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Women Who Rock: Making Scenes, Building Communities Oral History Archive

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of a rock band? Like, people who play loud music with electric guitars and drums? Well, sometimes the people who play in those bands are women. And sometimes, those women face special challenges because of their gender.

But women who rock are strong and fierce! They have been making music for a long time, and they have built their own communities of people who support them.

The Women Who Rock: Making Scenes, Building Communities Oral History Archive is a special collection of stories from some of these women. The stories are told in their own words, and they talk about all sorts of things - like how they got started in music, what it's like to be a woman in a band, and how they have helped other women along the way.

The archive is a really important resource for people who want to learn about the history of women in rock music. By listening to these stories, we can celebrate the amazing contributions that women have made to this genre. And who knows - maybe you'll be inspired to start your own rock band someday!