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Podcast: Seriously...
Episode: Rock Transition
Description: For centuries musicians have defied gender boundaries to create some of the most evocative and provocative art and music.Journalist and culture critic Laura Snapes joins the dots of a fascinating musical history that encompasses musical icons such as Ma Rainey, Little Richard, Lou Reed, the Pet Shop Boys, Grace Jones and Madonna, and looks at how today's musicians use music and performance to express who their own gender and sexuality.In recent years the issue of gender and identity has been a hot topic in the musical landscape and beyond. From niche publications to...