WomenArts works to empower an international community of women artists and allies by sharing news about inspiring arts projects and funding opportunities, and by facilitating the annual world-wide Support Women Artists Now (SWAN) celebrations in March and April. Support Women Artists Now Day! SWAN Day/Support Women Artists Now Day is an international holiday designed to showcase the power and diversity of women’s creativity. Be a part of SWAN Day by creating or participating in a local … [Read more...]
Inspiring Women Singers from Three Generations
March 7, 2018 by
Great music has always had the power to move the soul as well as the feet, and since modern music began, women singers and musicians have been at the very heart of it. Some singers have also transcended the consumerist nature of 'pop' and used their music to spread a positive message, and legends such as Nina Simone have become known for their message as well as their music. Nina's legacy is still relevant and still growing, as we see with these three inspiring women singers who first found fame … [Read more...]
Everybody’s Got a Story! – JUNE 15-17, LYRIC THEATRE – TORONTO
June 1, 2017 by
Everybody's Got A Story celebrates Canada's 150th in concert as we pay tribute to our nation's strong history of women in music! Performed by some of Canada's top musical theatre artists, this show features the music of Canada's most influential and powerful female voices, including Anne Murray, Celine Dion, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell, Shania Twain, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jann Arden, and Sarah McLachlan. Conceived by Katie Edwards with musical direction & arrangements by Jeannie Wyse, the … [Read more...]
