Women and Girls
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The founders of the Iranian Female Composers Association focus on programming, commissioning and mentorship. Source
An eclectic, unexpected, ambitious solo project let the singer and songwriter exorcise demons and stretch her creative powers. That’s good news for her long-running band. Source
At 73, the enigmatic country star is captivating a whole new generation and riding high as the subject of a podcast and the inspiration behind a Netflix series. Source
A new supergroup — Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby — is making music with a mission. Source
Dizzy Gillespie called her his protégé. But faced with sexist discrimination, she did not establish herself as a bandleader until middle age. Source
With her unapologetic lyrics, Rainey proudly proclaimed her bisexuality and helped to mainstream black female narratives in a musical style that later became a nationwide craze. Source
In an interview with “CBS This Morning,” the singer, who faces charges involving underage girls, jumped out of his seat at one point and said those accusing him were all lying. Source
Elizabeth Rowe had claimed that her compensation was only about 75 percent that of her closest comparable colleague, a male oboist. Source
Several women say Adams offered to jumpstart their music careers, then pursued them sexually and in some cases retaliated when they spurned him. He denies the claims. Source
The work of Jim DeRogatis and Dream Hampton on the accusations against the R&B star began years apart. Now that it seems the public is listening, they have a sense of satisfaction — and security concerns. Source
