Coffee Break: Spectacular Songsmiths

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
March 12, 2025
March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we’ll highlight some musical pioneers across genres. Today, it’s time to spotlight some singer/songwriters who helped pave the way.
Celebrate Women's History Month with The CurrentSinger/songwriters can span multiple genres. So, from Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, to Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell, today let’s create a playlist full of spectacular songsmiths.
So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from women and femme singer/songwriters would you like to hear
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Kate Bush- The Woman's Work
Joni Mitchell- Blue
Mitski- Nobody
Loretta Lynn- Don't Come Home A'Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)
Ani DiFranco- Not a Pretty Girl
Dolly Parton- Coat of Many Colors
Adrianne Lenker- Free Treasure
Carole King (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman