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Ordering Information 2 Native American 44 Order Blank 3 Jewish 46 About Ladyslipper 4 Calypso 47 Musical Month Club 5 Country 48 Donor Discount Club 5 Folk * Traditional 49 Gift Order Blank 6 Rock 55 Gift Certificates 6 R&B * Rap * Dance 59 Free Gifts 7 Gospel 60 Be A Slipper Supporter 7 Blues 61 Ladyslipper Mailing List 8 Jazz 62 Ladyslippers Top 40 8 Classical 63 Especially Recommended New Titles 9 Spoken 65 Womens Spirituality * New Age 10 Babyslipper Catalog 66 Recovery 22 "Mehn's Music" 70 Women's Music * Feminist Music 23 Videos 72 Comedy 35 Kids'Videos 76 Holiday 35 Songbooks, Posters, Grab-Bag 77 International: African 38 Jewelry, Books 78 Arabic * Middle Eastern 39 Resources 80 Asian 39 Calendars, T-Shirts, Cards 8J Celtic * British Isles 40 Extra Order Blank 85 European 43 Readers' Comments 86 Latin American 43 Artist Index 86

MAIL: Ladyslipper, PO Box 3124-R, Durham, NC 27715 ORDERS: 800-634-6044 M-F 9-6 Ordering Info CUSTOMER SERVICE: 919-683-1570 M-F 9-6 FAX: 919-682-5601 Anytime! .

PAYMENT: Orders can be prepaid or charged (we BACK-ORDERS AND ALTERNATIVES: If we are CHARGE CARD ORDERS: are processed as prepaid don't bill or ship C.O.D. except to stores, libraries and temporarily out of stock on a title, we will automati­ orders, just like checks with your entire order billed schools). Make check or money order payable to cally back-order it unless you include alternatives up front. Ladyslipper, Inc. and mail to PO Box 3124-R, Durham (should be same-priced titles). Listing alternatives will NC 27715. International money order in U.S. dollars give you faster service. If we back-order for you, you FORMAT: Each description states which formats are required from foreign countries including Canada. may contact us at any time to instead choose a sub­ available. LP = record, CS = cassette, CD = com­ stitute, credit or refund. Your packing slip will serve pact disc. Some recordings are available only on LP PHONE ORDERS AND INQUIRIES: You may charge as your only back-order notice. If the recording should or only on cassette, as indicated in the description. Mastercard and Visa orders by phone on our toll-free become unavailable, we'll send you credit or refund. If you order, for instance, a title which is only available line: 1-800-634-6044. For all other inquiries, please All back-orders are" shipped ground. as a cassette, and you check the LP box, you will be call 919-683-1570. We can take your call Monday sent the cassette, and any returns will be at your own through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. ADDITIONAL ORDERS: If you've used your order expense. SO PLEASE ORDER CAREFULLY! For charge orders: please have your order blank filled blanks, use a plain sheet of paper, and indicate stock out, your charge card handy, and please read us your #, title, format, page number, quantity and price; add LP's: are an endangered species. Please indicate on charge number very carefully! If you are calling to postage/handling, give your name and address, and the order which formats (if any) you will accept as inquire about your order, please have a copy of your enclose payment. substitutes for LPs. Many LP titles which are still avail­ filled-out order blank on hand. able as we go to press will probably be out of print GIFT ORDERS: We'll be glad to send your gift orders within the next 12 months. FAX ORDERS: You may fax your charge order; our directly. You may enclose your own gift card; please fax line is 919-682-5601. indicate whether you'd like us to enclose a catalog. If you don't specify, we'll send one. POSTAGE & HANDLING CUSTOMER #: For faster service please have your DOMESTIC & APO RATES: Most shipments by Spe­ 6-digit customer number ready. If this is your first RECEIVING: You should receive your shipment within cial 4th Class Mail. For UPS or FIRST CLASS (our order, we'll need the last 3 digits of your social security 2-6 weeks from the time we receive your order if you choice), add $1.00 in addition to amounts below For number to create your unique customer #. have specified special fourth class; 1-3 weeks for UPS SECOND DAY AIR, add $6.00 in addition to UPS; less than a week for Second Day Air. Please amounts below. (No UPS ground to Alaska or Hawaii; SHOPPING IN PERSON: You are invited to visit our notify us if you have not received a shipment or a add $9.00 for air.) Listening Room and to shop at our Durham location, back-order notice after that time has elapsed. For items to the SAME address, add: 613 Vickers Ave., anytime you are passing through 1 item 2.75 4 items 5.75 North Carolina! We are open Monday through Friday SECOND DAY AIR SHIPMENTS: Second day air 2 items 3.75 5 items 6.25 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and in the fall we will have means two days in transit from date shipped, not date 3 i'ems 4.75 6 items 6.75 some additional weekend hours; please call ahead ordered. We will give priority to second day air ship­ for our fall schedule at (919) 683-1570. 7 or more items: Add 50e (to 6.75) for EACH addi­ ments, and we usually ship within 48 hours unless tional item over 6 (send 7.25 for the item is out of stock, but cannot guarantee arrival 7 items, 7.75 for 8 items, etc.) NC SALES TAX: North Carolina residents must in­ date. Best to phone in second day air shipments. All Orders over $100 to the same address: Free postage clude 6% sales tax. back-orders are shipped ground. and handling (USA only) by Special 4th Class. Add RETURNS: Occasionally recordings are damaged in CATALOG EXPIRATION AND PRICES: We will honor $1.00 for UPS, and $6.00 for UPS Second Day Air. some way. We hope you never receive a defective prices in this catalog (except in cases of dramatic CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL RATES: item from us, but if you do, please return it with an increase) until September. After that, when our new Payment in US dollars via international bank money explanation of the problem and we'll replace it im­ catalog will be in circulation, these prices are subject order, postal money order, or Mastercard or Visa ONLY. mediately with another copy of the same title. Sorry, to change. SURFACE RATES AIR RATES we are unable to swap opened recordings for other BOUNCED CHECKS: $15.00 service charge on all 1 item 5.75 Each item 9.75 titles. returned checks. Each add. item ...1.75 Canada: each item. 5.75 2 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog MAIL: Ladyslipper, PO Box 3124-R, Durham, NC 27715 ORDERS: 800-634-6044 M-F 9-6 CUSTOMER SERVICE: (919-683-1570 M-F 9-6 1992 Order Blank FAX: 919-682-5601 Anytime! FOR FASTER SERVICE: Copy # from your address label here Have you ordered from us before?. Is this a new address? . Your name: PHONE .DATE ORDERED Ship to: Home address: Street Address Zip Zip Customer # or last 3 digits of Social Security # METHOD OF PAYMENT: We recommend phoning in orders and requesting UPS or UPS Second Day Air for rush orders during December, and other rush orders through the year. We DVisa D Check • Money Order • MasterCard cannot guarantee arrival dates, but will work hard to get rush orders processed and shipped as soon as possible. Please help us by giving us 3 weeks after Account No receiving your order to get it to its destination. Expiration Date D Check here if this is a holiday gift. Requested arrival date: Signature FORMAT: CHECK ONE* TITLE/ ARTIST PAGE PRICE TOTAL STOCK# LP CS CD Other QTY EACH

I have enclosed payment for shipment by D Special Fourth Class D UPS or First Class • UPS Second Day Air subtotal Q DO D DO NOT send a catalog with this order. (°Uf aSd add^xfrlVostogef (9ive St. address) Donor Discount & new subtotal Send D Ladyslipper Credit Slip D Refund if items ordered and alternatives are no longer available + NC residents: 6% sales tax If any of the titles I'm ordering in • Cassette D CD D LP are out of stock, please substitute the same title in + postage/handling (see below) • Cassette u CD. (Any format substitutions OK for charge orders. For check orders, same- or lower-priced substitutions only; we'll send you a credit slip if lower-priced.) + UPS or AIR surcharge + donation PLEASE LIST ALTERNATIVES BELOW ... This will help us fill your order faster. = GRAND TOTAL They will only be sent if we are out of your first choice. PLEASE INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE FOR EACH PRICE BRACKET ORDERED. POSTAGE & HANDLING Forma :Chec One* STOCK# TITLE/ ARTIST PAGE PRICE DOMESTIC & APO RATES: Most shipments by Spe­ LP CS CD cial 4th Class Mail. For UPS or FIRST CLASS (our # choice), add $1.00 in addition to amounts below. For UPS SECOND DAY AIR, add $6.00 in addition to amounts below. (No UPS ground to Alaska or Hawaii; add $9.00 for air.) For items to the SAME address, add: 1 item 2.75 4 items 5.75 2 items 3.75 5 items 6.25 • Some items are available only in one format. If you order, for instance, a title which 3 items 4.75 6 items 6.75 . is available in cassette only, and you check the LP box, you will be shipped the cassette, and any returns 7 or more items: Add 50c (to 6.75) for EACH addi­ will be at your own expense. SO PLEASE ORDER CAREFULLY!! tional item over 6 (send 7.25 for 7 items, 7.75 for 8 items, etc.) Orders over $100 to the same address: Free postage PLEASE KEEP A PHOTOCOPY OF THIS ORDER FOR YOUR FILES and handling (USA only) by Special 4th Class. Add $1.00 for UPS, and $6.00 for. UPS Second Day Air. PLEASE SEND CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL RATES: THESE FRIENDS Payment in US dollars via international bank money A CATALOG: order, postal money order, or Mastercard or Visa ONLY. zip zip SURFACE RATES AIR RAT.3 1 item 5.75 Each item 9.75 Each add. item .... 1.75 Canada: each item. 5.75

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 3 Donations are tax-deductible, and we do need the help of friends to continue to grow. We have instituted two clubs to add some pizzazz to fund-raising, the About Ladyslipper Donor Discount Club and the Musical Month Club . . . details inside. We also seek endowments and bequests ... as we grow older, many of us are Ladyslipper is a North Carolina non-profit, tax- We also distribute recordings on a wide variety of having our wills drawn up; and we would ask that if exempt organization which has been involved in many labels to book and record stores in the eastern sea­ you would like to, please do remember us in your will! facets of women's music since 1976. Our basic pur­ board states, from eastern Pennsylvania down Many organizations have retained their continuity pose has consistently been to heighten public aware­ through Florida. We also distribute many of these re­ down through centuries by the generosity of suppor­ ness of the achievements of women artists and musi­ cordings to women's and alternative bookstores na­ ters in this fashion. cians and to expand the scope and availability of mus­ tionally and internationally. (If you know of a store in ical and literary recordings by women. your town you'd like to see stocking the titles in this As a tax-exempt organization, we are also eligible catalog, please introduce us to each other!) Addition­ for grants. If you are a grant-writer, and know of an agency you think will fund us, and would like to help One of the unique aspects of our work has been ally, we handle sub-distribution (distribution to other us out by writing and submitting a grant application the annual publication of the world's most comprehen­ distributors) of several labels. for us, please write! sive Catalog and Resource Guide of Recordings by Women—the one you now hold in your hands. Ladyslipper is also a small independent label; our This annotated catalog has given hundreds of purpose is to further new musical and artistic direc­ If you would like us to send any of your friends, thousands of people information about and access to tions for women musicians. We have issued record­ relatives or colleagues a free copy of this catalog, recorded works by an expansive variety of female ings by Kay Gardner, Ruth Barrett, Libana, Rhiannon, please send us their names and addresses; stamps musicians, writers, comics, and composers. Many Sue Fink, Beth York, Debbie Fier, and Marie Rhines. appreciated. public and university libraries have added large por­ We hope you enjoy reading this catalog, listening tions of the catalog to their collections; in this manner, Our name comes from an exquisite flower which is the recordings are accessible to much larger popula­ one of the few wild orchids native to North America to the recordings you purchase, and celebrating with tions, and are archived at the same time. and is currently an endangered species. us the continuation of a rich and diverse women's culture.

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Hello and welcome to our new catalog! We hope How Listings] We hope you'll stop in for a visit whenever you're you will enjoy reading about the exceptional record­ in the neighborhood. We have a comfortable "Listen­ ings women have been creating over the past and ing Room" open to the public, where you can check present years; we're very proud, and you should be out all those recordings you've been curious about. too! We want to discuss something serious for a Are Organized We're open Monday through Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 moment, before you begin the fun of perusing these p.m., with some additional weekend hours in the fall. listings. Alternative and women's music is facing a Our address is 613 Vickers Ave. in Durham. Call us financial crisis; as stores fill up on CD's, independent Recordings are organized into categories and then at (919) 683-1570. Hope to see you soon! labels are being squeezed out, and sales often aren't alphabetically by first name. We do this because as high enough to make up for the losses. We at Lady­ women, first names have been more truly our own. slipper are feeling this crunch. We love producing this Our last names have usually been transferred to us catalog and want to continue being able to offer it free in a patrilinear fashion; historically, husbands and of charge. In order to do this, we need everyone who fathers were legally the property owners of the women Credits receives this catalog to send us at least one order. in their families; and sometimes surnames actually Coordinator: Laurie Fuchs Please know that everytime you do place an order, came from slave owners or immigration officers. So Research: Reggae Dodson, Laurie Fuchs you are helping to provide this catalog to the public. our alphabetization-by-first-name method is a small We don't want to depend on outside funding or paid gesture toward acknowledging and altering these cus­ New Annotations: Laurie Fuchs, Sue Brown, Erin subscriptions. So if you'd miss us if we weren't there, toms. Some artists have listings in more than one Yane let ys know by ordering from us! And thank you to category. We don't have space to cross-reference, so Other Annotations: Laurie Fuchs, Erin Yane, Jaye everyone who has in the past, and will in the present be sure to check the artist index (which is alphabetical Kreller, Sue Brown, Kathy Rudy, Joanne Abel, Sarah and future! by last name), in addition to reading through the entire Palmer catalog at least once! Layout: Laurie Fuchs Front Cover Art: Sudie Rakusin, painting (detail): "I This catalog is printed on recycled paper. feel the moon's magnetic pull, I open to her lunar energy. Ah, lunacy... I face my fears and let them go." © 1991 Ladyslipper, Inc. Stores . . . Typesetting: Azalea Typography All rights reserved. No portion of this catalog may be Printing: Village Printing reproduced in any form without written permission. Write or call for our wholesale catalog. Makes This All Possible: The staff and volunteers at Ladyslipper and all our customers 4 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog MAIL: Ladyslipper, PO Box 3124-R, Durham, NC 27715 ORDERS: 800-634-6044 M-F 9-6 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 919-683-1570 M-F 9-6 Customer # or last 3 digits of Social Security #. FAX: 919-682-5601 Anytime! HAVE YOU ORDERED FROM US BEFORE? __ FOR FASTER SERVICE: Copy # from your address label here . DATE ORDERED PHONE Your Name METHOD OF PAYMENT: Street Address • Check • Money Order • MasterCard • Visa Account No Zip Expiration Date. Signature _

We are dreaming of a cultural center here; our own building, with streamlined facilities including a comprehensive computer system. We are beginning Donor Discount fund-raising towards these goals, and invite you to be part of the effort. One way to do that is to join the Donor Discount Club! Make a $25 tax-deductible donation — get a 5% discount for 1 year $50 - 10% • I wish to join the Donor Discount Club. $100 - 15% Enclosed is my tax-deductible donation of. $150 - 20% $200 or more — 25% • I am placing an order today, at my _% discount.

