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Celebrate Women's History Month with Music!

From classic performers to modern day hitmakers, here are over a dozen of some of music's most inspiring artists! List created by Brad, from the Oak Grove Branch

Mid-Continent Public Library

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  • The one and only Dolly Parton wrote "9 To 5 and Odd Jobs" as an ode to the modern working woman. This album is also the name of a comedy film that Parton starred in alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
    Music CDNew York : Sony Music Entertainment, 2009. — 781.642 P258NT
  • This singing sensation of the 1960s and 1970s has sold over 75 million singles and 25 millions albums around the world with songs like "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" and "Walk on By".
    Music CDNew York : Arista Records, [2011] — 781.643 W268
  • One of the most popular artists of the 21st century, Taylor Swift first made a name for herself with her country music songs. In 2014 she made the leap to pure pop music and has never looked back!
    Music CDNashville, TN : Big Machine Records, LLC., [2014] — 781.66 SW552
  • Whitney Houston's powerful and soulful vocals earned her many musical awards and made her self-titled 1985 album one of the best selling records of all time!
    Music CDNew York : RCA/Live Label Group, [2010] — 781.66 H818W
  • Vision

    the music of Hildegard von Bingen

    Hildegard, Saint, 1098-1179
    Hildegard von Bingen was a medieval composer, philosopher, and abbess. She composed sacred melodies that are among the most well-known songs even today.
    Music CDHollywood, CA : Angel, [1994] — 782.3222 H545
  • Diana Ross & the Supremes were an extremely successful trio of female vocalists who had 12 number singles for the renowned Motown Records label in the 1960s and 1970s.
    Music CDNY, NY : The Universal/Motown Records Group, [2000] — 781.643 R733D
  • Few musical artists were as iconic in the 1980s (and beyond) as Madonna. She broke many barriers of what was acceptable content in popular music with her visionary music and stage persona.
    Music CDSanta Monica, CA : Boy Toy, Inc., [2014] — 781.66 M266R
  • Aretha Franklin was a vocal powerhouse and R & B pioneer who deservedly earned the title "Queen of Soul". She first started singing in her church's choir and became one of the most important vocalists ever!
    Music CD[United States] : Atlantic Catalog Group, [2018] — 781.643 F854AT
  • Carpenters

    With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

    Carpenters (Musical group),
    Karen Carpenter's dark and smooth voice is one of the most unique and recognizable voices in all of 1970's pop music. She sang huge hits like "Superstar" and "(They Long to Be) Close to You".
    Music CDSanta Monica, California : A&M Records, [2018] — 781.66 C227C
  • Beyoncé is known for her empowering anthems of womanhood and independence. Her debut solo album "Dangerously in Love" won her FIVE Grammys in 2004!
    Music CD[Place of publication not identified] : Legacy, [2015] — R&B/HIP-HOP BEYONCE DANGEROUSLY
  • A prominent leader of the 1960's psychedelic rock movement, Joplin had an impactful and distinct voice. She is also sadly a member of the notorious "27 club", comprised of musicians who died at 27 years old.
    Music CDNew York, NY : Columbia/Legacy, [1999] — 781.66 J745
  • Mariah Carey has one of the most impressive vocal ranges of any singer in any era! Her unforgettably smooth and airy voice has inspired many modern pop stars.
    Music CDNew York, New York : Columbia, [2015] — 781.643 C189N
  • Led by the incredibly talented and prolific Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes is a blues rock band that took everyone by storm in the 2010's. Howard's soulful singing and amazing guitar playing are not to be missed!
    Music CDNew York, N.Y. : Alabama Shakes, LLC., [2012] — 781.66 AL112
  • A musical chameleon, Cher has found massive popularity in every decade since the 1960s. She has reinvented her style and sound many times over and continues to innovate.
    Music CDUniversal City, CA : MCA Records, 2000. — 781.66 C422CR