And here we are, at the conclusion of another Women Music March. I hope you have enjoyed learning about these extraordinary performing artists or got refreshed on them if you already know them. I also would like give a big THANK YOU to everyone who read, listened, and commented. It really brings Women Music March…
Category: Women Music March 2023
Women Music March 2023 – Day 30 Tal Wilkenfeld — Written by Featured Guest Writer, Christian Pflaumer
Tal Wilkenfeld, photo by Eric Townsend Playing in Jeff Beck’s and Herbie Hancock’s bands was so fun, because it was never about playing for the sake of playing; it was about having diverse musical conversations with notes. When you approach music from that place, everyone has something to say, and something to learn from a…
Women Music March 2023 – Day 29 Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton
Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton White or black. Rich or poor. If you ever had your heart broken you have right to sing the blues. ― Big Mama Thornton Willie Mae Thornton (b. 12/11/26 – d. 7/25/84,) better known as “Big Mama” Thornton, was an American singer and songwriter of the blues and R&B. She…
Women Music March 2023 – Day 28 Allison Russell
Allison Russell, photo © Robert Liptrot You can find joy and happinesseven if you have climbed out of horrible circumstances,— Allison Russell, Rolling Stone interview Allison Russell is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician and activist. Prior to her solo music career, Russell performed as a member of various music groups including Po’ Girl, Birds of Chicago,…
Women Music March 2023 – Day 27 Shirley Bassey
Shirley Bassey Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey DBE (b. 1/8/37) is a Welsh singer. Best known for her career longevity, powerful voice and recording the theme songs to three James Bond films, Bassey is widely regarded as one of the most popular vocalists in Britain. Born in Cardiff, Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953….
The Most Recorded Women Songwriters — Mostly Music Covers
Music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Dorothy Fields If you have not been reading my most recents posts this is the fourth consecutive on the topic of Women in Music, and more specifically relating to the world of Cover Songs. Today I have compiled a list of Women whose songs have capture the imagination […]…
Women Music March 2023 – Day 26 Judy Garland
Judy Garland Judy Garland (b. Frances Ethel Gumm on 6/10/22 – d. 6/22/69) was an American actress and singer. While critically acclaimed for many different roles throughout her career, she is widely known for playing the part of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939.) She attained international stardom as an actress in both…
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