Simply send in a list of 24 recordings you want to receive over the next 12 months; and fill in your charge card number and expiration date. (If your Musical Month current expiration date will expire this year, you'll need to send your new expiration date as soon as you have it.) Every month, we'll choose 2 record­ This year, consider joining our new Musical Month Club! It's for those of ings to send you, and will bill you for only those 2 (plus postage and handling). you who want to expand your musical collection, see lots of titles in this Better yet, join our Donor Discount Club too, and we'll give you the appro­ catalog you want and can't narrow them down to just a few, have to watch priate discount on every shipment! We suggest listing a few alternatives. your monthly budget, and enjoy a small element of surprise. Happy hunting! • I am joining The Musical Month Club. Below are my 24 selections and 6 alternatives. Please ship me 2 each month and bill my charge card. PLEASE SHIP: • Special Fourth Class D UPS or First Class (our choice). See regular order blank for postage/handling rates. • I am joining The Donor Discount Club. Please charge a donation of $ to my charge card and give me a . % discount every month.

FORMAT: CHECK ONE Office Use # STOCK # LP CS CD TITLE/ARTIST PAGE# PRICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. : 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ALTERNATIVES: Please list 6 below. We will only select from this list if any of your first choices are unavailable. 1. 2. 3. I 4- I 5. I 6. If any of the titles I'm ordering in • Cassette • CD D LP are out of stock, please substitute the same title in • Cassette • CD. — 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 5 LADYSLIPPER • P.O. Box 3124-R • Durham, NC 27715 • For telephone charge card orders: 1-800-634-6044 M-F 9-6 INQUIRIES: 919-683-1570 FAX: 919-682-5601 METHOD OF PAYMENT: >r_ FOR FASTER SERVICE: Copy # from your address label he Lj Check [j Money Order LJ MasterCard • Visa Your name and address: Account No. Signature .Expiration Date.

I I Check here if this is a holiday gift. Requested arrival date:. zip We recommend phoning in orders and requesting UPS or UPS Second Day Air Customer # or last 3 digits of Social Security # for rush orders during December, and other rush orders through the year. We can­ HAVE YOU ORDERED FROM US BEFORE? not guarantee arrival dates, but will work hard to get rush orders processed and shipped as soon as possible. Please help us by giving us 3 weeks after receiving DATE ORDERED: PHONE « your order to get it to its destination. PLEASE KEEP A PHOTOCOPY OF THIS ORDER FOR YOUR FILES

checkone Price Gift Orders Stock # Title Qty Total LP CS CD Each Shipto Gift card DYes D No Catalog? • Yes D No zip Date to arrive: Shipto Gift card DYes D No Catalog? • Yes D No zip Date to arrive: Shipto Gift card DYes D No Catalog? D Yes D No zip Date to arrive: Shipto Gift card DYes D No Catalog? D Yes D No zip Date to arrive: DOMESTIC & APO RATES: Most shipments by Spe­ CANADIAN & INTERNATIONAL RATES: subtotal cial 4th Class Mail. For UPS or FIRST CLASS (our Payment in US dollars via international bank money Donor Discount & choice), add $1.00 in addition to amounts below. For order, postal money order, or Mastercard or Visa ONLY. = new subtotal UPS SECOND DAY AIR, add $6.00 in addition to SURFACE RATES AIR RATES amounts below. (No UPS ground to Alaska or Hawaii: 1 item 5.75 Each item 9.75 + NC residents: 6% sales tax add $9.00 for air.) For items to SAME address, add: Each add, item .... 1.75 Canada:each item. 5.75 postage/handling (see left) 1 item 2.75 4 items 5.75 2 items 3.75 5 items 6.25 If any of the titles I'm ordering in • Cassette D CD D LP are out + UPS or AIR surcharge 3 items 4.75 6 items 6.75 of stock, please substitute the same title in • Cassette D CD. (Any + donatj0n 7 or more items: Add 50C (to 6.75) for EACH addi­ format substitutions OK for charge orders. For check orders, same- GRAND TOTAL tional item over 6 or lower-priced substitutions only; we'll send you a credit slip if lower- priced.) [ouTcRolce'^glvSrst. address I have enclosed payment for shipment by: D Special Fourth Class D UPS or First Class an(j enclose extra postage) D UPS Second Day Air (give st. address)

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6 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Free Gifts

We appreciate your support, and would like to say thank you by offering free bonus gifts with orders. Here are the bonus items available:

Order 5 items: STOCK # ARTIST/TITLE FORMAT Get 1 Surprise Recording free! Our choice of title and format; FREE1 Surprise Recording —From Our Grab Bag Our choice order item # FREE 1. FREE2L Susan Graetz: Somewhere Between LP Order 10 items: Get any 2 of the following selections free! FREE 3 Sue Fink: Big Promise LP Order 15 items: Get any 3 of the following selections free! FREE 4 Kay Gardner: Fishersdaughter LP Order 20 items: Get any 4 of the following selections free! FREE 10 Debbie Fier: Firelight LP Order 25 items: Get any 5 of the following selections free! FREE 11 Mary Lou Williams: Mary Lou's Mass LP Order 30 items: Get any 6 of the following selections free! FREE 12 Heather Bishop: ATaste of the Blues LP FREE 13 Alix Dobkin: XX Alix LP You must specifically request your free gift when you order. Please include FREE 14 Alix Dobkin:TheseWomen/NeverBeen Better LP the appropriate postage & handling for each free gift unless your order is FREE 15 Kay Gardner: Moods & Rituals LP over $100, in which case we pay postage. A "Grab Bag" or "Assortment" FREE 16 Kate Clinton: Live/Great American Music Hall LP counts as one item towards your bonus. Quantities on some titles are FREE 17 Mystery Artist: Mystery Title (our choice) Cassette limited; we must reserve the right to substitute if any become unavailable. Be a Slipper Supporter!

Dear friends, We need your help to make these and other dreams realities. Some of We're celebrating our Sweet 16th Anniversary this year, and what an you may know that the terms available on commercial loans aren't like amazing 16 they've been! Ladyslipper began as a rather outlandish idea those for residential real estate. Banks require huge down-payments, short for a comprehensive catalog of music by women; and while we never amortizations (number of years to pay, like 10 years) which means much realized how impossible a goal that was, we also never dreamed that the higher monthly payments, and-balloon payments (when the entire remaining idea would actually be transformed into a reality of this magnitude. We've principle comes due) in as few as 5 years. Add to the formula that we're grown up alongside an herstorical movement which has touched millions a non-profit organization working toward feminist goals, in the midst of the of lives .. . and we could never have survived without you! S&L crisis, and you can see why lending institutions won't be knocking We're going to ask those of you who can, to make a contribution to us down our doors to give us financing. now. While weVe been around for 16 years, we need your help to insure If we hadn't already seen so many of our far-out, impractical dreams that we'll be around for another hefty chunk of time, to continue providing become reality, we'd have given up on this idea after 30 seconds of consid­ the resources and materials you're seeking, for as long as there are women eration. But we are hopeful that, with your help, we can really do it! making music. One of the projects we're requesting donations (and saving All contributions are tax-deductible. Think of it this way: the more money up) for is our building fund. Last year we moved into another rental—better you send us, the less you'll be required to donate to" the military budget than our previous space, but with higher rent and expensive repairs that for a government that never even ratified the ERA. Please become a Slipper we must pay for. We'd like to find a permanent home of our very own: Supporter today; just fill out the form below and send it to Ladyslipper, PO pleasant to work in . . . with aisles large enough to turn around in ... in Box 3124, Durham NC 27715. We thank you, and all the wonderful Slipper a safe neighborhood where women can comfortably come and go at late Supporters to this date, from the bottom of our hearts! hours of the night without endangering our safety ... in a convenient location where all sorts of progressive folks can stop in, browse, enjoy our listening room and make new musical discoveries... and, most importantly, where we will be at no man's whim and mercy. This is still one of our our dreams.

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The following were our top sellers for the past year (except for the two busiest weeks of our spring season, for which we have no data because the computer ate it). . . followed by the page number, just in case you want to see/read what all the excitement is about!

1. Libana: Fire Within (p. 16) 21. Lucie Blue Tremblay: Tendresse (p. 29) 2. Libana: A Circle Is Cast (p. 16) 22. Ruth Barrett: Parthenogenesis (p. 20) 3. Alix Dobkin: Yahoo Australia (p. 23) 23. Lisa Thiel: Songs of Transformation (p. 16) 4. Rhiannon: Toward Home (p. 32) 24. Kay Gardner: Avalon (p. 16) 5. Ferron: Phantom Center (p. 26) 25. Alix Dobkin: Lavender Jane Loves Women (p. 23) 6. Kay Gardner: A Rainbow Path (p.15) 26. Romanovsky & Phillips: Emotional Rollercoaster (p. 71) 7. Kay Gardner: Sounding the Inner Landscape (p. 16) 27. Lisa Thiel: Rising of the Phoenix (p. 16) 8. Kate Clinton: Babes in Joyland (p. 35) 28. Constance Demby: Light of This World (p. 12) 9. Holly Near: Singer in the Storm (p. 27) 29. Holly Near: Sky Dances (p. 27) 10. Kay Gardner: Garden of Ecstasy (p. 16) 30. Kate Clinton: Live at the Great American Music Hall (p. 35) 11. Cris Williamson: Changer and the Changed (p. 25) 31. Romanovsky & Phillips: Trouble in Paradise (p. 71) 12. Libana: Fire Within Songbook (p. 77) 32. Ferron: Shadows On a Dime (p. 32) 13. Cris Williamson: Best of Cris Williamson (p. 25) 33. Maggie Sansone: Sounds of the Season (p. 36) 14. Lisa Thiel: Songs of the Spirit (p. 16) 34. Maggie Sansone: Sounds of the Season II (p. 36) 15. Meg Christian: Best of Meg Christian (p. 30) 35. Tret Fure: Time Turns the Moon (p. 33) 16. The Flirtations (p. 70) 36. Lisa Thiel: Prayers for the Planet (p. 16) 17. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Live at Carnegie Hall (p. 32) 37 Lucie Blue Tramblay (p. 29) 18. Ferron: Testimony (p. 32) 38 Suede: Easily Suede (p. 32) 19. Girls in the Nose (p. 26) 39. Sweet Honey in the Rock: All For Freedom (p. 32) 20. Heather Bishop: A Duck in New York City (p. 67) 40 Heather Bishop: Walk That Edge (p. 27) Top 11 According to 4 Ladyslipper Bitches

Alix Dobkin: Living with Lesbians (p. 23) KIKO, LAIKA, Christine Lavin et al: Life According to 4 Bitch in' Babes (p. 50) Cris Williamson: Wolf Moon (p. 25) &KOKO Edie Brickell: Ghost of a Dog (p. 55) Foxy Brown: Foxy (p. 47) Gabrielle Roth: Bones (p. 13) Jaime Morton: Animals Are Moving (p. 28) Jessita Reyes: Coyote Love Medicine (p. 45) Kate Bush: Hounds of Love (p. 57) Laurie Freelove: Smells Like Truth (p. 29) Libby Riddles: Danger the Dog Yard Cat (p. 68) And, Laika really enjoyed A Childhood Remembered (p. 21) she found the beautiful 32-page booklet particularly delicious. 8 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Especially Recommended New Titles

WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY • NEW AGE FOLK • TRADITIONAL Alice Coltrane: Journey in Satchidananda (p. 10) Alison Brown: Simple Pleasures (p. 49) Betsy Rose: Sacred Ground (p. 11) Ani DiFranco (p. 49) Diana Grove: Stretch Breathe and Relax (p. 12) Chenille Sisters: Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm (p. 50) Esther "Little Dove" John: The Elements (p. 13) Joanne Rand: Choosing Sides (p. 52) Justice: Cave Diver (p. 14) Laurie Lewis & Kathy Kallick: Together (p. 52) Kay Gardner: Ocean Moon (p. 14) Rory Block: Mama's Blues (p. 53) Kiva: Renewal (p. 16) Sally Van Meter: All in Good Time (p.54) Lisa Thiel: Rising of the Phoenix (p. 16) The Story: Grace in Gravity (p. 54) Susan Slack: Semah (p. 21) Theories of the Old School: Even the Navajo (p. 54) RECOVERY ROCK Sandy Shanin: Step to the Music (p. 23) Horse: The Same Sky (p. 56) Susan Herrick: Truth & the Lie (p. 23) My Sister Jane (p. 57) 'Til Tuesday: Everything's Different Now (p. 59) WOMEN'S MUSIC • FEMINIST MUSIC R&B • RAP • DANCE Cris Williamson: Circle of Friends (p. 25) Holly Near: Singer in the Storm: The Life and Music of. . . (p. 27) Monie Love: Down to Earth (p. 59) Laurie Freelove: Smells Like Truth (p. 29) BLUES Monica Grant: The Heart of It (p. 31) Rhiannon: Toward Home (p. 32) Beth Scalet: Blues in Paradise (p. 60) Tiye Giraud: Hokumbe! (p. 33) Saffire: Hot Flash (p. 61) Two Nice Girls: Chloe Liked Olivia (p. 33) JAZZ Washington Sisters: Take Two (p. 34) Yeastie Girlz: Ovary Action (p. 34) Bougainvillea: Light Foot on the Exhilarator (p. 62) Dorothy Donegan: Dorothy Romps (p. 62) Emily Remler: This Is Me (p. 62) COMEDY Kate Clinton: Babes in Joyland (p. 35) CLASSICAL Whoopi Goldberg: Fontaine: Why Am I Straight? (p. 35) Hildegard von Bingen: Symphoniae: Spiritual Songs (p. 64) Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (p. 64) HOLIDAY Mitzie Collins: Rejoice (p. 36) SPOKEN The Roches: We Three Kings (p. 37) Joanne Loulan: Gay Sexuality and Healing (p. 65) Therese Schroeder-Sheker: In Dulci Jubilo (p.37) Ntozake Shange: Beneath the Necessity of Talking (p. 65) Venus Envy: I'll Be a Homo for Christmas (p. 37) BABYSLIPPER CATALOG AFRICAN Mary Akerman: Lullabies for a New Age (p. 68) Mahotella Queens: Marriage Is a Problem (p. 38) The Re-Bops: Funny 50's & Silly 60's (p. 69) Oumou Sangare: Moussolou.'Women" (p. 38) Tickle Tune Typhoon: Hearts & Hands (p.69) Sanougue Kouyate: Balendala Djibe (p. 38) Vitamin L: Everyone's Invited (p. 70) Sona Diabete: Girls of Guinea (p. 38) MEHN'S MUSIC ASIAN Mark Ginsberg: Reclaiming the Wind (p. 71) Sheila Chandra: Silk (p. 40) Romanovsky & Phillips: Be Political Not Polite (p. 71)

CELTIC • BRITISH ISLES VIDEOS Clannad (with Enya): Fuaim (p. 40) Bernice Johnson Reagon: The Songs Are Free (p. 72) Shelley Phillips: The Fairie Round (p. 42) k.d. lang: Harvest of Seven Years (p. 73) Talitha MacKenzie & Martin Swan: Mouth Music (p. 42) Maiie Klein & Lavender Fillies: Country Attitude (p. 74) Patricia Rivera Spencer: Dreamers of the Day (p. 75) LATIN AMERICAN Sandy Dwyer: Throwing Our Weight Around (p. 75) Amigas: Amigas y Su Grupo Ritmo (p. 43) SONGBOOKS NATIVE AMERICAN Anna Kealoha: Songs of the Earth Brooke Medicine Eagle: Visions Speaking (p. 45) Peter Blood-Patterson, ed.: Rise Up Singing (p. 77) Jessita Reyes/Native Flute Ensemble: Native Flute Sampler (p. 45) CALENDARS JEWISH Hrana Janto: The Goddess Calendar 1992 (p. 81) Laura Wetzler: A World of Jewish Folk Music (p. 46) Tofa'ah: Lights REGGAE BRAND NEW ADDITIONS Ranking Ann: A Slice of English Toast (p. 47) Claudia Schmidt & Sally Rogers: While We Live Sister Carol: Mother Culture (p. 47) (RH45) CS: 9.98 . . .CD: 15.98 Helen Hooke: Verse-ability COUNTRY (MBM1001) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 Robin Flower & Libby McLaren! Ranch Romance: Blue Blazes (p. 49) (RFL1)CS:9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 9 Women's Spirituality • New Age

Acoustic Medicine Alicia Bonnet Angie Remedi Return of the Circle Emergence The Mother Calls This mixed group of women and men performs original rounds One of Lisa Thiers favorite recordings, who calls it "a true This celebration ot women's spirituality and ned-Paganism and chants, mostly acappella with percussion, with Native healing tape and an excellent companion." Alicia accompanies includes 20 songs and chants honoring Goddesses from American drumming and themes of Great Spirit, Mother Earth, her original songs and chants — such as Cant Hurry the God­ around the world (or The Goddess in Her many guises, as the vision, wisdom, dance. A lew of the selections feature women's dess — on banjo, dulcimer, tamboura. Balinese flute and synth­ case may be), celebrating the seasons and the Wheel of the . voices exclusively. Includes Mother I Feel You and others which esizer. An accomplished vocalist, Alicia contributes back­ Year, and giving tribute to the ideals and culture of ancient can easily be learned tor ritual gatherings. Lyrics included. ground vocals on Anne Williams' Song of the Jaguar. (DS343) matriarchal people. Angle's voice is spirited if not in perfect (AMP201) CS: 9.98 CS: 9.98 pitch at every single moment; all songs are original; acoustic instrumentation in Celtic and folk styes by female and male musicians. Includes Sabbat Round, Cry ot the Rebel Witch, Adrienne Torf Amber Wolfe Blessed Be Chant, making it a good resource for circles, rituals Find A Way Shamana-Vision Quest/ Earth Journey (TRB1) CS: 9.98 This exploration into the soul and essence of music is a Two vivid guided Images to a background of drums, bells, choreographer's delight; the rhythms and changing tempos of howls, chants...power! You are guided to quest for your inner Anna Homier & Steve Moshier this instrumental masterpiece will also appeal to anyone who wise woman/ goddess...you'll meet a wise woman at the top believes in the power of music to transcend sound, lift spirits of a sacred mountain peak who shares the knowledge of the Breadwoman and inspire. From the energetic After the Anger to her stirring 4 crystals, which contain the wisdom of 4 different kinds of This is essentially a performance art work: Breadwoman is a rendition ot The Rock Will Wear Away, her keyboard and synth­ vibrations, energy and knowledge found on the earth. And storyteller who speaks in an "alternative" language, a vocabu­ esized sounds have captivated audiences wherever she's per­ that's just side 1 .Second journey is one of power and renewal, lary of primal tones, which came to the artist, or "linguistic formed. This highly recommended second release also through oneself and mother earth. (LLE886) CS: 10.98 chemist," while driving one day. This language blends the includes How Many Mountains, Samba Expressway, ana' Every sounds of the East with the feel of Native American chanting, Night Winnie Mandela. (AB0226) CS: 9.98 hinting at possibilities of meaning and communication beyond Amy Fradon/Leslie Ritter/Kim Rosen language as we know it. The accompanying music is high in Delphys percussion but with an added eastern flare. Don't expect to Adrienne Torf Delpnys is the Greek word for womb, and this tape contains understand the words, but be prepared for a rhythmic, hypnotic, Brooklyn From the Roof breath visualizations led by Kim Rosen {The Oceans Are Cal­ unexplainable attraction to them. (SL1) CS: 9.98 A fairly spectacular instrumental album lor piano and synthesiz­ ling, The Delphys Connection, an inner journey guided by the ers by a virtuosa composer and keyboardist who some of you dolphins, and Breathing Home) with an original musical score. Anne McCaffrey/Joanne Forman may remember as Holly Near's accompanist, several years It is intended as a reminder of one's inner sanctuary, which ago; others of you have luckily witnessed her marvelous solo can be tapped into for guided or personal meditation, and performances. If you fall into neither category, start now with Award-winning science fiction writer Anne McCaffrey narrates utilizes their gentle harmonies and music as a peaceful back­ from her best-selling novels Dragonsong and Dragonsmger, this tape. Each piece has a varied sound and rhythm, keeping drop. With "Amy & Leslie" on vocals and Cathie Malach on the listener, interest active...from avant garde to upbeat to in a tapestry of music composea by Joanne Forman for sop­ keyboards, this release — subtitled Sacred Spaces for Inner rano flute harp and guitar. The story takes place on the planet emotional and intense to mellow and lyrical. Includes A Song Journeys — is a masterful meditation tool. (DLP1) CS: 10.98 for Soweto. for the poem by June Jordan, plus The Stow Return of Pern where young Menolly, told that young girls cant become of Saturn. Things I Cannot Say, and, the loveliest, And So They musicians, can and does. (PAP1) CS: 8.98 Two (Home). (ABOS19) CS: 9.98 . .. CD: 15.98 Ancient Future Quiet Fire Anne Williams Akasha Their more recent release adds South American, European classical and African influences to their rich ethnic sound. In Lotus Returning In the Cosmic Flow this incarnation, the one woman member of the 4-person With folk harps, autoharp, dulcimer, flute, bells and voice, Akasha is a group of five women from Sweden. With voices ensemble is Marcia Sloane, on cello: a lovely instrumental Anne's original songs celebrate the joy of remembering ancient and a blend of Eastern and Western instruments—flutes, guitar, addition. Guest appearances by Alex DeGrassi and Darol wisdom. The interweaving of the instruments, all performed harmonium, and the sitar-like esraj—they weave ethereal har­ Anger. Pretty gorgeous. (NAL1012) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 by her, seems to touch upon the crystalline center ot the lis­ monies to songs written by Sri Chinmoy, based on simple Indian tener-beautiful! (ES1) CS: 9.98 folk music and sung in the Bengali language. They have toured Ancient Future extensively in Europe and have recently completed a U.S tour, Anne Williams which incorporated a workshop on music and healing. Angelic Natural Rhythms and heavenly. (HEA1) CS: 9.98 This fascinating release of Balinese-influenced music — one Summer Rose of the earlier world fusion creations — features a 3-member Outstanding! Even more beautiful than her first, in this Akasha group, one of whom is co-founder Mindy Klein. She plays ban- reviewer's humble opinion; this cassette is pure musical imag­ suri flute, tinklik (bamboo gamelan instrument), gangsa and ery—voice without words—which, with harp, autoharp, cello, Sky-Wings regular flute. Some segments (rice paddy frogs with bamboo flute and bells—becomes a sound that is felt rather than heard'. It's hard to know how to distinguish this one from In the Cosmic percussion, as well as some wave sounds) were actually Again, all original and all performed by the artists, with innova­ Flow, since we don't speak Bengali, but musically we think recorded in Bali. Other compositions represent other world tive use of harmonies and rhythms: An emotional richness, an both are worth listing, so if this group interests you, start with cultures; for instance, Seventh Heaven is set in an eleven-beat audio massage, celestial seasonings for the spirit! Highly either one; if you like it, order the other! This one has several rhythmic cycle of North India. A timeless quality, befitting their recommended. (ES2) CS: 9.98 selections in the haunting minor modes, and is this reviewer's name. (PH9006) CS: 9.98 favorite by a very slight edge. You may order lyric books directly from them at an extra charge. (HEA2) CS: 9.98 Anne Williams Andrea Lyman Sky Dance Alice Coltrane The Spirit Who Sings White Anne's harp remains the focal point here, layers of synth­ Andrea, a white woman who has studied Native American esizer by Joel Harrison add another dimension of depth and Journey In Satchidananda spirituality under teachers such as Brooke Medicine Eagle, mystery, along with Anne's recorder. Tibetan bowls, wind- Before there was New Age. there was Alice Coltrane. an amaz­ has created a tape of beautiful original chants and songs to chimes and vocalizations. Imagery is of sea and sky..a full 60 ing composer and instrumentalist... who fused her knowledge call spirit, sing praise, and remind us of our connection with minutes for relaxation and meditation. Includes Dolphin Dance of world music, jazz and Eastern spirituality, and created all things. At times strong and warrior-like, other times haunting Moon Shadow Waters. (ES4) CS: 10.98 sounds that were to become foundations tor a genre. Recorded and dreamlike, her powerful vocals are accompanied by drums, in 1970. this album combines her virtuosity on harp and piano rattles, chimes, synthesizer and more. Includes Grandmother, Anne Williams with Pharoah Sanders' transcendental soprano sax, plus tam­ White Buffalo Woman, Invocation, Mother/Father, Eagles Lul­ boura and oud, yielding original compositions that are evoca­ laby; excellent production, and a good source for some new Song of Isis tive, meditative, searching, yearning, and just simply beautiful. chants, if you're looking. Brooke Medicine Eagle recommends Received and recorded in the Pyramids of Egypt during the Includes title, Isis and Osiris, Something About John Coltrane, this, and we do too. (MB1) CS: 9.98 Harmonic Convergence of 1987, this very special recording of Shiva-Loka. A personal favorite of this reviewer 20 years ago, harp, double pipes, flute, bells, and voice was created after a and still highly recommended! (MCA33119) CD: 15.98 preparatory boat trip down the Nile! The echoing power of Spirit sings out through these inspired musical blessings, invo­ cations, chants, and homages to the great goddess, beautifully woven in delicate strands of sound. Timeless, transformative- recommended! (ES5) CS: 9.98 D E L P H Y S Anne Williams Sacred Spaces for Inner journeys Song of the Jaguar Inspired by Celtic, Mayan, Aztec, Egyptian, and Sumerian cul­ r.j<*^_**i___!__ tures, this beautiful Goddess-oriented collection of ritual songs, blessing chants, and homages incorporates an array of Latin American flutes and percussion instruments. Most songs are 1|Poriginal , yet draw upon traditional material for lyric adaptation, WW* ,.| first verses, and teachings. Goddesses honored include Inanna, Nuit, Maat, Ta Urit, Bridget; selections include Mother olAII Ages, Isla Mujeres, Keepers of the Sacred Fire. Harmony vocals by Lisa Thiel and Alicia Bonnet. Magical and evocative. ^•pi1 jj^jl'jjj (ES7) CS: 9.98 / SONS or me JAGUAR Anne "Ani" Williams Children of the Sun *J&- V On this 1991 release, enchanting "music to honor a time of great awakening" reaches deep into the heart of the rainforest, with pre-Colombian flutes and percussion by Mazatl Galindo, Kim Leslie Cathie Amy weaving magic with the mystical beauty of Anne's — or Ania, Rosen Ritter Malach as she's now known — pure harp and vocals. Elegant, earthy, ^^^3 Ann* Williams evocative! (ESS) CS: 9.98

