It's no wonder anyone doing research would think Reggae Music is for Men ONly. I do not seeone female name listed in your list...not even ONE!!!!
Are you obliterating Sister Carol's contributions, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley? Do you realize how disappointing it is to see such a lovely site sharing such MISS information?
One day, Reggae shows will consist of a whole bunch of men singing to men...is that what you want?
It's 2005 almost 2006, please get real and stop perpetuating a dishonest myth "that there is no place for Sisters in Reggae Music" only in the bedroom and in the boredroom.
Sincerely yours,
May Jah Guide you and Protect you and any others who behave likewise...
Reggae Artist Sister Anna Fisher
HIStory written by Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
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writeback
Re: HIStory written by Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
hi
what do you mean ? all major female artists seem to be listed on this site...
what do you mean ? all major female artists seem to be listed on this site...
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Anna Fisher
Re: HIStory written by Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
Most Represented Artists on the Home Page
is all male unless I'm reading it wrong,
similar to the majority of Reggae Playlists
and lack female artists being signed to major Reggae Music labels out there.
Due to the lack of visibility of women in promotions, playlists and show bookings it would seem likely that there just aren't enough women out there performing and recording music to give them more airtime, interviews, reviews, and bookings than they are getting at this date in time.
Often the word on the street is, "Women will not help make a show great and there aren't enough talented ones to worry about whether enough are booked on each show." This is just not true and without rattling off names, it's important to realize it used to be more equitable in the 70's and 80's than it is now.
Perhaps 2006 will be the year of change for Reggae Music where female artists are concerned.
There are so many talented ones out there that deserve good placement on shows. It's just hasn't been happening on the shows I've attended.
I understand the importance of placement of the hottest artists to retain the crowd so people will stay and spend money. When people stay everyone wins. OK, imagine a day when an exuberant DJ introduces an up and coming female artist as if she were famed popular artist, Alicia Keys?
Are you saying Reggae doesn't possess its own artists of equivalent talents, running the gamut of writing, performing and producing her own songs? We have so many yest we rarely hear about them in the mainstream publications and websites!
I do believe if a woman is willing to spend a lot of money, as Sinead O'Connor has she can advertise like the major labels if she really wants to keep her name out there.
There are many publications out there. Seems like we always hear about the best women's works after the Grammy's. Kind of rubs me the wrong way...
I'm sure there will be a few in defense of their choice to feature and even showcase a few women but we must all admit we seldom see more than a few names mentioned as being important influences.
This is nothing new, I have a dear friend who performed for years with Duke Ellington's band on trumpet and never got the free publicity her fellow male trumpet section received. In classical music, it was not until prospective players auditioned behind screens that women were finally accepted. They have still not gotten the full benefits of their male counterparts by some of our greatest Jazz icons like Wynton Marsalis who has given fulltime musicians contracts with benefits to only men and caused inquiry to the practices of Jazz at Lincoln Center's Orchestra.
Perhaps Sinead O'Connor will be successful with her latest CD, "Throw Down Your Arms" due to the large Rock following she once had and the fact that the material she covers is so relevant to what is happening today. Either way, if she were one of our veteran Reggae singers with singers from Jamaica it is doubtful she will get the recognition she deserves. As mentioned, if anyone should it is Marcia Griffiths, no ands, ifs or buts about it!
Judy's done a lot, Rita as well, but Marcia has done more to make a difference and has recored and performed on more shows always true to Reggae and Bob Marley's vision, perhaps more than any other artist in his presence who is still alive today. I'm not saying the others don't come split second close...but she most certainly reigns Queen and should be treated thusly by the media, DJ's, record labels and fans.
She deserves much resepct and not seein gher name on the front page seems wrong to me.
Thank you for participating in this reasoning.
Peace, One Love, and Light,
Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
is all male unless I'm reading it wrong,
similar to the majority of Reggae Playlists
and lack female artists being signed to major Reggae Music labels out there.
