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Women
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Compañeras 
 Companion website to this PBS Independent Lens documentary that "profiles America's first all-female mariachi band, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. Founded in 1994, the band members shatter age-old stereotypes while expanding the popularity of mariachi music." Provides an update to the documentary, video clip and images, behind-the-scenes material, background on the filmmakers, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/companeras/ Topics: Musicians Last updated Sep 2, 2008 Couper (Mildred) Papers, 1920s-1970
This brief introduction to the papers of "American composer and pianist Mildred Couper, one of the first musicians to experiment with quarter-tone music" features images of three scores, audio of works (including a dirge and a rumba), and a 1935 letter from Leopold Stokowski. From the Department of Special Collections, Donald C. Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.library.ucsb.edu/speccoll/collections/pa/pamss45.html Topics: Musicians, Notable People: Women Last updated Nov 25, 2008 La Lupe: Queen of Latin Soul
Companion website to this Independent Lens documentary about Cuban-born "pop singer Lupe Yoli, otherwise known as La Lupe or La Yiyiyi, [who] was renowned for her emotional performance style." Feature biographical material about La Lupe, a discography, video clip, filmmaker biography and interview, and links to related websites. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/lalupe/ Topics: Musicians, United States History Last updated Sep 2, 2008 A Patchwork Quilt: Dolly Parton and the Roots of Country Music
This exhibit features biographical material on country singer Dolly Parton, including highlights from Parton's career, photos, audio clips, and a discography. Also provides a timeline and glossary about country music and essays on Appalachian and bluegrass music. From the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/dollyparton/dollyparton-home.html Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jun 13, 2008 Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly
Contains profiles of Wanda Jackson, Brenda Lee, Janis Martin, Lorrie Collins, and other performers; information on fashion; audio clips; photos; and a timeline. Online companion to film of same title, this site features an interview with the film's writer and director, Beth Harrington. From PBS Online and ITVS, the Independent Television Service. http://www.pbs.org/itvs/welcometotheclub/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections Last updated Mar 10, 2004 |
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