Josie Moon

Ms Lauryn Hill: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

She left a lasting mark on the scene she was so much a part of with her soulful voice, clever rhymes and spiky content.

Madonna: Ray of Light

Did it stand up? Did I dive back in and find it as exciting and engaging as I did all those years ago?

Pearl: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin’s star burned bright and fell too early. Her legacy endures.

Hollowbone: Kathryn Tickell and the Darkening

The vibrant presence of Kathryn Tickell, igniting passion for music, playing so magnificently and being a true Queen of the North thrills my soul and Tyneside is an enriched place for having her in it.

Horses: Patti Smith

One morning this week, feeling unusually energised in this strange time in our collective lives, I danced to the whole of Gloria, in my pyjamas, shaking my whitening locks and soaking in the raw, energetic brilliance of it.

Listening to Women

We decided that in 2021 we would have a dedicated list of 52 albums by women to listen to over the course of a week. And I decided that I would write a blog post each week to accompany the listening.