female fans

In this final episode of the first season of Girls Talk About Music, I look back at the women musicians who inspired me to start the podcast and who inspire me every day with their music and talent.

Musicians mentioned:
Pink Floyd
Clare Torry
Zero 7
Sia Furler
Mayra Andrade
Ibeyi
Daniel Caesar
H.E.R.

Songs mentioned:
The Great Gig in the Sky
Distractions
Destiny
Carried Away

Links to explore:
Pink Floyd - The Great Gig in the Sky
Sia - Lady Croissant
Mayra Andrade - Lua
Ibeyi - Live at KEXP
H.E.R - Carried Away
H.E.R. Fender Sessions

In the introduction of her book, The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Critic, music critic Jessica Hopper writes: “The title of this book is for those whose dreams (and manuscripts) languished due to lack of formal precedence, support and permission. This title is not meant to erase our history but rather to help mark the path.” 

Growing up as a girl in love with progressive rock in conservative Venezuela, I never felt there was a space for me to voice my opinion and fandom. Using Hopper’s book title as a call for women to create and take up that space, I explore what it means to be a female music fan in a world that’s still dominated by male voices, both on and off stage. 

To learn more about Jessica Hopper and her work, visit her website.  

Her book, The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Critic is available here.