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Influential Women in Music History
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Classical Violin
Hilary Hahn – an American violinist, known for her technical skill and her ability to interpret a wide range of classical repertoire
Pop Music
Madonna – known as the 'Queen of Pop', she has pushed the boundaries of songwriting in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos
Blues
Bessie Smith – known as the 'Empress of the Blues', was a hugely influential blues singer in the 1920s and 1930s
Country Music
Dolly Parton – celebrated as a country music singer, songwriter, and businesswoman, she has composed over 3,000 songs
Hip Hop
Missy Elliott – a rapper, singer, and producer, she is known for her innovative music videos and has influenced many other artists
Folk Music
Joan Baez – an American folk singer, songwriter, musician, and activist whose contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest or social justice
Soul Music
Aretha Franklin – the 'Queen of Soul' was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist known for her powerful voice
Indie Rock
St. Vincent – an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her distinct style that blends soft rock, experimental rock, electropop, and jazz influences
Classical Composition
Fanny Mendelssohn – a German pianist and composer of the early Romantic era, she composed over 460 pieces of music
Gospel Music
Mahalia Jackson – referred to as the 'Queen of Gospel', she was an American gospel singer, and civil rights activist
New Age Music
Enya – an Irish singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer known for her distinctive sound, characterized by voice-layering, folk melodies, and synthesized backdrops
Jazz
Ella Fitzgerald – often referred to as the 'First Lady of Song' and the 'Queen of Jazz', her vocal range and improvisation skills were exceptional
Electronic Music
Björk – an Icelandic singer, songwriter, and producer known for her innovative music style and use of electronic beats
Classical Piano
Martha Argerich – an Argentine classical concert pianist, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest piano virtuosos of her generation
Baroque
Barbara Strozzi – an Italian composer and singer of the Baroque period, who was renowned for her vocal and composition talent
R&B
Alicia Keys – an American musician, singer, composer, actress, and pianist, known for her soulful voice and her classical piano skills
Opera
Maria Callas – one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century
Punk Rock
Patti Smith – dubbed the 'punk poet laureate', she merged rock and poetry in her work, influencing the New York City punk rock movement
Romantic-era music
Clara Schumann – a German musician and composer, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era
Film Scoring
Rachel Portman – a British composer, known for being the first female composer to win an Academy Award for Best Original Score
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