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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 45 MIN

Ep 6, Black Women's Liberation Movement Music, Overview by the Author

from The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy · host Dr. Reiland Rabaka

How did Black women use music to fight for freedom? In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the themes of his recent book, Black Women's Liberation Movement Music: Soul Sisters, Black Feminist Funksters, and Afro-Disco Divas. From the raw soul of Aretha Franklin to the boundary-pushing funk of Betty Davis, this episode highlights the Black women artists who used music as a tool for activism, empowerment, and cultural transformation. 🎧 Listen now and explore the sounds of liberation.  See the Spotify playlist and The Breakdown on our website: https://www.colorado.edu/center/caaas/podcast/episodes/ep-6-black-womens-liberation-movement-music-overview-author

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How did Black women use music to fight for freedom? In this episode of The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the themes of his recent book, Black Women's Liberation Movement Music: Soul Sisters, Black...

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