Women Who Rock

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
1993 was the year of strong woman in rock. Liz Phair released the landmark "Exile in Guyville." PJ Harvey released "Rid of Me" and The Breeders released "Last Splash." Fifteen years later the most visible women in music are making more headlines for their debauchery than for their rockin' records. We look at the state of women in rock. Also: Polish pianist Marcin Wasilewski gained attention as a member in trumpeter Tomasz Stanko's Quartet. His music share the spacious, ambient quality typical of Stanko and the ECM label, but with an additional dose of playfulness. He joins us today. Finally: Our CD Picks of the week.

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