Stolen Lives

Stolen Lives uses the power of imagery and music to change attitudes and inform public opinion. It follows in the tradition of 19th-century abolitionists: antislavery songs were an important part of their opinion-building activities, particularly in the United States.

Behind the project is a serious intent: to use music and images to promote awareness of modern-day slavery and – just as important – the pressing need to do something about it. Nineteenth-century abolitionists were well aware of the power of music to persuade and inform: indeed, anti-slavery songs were an important part of their opinion-building activities, particularly in the United States. 

The aim of the project was to use music and images to inform public opinion and, in the process, create a sense of moral repugnance against modern-day slavery and slavery in all its forms.