Re: Womens' Music?

[L_Cahan <L_Cahan...>]

It sounds like a good enough title to me.  I'm not offended.  I always enjoy
hearing music produced by women (if it is good music, that is), so thanks for
doing so.

Lorele


WINSTON WEILHEIMER wrote:

> although this discussion is interesting, and should go on as long as members
> wish, I want to say that it is not my intention to make this a feminist
> issue or statement, but to highlight women who perform and sing during the
> month of May.
>
> The rock'n rebbiztin has a cd she calls kol isha, (which will be part of the
> mix).  But i choose intentionally not to use the term kol isha for many
> reasons.
>
> Ashes Chayil to me (at least) was a term to honor women in general.  The
> reading speaks not of separation but of her family calls her "blessed."
> There is no mechitzah or sheitles in the reading.  It reminds me of a
> beautiful functional family, where the woman partner is a full partner, both
> in her relationship with her husband and in raising children. "her children
> rise up to bless her, and her husband sings her praises. many women have
> done valiently, but you excell them all."  (proverbs31)
>
> I see no denegration of women here....am i wrong?
>
> any how....if anyone can think of a better title....let me know...im open to
> suggestion.
> winston
>
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