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Feminism and Women's History In Music

These songwriters and singers have used their art to express feminist ideas and to explore and communicate women's history.

CWLU Rock Band

From 1970-1973, a feminist rock band rocked audiences as it slammed male "pig bands" with music and comedy.

Fight on Sisters: and Other Songs for Liberation

By Carol Hanisch: 29-page book, with score and lyrics, from 1978. Insight into the culture of the women's liberation movement.

Musical Romp Through Women's History

Gerri Gribi's home page, where she explains how she began using folk songs to illustrate women's history. No, they didn't all drown themselves over their menfolk!

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