Barbara Strozzi, Master Of The 17th Century Love Song
Between the monophonic spirituality of Hildegard of Bingen and the lush, human lyricism of Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) there lie five centuries, a Renaissance,...
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A Voice Across 900 Years: Hildegard Of Bingen, Europe’s First Composer
Author's note: In the United States, of the 537 conductors registered with the League of American Orchestras, only 60 (or 11%) are women, and of the 24 largest...
Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé
Set to the words and voice of Maya Angelou, the teaser trailer for Beyonce's new film Homecoming gives a glimpse to what is sure to be an incredible spectacula...
Armor… The Latest Empowering Anthem From Sara Bareilles (Video And Lyrics)
"To all my sisters and all our friends... You make me try harder... You make me stronger... Now hand me my armor." - Sara BareillesAward-winning, singer-son...
“Maria by Callas”… New Documentary On The Legendary Opera Singer Told Her Own Words
Time magazine called her "a woman for whom the term prima donna could have been invented" and the "undisputed queen of the world’s opera". This weekend, the lif...
Aretha Franklin Documentary Filmed 46 Years Ago, Is Finally Getting Released
In the early 70s, director Sydney Pollack documented Aretha Franklin and the making of a live album at the New Temple Missionary Church in Los Angeles, CA. The ...
Girls Who Code Releases Music Video For Anthemic Rework Of 1970 Hit Song “Ooh Child”
In celebration of this year’s International Day of the Girl, Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, h...
“I Touch Myself”… 90s Rock Hit As Breast Cancer Awareness Anthem, Performed By Serena Williams
For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the I Touch Myself Project has launched an inspiring version of the song starring Serena Williams. In an Instagra...
Dolly Parton Gives Us New ’19th Amendment’ Anthem About Women’s Right To Vote… Volume Up
This week, a new song from Dolly Parton hit the digital airwaves that’s a head boppin', toe tappin' historical anthem centered on women’s fight for the legal ri...