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Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son
women In Music
🎧 Episode Title: She’s Got the Beat: Women Who Shaped the Sound
Episode Description:
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re turning up the volume on the women who’ve shaped music—on stage, behind the boards, and in the margins. From trailblazing legends to unsung heroes, this episode dives into the beats, ballads, and breakthroughs that wouldn’t exist without women. Whether they were rocking arenas, penning protest anthems, or producing behind the scenes, these women didn’t just play the game—they changed it.
What You’ll Hear:
- 🎤 A walk through key eras of women in music, from blues and jazz to hip hop and pop
- 🔊 The untold stories of women producers, songwriters, and engineers
- 🎶 Spotlight on game-changers like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sylvia Robinson, Missy Elliott, and more
- đź’Ą How music became a tool for feminist expression and resistance
- 🎧 Our favorite tracks by women that still slap today (and why)
Why It Matters:
Women have always been the backbone of music—shaping culture, sound, and social movements. Yet they’re often left out of the headlines. This episode is about giving credit where it’s long overdue and making sure their voices are heard—loud and clear.
Listen If You:
- Love music history with a feminist twist
- Want to discover new (and old) artists to add to your playlist
- Believe in giving flowers while they're still here
- Are ready to dance, learn, and rage (a little)
Resources & Mentions:
- [Playlist: Women Who Rock Our World – Spotify/Apple Music]
- [Book: She Bop: The Definitive History of Women in Popular Music by Lucy O'Brien]
- [Article: “The Women Behind the Soundboard” – Rolling Stone]
Follow + Share:
Love this episode? Hit follow, drop a review, and share it with your loudest, proudest, music-loving crew. 💿✨ #WomensHistoryMonth #SheGotTheBeat #WomenInMusic