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New book from NPR Music uncovers ‘How Women Made Music’

Partial book cover for "How Women Made Music" shows a partial cartoon image of a woman playing guitar.
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"How Women Made Music" is a new book from NPR Music.

“How Women Made Music,” a new book from NPR Music, was inspired by NPR’s “Turning The Tables” series and collects more than 50 years of essays and interviews. NPR Music’s Ann Powers and editor of the book Alison Fensterstock spoke to Community Voices about how the book was put together and the impact women have made in the evolution of music.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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