper, Music therapist)
“I think music helps everyone, whether they are in prison or out of prison, I think it always has this ability of either staying with you when your are low or allowing you to feel more energetic, or helping you overcome or gradually a little bit overcome whatever you are feeling."
