Silly Sisters ‘Terry (Pratchett) has listened to our music from way back,’ said Maddy Prior. ‘He was introduced to Boys of Bedlam as a young man and when you read his books you recognise references to our work. He quotes lines from our songs and you sort of recognise them. So he uses ‘you love not where…
Category: Women Music March 2025
Women Music March 2025 — Day 2 — Valerie Simpson
Valerie Simpson Valerie Simpson (b. 8/26/46) was born in the Bronx, New York City, Valerie Simpson learned to play the piano by ear by the time she was five. Ray Simpson, lead vocalist for the Village People, is her brother. A warm, quiet multi-faceted avatar of gospel-influenced, sophisticated romantic soul music, Valerie Simpson was, in…
Women Music March 2025 — Day 1 — Dar Williams
Hello Dear Readers and Listeners! I’m excited to say that today begins the 6th year of Women Music March. This month of a-female-musician-a-day many times introduces these talented individuals to myself as much as to you. The list of musicians grows organically. As I hear –and hear about– female musicians I add them to my…
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