Other editions of book Magnificent Women in Music

Women rock, and they have for a very long time! This book profiles 10 inspiring women who have triumphed in bringing their love of music to the world, singing, playing and composing despite all the obstacles placed in their way. From power-chord guitar, classical violin or contemporary opera to old-time jazz, all have succeeded despite the odds. That's a tune any girl can snap her fingers to!

This book features a selection of politically-active, inspiring women who have made important contributions to music history. Their stories begin in the mid-18th Century with Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart, a gifted German composer whose abilities were obscured by the popularity of her younger brother Wolfgang. They end in present with popular female figures like Joni Mitchell, legendary Canadian singer/songwriter, and Vanessa Mae, a non-traditional violinist from Singapore.