Radical Harmonies

While the country was embroiled in the social unrest of Vietnam, civil rights, labor fights, and women's liberation, lesbians and other women pioneered a cultural movement that evolved into what is known today as “women's music.” Oscar-nominated director Dee Mosbacher's Radical Harmonies chronicles the story of the women who took on a male-dominated music industry and created a safe space for female musical self-expression, from early pioneers such as Cris Williamson, Margie Adam, and Linda Tillery, to contemporary artists such as Holly Near, Ani DiFranco, and the Indigo Girls. Composed primarily of live concert and festival performance clips, the film also features the early movers and shakers of the movement recounting their struggles and triumphs. A musical feast for both the ears and the soul, this multi-award-winning film (that was also included in this year's ALA Notable Films for Adults) is a must for serious music and cultural studies collections. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: C, P. (L. Stevens)