Scan Through Women And Music Art

By Rosella Campbell


Women have been central in the development of arts in general and music in particular. Their participation has grown over the years with different roles in each era. The linkage between women and music art is at performance, production as well as inspiration. They have been named on numerous occasions among the best composers and singers in their generation.

Geographical distribution places them in minority groups with few outstanding performers. They have received support from individuals and institutions to better their performance and raise their musical prowess. This has been crucial in promoting talent among female singers and performers.

Arts have continuously shaped social dialogue with female artists playing a crucial role. Their role in entertaining generations has remained unique especially considering the unique way in which they handle certain themes and contexts. They understand them better and are better placed to express them. Female performers can be traced in scripts recording action in courts among different societies.

Female artists compose and sing about such themes as social justice, motivation and love. This clearly demarcates their music with their handling of relationships being distinct. The dominant themes are feminine. Male artists have also written a lot about women with inspiration coming from relatives, parents, lovers and daughters. This is still credited as part of their influence.

It remains a huge challenge to judge women individually without having to compare them with male artists. This has resulted into a raw deal since this manner of comparison is always biased towards female singers. The low rating women receive takes a heavy toll on their morale and makes them feel like second grade.

Organizations promoting female artists have emerged in order to help in bridging the gap. They help female artists to record their music and promote their songs through concerts and dedicated events. This trend has facilitated many singers in their endeavor to make a breakthrough in the world stage. This kind of exposure is critical in the musical scene.

Participation of female singers in charity events using their skills is worth noting. They help to raise funds that assist campaigns in flooded areas, famine stricken communities and others rearing under natural calamities. Through their talents, they become ambassadors of good will.

Female influence in classical music is notable regardless of their minimized prominence. This has been noted over the years and runs in different communities. Their scripts have revealed unique style, taste and approach that are distinctively feminine. Collaborations with male artists have yielded commendable results.

Female composers do not receive as much attention as male composers. This disparity has been sustained in all artistic fields. A higher threshold seems to be placed for female singers. This has been disappointing to women.

Outstanding performers in the composition category include Amy Marcy, Clara Schumann, Hildegard of Bingen and Cecile Chaminade. These composers are drawn from different nations and represent different eras. Their style and approach is distinctive.




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