Tag Archives: Cris Williamson

The 40th National Women’s Music Festival, 2015: there were angels, right?

Posted on July 10, 2015 by jamiebobamie

I don’t usually start hallucinating until midway through the National Women’s Music Festival. I don’t do hallucinogens but lack of sleep does weird things to a body and I’m like a little kid – I’m afraid to sleep for fear … Continue reading →

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What I did on my summer vacation: Michigan 2014

Posted on August 16, 2014 by jamiebobamie

I used to camp. Now? Not so much, unless it’s the Michigan Women’s Music Festival. (I know, they spell it “womyn” but my internal English teacher won’t let me do that.) I returned just a few days ago and let … Continue reading →

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Still finding the fire: where are women’s music performers today?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jamiebobamie

Lately I’ve included a medley of classic women’s music in my concerts. I was taken aback recently when an audience member asked if those women were still alive. Most of us, yes. Last I checked, I still had a pulse. … Continue reading →

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Seeking the fire: early days of women’s music

Posted on January 26, 2011 by jamiebobamie

People think it all began with Olivia Records and while they were prominent in the early years, it really started in the 20’s with blues singers like Ma Rainey and later on, with gay bar singers who sang the hits … Continue reading →

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