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Rita Chiarelli
Coverage of Rita Chiarelli in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Music from the Big House’ frees blues, soul and gospel from the walls of Angola prison
The documentary 'Music from the Big House' explores how incarcerated men at Angola Prison in Louisiana create and perform blues, soul, and gospel music despite harsh conditions. It highlights Wayne Guidry, an inmate who crafts instruments from prison materials, and Rita Chiarelli, a musician who collaborates with prisoners to foster hope through music.