News to start your week!
NPR’s Weekend Edition featured a conversation with Anna Beer and her new book, Sounds and Sweet Airs: The Forgotten Women of Classical Music. (Purchase your copy here!) Read the conversation on the NPR website, or listen below!
Last week we shared the sad news of the death of Atlanta Symphony bassist Jane Little. The Atlanta Symphony orchestra is remembering her life and contributions to the ensemble over her amazing career. Read, and watch, here.
The San Francisco Bay Times has a story of the Montclair Women’s Big Band, and their new festival celebrating women in jazz. Don’t miss the conversation with trumpeter Ellen Seeling who carved a path for women in jazz – and shares her experiences of sexism along the way.
What did we miss? As always, leave a comment and a link and let us know!