Dewey Decimal780.9252
Table Of ContentBig Mama Thornton , R&B singer-songwriter, USA Björk , experimental singer-songwriter, Iceland Blackpink , K-pop girl group, South Korea Dolly Parton , country singer-songwriter, USA Ella Fitzgerald , jazz singer, USA Evelyn Glennie , percussionist, Scotland Fea , punk band, USA Ivy Queen , reggae singer & rapper, Puerto Rico (never before featured!) Jody Gerson , chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, USA Joni Mitchell , folk singer-songwriter/guitarist/pianist, USA Kathleen Hanna , punk rock singer & zine founder, USA Lauren Jane Grace , punk rock band, USA Les Filles de Illighadad , desert blues band, Niger Lizzo , R&B/pop singer-songwriter & flutist, USA Lydia Canaan , rock singer-songwriter, Lebanon M.I.A. , rapper, UK & Sri Lanka Mercedes Sosa , folk singer, Argentina Nandi Bushell , rock drummer, South Africa Nervo , electronic/dance DJs, Australia Olivia Rodrigo , pop-rock singer-songwriter & guitarist, USA & Philippines Queen Latifah , rapper/singer/actor, USA Ronnie Spector , pop-rock singer, USA Selena , Tejano singer, USA Tina Turner , rock singer, USA WondaGurl , rap/hip hop/R&B producer, Canada & USA
SynopsisTRUE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO RAISE THE ROOF! This collection features 25 stories of extraordinary women in music--women who have moved hearts and minds with their lyrics, uplifted other musicians, and gotten people to jump, dance, and sing along with their music. Belt out pop anthems with Lizzo, bang on the drums with Nandi Bushell, and write country hits with Dolly Parton. The women in this book come from all around the world. They play different instruments, experiment with new sounds, and stand out in their genres. But one thing is true of them all: They rock! With a forward by iconic rocker Joan Jett and activities curated by Gibson Guitars, this book will have readers everywhere jamming out! Plus, scannable codes let you listen to more stories on the Rebel Girls app., TRUE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO RAISE THE ROOF! This collection features 25 stories of extraordinary women in music-women who have moved hearts and minds with their lyrics, uplifted other musicians, and gotten people to jump, dance, and sing along with their music. Belt out pop anthems with Lizzo, bang on the drums with Nandi Bushell, and write country hits with Dolly Parton. The women in this book come from all around the world. They play different instruments, experiment with new sounds, and stand out in their genres. But one thing is true of them all- They rock! With a forward by iconic rocker Joan Jett and activities curated by Gibson Guitars, this book will have readers everywhere jamming out! Plus, scannable codes let you listen to more stories on the Rebel Girls app.