Have you ever listened to a song and wondered what the true meaning behind it was? As an outlet of expression, music is an effective tool for spreading a message towards a large group of people. So effective is it, that these 3 female musicians were able to spread their message of women’s rights to not only their target listeners, but to other individuals as well. Let’s get to know more about them:
Sarah McLachlan
The moody 90s singer, known for hit songs “I Will Remember You”, “Adia”, “Sweet Surrender”, “Angel” and “Ice Cream”, is known for uplifting women’s rights and freedoms. Her concerts, used to be only patronized by feminists groups, have branched out onto the mainstream market. Her most significant contribution to the feminist order is her conceptualization and execution of Lilith Fair, a yearly woodstock-esque event featuring female talents and musicians. McLachlan’s foray into this festival not only gives female musicians much needed empowerment, but an outlet to spread freedom.
Yoko Ono
As the wife of the late John Lennon, Yoko Ono is known for her diverse contributions on spreading women’s rights. An accomplished avant-garde artist and musician, Ono’s different works empower women as strong, loving figures in the world. Her New Wave-styled music, most in collaboration with her husband, John Lennon, is a mix of western and eastern feminist thinking. This shows the nurturing (mother) side of feminists, where care and health is advocated. Also, her message of love – a universal concept of bridging genders together – is a strong notion of introducing feminism into mainstream thinking. All in all, Ono wanted to prove to the world that women’s rights are as essential as any other principle out there.
Sinead O’ Connor
The controversial Irish musician, known for her shaved head and various attacks on church groups, is a good example of extreme feminism. Her song, “No Man’s Woman”, shows her belief that women can live on their own, and that man is nothing but a hurdle in the world. An angry feminist, her message is a double-edged sword. It’s force feeding of principles and ideas in an otherwise misunderstanding world.
Feminist Musicians help bring women’s rights out to the world. Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair is a definitive venue for feminism. Yoko Ono’s multimedia art and music help bridge the gap of feminism and mainstream thinking. And Sinead O’ Connor’s strong-willed attitude helps set an image of the angry feminist. By listening to these musicians’ songs, you’ll get unique view on what women’s rights are.
