How women made music

Drawn from NPR Music’s acclaimed series ‘Turning the Tables’, this is a definitive book on the vital role of women in music – from Beyonc to Odetta, Taylor Swift to Joan Baez, Joan Jett to Dolly Parton – featuring archival interviews, essays, photographs, and illustrations. ‘Turning the Tables’, launched in 2017, has revolutionized recognition of female artists, whether it be in best album lists or in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ‘How Women Made Music’ brings this impressive history and fascinating reshaping to the page and includes material draws from more than fifty years of NPR’s coverage of great musical heroes and intriguing creators.