Jailhouse Folk-Rock: How One Man is Harnessing the Power of Music to Give Hope to Incarcerated Populations
For over 20 years, Gedalya has entertained and inspired audiences with his folk-rock melodies and uplifting lyrics. Now, he will be bringing his musical message of hope and healing to a larger audience with his nonprofit organization, A New Song USA. Music’s Impact on Our World Whether prompting memories in people with dementia (Morris, 2022), improving the health of aging adults (Howell, 2024), decreasing symptoms of depression (Aalbers et al., 2017), or strengthening neonatal brain development (UNICEF, n.d.), music has the power to substantially impact our lives at any age or stage. A recently published study from Harvard scientists sought to prove the age-old saying that music is a universal language, and the results were overwhelmingly supportive of this tenet. The researchers examined 315 societies around the world and found music in each one (Gottlieb, 2019). Across all language, economic, and social barriers, the message of music is identifiable. The intention of A Ne...