Growing feminist activism fostered a wider range of opportunities for women in music, and music also became an important vehicle for communicating feminist issues and building solidarity. Emblematic songs such as “Bread and Roses” were rediscovered and became anthems of the women’s movement, as did other explicitly feminist pieces written and performed by contemporary women musicians. New solo artists, all-woman groups, and groups headlined by women emerged on the scene and won a popular following.

Feminists also set up community-based singing groups or choirs that frequently performed at rallies, women’s strike support actions, and cultural events.

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