10 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Anne Williams Catherine Andrews Wind Spirit Initiation Reflecting the clarity and spaciousness of the Southwest ZMHUO/ An original "neo-classical" work of great magnitude — a full- desert lands and elements, this 1989 release incorporates such length concert of visionary imagery, for full synthesized diverse sounds as Tarahumara drum, fretless bass, clarinet, Foa WOMEN WH; orchestra and wordless voice, in four movements...with libretto penny whistle, and even vocal-flute whale calls, accompanying (lyrics) which are written but not sung. The feeling is quite her exquisite-as-ever harp. Wind on the Desert was inspired i) r< .M i dramatic, majestic, and triumphant, musically conveying an by the Navajo people at Big Mountain. (ES6) CS: 9.98 initiate's soul rising from its earthly body into the light of higher Anne Wilson Schaef consciousness. It's beautiful, and we recommend it. (SFS016) Anne Wilson Schaef CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Meditations: Women Who Do Too Much Cindee Grace Are you, like so many of us, rushing through life and getting Feminist Hypnosis 1 nowhere fast, with compulsive schedules and hectic, self- There are many hypnosis techniques/ books/ tapes on the defeating behavior? If so, this could help you break that cycle market; but to our knowledge, Dr. Cindee Grace's are the only and revitalize your life. Written with wit, wisdom, insight and humor by the author of Women's Reality and Co-Depen­ ones specifically feminist, lesbian-affirming, and globally- dence, read by Kathryn Walker, these meditations and affirma­ oriented. She's the author of an excellent book entitled tions are a welcome antidote to the mad rush of modern living. OrtC Feminist Hypnosis, both a self-help guide and an expose of 90 min. (HRP1883) CS: 10.98 patriarchal abuses in the field. Her tape series contains exer­ cises derived from her book; this one covers Sensory Assess­ ment & Mental Flexibility, for both real and imaginary Annie Locke senses...use to determine which senses are weakest, and to The Living Earth strengthen them in order to receive greater benefit from hyp­ Considered one of the best meditation albums on the market, nosis. 32 minutes. (GGS2) CS: 6.98 this album of gently flowing synthesized melodies was inspired by crystals. The effects are to draw the listener into a deeper Cindee Grace awareness, to calm and soothe, even to relax the listener into a trance-like state or sleep. (SFS003) CS: 9.98 Bear Tribe Medicine Society Feminist Hypnosis 2 The Dawning: Chants (w/book) Contains Basic Hypnosis Journey, with your chosen transpor­ Subtitled Chants of the Medicine Wheel, this 60-minjjte cas­ tation, you arrive at your chosen destination for a stress-reduc­ Barb Dunn sette contains 16 chants'and comes with separate lyric book. ing vacation, to plant your powerful hypnotic suggestion. And Tears of the Grandmothers Includes The Medicine Wheel Chant, Earth/Sky, Look At the then, Visiting Your Larger Self, with your chosen question, you Beauty. (BTM1) CS: 10.98 receive answers from your all-knowing, all-powerful Self. 75 Ten "matrifocal" original vocal songs in a style she describes minutes. (GGS3) CS: 7.98 as "earth-based, a rhythm and language indigenous to the human experience of our past"—it has elements of folk, Native Bear Tribe Medicine Society American and primitive. Her vocalizations are often chant-like, Cindee Grace and her songs tell stories which spring from her spiritual beliefs. Coming Light: Chants...Earth Mother 19 original Chants to Honor the Earth Mother, including Feminist Hypnosis 3 Her themes are of ancestors, the earth, power, mystery, Her healing tape: Reconstructing Anatomy, Performance woman-spirit: Mother ol the Mountain, Motherland, Womb Ancient Mother, Chant to Honor Grandmother Moon, We Are One With the Mother, She's Been Waiting ("Blessed be and Rehearsal, Healing Place & Symbol is for physical healing and Around, Pass Down the Stories. It's unusual, and worth hear­ development. Then use Knowing & Loving Your Younger Self ing. (CLG1) CS: 9.98 blessed are/ The lovers of the lady/ Blessed be and blessed for emotional healing and development — for discovering and are/The mothers, maidens, crones..."), and others for the ele­ healing unwanted habits and patterns. 90 minutes. (GGS4) Barbara Borden & Sheilah Glover ments'and more. Performed by the Bear Tribe, a gender-mixed CS: 7.98 intentional community in Washington state which draws upon Lady of the Serpent Skirt the teachings of Sun Bear. Some are in English, some in Native Drummer Barbara (of Alive! fame) and keyboardist/flutist/vocal language, some are in both. Simple and easy to learn; lyrics Cindee Grace technician Sheilah collaborate here on an entirely entrancing included. (BTM2) CS: 9.98 musical and rhythmic journey. The territory they cover is wide, Songs of the Goddess varied, and previously uncharted, ricocheting back and forth Feminist New Age music with a sense of humor! We love Cin- between melodic and avant-garde, intense and mellow, primal Bear Tribe Medicine Society dee's combination of solid musicianship, clear, lilting vocals, and high-tech, winding through a suffusion of moods and imag­ Opening Up and affirming-yet-humorous lyrics. Styles range from a jazzy/ ery. Very sensual and captivating, and definitely recommended! This late 1991 release contains 14 new chants, including Earth folk blend to island rhythms, and with titles like Source-Heiress, (CL1) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Mother, Spirit of the Wind, Buffalo Rising, Sweet Surrender, Aphrodite, Angels, and Pre-Enlightenment Blues, how can you and more. (BTM3) CS: 10.98 lose? Comes with lyric sheet — the perfect Solstice gift for Barbara Borden anyone with an interest in or appreciation of Pagan/Goddess Beth York themes. (GGS1) CS: 9.98 All Hearts Beating On this late 1990 release which is subtitled Drumming From Transformations the Source to the Core. Barbara takes you on an excursion Please note sale price on LPI Exquisite, restoring, delicious, through her world of drumming; an array of sounds, drums perfect instrumental music composed by this Atlanta feminist and percussion instruments paint a collage of multi-dimen­ and performed by Beth (on piano) and her group, The New sional rhythms that resonate on a primal level. From the slow Women's Chamber Ensemble (on oboe, sax, flute, synthesizer, and sensual to the more uptempo pieces, you're surrounded bass, percussion). It couid be termed classical-jazz fusion. If with the quiet fire that is the underlying link of Barbara's creative you've enjoyed Paul Winter Consort, Oregon, or Kay Gardner, expression. Appropriate for ritual, dance, love-making, and you're sure to enjoy this. The sax is so sweet, the oboe so creative visualization, as well as plain clean listening! (CL2) searing in its beauty, it's enough to lift the spirit of any cynic. CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 A music therapist by profession, Beth has performed her works at the National Women's Music Festival, the National Women's Jazz Festival, and at Atlanta's Fox Theater, with Judy Chicago's Barbara Borden Dinner Party. Includes title. Time and Again, and Dolphinia, a / Always Wanted To Play Drums dance piece. Very highly recommended. (LR104) LP: 6.98 .. . This is an instructional tape for beginning drummers, by one CS: 9.98 Of the most exciting and proficient drummers around. She Betsy Rose begins with an exercise to relax the body (to a hot percussive Cindy Freedman accompaniment—beats any exercise tape we've heard!), con­ In My TWo Hands tinues through theory, time divisions, call and response, and One side of this tape represents a creative venture for an artist Live the Life You Dream free drumming. Her instruction is very animated; even if you well-known to women's and folk audiences: it embodies a With a great voice, sparkling acoustic arrangements, and reve­ never thought you wanted to be a drummer, listening to this unique collaboration between an Asian and a North American rent and positive songs, this recording is pure pleasure! Cindy, may change your mind! (PARI) CS: 9.98 artist, and expresses the interrelationship between engaged whose audiences cross many boundaries including womenfe, activism and the spiritual foundation which make continued folk/universal, and spirit/earth blessing, has taken beautiful The Barolk Folk activism possible, the songs were inspired and co-authored songs from such luminaries as Linda Arnold, Judy Collins, Hari by Thich Nhat Hahn, a Vietnamese poet-teacher and Nobel Singh Khalsa and Kate Wolf, and infused them with her sweet Angel's Draught Peace Prize nominee, who chaired the Vietnamese Buddhist spirit — a lovely production! Includes Dancers in the Night, A sweet celebration of the healing power of pure melodies, Peace Delegation, and taught and lived "engaged Buddhism" Sweet Mother Earth, The Life You Dream, Give Yourself to from O'Carolan to Mozart to Anonymous (and we all know who in his country during the war. The music, sung by Betsy in Love. (CIN2) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 that was!). Impeccably and elegantly presented, by Carrie English, blends eastern and western instrumentation: koto, Crompton With the Barolk Folk. (MLP2194) CS: 9.98 ... CD: bamboo flute, string bass and more. The other side consists 14.98 of Betsy's own songs, reflecting her journey as a spiritual Colorado Midwives Association activist and eco-feminist. (PLX101) CS: 9.98 Ritual Songs The Barolk Folk Acappella chants and songs performed by 4 members of the Colorado Midwives Association (C.M.A.), designed for sing- Joy After Sorrow Betsy Rose along learning. It contains material for gatherings (Blessing- The graceful simplicity of traditional instrumental music com­ bined with elegant performances by this wonderful Baroque Sacred Ground way, Rituals and Birth), as well as private meditations to chamber ensemble led by Carrie Crompton (recorders, ham­ Seeking to rise beyond an age of individual disconnection, this cleanse heal and strengthen. Selections include Woman I Am mered dulcimer, violin, guitar, psaltery) creates an atmosphere music springs from sources both ancient and universal, draw­ I Am the Circle, Mother Moon, We Are Sisters, as well as more of peace and joy that soothes the listener. The theme ot the ing on traditions such as pagan, Native American, western traditional images such as May the Blessings of God Rest phoenix rising from the ashes, or joy after sorrow, is explored mystical, and Goddess spirituality. Betsy presents protest Upon You and We All Come From God. Simple and lovely; on this musical canvas. Works by Mozart, Bach, O'Carolan music at its best, music of community, with background we've been getting requests for this "underground classic," and others; includes a few country dance tunes. (MLP2205) choruses which invite participation as well as listening. Sparse and are glad to be able to make it available; proceeds benefit CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 acoustic instrumentation allows the clarity of Betsy's words,' the non-profit C.M.A., dedicated to providing better birth experi­ music and voice to shine; adept production and accompani­ ences through homebirth services. (RIT1011) CS: 9.98 ment by Nina Gerber. A wonderful blend of music, spirit, and The Barolk Folk social concern. (KAL43) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Constance Demby Princess Royal Enchanting Renaissance and traditional music from the courts Beverly Rieger Novus Magnificat: Thru the Stargate and countryside of the Isles and Continent. Carrie Crompton's Subtitled SACRED SPACE MUSIC VOL. II, thisamazing project Mayan Dream of "space classical" music was composed and performed* exquisite dulcimers (both lap and hammer) demonstrate their Inspired by her experience visiting the ancient Mayan pyramids rightful place among western classical instruments. She also entirely on the new digital sampling synthesizer, the Emulator. of Chichen Itza and Uxmal in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, It is a vast work, for symphony orchestra, cathedral organ and plays viol and psaltery here, accompanied by Lyn Elder on Beverly has created a haunting synthesizer musical work. hurdy gurdy. recorders and percussion. Selections include chorus (all found inside the Emulator)! This prolific, creative Reflecting the vastness of inner space, the composition instrumentalist continues her invention of new form and such diverse titles as Goddesses and Shall I Sue?, as well as invokes in the listener a deep sense of creating a fresh Mayan sounds. (HS11003) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Gavottes, Pavans and Menuets. (MLP2219) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: Dream upon each hearing. 60 minutes. (MD1022) CS: 9.98 14.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 11 Constance Demby Diana Earthmission Sacred Space Music Vol. 1 Inner Voice: Songs of Spirit "Sparkling bursts of star showers...the magic of the Hammer Diana Earthmission is a circle of 13 women journeying together Dulcimer, this is her response to requests for more music on in song and ritual, to learn of their power and practice living that instrument, and in our opinion, one of her finest efforts; in balance with the earth. This tape contains 25 harmonious in spite of the title, one of the most lyrical and least "spacy." acappella songs and chants, such as Grandmother, invocation The hammered dulcimer, which dates back 5000 years, has a to the 4 directions; We All Come From the Goddess; Beautiful truly timeless, eternal quality to it, especially in the hands of Women; Wild Woman; I Am a Circle; and more originals and this musician. Also lovely here is the viola of Toni Marcus. songs from Native American and other traditions. Quite lovely! Includes Radiance and The Longing. (HS11010) CS: 9.98 . - Proceeds to help defend people of Big Mountain in Arizona from U.S. gov't forced relocation attempt. Includes illustrated CD: 15.98 lyric booklet. (DE1) CS: 10.98

