Wendy O. Williams Thank you to whomever suggested Wendy O. Williams to me last year to feature this year’s in Women Music March! Wendy Orlean Williams (b. 5/28/49 – d. 4/6/98) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Webster, New York, she came to prominence as the lead singer of the punk rock…
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Women Music March 2022 – Day 21 – Billy Nomates
Billy Nomates. Click on the link to take you to Stereogum’s review of her song, “Heels.” the sky is so open i could just fall all the way apart no one will notice all that hurt wrapped around your heart they tell me its spring now i am so nervous for the things that grow…
Women Music March 2022 – Day 19 – Larkin Poe (led by Sisters Megan and Rebecca Lovell)
Larkin Poe, performing at the 1st Blacksheep Festival in the castle yard / castle park of Bad Rappenau-Bonfeld (Germany) in 2014. photo by Rs-foto Music is a bridge that can connect generations across time. In recording KINDRED SPIRITS, our admiration for the artists who originally wrote and performed these songs blossomed into an even deeper…
Women Music March 2022 – Day 18 – Maria McKee, by Guest Writer, Max Gower
Before we get into the Women Music March featured artist of the day, Maria McKee, it is my pleasure to let you know today’s post is written by my good blogging buddy, Max Gower, whose blog, PowerPop… An Eclectic Collection of Pop Culture is one I visit every day. Thank you so much for writing…
Women Music March 2022 – Day 17 – Garnett Sisters: Loah and Feather
The Garnett Sisters. Loah (left) and Feather (right) photo by Eve North I was looking for an Irish musician to feature today because it is St. Patrick’s Day. I happened across Loah but when I started my research discovered she has a sister who also sings. There is not a huge amount of information out…
Women Music March 2022 – Day 16 – Miriam Makeba
Legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba, taken by Paul Weinberg Zenzile Miriam Makeba (b. March 4, 1932 – d.11/9/08,) nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist. Associated with musical genres including Afropop, jazz, and world music, she was an advocate against apartheid and white-minority government in South Africa….
Women Music March 2022 – Day 15 – Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples, 2006, photo by Tom Pich Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. Staples was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 10, 1939. She began her career with her family group in 1950. Initially singing locally at churches and appearing on…
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