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Women's Music CHAT THREAD

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 27/02/2012 18:41

I've been nattering away off-topic on Stewie's excellent thread asking for suggestions for her International Women's Day CD...so thought I would start an ongoing thread for anyone who, like me particularly enjoys music by female artists and female-fronted bands.

I'm not looking for lists of recommendations - there are two threads called Music By Women which have dozens of brilliant suggestions of artists to check out.

This is more about sharing a recent discovery (artist doesn't have to be new, though!) - a song, album, band, singer/songwriter etc. etc. that have inspired or excited you and you want to share. Or to chew the cud about anything related to women's music that catches your interest. Please join in!

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alexpolismum · 29/02/2012 09:02

Immaculada thankyou for Wanita.

Can I just join in and add one of my own particular favourites. It's not particularly feminist, but as I don't speak Welsh, I don't know what they are saying, but the voice is beautiful.

And another group I love, all women, perhaps not everyone's cup of tea, but I love them!

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 29/02/2012 07:40

Ah yes, The Chilis are a guilty pleasure of mine, too. But some of their lyrics are outrageous. They seem to be improving in their most recent few albums, so that's something. Maybe they're going through a Beastie Boys type reinvention...?

Funnily, I haven't got PJ Harvey's latest prize-winner either. I've tended to admire the songs from it rather than hugely like them, compared with some of her earlier stuff. She's ace live, though!!

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 28/02/2012 22:04

I'm heading for bed now.

Here's one to leave you with:

Utter beauty from another Malian artist:

Manana mas!

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 28/02/2012 21:54

So, have you remortgaged your house recently, Stewie

Heh, yep Spotify is a good way of listening to stuff for free (but watch out, it's fatally easy to purchase the tracks you like..!!!)

I tend to put Kate Bush alongside Bjork as an artist who really isn't afraid to experiment with different styles and push muscial boundaries. It doesn't always make for comfortable listening (and I totally accept that not everyone gets on with Kate's voice, or indeed Bjork's) but hats off to them for doing so. Also I like the fact that they fly the flag for independent female artists who really hold their own in a very male-dominated industry - and have done so pretty much for their entire careers.

And by the way, how fantastic that PJ Harvey won the Mercury this year - and the first artist to win it twice! Brilliant achievement. I imagine it was mentioned at the time (ahem, wasn't frequenting FWR at that time) but even so....

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SydneyS · 28/02/2012 21:38

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 28/02/2012 21:21

I certainly won't ignore you Sidney!!

Recommendations and linkies are most definitely encouraged on here!!
I was just trying to avoid the huge lists in the other threads, but by all means bung two or three suggestions in a post, in fact please do and thanks for the ones you've included!
Blimey, I've got such a fast-growing list of things to listen to.

I think Tightrope is a funky soul song, very catchy.
Have to differ when it comes to Kate Bush, though - I'm a big fan (although not so grabbed with the recent stuff from 50 Words For Snow).

You're right that music magazines tend to be very male-orientated, Stewie. They do feature a sprinkling of female artists per issue, but they're very under represented IMO.
That said I haven't read The Word in yonks Sidney, so they may have improved Smile

Glad you're enjoying The Turnip Ninth! I'm rarely so chuffed as when someone tells me I've turned them onto some music they really like.

Yep, Lauren Laverne is pretty good at featuring female artists - as are Cerys Matthews and Nemone at the weekends. Stewie radio listening might be cheaper than buying the music, but I often end up doing both Blush

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AliceHurled · 28/02/2012 20:33

So far nothing has really grabbed me. But I'm only about 3 tracks in, and it's on in the background so I just notice if something stands out, iyswim.

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AliceHurled · 28/02/2012 20:26

Listening to Janelle Monae right now Sydney

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NinthWave · 28/02/2012 20:16

Oh Inmaculada I am on my third listen to The Turnip, and I am snivelling like a wreck! It's gorgeous, thankyou for linking.

AliceHurled · 28/02/2012 20:15

I don't do enough of it, and then wonder why I don't when I do IYSWIM

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AliceHurled · 28/02/2012 20:07

I noticed when I listen to Lauren Laverne on bbc6 there was plenty of women's voices.

I have downloaded First Aid Kit. What is with all the Kits?

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 28/02/2012 18:52

I have to say, although I find Marc Riley rather irritating as a presenter, he's clearly a lover of female vocals, he plays a lot of female-fronted stuff and gets a lot of them in live, too. I've discovered some wonderful stuff when listening to his programme. Credit where it's due, etc.

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 28/02/2012 18:44

ALERT
This Is The Kit are live in session on Marc Riley's show on BBC 6Music from 19.00 tonight

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InmaculadaConcepcion · 28/02/2012 18:43

Ooh, thanks TBE - I'll check Wild Flag out!

....and Nicola Roberts, Alice. Cheers for the links!

Ooh, yes Lio - First Aid Kit. I heard them do a couple of live tracks on 6Music - like their songs. The Emmylou single that's out at the moment is a smashing little ditty.

Loving the recommendations, more please!!

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AliceHurled · 28/02/2012 16:10

Thanks sister Grin

Lio · 28/02/2012 16:07

Someone at work put First Aid Kit on Spotify and I'm enjoying them: Swedish folk duo, sisters. (Ahem, I mean, they are sisters, I'm not addressing you all as 'sisters' Grin)