Strange Fruit: Women Pioneers of Jazz

Ask anyone for a list of great jazz musicians and the names will almost exclusively be men. Yet throughout the music’s history, the jazz scene has been brimming with female talent. From the vision of Louis Armstrong’s pianist wife Lil Hardin and the aching intensity of Billie Holiday’s voice, to the ground-breaking experimentalism of Carla Bley and Annette Peacock. The course will uncover the untold story of women’s unique and lasting contribution to a form of music which has lost none of its power.

• Tutor: Martin Fletcher PhD FHEA
• Term: Autumn
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 04 December 2021
• Time: 10am-1pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £25

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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