Women in Music

Kim Shattuck was the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the Muffs, a punk band that had 1990s hits including “Lucky Guy” and a cover of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in …

Blues guitarist Beverly Watkins played like Jimi Hendrix and influenced many including John Lennon.

The five-time Grammy winner sang at presidential inaugurations.

Beth Carvalho was Brazil’s “godmother of samba,” an exuberant singer who fought for women’s place in the traditionally male-dominated genre.

Aretha Franklin has been called the greatest singer of all time.

Remembering “the Queen of Soul”…

Yvonne Staples sang on many of the group’s hit songs including “I’ll Take You There.”

The band was known for their hit song “Zombie.”

Influential jazz pianist and composer.