Journalist and author Meredith Ochs shares insights into Aretha Franklin’s life and her impact on the music industry.
Music
Music Artist Madeleine Cocolas Takes Her Emotional Response to Artworks and Turns It Into Audio
Composer Madeleine Cocolas took an intuitive approach to writing music for Off Canvas.
How Marian Anderson’s Music Helped Combat Racial Equality
Marian Anderson used her rejection and status to shine a light on racial inequality and unite Americans.
Esperanza Spalding, High School Dropout Turned Grammy Winner
Often considered a musical prodigy, in 2011 Esperanza Spalding became the first jazz musician to win a Grammy for Best New Artist.
Meiko and Elizabeth Ziman Talk Music as Indie Artists
Singer-songwriter Elizabeth Ziman interviews Meiko about heritage, the music industry, and her new album, Playing Favorites.
Folk Duo Cathy & Marcy On How Music Can Foster Inclusion
Detailing their passion for music and their rise to fame, Grammy-winning folk singers Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer explain the transformative power of music.
The Curious Story of Composer Rosemary Brown
Brown composed hundreds of pieces of music. Does her other-worldly inspiration subvert or uphold the stereotypes confronting female composers?
Why We Need More Female Music Fans
Fandoms surrounding musicians like Hayley Williams of Paramore show us how women and girls are driving forces in the music industry.
From Drummer to Media Entrepreneur: One Woman’s Journey
When Mindy Abovitz couldn’t find a community of female drummers and beatmakers, she decided to build it herself.
Indie Rock Band Chastity Belt on Vulnerability, Friendship and Their New Album
Discovering the band Chastity Belt was like finding a bunch of old journals I’d forgotten I had written.