Tag Archives: Maxine Feldman

Myths about women’s music and culture: they shoot men at women’s festivals, right?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jamiebobamie

Um … no. There are a few other myths to bust, so let’s get started.

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Meg Christian Made Me Gay

Posted on December 26, 2017 by jamiebobamie

Well, not really, and I’m more likely to say “lesbian” but it’s a play on the title of a recently published book about LGBTQ music, David Bowie Made Me Gay, by Darryl W. Bullock. It’s well-written and I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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Our Amazon: Maxine Feldman

Posted on September 23, 2016 by jamiebobamie

Before Stonewall, on May 13, 1969, folksinger and trail blazer Maxine Feldman wrote “Angry Atthis,” a song about not being able to openly love her female partner. Songs like that didn’t exist before then. Maxine went on to perform and … 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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