Diana Grove Constance Demby Stretch Breathe and Relax Set Free This massage therapist and feminist yoga teacher is well Deepening and extending the symphonic space music of her known to many women's festie-goers for her "magic hands." previous works, this 1989 release also boldly explores new Her 1991 tape provides step-by-step instructions for two indi­ directions. It includes a high velocity waltz, rollicking African Damaris vidual sessions: 30 minutes each of stretching and yoga post­ and Balinese rhythms, romantic anthems, and two powerful Quantum Leap ures; 10 minutes each side of relaxation/ meditation. These songs, I Set Myself Free and Mother of the World. And, a full This album primarily contains beautifully-recorded rounds and easy-to-perform movements are designed to tone muscles, 65 minutes long! (HS11016) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 chants (except for the first 4, which are more straightforward reduce stress and improve flexibility, postural alignment, self-empowerment songs), all written by this shaman/ transfor­ strength, and balance. The good sound quality, her clear and Constance Demby mational counselor. The presentation is quite professional, with soothing voice, the descriptive notes and diagrams in the multi-tracked vocals and soft conga accompaniment. Included: insert, and the background instrumentals by music therapist Skies Above Skies This Moment Is a Gift, Birth of a Shaman, Atabei ("The source Deborah Phelps, all help make this an easy and appealing We are glad to make Constance's back catalog again available, of power is the Mother of All Things"), Earth & Water - Fire & program to use. Recommended! (DMP91) CS: 9.98 for those of you who have enjoyed her highly successful Air, a 3-part chant, and others, offering a lot of variety and an releases on Hearts of Space_ Ethereal, mythical/ mystical, excellent source for new material for your repertoires. Recom­ Diane Mariechild with Shuli Goodman celestial, and yes, beautiful music for meditation and sheer mended! (DAM1) CS: 10.98 listening pleasure. This multi-talented woman composed, per­ Inner Dance 1: Intro/ Earth & Sky formed (on hammered dulcimer, cheng, tamboura, synthesizer, From Diane's book Inner Dance come a series of tapes for cello, piano, organ, and vocal tones), and produced this record­ Danielle Boutet meditation and healing, with narrations by Diane, vocals by ing with an East-West spiritual theme: Tibetan chant, St. Fran­ Musiques Urbaines Shuli, and atmospheric musical improvisations by some of the cis of Assisi prayer, and more. (SC1) CS: 9.98 Once again, Danielle has created an inexplicably fascinating, world's most wonderful musicians. Side 1 here is Inner Dance evocative recording of synthesized music...invariably, people Talk: a clarifying, connecting presentation to help dispell the Constance Demby want to know, "Who is that?" when they hear it playing. It's isolation of the 80s, the chaos of the world, focusing on making something like a magic carpet, ready to transport you to exotic peace with oneself. Side 2 is Earth and Sky Meditation: a Sunborne places, whether on the haunting beauty of her instrumental spacious, grounding daily practice which can be used again Subtitled Fire Series, part one of "The Elements," this sym­ compositions, or on her French texts; elements of both world and again. Percussion and Tibetan bells by Nurudafina Pili phonic poem includes the following movements: The Dawning. and sacred music seem to intertwine. There's just something Abena. (AQ1) CS: 10.98 Darkness of Space, Lift Thine Eyes, Sunborne, One With the magnificent about it...highly recommended! (DB2) CS: 9.98 Light, and does feel like a journey. Instrumentation includes bowed gamelon, space bass, whale sail. (SC2) CS: 9.98 Diane Mariechild with Shuli Goodman Inner Dance 2: Healng Child/Forgvns Constance Demby The following series of tapes is beautifully accompanied by H«E»A«R»T«B»E«A«T music with a strong, grounding, rhythmic pulse, by various At Alaron combinations of these musicians: Kay Gardner on flutes, With a synthesizer that sounds like the most glorious pipe Adrienne Torf on keyboards, Julia Haines on harp, Nurudafina organ, and with a psaltery, gamelan and cheng, Constance DEB CRISS i Pili Abena on percussion, and Shuli on vocals. Healing the gave a performance in 1983 whose magic and energy have Hurt Child Within is a positive exploration of reparenting and been captured here; and she often played two instruments at making whole the child within. Forgiveness Meditation presents once, seemingly effortlessly, overlaying the ensuing rich mix­ the basis of creating a peaceful self and world by giving love ture with her electronically altered voice. (SC4) CS: 9.98 NEWAGE/rOLK to the self and extending this through our lives to the world; rUSION release through forgiveness. Harp, flute, percussion, and voc­ Constance Demby als. With musicians like these, we recommend them all! (AQ2) Light of This World CS: 10.98 UNIOUE I Delightful title cut representing a true departure for the artist: Diane Mariechild with Shuli Goodman a pop/ rock/ gospel song, on which she's joined by back-up VIOUNS, vocalists from the Edwin Hawkins Singers!...a rousing New Inner Dance 3: Lovers and Warriors Age Gospel statement of joy and oneness. The remainder is A.RICAN Lovers and Warriors Talk guides the listener toward accepting a BEST OF, with selections from her first 5 albums; good for and creating a balance between inner and outer, compassion an overview of her work. 63 minutes. (SC5) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: DRUMS, and action. Lovers and Warriors Meditation uses the 15.98 CELLO archetypes of lover and warrior to recreate and heal, by explor­ ing times in our lives when we lacked compassion or the ability to act with clear intention .Flute by Kay, harp by Julia, keyboards by Adrienne, vocals by Shuli yield tribal-sounding music with a strong sense of earth and dancing. (AQ3) CS: 10.98 AVAILABLE Diane Mariechild with Shuli Goodman Inner Dance 4: Body Mvmnt Exercises Fabulous music by Kay Gardner, Adrienne Torf, and Nurudafina Deb Criss Pili Abena is interwoven with Diane's exceptional ability to guide Heartbeat the listener through Body Movement Exercises by Bonnie From our neighbor in Asheville NC, a tape featuring sweet Novakov-Lawlor. Designed to give a sense of our own align­ harmonies and chant-like songs, celebrating earth, elements, ment with a physical understanding of earth and sky energy womanspirit, and cooperation. Simple percussion and accom­ as it moves through our bodies. (AQ4) CS: 10.98 paniment, with some environmental sounds blended in, and wonderful rhythms to convey the cyclical nature of things. Very refreshing. (CLS002) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 14.98 Diane Mariechild with Shuli Goodman Mother Wit for Adults Debbie Fier Affirmations and guided imagery adapted from Diane's best- selling book Mother Wit: A Feminist Guide to Psychic Firelight Development, which has sold over 60,000 copies. Self Healing Note sale price on LP! This richly harmonious instrumental Meditation is a very powerful meditation designed to relax and album traces Deb's path from her distinctive Latin/African-fla­ release tension and pain in the body and heart. Inner Wisdom vored jazz style toward a quieter, more contemplative mode... Meditation is for relaxation and then exploration of our inner there is a feeling of fullness here, of having travelled full-circle wisdom. Flute by Kay, keyboards by Adrienne, percussion by to now share the stories and gifts from the transition. Producer Nurudafina, vocals by Shuli. See also Children's section. (AQ5) Mary Watkins (who also contributes string synthesizer) skillfully CS: 10.98 weaves Deb's melodic piano and percussion with Marilyn Wil­ son's plaintive oboe, Jean Fineberg's sweet soprano sax and flute, and Nydia "Liberty" Mata's insistent percussion to create Diane Stein an encompassing interplay of moods: from the richly introspec­ Meditation on Goddess W/in; Chakras tive The Journey to the passionately searching Children of Side 1 allows you to experience the power and gentleness, Cynthia R. Crossen & Louise Kessel Jerusalem to the joyous Celebration. Other titles include At strength and love, creativity and ability to change of the God­ Sunset, Desert Rain, Backwoods Boogie. Pull up a chair, put dess within. Side 2, entitled Meditation on the Chakras: The Goddess Suite and Stories this on, and be warmed by it. (LR105) LP: 6.98. . . CS: 9.98 Rainbow helps in a full understanding of the Chakras as a Designed to invoke the energies of the goddesses within channel for light and love...a must for healers. (LLE762) CS: us...The Goddess Suite, on side 1. is a unique choral work Deborah & Rick Hamouris & Friends 10.98 in six movements by Cynthia: 37 minutes of 22 wonderful women's voices plus piano, cello and flutes, celebrating seven Welcome to Annwfn goddesses: Artemis, Demeter, Persephone, Hera, Hestia, This Neo-pagan cassette welcomes all to the Welsh under­ The Dolphin Group Aphrodite, Athena! (recorded live in our hometown of Durham world of ritual and magic, with songs of invocation and celeb­ Light Passages: ...for Mother-To-Be in 1987). Side 2 consists of highly animated Goddess Stories ration. Anodea Judith's Crone Song is a paean to the Goddess This is a guided journey for the mother-to-be and baby-to-be told by Louise Kessel, with Beverly Botsford on congas, in her various forms, while We Are A C/rc/e salutes the elements by Nancy Fuchs, a practicing healer and psychic as well as a chimes, and mbira (thumb piano); includes the humorous of Earth, Water, Fire and Air. Two of the best are a medley of composer. Once physical and breathing comfort are achieved, Menstrual Rap (her favorite subject) and Menstrual Myth. the traditional Goin' Up On the Mountain/Break 'Em On Down both embark on an ocean journey of discovery. Side 1 has Recommended! (CK1) CS: 9.98 and Strolling, a beautiful, choral-like chant song. Interesting, music, meditation and subliminal affirmations; side 2 is instru­ unusual, enjoyable! (NEM3) CS: 9.98 mental only. A gift idea for your pregnant friend. (DOL1) CS: 9.98 12 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Dyveke Spino Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors Morning Dance Waves Koto fans, note this release! Chosen expressly for their healing Haunting and uptempo, this 1991 release seduces the listener qualities, the delicate and varied compositions here flow from IQ±E3 into an ecstatic whirlpool. A dervish wind blowing through a Irish gigue, to Spanish Malaguena, to melodic tone poem, to rising tide of rhythm and voice, the dance it evokes is joyful, waltz, and around again. Former director of the Esalen Sports abandoned and tribal. Selections include Invocation, Surren­ Center, Dyveke has been part of the Human Potential Move­ der, Waves, Ecstasy, Trance, Spirit. (RAV07) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: ment for years. Her classical piano, her daughter Renee Qaia's Voice 14.98 Teresa's flute, and Alethia Holt's koto (she is a scholar of ancient Japanese Court Music) inspire awakened perceptions and inner calm. (DYV100) CS: 9.98 Gala's Voice The Chorus of Life Elisabeth Kubler-Ross This Bay Area mixed chorus, directed by Deborah Hamouris, specializes in 20th century music that addresses themes of Healing at the End of this Century nature and Earth-centered (read Pagan) spirituality. They per­ This physician, philosopher, teacher and bestselling author of form some great re-worked versions of old familiars, such as 14 books is one of the world's foremost authorities on death MORNING DANCI Unorthadoxology ("Praise Her from whom all blessings and dying. In this candid and personal talk, she offers profound Dyvekt Spino flow..."), Star-Spangled Pagan, The Magic Wheel (to the tune psychological and spiritual insights for the living as well as the Piano of Green Grow the Rushes-0), and originals such as Gaia dying. Recorded live. 89 min. (MYS015) CS: 10.98 H »n. ( Ttttu Speaks, One with Our Mother. Lyric book included — an excel­ flute/ Volet lent source of new material for group singing. (GV1) CS: 9.98 Esther "Little Dove" John et al Miisit to rnhon.e nwaktn.C The Elements Gale Perrigo Produced under the artistic direction of Nancy Rumbel, this Never Again the Burning exquisite concert was inspired by, and incorporates, the sounds Evenson, et al This striking collection of original poetry set to music explores of the four elements; Water, Air, Earth and Fire. Flutist Esther Soundings Tapestry the Neo-Pagan experience in a new way, with vivid words that "Little Dove" John, accompanied by synthesists Kaaren This is a sampler anthology, culled from six albums from Sound­ paint memorable stories and characters. Features the haunting Moitoza and Dent Davidson, weaves melodic, thematic impro­ ings of the Planet: Gong With the Wind, Lifestreams, Tropic title piece, the powerful Dark Hecate's Hounds, plus Pagans vised music into the recorded sounds of ocean, mountain of Paradise, Whistling Woodhearts, Tree 02, High Joy. Way/ Magick; Full Circle: A Creation Tale, and more. Original stream, night creatures, and campfire, creating an ambience Women artists contribute to 6 out of 8 selections, and this is accompaniment by Kenny & Tzipora, on flute, fiddle, guitar which is exotic, peaceful and visually provoking. This reviewer a nice introduction to their line of some of the most peaceful and even vocals. (MAG1) CS: 9.98 was a big fan of Paul Horn's flute compositions with The Ele­ music around, replete with sounds of the environment. 60 min. ments back in the 70's... while quite different, this is just as (SOP7001) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 stunning. Use for relaxing, meditating, enjoying; highly recom­ Georgia Kelly mended! (MMH2289) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Seapeace Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors Georgia's first album is truly a new age classic. She is a harpist Dancing Toward the One who composes and plays music for meditation (which of course From this creative musician/ composer, dedicated to inspire is suitable for other subtle activities), utilizing eastern and west­ people to the trance- and ecstasy-inducing powers of music ern idioms: ragas, Greek modes, etc. On this album, accom­ and rhythm, come two full-length pieces, replete with a large panied by electric violin, she musically creates a tidal ebb-arid- female and male cast of vocalists plus percussionists and elec­ flow soothingness. (GP79307) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 tric instrumentalists. Sing the Body is the first power chant Gabrielle received from the spirit...a "rhythm ride" to be taken Georgia Kelly/Craig Huxley alone or with others. Can You See Me was created in a healing circle as a dance meditation, as a way of breaking down barriers In A Chord between people. (RAV01) CS: 9.98 Overstock sale on a beautiful album! In A Chord is a perfect way to describe the meeting of these two differing yet com­ plementary musical temperments. Georgia, on harp, and Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors Craig, on piano and synclavier II, create modern interpretations Totem of romantic and impressionistic masterpieces by Chopin, Fantastic! Yes, even ecstasy-inspiring! Ancient and contempo­ Debussy, Kabalevsky, Ravel, and Brahms. Derra Shelly adds rary worlds unite in this urban-primitive, tribal-trance music for vocal in French to two songs by Debussy. (SAT104) LP: 4.98 dancing and listening. Unique compositions primarily by Gab­ . .. CS: 7.98 ... CD: 13.98 rielle, with a host of other musicians, mostly percussionists. Synthesizer, wooden flute, and electric and bass guitars supply Glee Briggs intermittent melodies, while the soul of the pieces rides the rhythms of asheiko or djembe, Taos drum, kihembe, log drum, Who Are You? toke. jun-jun, high hat, congas, guiro, and many more from the This album, which came about in part to the kind prodding of corners of the earth. Includes title. Ritual. Eternal Dance, Lisa Thiel, debuts a "seeker" who uses her music as a spiritual Eliana. We have nothing else like this in our catalog...let your­ tooi. Her beautiful and compelling voice conveys purity, clarity self loose with this one! (RAV02) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 and intensity; the moods, influences and styles of her original songs range from the eloquent simplicity of traditional folk ballads, to the haunting evocations of plainsong, to the con­ Esther "Little Dove" John Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors templative fervor of East Indian chanting. Title track was / Gef Thurs Off & Don't Do Windows! Initiation inspired by the mystic Teresa of Avila, while You Bless Me, A wonderful supplement to A Rainbow Path, this Gabrielle describes it this way: This music is a map. It can Mother is a hymn of thanksgiving to the Universal Spirit. Only psychotherapist/ flutist (whose improvisational style and class­ take you from inertia to ecstasy if you surrender to its pulse. criticism: cover art is weak; but the contents are centering, ically-trained intonation remind us a lot of Kay Gardner) offers Side A moves through the rhythm patterns of the shamanic moving, and inspiring. (GBR101) CS: 9.98 musical chakra cleaning/ clearing exercises, on which you tone journey I call the Dancing Path. Side B begins with a warm-up along with the artist. Side One consists of 7 exercises with of each of the body parts (Body Jazz) and ends with a celeb­ Gwen Jones & Kayla Kirsch oral instructions and her exquisite fluting; Side Two's exercises ration of them all (Initiation). Integrate this moving meditation consist of music only. So if you like Kay's flute music, try this into the mainstream of your daily life and feel the power that Raindreaming by all means! Proceeds go to support Esther's program, "Mis­ flows from an energized body and an empty mind." Gabrielle's Rich and evocative, simple and distinct; this is acoustic music sion for Music and Healing" — an organization dedicated to compositions feature a fascinating variety and progression of using instruments from around the world. Rather than develop­ producing music that promotes inner and global peace — which sounds and moods, incorporating synthesizers, acoustic ing layers of synthetic sounds through electronic equipment, sends artists to perform for critically and terminally ill patients guitars, vibes and flutes along with the world's most extensive Gwen and Kayla believe that the beauty of these traditional collection of percussion. Not background music; meant to be and ancient instruments—from the Japanese koto to the in Seattle hospitals and hospices, and for people living with Aboriginal yidaki to the human voice—can best reach the AIDS. Recommended! (MMH4) CS: 10.98 played at full volume, it will preclude other thought and activity! (RAV03) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 hearts of a wide variety of listeners. Only complaint: wish there were more program notes, on the instruments, sounds, and Evenson cultures... but, hey, recommended anyway! (RD1) CS: 9.98 Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors Desert Dawn Song Dudley Evenson, a woman, uses her voice as a primary instru­ Bones Gypsy ment (no words) and also creates ethereal sounds and rhythms "...a musical lament for the past and a prayer for the future... Enchantress of tone on the autoharp. Dean Evenson, a man, plays flute. a calling to the inner dance, the dance around your bones..." Gabrielle's 1989 release is another fascinating exploration of Gypsy is a present-day witch/priestess from Salem (no kidding) They say of their tapes: "cheaper than drugs and more fun! who writes and performs very magickal pagan songs to honor Recommended uses: Meditation, Massage, Bliss, Anti-Stress, the possibilities of sound, rhythm, and music. Combining the trademark array of percussive delights with melodic instru­ the Goddess and the witches, to cast magic spells, to invoke Childbirth. Sleep, Mind Re-orientation, Tension Reduction, medicine spirits and world peace. Accompaniment on violin Overcoming hangnails, Creative movement, Yoga, Mellow Chil­ ments such as cello, fiddle, silver flute, synthesizer, each com­ and flute by Kenny and Tzipora Klein. Includes Lady, Two dren and so much more..." Here their sounds intertwine with position delves into the spirit of a different animal being — Witches, Magick, Merlina'sTheme, Medicine Song, and a (new) cello, harp and birds to create uncannily serene music which Dolphin, Raven, Snake, Deer, Wolf — and comes forth with an solstice song of the Old Religion, Bring Back the Light. Enchant­ can't help but unwind you...truly beautiful. 60 minutes. (SOP1) interpretation to be experienced... skeletally! (RAV04) CS: 9.98 ing! (WLP1) CS: 10.98 CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 Evenson, D'Rachael Gabrielle Roth Hallie Iglehart/ Georgia Kelly Peaceful Pond Teachings of an Urban Shaman Womanspirit D'Rachael on harp, Dudley Evenson on handharp, Dean on This program is an interview of Gabrielle, conducted by Michael A spoken meditation by Hallie, adapted from her book flute and piano and Jonathan Kramer on cello; their musical Toms for New Dimensions Radio, with some of her music from Womanspirit: A Guide to Women's Wisdom with exquisite sounds are mixed with summer sounds from the Rockies to Initiation and Totem woven in. She speaks of her love of harp accompaniment composed and performed by Georgia the eastern coastal wetlands: wild ducks, geese and other dance and movement, her experiences over 20 years, and Kelly specifically for this tape. Exploring Women's Heritage is birds, reflecting the tranquil essence of a shimmering pond. explains how ecstasy is attainable on a daily basis by using a journey back through one's "mother line" to contact and 60 min. (SOP3) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 movement to releasepain, heighten sexual fulfillment, and free explore a source of ancient female power and wisdom. Living emotion. (RAV05) CS: 9.98 in Harmony helps the listener integrate an understanding of natural cycles into her everyday life. The production represents Evenson, D'Rachael a synthesis of feminism and spirituality, and recognizes woman Lifestreams Gabrielle Roth & the Mirrors as the creation maker. (WIS1) CS: 9.98 An odyssey of water, from a thunder storm, to waterfalls, to Ritual increasingly larger streams, to the ocean with whales and gulls, Subtitled ...of remembrance for a forgotten earth, this is interwoven with harp, autoharp, voice and flute...this 60 minute trance music for movement, massage, meditation and other journey will take you floating and swirling effortlessly. 60 min. rituals of remembrance. Extraordinary sounds of percussion (SOP4) CS: 9.98 are embellished with viola, oboe, synthesizer and vocal chants. (RAV06) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 13 Helen Caldicott Jean Shinoda Bolen Kathy Biehl Saving the Planet Goddesses in Every Woman Women of the Tarot: Major Arcana One of the founding members of Physicians for Social Respon­ This Jungian analyst, professor of psychiatry, and author The High Priestess, the Empress, Strength, Justice, the Moon, sibility, this outspoken organizer premises that life on earth demonstrates that there are seven archetypal goddesses, or the Star, Temperance, and the World... To a background of could end in ten years, if action is not taken immediately. She personality types, living within each woman... and that knowing contemplative, improvisational flute music, these guided medi­ discusses here, among other things: the next American revolu­ what influences each one exerts empowers us to make the tations take the listener through 8 Tarot cards with feminine tion; overpopulation, church politics, and modern medicine; conscious choices that will bring us the highest measure of symbols, allowing her to develop her own meanings and sys­ feminist empowerment; the multinational assault on the Ama­ fulfillment. The author reads from her best-seller; 60 min. tem of interpretation. Includes an exercise for opening intuition, zon basin; native genocide in Australia and South America; (HRP1873) CS: 10.98 and suggestions for incorporating the energy of these cards and more. If you know someone who needs to wake up about into daily life and ritual. Any deck or imaginary deck can be the environment, get them this tape now! (SND128) CS: 9.98 Joanna Brouk used. Recommended! (MT007) CS: 9.98 Healing Music Hildegard of Bingen With this soothing music that transports you beyond space Kay Gardner Hildegard — abbess, scientist, medical woman, scholar, musi­ and time, Joanna demonstrates through her compositions how Mooncircles cian, composer, political and religious figure, and visionary a single note can resonate to create a symphony. Her music Note sale price on LP! Beautiful, classic album of flute compos­ who lived from 1090 to 1179 — is considered by many to rep­ is used in hospitals and healing facilities, and for birthing and itions. Kay has played the flute for many years and this album resent the link between Christian spirituality and pre-patriarc- post-natal care, massage, and meditation. Joanna has also reflects her mastery of both the instrument and of composi­ hal spirituality; in fact, many hail her as the greatest woman had strong ties with the feminist community. Here, her piano tional music. Much of it is an ancient and, according to the intellectual of all time. On this meditation tape, which repre­ and synthesizer are heard on one side, and flute improvisations album cover. Sapphic mode, and perfect for meditation or love- sents one of the first times that her writings were translated by Maggi Payne fill the other. (HUM101) CS: 9.98 making. Also includes three vocals. Classical guitar accompan­ into English, the listener is taken through her holistic, sensual iment is by Meg Christian, piano by Althea Waites. (WWE80) spirituality and cosmology. Voice and concept by Debora Blues- Julia Haines LP: 6.98 .. . CS: 9.98 tone. (BMT21) CS: 10.98 Odyssey: Afro-Celtic-Harp-Fusion A stunning, evocative, radiant musical work by a Woman who Kay Gardner la Tulip was half of the WindHarp duo (we carried thier tape Wind/ Emerging Migrations Water/Light when it was in print, and was one of our Top Ten An exquisite instrumental masterpiece by Kay and a host of This talented flutist presents a beautiful cross-cultural explora­ favorites hack then). Her solo effort is a document of her con­ other classical musicians. Sounds range from Renaissance to tion of musical color and sounds: the ethereal qualities of solo tinuing journey, illustrating her ability to create new sounds by contemporary to oceanic. Like Mooncircles, this music has silver flute, plus ensemble works featuring Indian bamboo flute, interweaving elements of her primary influences: traditional an uncanny way of reaching way into one's depths and subtly Tarahumara drum, Andean panpipes, Mayan claypots, eastern and western world music, classical, jazz, traditional producing a healing effect within body and spirit of the listener. ocarinas, kalimba and more. She is accompanied by harpist/ West African drumming and kora (a stringed instrument), and Kay has demonstrated her ability as a composer of the highest vocalist Anne Williams; the noted Aztec percussionist and flutist even the power of silence. Mostly original instrumentals, plus caliber. (WWE83) LP: 6.98 .. . CS: 9.98 Mazatl Galindo; and guitarist William Eaton. Recommended. one improvisation on an O'Carolan tune, and the stand-out (CNY7021) CS: 9.98 piece here, Jato Jje/Binkolo - she combines harmonizing voc­ als and harp on a Mandingo blessing song, then segues into Ishtar a similarly-arranged song from Mali for the liberation of all women - would love an entire album of this from her someday!! Rites of the Dolphin Highly recommended. (AH1) CS: 9.98 Eleven stars on a ten-star system! A very unusual, intoxicating, JSk» 'Qceatz /flooh, and totally exquisite instrumental offering from a mostly- women's trio which takes its name from the Babylonian god­ dess of the moon and interpreter of dreams. Lisa Moskow is a master of the sarod (a North Indian instrument with 25 strings, metal fretless fingerboard and brass resonating bell) which is somewhat the centerpoint; Nicole Milner is the pianist-com­ poser (her playing full of emotion); Doug Carroll is the cellist. Their innovative repertoire is inspired by a wide spectrum of musical ideas from Europe and Asia, creating an unique East- West fusion. Includes Moon Raga. Three Deer, Haiku...highly recommended! (ISH1) CS: 9.98 Jai Ma Kirtan-Songs to Divine Mothr A truly beautiful 93-minute program of chanting in Sanskrit to the various aspects of God as the Mother: Kali, Durga, Amba, Radha, Ma, Lakshmi, Gauri, etc., by primarily women's voices. Sung in Kirtan, an ancient Indian call-and-response form. Includes the Hymn to the Goddess Mother, the Durga Arati The 6ctf t/rJi«mc/iUU'j Song. Traditional eastern instruments—tabla, tanpura, har­ monium—are tastefully interwoven with western guitar, mando­ ??loofU/'-ic/ct find £fnel4tnA " lin, dulcimer, silver flute. Cover pictures Shakti .antra, a man- dala used for meditation on the energy of the female aspect of God. Recommended! (SRI0006) CS: 9.98 Jana Runnalls Ancestral Dream I Improvised Ritual Justice Cave Diver A very unique first solo recording by one half of the well-known 1 British feminist duo. Ova. Passionately celebrating women's This 1-woman (Gem Caccetta) 1-man (Robin Sircus) duo Kay Gardner spirituality, Jana uses natural and special effects, pagan creates some unusually mystical compositions, which could Ocean Moon chants, and a vast array of instruments (temple bells, Indian more accurately be termed spells, invocations and chants! Combining all the best from Mooncircles — all the instrumen­ and Chinese flutes, classical flute, clarinet, African drums, Afri­ Gem is a Wiccan and a student of the Qabala, and the songs tal tracks - and Emerging - the entire album minus one can kalimba / thumb piano, Indian tabla, dulcimer and percus­ she writes reflect her experiences and feelings as an initiate track, this extra-long-playing compact disc brings Kay's early sion). Invocations are sung to Tiamat (Babylonian sky god­ on the path. Gem is also vocalist and synthesist on this elec­ classic discography to the technological age. Most of you with dess), Diana [We all come from Goddess, chant to the pagan tronically-sophisticated collection of songs that range from atmospheric instrumentals and gentle inductions, to upbeat old Mooncircles albums probably needed to replace them mother of all life), Kore (Greek earth goddess), Aeaea (Celtic anyway, if you played them over and over during those long sky goddess), Kali (Hindu goddess of fire). Beginning and end­ story songs and the strongly rhythmic and ritualistic. You'll find much material for exploration here, from Waters of Persephone intimate sessions with someone special... This collection fea­ ing with Deep Woman, and meandering through some spec­ tures some of Kay's most important work, including Lunamuse, tacular instrumentals such as Spirit of Avalon along the way, to Robin Goodfellow. We advise you to don a set of headphones this cassette offers an entry into the spirit-world like no other. with this musical map of cosmic consciousness, and immerse which she considers the best piece she ever composed' with Highly recommended. (STC300) CS: 11.98 yourself entirely in its vast, deep space... Recommended! Meg Christian on guitar. A 1991 re-release. Highly recom­ (DCR1) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 mended, of course! (WWE85) CD: 15.98 Jana Runnalls Eye of the Womb KALI In the second volume of her Improvised Ritual Music series, The Australian vocal quartet Kali consists of Kath & Ini (see Kay Gardner Jana continues her employment of primal, rhythmic energy as below) plus Annie & Lyndall. A simple recording yet harmoni­ Moods & Rituals a creative expression of women's spirituality and as a bridge cally stunning, especially on the acappella numbers, as well Save on the LP! Subtitled "Meditations for Solo Flutes," between politics and faith. She explores the realms of the as quite woman-identified...or, as their press release says, "a intended for meditation and relaxation, this sequence of 4 com­ womb as a creative source of deep power and radical aware­ rich vocal texture and lyrics that express concern for the quality positions truly has the effect of evoking tranquility, a feeling of ness, with ritual chanting, vocal improvisations, and intense of relationships on our planet—humans and the earth, women well-being and wide-open space. On one long piece entitled instrumentation from bamboo flute to percussion. Includes and men, life and death; celebrating those that are mutually Soul Flight, she employs an echoplex, which almost sounds Witchwoman, Remember Goddess is Within, Mami Watu enhancing and questioning those that are not." Includes Cop- like a second flute and works perfectly. Other pieces, each (Hawaiian goddess), tnanna (Sumerian goddess), and more. perwoman, Bold Woman, Sister of the Sun, Rocking the Whale, using a scale from a different culture, are entitled Saraswati The pulse is irresistable, the melodies haunting, and the mean­ Dreams & Visions, plus a few feminist topical songs. This tape (for bamboo flute and bell), Mountain Melody, The Temple of will help make a vital connection with the world-wide women's ings will be experienced on a multitude of levels. Recom­ (spirituality) movement. (AFF2) CS: 9.98 Ishtar. This represents another stage in Kay's research into the mended! (STC301) CS: 11.98 use of music in healing. (EKR39) LP: 6.98 . . . CS: 9.98 Jana Runnalls & Bron Bradshaw Kath & Ini Kay Gardner Tree Magic Affirmations Fishersdaughter This music began with a common vision of these two women Wow!! A most unusual recording by Ineke and Kathy, two Save again on the LP! Subtitled Troubadour Songs, this record­ of the power, beauty, and magic of trees on our world; it started Australian women, who sing beautiful melodies in gorgeous ing reflects yet another step on Kay's journey to re/create music in a Celtic tree circle near Glastonbury, traditionally a site of harmony on songs affirming Life, Love, Strength, Forgiveness, which reflects women's lives. Primarily vocal, it has a distinctly magic; and that is what this music is, absolute magic. Instru­ Understanding, Power, Judgment, Order, Will and Zeal. And traditional sound. The Earth side is rich with ballads, wisdom ments such as hammered dulcimer (played to sound at times what's so great is they're catchy, you'll be singing along even and female affirmation. The Sea side (this reviewer's favorite) like a koto), clarinet, sopranino recorder, are interwoven with after the tape stops...making the affirmations work in your own is full of New England sea shanties. All songs directly relate African drum, marimba, xylophone... try to imagine the pos­ life! Breath-taking voices; straightforward, creative and, yes, to woman's power, woman's story. The Ballad of Mary & Ann sibilities of these in combination, and you may come close to affirming lyrics; sparse but effective back-up on synth, sax! is about two New England women persecuted for being les­ the beauty of these improvisations. Titles include Amazona, flute, cornet, recorders, piano, guitar, percussion...which bians. Do You Remember? is a deeply spiritual song which Spirit of the Forest, In the Tree Circle, African Walk. Rhythmic, doesn't diminish the vocal power/ feel of a live, acappella, reverbs with the Matriarchy. Musicians include Kay on dulcimer, creative, unique, inspired, and once again... highly recom­ participatory, tribal-sounding recording; an all-woman produc­ flutes and vocals, April Rain and Alix Dobkin on guitar. (EKR44) mended! (STC302) CS: 11.98 tion. Very highly recommended! (AFF1) CS: 9.98 LP: 6.98 . CS: 9.98 14 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Kay Gardner Kim Robertson & Steve Kujala Avalon Wild Iris This tape of solo flute meditations was created when Kay co-led One of Kim's most unusual and gorgeous to date (that's what a "women's mysteries" tour in Glastonbury, England, where we say about each of her new releases when we hear it!)