It’s gotten better. But still.
Somewhere in there, the nagging, gnawing suspicion that girls/women are just not as good, or not built/allowed to be as good at their passions as the boys.
I have a number of theories about why this endures as an idea. I work in early years music education. I see kids aged 4/5 years old and then again as teenagers. Something happens in-between times. And it’s somewhat troubling. Don’t worry, I won’t go into all that now. I just wanted to acknowledge it.
Suffice to say, I do believe the odds are not stacked in girls/women’s favour.
And despite this, the most extraordinary music I have come across this year has been made by women. Irish women. I carry them with me in the hope that a tiny bit will rub off in the coming days.
This is not a blog as such. I’ve not said anything really. It is a signpost to three extraordinary artists, their incredible range and diversity.
(I think Clare Sands may be the only true multi-instrumentalist on earth).
I’m not telling you your business or anything, but my heart and soul has been improved by these discoveries. Thought I’d pass it on.
Just signposts, like I said. Up to you if you want to take the road and journey a bit further.
roisin whyte 