Read posts devoted to music from the 1960s.
Music has always been a powerful form of protest. This is especially true of Tropicália – a Brazilian artistic movement, beginning in the 1960s, that served as a form of joy and resistance against an oppressive military dictatorship. Ana Leorne shares how this vibrant genre is as relevant today as it was over half a century ago.
What can Tropicália teach us about resistance in 2025? Read More »
Ada Wolin celebrates the life and sound of the iconic lead singer of the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss. Following Mary’s death in January 2024, we look back at the legacy she leaves behind, and the ways she inspired a young female writer pitching their own 33 1/3.
Remembering Mary Weiss Read More »
Who better to celebrate on #womancrushwednesday than Joni Mitchell? An emblem of female empowerment, Mitchell has always retained publishing rights to her music and has produced, often solely, her own albums. Though primarily considered a pop artist, the songs she wrote carried a signature folk rock sound with a jazz influence. Mitchell’s success as a
Women Crush Wednesday: Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark Read More »