...a Brigid, the Goddess of wells, flames, oaks, creative arts/music true masterpiece of improvisation. Steve is a jazz flautist in and healing, once dwelled and was worshipped. As Kay moved his other life, and brings a playful, energetic smoothness and from High Altar to holy fountain to holy well, her flute improvi­ lightness (and at times plaintiveness) to the duets from Irish, sations were recorded by a hand-held tape-player, and the Scottish, South American traditions, plus several originals by magic of the place, of the healing waters, of those moments, both Kim herself and the duo. Also includes the beautiful and of the Goddess Brigid's inspiration can be heard by all. Pavane by Gabriel Faure, as well as some solos by Kim. Very, Remarkably good quality, quieting, and very suitable for medi­ very highly recommended!(INV123)CS:9.98. . .CD: 15.98 tation. Includes The Lady's Chapel, Chalice Hill Fairy Circle. This is hopefully the first in a series to be recorded by Kay at Kim Robertson women's holy places. (LR106) CS: 9.98 Angels in Disguise Kenny & Tzipora Kim here showcases her haunting, angelic voice, reminiscent of both her heavenly harping and the vocals of Singh Kaur, to Fairy Queen the accompaniment of her own harp as well as strings with This pair of well-known performers on the Neo-Pagan circuit tasteful touches of guitar and percussion. The material is a play (mostly) original music that draws from American, Irish, lovely mix of Celtic folk melodies and contemplative originals, and Gypsy folk styles. They live like modern-day gypsies, with and even one Japanese composition. Beautifully crafted; don't their two children in a blue van, traveling the country playing miss this! (INV124) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 music and telling of their wanderings. This 1988 album contains Charlie Murphys powerful Burning Times, about the goddess- worshipping "witches" and the genocide of 9 million women in Kim Robertson & Virginia Kron the Middle Ages, plus Brothers of the Forest, Full Moon, Har­ Gratitude vest Dance, Brigit and more. (KTZ1) CS: 9.98 Gratitude for your pair of ears, as well as for the wonders of the universe, is what you'll feel when you experience the beauty Kay Gardner Kenny & Tzipora of this recording. Kim, at her absolute best as composer and A Rainbow Path Branches performer, is joined by concert cellist Virginia Kron, whose Please note sale price on LP! Ladyslipper could not be more This collection of traditional and original folk and rock tunes musicianship is virtuoisity supreme. "The two stringed instru­ proud to present to you this phenomenal work which has been by these traveling minstrels celebrates the Earth Mother. From ments, one plucked and one bowed, unite the different yet years in the making. This is evocative, beautiful acoustic instru­ Furs & Feathers to Little Amazon to Choices, they address complimentary sounds into pure magic." The most original of mental music, perfect not only for relaxation and listening ple­ issues of ecology, women's rights, and our obligation to the Kim's discography thus far; many Eastern sounds, interesting asure, but also for movement and dance, and most specifically Earth. (KTZ2) CS: 9.98 scales. Includes Women of 'Ireland, Maya, Amethyst, She for meditation, massage, and various disciplines of holistic Moves Through the Fair. A must-have if you have enjoyed her healing. Kay has pioneered in the field of healing through Celtic harp in the past...or, if this will be your first opportunity. music, arts and color, and this recording is the culmination of Kim Angelis Veryhighlyrecommended!(INV125)CS:9.98.. .CD: 15.98 her research. It is scored for (get ready): flute, recorder, harp, Violin Voyageroyage oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French and English horns, trombone, Twelve scintillatinnfillating violin compositions which evoke strong Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur violin, viola, cello, doublebass, vibraphone, tambura, timpani, images of gypsies, as well as hurricanes, spirituals, waltzes, bells and small percussion, and subtle voices. Well, the result comets... Kim is creating a new impressionistic canon of instru­ Crimson Vol. 1: Guru Ram Das is nearly indescribable! We have never heard such full yet mental expression, with her eclectic fusion of classical inspira­ This absolutely unique series for healing, with celestial vocals totally acoustic sounds on any other meditation or "new age" tion, country seasoning, Central European folk strains, and by Singh Kaur, and Celtic harp and keyboards by Kim recording; this is one element of its uniqueness; and this is Irish mischief. Accompanying her are percussive instruments Robertson, consists of long recordings (40 minutes per side probably the only such recording with timpani! Kay draws from galore, including Chinese festival tree. Egyptian Rek, Mu Yu, and repeated on both sides) of the same phrase chanted over classical, Irish, Eastern, medieval, and avant-garde elements. rain stick, Brahma Beer shakers and more, plus harp, banjo, and over, with some of the most gorgeous music ever heard, Each of the 8 segments correlates to a color and a chakra cello... Upbeat, inventive, emotive, recommended. and which truly uses some power to transform the listener into (energy center); instruments were chosen accordingly, and (ROM26004) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 a serene state. This volume induces a healing state of con­ written meditations are provided. The musicians: Sylvia Woods sciousness; in the ancient scriptures the phrase is said to on harp, Carol Rowe on viola, Martha Siegel on cello, Vivian strengthen the connection with the inner spirit and to develop Stoll on vibraphone, Kay on flute and recorder, and many Kim Robertson a sense of purpose and guidance. Very highly recommended! others. Composition titles include Castle in the Mist, See My Moonrlse (INV301) CS: 9.98 Wings Shining, Dorian Hills. LP includes bibliography and dis­ A rich and diverse collection of original, classical and interna­ cography for further study. A Rainbow Path is truly a deluxe, tional pieces, plus a few by other contemporary composers Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur many-dimensional experience. JLR103) LP: 6.98 . . . CS: 9.98 such as George Winston. Several refer in title to the moon, . . CD: 15.98 and you can feel the pull by the harp-strings on your body Crimson Vol. 2: Moot Mantra chemistry! (INV078) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 The second volume is designed to open the heart; this mantra . will gently remove the problems of the day and free the resources of the spirit, becoming relaxed, graceful and radiant Kay Gardner & Sunwomyn Ensemble Kim Robertson with dignity and success assured. Harp and synthesizers by Garden of Ecstasy Wind Shadows II Kim are haunting, ethereal, and the vocals are heavenly. Very Ancient, medieval, renaissance, contemporary... eastern/ Following up the tremendous success of WIND SHADOWS^ highly recommended! (INV302) CS: 9.98 western, northern/ southern... an all-hemisphere mixture of Kim mixes a few originals in with another program of predomin­ sounds from Middle Eastern, Latin, Gypsy, Irish, African cul­ antly traditional Irish and O'Carolan pieces. Includes Kathleen Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur tures... this 1989 studio recording (on the Ladyslipper label!) Ashore, Arise and Get Dressed, Banish Misfortune, and Castle is another absolute masterwork which melds music and healing olDromore. (INV079) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Crimson Vol. 3: Sat Nam * Wahe Guru in revolutionary ways, and is truly the follow-up to A Rainbow This is a more lively chant with three stages, for an active day, Path! Lush, tropical, resonant strains of cello, viola, oboe, Kim Robertson as a joyous celebration of the self. This mantra is for opening English horn, timpani, marimba, percussion, classical guitar, the heart and developing intuition and spirit. Very highly recom­ (Adrienne Torf's) piano, harp, and of course Kay's flutes, are Wind Shadows mended! (INV303) CS: 9.98 transformed into the flowers of this remarkable garden. Three Kim brings forth the mysterious and magical sound of the Celtic pieces are upbeat, melodic, rhythmic dance pieces — a depar­ harp to its crystalline potential in her interpretation of traditional Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur ture for Kay — featuring fiery percussive sections by Annette Irish and Scottish tunes, with simplicity and grace. Kim is class­ ically trained on pedal harp but has made this more ancient Crimson Vol. 4: Har Har Mukande Aguilar and Nurudafina Pili Abena. But perhaps most important This is an ancient song/chant, and it is written that this sound and most notable is Viriditas, a long composition in three move­ instrument her life's work. In addition to some Carolan and other tunes from Ireland, this tape includes three original com­ current will give the experience of living from a carefree per­ ments, which can be utilized by anyone with AIDS or any other spective which is the liberated soul; it can stimulate the capac­ life-threatening dis-ease. Written in the key which corresponds positions which evoke stillness and calm. (INV111) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ity for commitment and courage. The harp here sounds very to the heart chakra and the immune system, it is structured to Irish, an interesting combination. (INV304) CS: 9.98 take the listener through the emotion of despair to a cosmic feeling of joy, and finally to a place of comfort and resolve. Kim Robertson Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur Aesthetically also one of the finest pieces Kay has written to Water Spirit date, as well as the most ambitious, it has limitless potential Crimson Vol. 5: Mender of Hearts for a myriad of uses. One of the most worthwhile projects we In addition to original and Irish tunes this contains some class­ ical and earlier ones: Pachebel's Canon, Faure's Pavane (a This sound current has the ability to heal the heart and the have ever had the privilege to be involved in, and a body of haunting piece), a Bach minuet, and 12th and 13th century wounds of life, and to reawaken joy and enthusiasm; a love music we are sure will please you as much as it does us. Very, French and Italian compositions. Digitally mastered, real-time song in the purest sense, to the infinite within. (INV305) CS: very highly recommended! (LR107) CS: 9.98 .. . CD: 15.98 duplicated...in other words, for 9.96, Kim will sit inside your 9.98 speakers and play her 19th century French single action harp. A supreme recording—very highly recommended. (INV116) Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Kay Gardner _r Crimson Vol. 6: Ardas Sounding the Inner Landscape (Tape) In ancient times, Ardas was known as the prayer that goes To coincide with the release of her long-awaited book on music KAY beyond all prayers; the power of this healing sound will con­ and healing, Sounding the Inner Landscape: Music as tinue even after the audible sound current has finished. Kim Medicine, we proudly present a special long-playing project, GARDNER double-tracks harp over her keyboard, and with Singh Kaur's Kay's first recording of spoken meditations. Ordinary spoken voice, the result is not of this earth. It's floating bodiless in the meditation tapes merely offer music as background. This galaxy. (INV306) CS: 9.98 recording instead fully and deliberately utilizes the music as the primary tool, through a variety of techniques, with music Kiva composed — for flute, harp, cello, vibraphone and percussion — specifically for these meditations and instructions. Included The Healing Art are the Chakra Meditation, which further expounds upon the Kiva is a 3-women acoustic ensemble performing beautiful principles explored in A Rainbow Path; Lay Down Your Burden, original songs of the Goddess, healing, and Earth's ancient to help the listener release whatever is causing stress or pain ways. They employ vocal harmonies with traditional arrange­ or any other incumberance upon joy and freedom; and an ments and instrumentation (cello, bodrahn, mandolin, guitar), exploration of the properties and effects of various kinds of in a style that is contemplative and peaceful on side 1; inspira­ musical sounds in Inner Landscape, ending with some of her tional of movement, laughter and dance on side 2. Lead singer- exquisite, transformational music. Have your own private work­ songwriter Ariana (formerly of Pomegranate) is a priestess of shop with Kay, anytime! Almost 70 min. (LR109) CS: 12.98 the Old Religion, and her lyrics are thus informed. Accom­ panied by a multitalented kaleidoscope of friends, among them long-time Ladyslipper helper Barbara McPherson on drums! Soutttiina the Inner L&nHscfipt Songs include Diana, Aphrodite's Flowers, Witchin' Hour, The KIVA • The Healing Art Healing Art, Jai Ma. Recommended! (KIV1) CS: 9.98 Guided Mcd.mtio.ts and Music 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 15 Kiva Libana Renewal Fire Within More percussive Goddess and Earth songs and chants by Finally: the long-awaited sequel to their acclaimed women's Ariana's primarily acoustic ensemble. The stand-outs are the spirituality album A Circle Is Cast! Synthesizing their two mus­ chants which each feature two percussionists — Barbara and ical identities — as performers of ethnic music and of music Robin — who employ African, Latin, Caribbean, Native and for ritual — this release features rounds, chants and songs for Brazilian rhythms, but the musicians' ease with traditional ritual and celebration, from medieval, Native American, African, forms and harmonies also adds to this collection. Includes Shaker, Japanese, Jewish, Hawaiian, Swedish, German, and Dance In the Moonlight, Yemaya, Diana Fanfare/ Huntress, contemporary American sources. Its primarily acappella form Fire Flow Free, The Earth Is Our Mother. Recommended again! gives it a very meditational feel, yet there is a bit more of an (KIV2) CS: 9.98 instrumental presence here; several selections feature subtle percussion, hammer dulcimer, psaltery, recorders, and/or drone instruments. Includes The Earth Is a Woman; Neesa, by a contemporary Seneca woman; Tree Planter's Round, Clear Horizon, Rise Up O Flame, O Virgo Splendens (O Resplendent Virgin) and many more. We're proud and excited to offer you - on the Ladyslipper label - Libana's best work yet! Accompanying songbook also available. Very highly recommended! (LR108) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

