Description
Women and music
Book summary
This book is a reference guide that traces the history of popular music through 144 essential albums featuring women. Critic Toni Castarnado selects and analyzes albums by groups where the female contribution was essential to the final result, from Abba to the Spice Girls, including Blondie, The Pretenders, and Portishead. A well-documented and exhaustive work that vindicates the role of women in music, offering the reader a unique perspective to rediscover songs and artists through a new lens.
What is it about?
The book proposes a chronological and thematic journey through the history of popular music, focusing on those women who built their careers within a group. Unlike soloists, these artists were key pieces in the creative machinery of iconic bands, although their contribution has not always been recognized to its fair extent. Castarnado, a critic specializing in the biographies of female artists, selects 144 essential albums and analyzes them with rigor, contextualizing each work within the group's trajectory and highlighting the decisive role of women in the final sound. The volume spans from the golden years of pop to the present day, offering a complete and documented vision that complements his previous work, "Mujer y Música".
Main topics
- The role of women as fundamental members of musical groups.
- Analysis of 144 essential albums in the history of popular music.
- Vindication of the female contribution to collective musical creation.
- Evolution of the role of women in the music industry from the 70s to the present.
- Historical and artistic contextualization of each selected work.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at music lovers and fans of popular music who wish to delve deeper into the knowledge of iconic bands from a different perspective. It is also ideal for readers interested in the role of women in culture and society, as well as for those looking for a reference guide to rediscover classic albums or expand their music collection with essential works.
What this book offers
- A curated and documented selection of 144 essential albums featuring women in groups.
- A rigorous analysis that gives visibility to the female contribution to the history of popular music.
- A useful reference tool for discovering or rediscovering key albums from different eras and styles.
- A critical perspective that enriches the understanding of the work of artists such as Blondie, The Pretenders, or Portishead.
- A perfect complement to the author's previous work, "Mujer y Música".
Technical specifications
- Author: TONI CASTARNADO
- Publisher: 66 RPM EDICIONS S L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: DANCE AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC, BIOGRAPHY: ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Collection: MUSIC
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2013
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 465 g
Editorial review
An essential reference work for those who wish to understand the real impact of women on popular music. The selection of 144 albums, carefully chosen and analyzed, offers a solid guide for both the fan and the scholar. The focus on the female figure within the group, rather than as a soloist, provides an original and necessary perspective that enriches the usual narrative of musical history. A book that invites active listening and reflection on the recognition owed to these artists.