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Women in Rock Memoirs

by Cristina Garrigós

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:2023
Pages:265
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Women in Rock Memoirs vindicates the role of women in rock music. The chapters examine memoirs written by women in rock from 2010 onwards to explore how the artists narrate their life experiences and difficulties they had to overcome, not only as musicians but as women. The book includes memoirs written by both well-known and lesser-known artists and artists from both inside and outside of the Anglo-American sphere. The essays by scholars from different research areas and countries around the wo

Our Review

This academic collection examines the powerful wave of memoirs written by women rock musicians since 2010, analyzing how these artists narrate their life stories and the unique challenges they've faced. The book's scope is notably international, moving beyond the typical Anglo-American focus to include lesser-known artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Through scholarly essays, it dissects how these women document their struggles not just as musicians, but specifically as women navigating the rock world.

What makes this volume distinctive is its multi-disciplinary approach, featuring contributions from researchers across different countries and academic fields. This global perspective creates a richer, more nuanced understanding of women's experiences in rock music across various cultural contexts. Teen readers and young adults passionate about music history, gender studies, and cultural analysis will find a compelling framework for understanding the systemic barriers female artists confront. The book ultimately serves as both an academic resource and a powerful vindication of women's voices in a genre that has often sidelined them.

Themes

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

Biography & Autobiography