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Women Who Rock

Bessie to Beyonce. Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl.

by Evelyn McDonnell
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A stellar and unprecedented celebration of 104 musical artists, Women Who Rock is the most complete, up-to-date history of the evolution, influence, and importance of women in music. A gorgeous gift book, it includes a stunning, specially commissioned, full-color illustrated portrait of every musician and group.
From Bessie Smith and The Supremes to Joan Baez, Madonna, BeyoncéAmy Winehouse, Dolly Parton, Sleater-Kinney, Taylor Swift, and scores more, women have played an essential and undeniable role in the evolution of popular music including blues, rock and roll, country, folk, glam rock, punk, and hip hop. Today, in a world traditionally dominated by male artists, women have a stronger influence on popular music than ever before. Yet, not since the late nineteen-nineties has there been a major work that acknowledges and pays tribute to the female artists who have contributed to, defined, and continue to make inroads in music.
In Women Who Rock, writer and professor of journalism Evelyn McDonnell leads a team of women rock writers and pundits in an all-out celebration of 104 of the greatest female musicians. Organized chronologically, the book profiles each artist and places her in the context of both her genre and the musical world at large. Sidebars throughout recall key moments that shaped both the trajectory of music and how those moments influenced or were influenced by women artists.
With full-color illustrated portraits by women artists, Women Who Rock will be THE long-awaited gift book for every music fan, feminist, and female rocker, young and old musicians.

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  • Release date

    October 9, 2018

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      • ISBN: 9780316558860

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      • ISBN: 9780316558860
      • File size: 181226 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from December 1, 2018

      This collection spotlights innovators in the evolution of pop music, women who broke artistic boundaries, boldly defined themselves, shared strong messages--but didn't always receive the recognition of their male counterparts. Editor McDonnell (Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways; journalism & new media, Loyola Marymount Univ.) has compiled 100 thoughtful profiles of these individuals. The diversity of the subjects is exceptional--Mahalia Jackson, Janis Joplin, Ronnie Spector, Karen Carpenter, Kathleen Hanna, Rihanna, Pussy Riot--as are the varying genres they represent: folk, rock, gospel, country, punk, blues, rap, and more. In addition, each well-written essay was penned by one of more than two dozen writers (including Daphne A. Brooks, Kandia Crazy Horse, and Caryn Rose), whose distinct perspectives and styles add a multilayered energy to the book. Beautiful full-color illustrations, rendered by several talented artists, capture the essence of each woman. McDonnell's incisive introduction and carefully selected playlists and comprehensive section summaries are also helpful. VERDICT This highly informative and visually appealing volume will be welcomed by readers interested in pop music and the women shaping its development. An important addition to performing arts, cultural studies, and feminist collections.--Carol J. Binkowski, Bloomfield, NJ

      Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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