Friday, July 21, 2017

Article: The Oral History of Lilith Fair, As Told By the Women Who Lived It

 One of my favorite music experiences of all time.  What a great trip down memory lane… 

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"The Oral History of Lilith Fair, As Told By the Women Who Lived It By Melissa Maerz July 5, 2017

Imagine many of the country’s most influential women all gathered together to stand up for gender equality on a national stage. There are stars performing before a massive crowd, Planned Parenthood booths (along with protesters), and reporters from news outlets analyzing what this event says about the state of women’s rights. Sounds like a scene from the Women’s March on Washington—but it actually occurred 20 years ago this summer with the debut of Lilith Fair, a music festival designed to give women the same lucrative touring gigs as men. Cofounded by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, this multicity tour broke new ground, from the all-female talent lineup that promoters said would never work, to the controversies it ignited in the media about race and feminism. Here McLachlan and some of her fellow Lilith performers talk candidly about a cultural movement lauded by fans for its feminist ideals and lambasted by critics for its lack of diversity. And a new generation of performers reflect on the legacy of Lilith Fair and why their own fight for equality in the music industry continues."

(Via The Oral History of Lilith Fair, As Told By the Women Who Lived It | Glamour.)

 

 

 

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