Trailblazing Women
This "Queen of Soul" became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This songwriter penned hits like "I Will Always Love You," famously performed by Whitney Houston.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This song by Aretha Franklin became an anthem for the feminist movement, calling for empowerment and equality.
What is "Respect"?
Known as the "High Priestess of Soul," this artist combined R&B, jazz, and classical influences in her music, using her platform to advocate for civil rights.
Who is Nina Simone?
This artist's fight to reclaim her masters sparked a global conversation about artists’ rights.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This artist's album Lemonade became a cultural phenomenon and celebrated Black womanhood.
Who is Beyoncé?
As the first woman to win the Grammy for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, this trailblazer set a new standard for women in music production, fronted the group 4-Non Blondes and worked with to help bring Pink some of her most successful records.
Who is Linda Perry?
During the Civil Rights Movement, this gospel song performed by Mahalia Jackson became an anthem of hope and resistance.
What is "We Shall Overcome"?
Often called the “Queen of Disco,” this artist became a cultural icon in the 1970s.
Who is Donna Summer?
This country music star became the first Black woman to win a Country Music Association (CMA) award in 2020, breaking significant racial barriers in the genre.
Who is Mickey Guyton?
This Icelandic musician, artist and actress and wearer of the iconic "swan dress" is known for her avant-garde music and environmental activism.
Who is Björk?
This prolific songwriter co-wrote hits like "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies" for Beyoncé, shaping some of the most iconic pop songs of the 21st century.
Who is Esther Dean?
This artist’s protest song "Strange Fruit" remains one of the most powerful indictments of racism.
Who is Billie Holiday?
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is known as the "Godmother" of this genre of music.
What is Rock and Roll?
This jazz singer faced backlash for her civil rights activism and had her performance license revoked. Her haunting song "Strange Fruit" became an iconic protest anthem.
Who is Billie Holiday?
Known as the "Empress of the Blues," she was one of the first major Black recording artists.
Who is Bessie Smith?
This artist's TikTok presence went viral not just for her music but for her behind-the-scenes look at creating a hit pop album, showcasing the production process for her song "Pink Pony Club."
Who is Chappell Roan?
This artist's album Tapestry became one of the best-selling albums of all time and earned her four Grammys, proving the commercial and artistic power of female songwriters.
Who is Carole King?
She is considered the first woman to dominate electronic dance music (EDM) as a DJ and producer.
Who is Annie Mac?
This pop star’s #MeToo lawsuit against her former producer brought attention to harassment in the industry.
Who is Ke$ha?
This legendary performer used her platform to fight for civil rights, becoming the first Black woman to headline a major motion picture and later working as a spy for the French Resistance during World War II and became famous for her banana dance.
Who is Josephine Baker?
She was the first woman to head a major record label as president of Elektra Records in 1988 and 2004, Rhone was named President of Universal Motown Records, Executive Vice President of Universal Records, and Chairman of Universal Motown Record Group.
Answer: Who is Sylvia Rhone?
This punk rock movement of the 1990s, led by women in bands like Bikini Kill, used music to protest misogyny and advocate for women’s rights.
What is Riot Grrrl?
This artist, known as the "First Lady of Country Music," was one of the first female performers to achieve mainstream success in country music with hits like "Walkin' After Midnight."
Who is Patsy Cline?
This rapper and singer became the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 1997, paving the way for future female artists in hip-hop.
Who is Lauryn Hill?