Female musicians
Female musicians have always played a significant role in popular music. Choose one of the following three female musicians and complete the task and questions below:
Memphis Minnie (born Lizzie Douglas)
Carole King
Patti Smith
Briefly discuss her career and musical contributions. In what genres of music did she (or does she still) perform?
What instrument(s) does she play?
In interviews, has she discussed her female identity and how it affects her career?
Briefly discuss her career and musical contributions. In what genres of music did she (or does she still) perform?