Due to the lack of visibility of women in promotions, playlists and show bookings it would seem likely that there just aren't enough women out there performing and recording music to give them more airtime, interviews, reviews, and bookings than they are getting at this date in time.
Often the word on the street is, "Women will not help make a show great and there aren't enough talented ones to worry about whether enough are booked on each show." This is just not true and without rattling off names, it's important to realize it used to be more equitable in the 70's and 80's than it is now.
Perhaps 2006 will be the year of change for Reggae Music where female artists are concerned.
There are so many talented ones out there that deserve good placement on shows. It's just hasn't been happening on the shows I've attended.
I understand the importance of placement of the hottest artists to retain the crowd so people will stay and spend money. When people stay everyone wins. OK, imagine a day when an exuberant DJ introduces an up and coming female artist as if she were famed popular artist, Alicia Keys?
Are you saying Reggae doesn't possess its own artists of equivalent talents, running the gamut of writing, performing and producing her own songs? We have so many yest we rarely hear about them in the mainstream publications and websites!
I do believe if a woman is willing to spend a lot of money, as Sinead O'Connor has she can advertise like the major labels if she really wants to keep her name out there.
There are many publications out there. Seems like we always hear about the best women's works after the Grammy's. Kind of rubs me the wrong way...
I'm sure there will be a few in defense of their choice to feature and even showcase a few women but we must all admit we seldom see more than a few names mentioned as being important influences.
This is nothing new, I have a dear friend who performed for years with Duke Ellington's band on trumpet and never got the free publicity her fellow male trumpet section received. In classical music, it was not until prospective players auditioned behind screens that women were finally accepted. They have still not gotten the full benefits of their male counterparts by some of our greatest Jazz icons like Wynton Marsalis who has given fulltime musicians contracts with benefits to only men and caused inquiry to the practices of Jazz at Lincoln Center's Orchestra.
Perhaps Sinead O'Connor will be successful with her latest CD, "Throw Down Your Arms" due to the large Rock following she once had and the fact that the material she covers is so relevant to what is happening today. Either way, if she were one of our veteran Reggae singers with singers from Jamaica it is doubtful she will get the recognition she deserves. As mentioned, if anyone should it is Marcia Griffiths, no ands, ifs or buts about it!
Judy's done a lot, Rita as well, but Marcia has done more to make a difference and has recored and performed on more shows always true to Reggae and Bob Marley's vision, perhaps more than any other artist in his presence who is still alive today. I'm not saying the others don't come split second close...but she most certainly reigns Queen and should be treated thusly by the media, DJ's, record labels and fans.
She deserves much resepct and not seein gher name on the front page seems wrong to me.
Thank you for participating in this reasoning.
Peace, One Love, and Light,
Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
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Re: HIStory written by Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
Every single woman that you listed has a discograph on this site. Including some you missed like Lay Ann, Ranking Ann, Sister Nancy, Althea and Donna, and others.
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Jazzman
Re: HIStory written by Reggae Artist Anna Fisher
Anna, I agree with a lot of your points but think this has little to do with the male/female issue.
There are just so many amazing male & female uncredited Musicians working in all genres of music over the years that are deserving of exposure & credit. Very rarely do they get it. Reggae is certainly no worse an offender than any other genre of music.
In Jazz, the current back catolgue Blue Note CD remasters at least give prominence on the sleeve to all the musicians involved in the recording (& the instruments they play). That in itself is an education for the listener as well as good exposure for the musician. I'd love to see that Blue Note practice adopted by all companies & labels, big or small, but sadly that's not likely to happen.
There are just so many amazing male & female uncredited Musicians working in all genres of music over the years that are deserving of exposure & credit. Very rarely do they get it. Reggae is certainly no worse an offender than any other genre of music.
In Jazz, the current back catolgue Blue Note CD remasters at least give prominence on the sleeve to all the musicians involved in the recording (& the instruments they play). That in itself is an education for the listener as well as good exposure for the musician. I'd love to see that Blue Note practice adopted by all companies & labels, big or small, but sadly that's not likely to happen.