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Black female guitarists do exist, and they’re tremendously talented. For older names like Sister Rosetta Tharpe to newer musicians like Tracy Chapman, here are some Black female musicians who bring jammin’ to another level.
18 Μαρ 2022 · Jackie Venson was the first African American female guitarist to win “Best Guitarist” at the Austin Music Awards. Raised in Austin, Texas, Venson was classically-trained as a pianist but started playing electric guitar during her senior year at Berklee College of Music and never looked back.
Many black female rock singers and rock stars have had impressive careers for over 50 years. Whether you’re searching for legendary icons or new faces, you’ll find them on this list. In addition, most of these singers have won multiple awards, including Grammys.
13 Φεβ 2020 · In February 2019, we published “50 Historic Black Women Guitarists and Bassists You Needs to Know” to showcase the influences that Black and Afro-identifying women musicians have had on music history.
22 Ιουν 2022 · Below is a timeline of guitar-wielding, Black women who have not only blazed a path for young guitarists like H.E.R. but have greatly influenced the scope of Black music: Elizabeth "Libba"...
28 Σεπ 2020 · Peggy Jones, also known as Lady Bo, was an innovative and expressive guitarist who was an original part of Bo Diddley’s sound from 1957 to1962, becoming one of the first women rock guitarists in a highly visible rock band and dubbing her “Queen Mother of Guitar.”
27 Αυγ 2024 · Still, some incredibly talented women of color are rocking it out, powerfully – and a whole new up-and-coming scene featuring Black female rock singers has emerged in recent years. Many of the famous Black female rock singers on this list have instantly recognizable names: Grace Jones.
