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The female singer-songwriter-musician-producer(-engineer)

Feb 2022 - Insights In Sound - interview with Leslie MG Bird, audio engineer. She is also the author of 'Women In Audio', published in 2020.

28m 37s

 
Info re 'Women In Audio' by Leslie MG Bird, published in 2020. Includes a link to the table of contents.

www.routledge.com

Women in Audio

Women in Audio features almost 100 profiles and stories of audio engineers who are women and have achieved success throughout the history of the trade. Beginning with a historical view, the book covers the achievements of women in various audio professions and then focuses on organizations that...
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Pensado's Place interview with Ebonie Smith, audio engineer, producer, songwriter. July 2020

1 hour

"Ebonie received her first Grammy Certificate and RIAA-certified platinum plaque for work as an assistant engineer on Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording). She received her second Grammy Certificate for work as an assistant engineer on Sturgill Simpson's award-winning album A Sailor'sGuide to Earth. She also engineered on the Grammy-nominated album Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe and the Grammy-winning album Invasion to Privacy by Cardi B."

 
Bobbie Gentry / Ode to Billie Joe - 1967

4m 15s


Bobbie Gentry wrote and produced her own songs. Here's a quote from The Guardian newspaper:

"In 1974 a writer called Morag Veljkovic questioned Gentry’s feminist credentials: didn’t the tight dresses and teased-up hair contradict a bra-burning stance? “I am a woman working for herself in a man’s field. I am a successful woman record producer,” said Gentry calmly. “Did you know that I took Ode to Billie Joe to Capitol, sold it, and produced the album myself? It wasn’t easy. It’s difficult when a woman is attractive; beauty is supposed to negate intelligence – which is ridiculous. Certainly there are no women executives and producers to speak of in the record business.”
www.theguardian.com

Bobbie Gentry: whatever happened to the trailblazing queen of country?

The 60s star – who didn’t just write her own songs but had her own TV show, made her own clothes and painted her own album art – could count Elvis and, later, Taylor Swift as fans. So why did she retire from public view in 1981?
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Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders (2019?)

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Alanis Morrisette and Olivia Rodrigo - Oct 2021

"Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morrissette were a natural pairing for Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians series. The two stars sat down for an epic conversation about music, life in public, performing, and much more."

15m 18s

 
"Olivia Rodrigo stopped by to chat with Bru about life, music, and what's next! Bru and Olivia also play a game of 'Spill Your Guts' to dig deeper into things!"

21m 13s

 
Paula Abdul
Madonna
Kate Bush
Sarah Brightman 💝
oh boy, i don't care for too many female artists. I am not too sure hmmm
 
wendijane said:
Paula Abdul
Madonna
Kate Bush
Sarah Brightman 💝
oh boy, i don't care for too many female artists. I am not too sure hmmm
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I def prefer male singers. Don't know why but I do seem to prefer the male voice. That said, I love this thread. Especially bc it isn't just about performers. It's the engineers and producers as well and I love that. I can name Tony Visconti and Quincy Jones and Steve Lillywhite but can I name 3 female producers without looking them up first? Don't think I can. :(
 
zinniabooklover said:
I def prefer male singers. Don't know why but I do seem to prefer the male voice. That said, I love this thread.
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This is quite a refreshing thread
zinniabooklover said:
Especially bc it isn't just about performers. It's the engineers and producers as well and I love that. I can name Tony Visconti and Quincy Jones and Steve Lillywhite but can I name 3 female producers without looking them up first? Don't think I can. :(
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That reminds me zin. i have to check out that lady again

edit- Susan Rogers
Bjork
Both have been mentioned
 
Now this lady here Peggy "Mac" Mccreary should be here in this thread
She is a sound Engineer and has worked with very notable artists , including Van Halen. Elton John & Prince,
prnalumni.org

Spotlight: Peggy McCreary

Peggy McCreary Reminisces About Recording Prince and the Front Row Seat from which She Watched Him Conquer the 80s
prnalumni.org prnalumni.org

pitchfork.com

What It Was Like to Be Alone With Prince in the Studio, According to His Engineer Peggy McCreary

Like every frequent Prince collaborator, McCreary has great stories.
pitchfork.com pitchfork.com
 
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