Cynthia Erivo at Kennedy Center 2023 I know Cynthia is not a superstar (yet!) but she is on her way, mark my words! Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo (born January 8, 1987) is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, and has…
Category: Women Music March
Women Music March #16 — Dolly Parton
I’ve always enjoyed Dolly Parton’s music and acting. After watching her in Ken Burns’ Country Music series, I admire her even more. Dolly is a superstar in many fields, not the least of which is business. Today is another two-fer, with the 2nd song after the lyrics of the first song. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born…
Women Music March #15 — Nina Simone
I’ve heard a few songs by Nina Simone but know very little about her. I do know that the songs I’ve heard have all been political anthems. This one is no exception. Please check out the bonus video after the lyrics to Four Women. Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), known professionally…
Women Music March #14 — Kate Bush
Peter at Peter’s Pondering helped me to decide to highlight Kate Bush today. Thanks Peter! I wasn’t aware she had done several collaborations with Peter Gabriel. Today was the first time hearing this song. I’m quite taken with it and the music video. Catherine “Kate” Bush CBE [Most Excellent Order of the British Empire] (born…
Women Music March #13 — Judee Sill
I just learned about the existence of Judee Sill. The songs I listened to remind me of Joni Mitchell. She also spent time in Laurel Canyon. After the lyrics to the song I have included a short documentary the BBC did on Judee. Judith Lynne Sill (October 7, 1944 – November 23, 1979) was an…
Women Music March #12 — Madonna
How could I be anything else but what I am having been named Madonna? I would either have ended up a nun or this. I remember back in the day how much controversy Madonna music videos stirred up. Looking back at this one, the term soft porn comes to mind. She loved pushing the taboo…
Women Music March #11 — Lucinda Williams
Today will be a two-fer. Interestingly I just discovered that the first song is not written by Williams but sung by her; whereas the second song was written by her but the cover by Mary Chapin Carpenter is the one that hit the charts. Lucinda Gayle Williams (born January 26, 1953) is an American rock,…
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