Libana A Circle Is Cast This 1986 release from this feminist chorus is a departure from their previous recordings—it represents Libana's spiritual basis of celebrating community and reverence for the rootedness of ritual, the Earth, the nuances of seasons, the solitude of medi­ tation, and the Divine within. Side I traces the seasonal changes of a year, while Side II marks the facets and cadences of a ritual gathering. Opening with an invocation to the elements and the casting of a circle, it proceeds to honor the spirit and Lisa Moskow & Kukoo Grewal spirituality of women. Sources drawn from are Native Ameri­ Passages from India can, African, Anglo, Israeli, and European, inspired by music Here Lisa on sarod teams up with Kukoo, an Indian tabla-ptayer from the Renaissance through contemporary feminist times. who studied under the most well-known master of Indian drum­ They sing each selection in unison, then divide into harmonies ming East and West — Zakir Hussain — and adds drone on and arrangements; most is acappella, with occasional simple tambura by Phillipine artist Evelie Arellano, to offer her first instrumental accompaniment. Includes 22 selections; a match­ recording of traditional North Indian classical music. Included ing songbook is available separately. Hauntingly beautiful—a are the very sweet and romantic raga, Gorakh Kalyan, in stow perfect holiday gift—very, very highly recommended! and fast tempos; Sindhi Bhairave, a raga full of mystery, won­ (SPN002) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 derment and compassion in sitarkhani, a rhythm cycle that Lady Isadora (with Lord Pan) swings like a bossa nova; Jog, a bluesy raga in dadra, a light 6-beat folk rhythm that changes to a fast 16-beat cycle; and The Witching Hour Raga Kirwani, one of the most popular Indian ragas, with a Lady Isadora is a feminist Witch priestess and singer-songwri­ playful and exotic character. Artful and very enjoyable. (LMW2) ter. Her lovely debut cassette of witchy material, considered a CS: 9.98 classic in the Neo-Pagan community, contains 15 songs, one spoken chant with drums (Heartbeat of Creation), and one spoken ritual prose poem with musical accompaniment, with such titles as Witches and Amazons, The Goddess Sings, Isis, Lisa Thiel Tis Hallowe'en. Her clear soprano and guitar styles are in Songs of the Spirit keeping with traditional Celtic folksong; the majority of the A collection of visionary medicine songs—for healing and awa­ songs are original, the rest by Lord Pan; accompaniment kening the consciousness of our own divinity—from eastern includes guitars, recorders, piano, pipe organ, vocal overdubs. and western Indian traditions as well as her own talented (L11 > CS: 10.98 songwriting skills, presented with bells, guitar, Lisa's divine voice, chants, self-harmonies...Includes White Buffalo Woman I Am the Goddess, Mother of All Things, There Is a Goddess Lady Isadora Rainbow Trail...a highly recommended selection for anyone' The Queen of Earth and Sky interested in women's spirituality. (SD1) CS: 9.98 Lady Isadora's long-awaited solo effort features songs of love, magic, and Goddess religion in folk, rock, and medieval/ Renaissance styles. The use of overdubs on several selections Lisa Thiel creates striking harmonies and multi-vocal textures. Original Prayers for the Planet lyrics and mostly original melodies; includes Mistress of the With Rainbow Woman, Lotus Goddess, Song to the Grand­ Mysteries. The Pentacle and the Rose, Lion-Hearted Woman mothers, Cornmother Chant, Moon Mother, Lisa again weaves (a ballad about a Witch condemned to be burned at the stake), songs from eastern and western origins to create a second Ye Birds and Ye Beasts (a vegetarian anthem!) and a medley gorgeous compilation of very woman-oriented spiritual of Yule carols including Our Lady Greensleeves. Says songs...songs given to her for energy and healing. All oriqinal Heartsong Review: "Her pure soprano voice comes from deep except for a few adapted from Tibetan and Gaelic chants and within her soul... Inspired and fulfilling music, highly recom­ prayers. Harmony vocals and ocarina by Anne Williams also mended." (LI2) CS: 10.98 highly recommended. (SD2) CS: 9.98 Lady Isadora Lisa Thiel Priestess of the Pentacle Songs of Transformation Released simultaneously with The Queen of Earth and Sky Anne Williams again collaborates (on vocals and harp) with as a companion album, here are more haunting melodies and Lisa on this beautiful recording of Goddess chants. Lisa selects thought-provoking lyrics from this Witch singer-songwriter who Libana both original and traditional songs and mantras from a ranae has received critical acclaim in the Neo-Pagan/ Goddess of cultures-Tibet, Sikh, Hindu-which express the human spirituality press. Includes the whimsical autobiographical title Sojourns search for divine wisdom, strength, joy and love through song, plus Witches' Brew Blues, O Freyja du skona (sung in From Bulgaria to Bolivia, the 13 women of Libana intertwine spiritual transformation. Includes Lady of the Flowing Waters Swedish to the Norse goddess), the humorous writer's anthem the captivating sounds and rhythms of the world's women. She's Been Waiting, Candlemas Song, May the Circle Be Open The Pen is a Magic Wand, Drawing Down the Moon (a spoken They deftly juxtapose diverse traditional and contemporary Lisa is also the creator of the lovely cover artwork. (SD3) CS: ritual piece), and the poignant Letter to Anne Frank. (LI3) CS: expressions into a collage of shifting vocal colors, and lush 10.98 instrumental textures. Sojourning into the lives and hearts of women from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Mediterra­ nean and South America, they sing of love, work, defiance and Lisa Thiel Libana, A Women's Chorus: Vol. 1 celebration. Recommended! (SHN67001) CS: 9.98 . .. CD: 15.98 Rising of the Phoenix Formed in 1979, this ensemble researches and performs vocal, Lisa's much-anticipated fourth release is a collection of healing instrumental, and folk dance music which celebrates women's and awakening songs inspired by the spirit and given to her traditions from a variety of cultures through the ages. Their Linda Worster in meditation. Rooted in many traditions, they are offered here first tape, recorded live in concert, celebrates women and as new songs for a new time, with respect for all the traditions nature with primarily eastern European/Balkan music, plus a Over and Over ™P .•'• a„? he;,y°ice serves as a beautiful instrument for little early medieval music and contemporary folk. Also includes If you're not familiar with Lindas music, start with this one, her conducting them. WoltChant, inspired by the sounds of howling Suni Paz' Mujer. (LIB1) CS: 9.98 third. Here, Linda's deep, rich voice reminds this reviewer of wolves, is an emotional release song, while The Giveaway Dan Fogelberg, Christopher Cross, and John Prine all rolled errant gives us a way to ceremonially let go of old habits which into one! Recorded by Karen Kane, this cassette is filled with impede us. Contains a guide for using the songs for healing Libana, A Women's Chorus: Vol. 2 beautiful harmonies, exquisite guitar work, and images of love Fourteen women's voices celebrate women's work and and in ceremony. As always, highly recommended. (SD4) CS: and spirituality. Includes Spirit Friend, Peace Is Waiting Inside, 9.98 women's spirit, with songs and dances of Celtic, Jewish, and Honest Eyes, Music ot Our Changes. (LW3) CS: 9.98 Slavic origins. Part recorded in concert, part in studio. (LIB2) CS: 9.98 Lisa Dancing-Light Liz Story Point of Balance Libana Solid Colors Recommended by Brooke Medicine Eagle, Lisa's 1990 debut Refined, melodic, textured piano solos which will simultane­ Handed Down album features her original vocal compositions, intended for ously transport you and still you with bold and subtle passages Note sale price on LP! Women's vocal and instrumental dance the healing of Mother Earth and the spiritual reawakening of up and down the keyboard. Jazz and classical influences, and music from Eastern European, Jewish, and Middle Eastern all her children. If there were a New Age Radio Top 10, the bound to please fans of Keith Jarrett and George Winston (who traditions, from the wonderful women's chorus who contributed title cut would certainly be in it, with a melody which you'll hear said, "You'll forget about me once you've heard Liz"), and even the vocal drones on Kay Gardner's A Rainbow Path...only this in your mind long after the album has ended, with tenor sax more, her own. Whatever your musical tastes, dont miss this album features the entire chorus! Energy, harmony, and and more; Winds of Change, dedicated to Oya, Goddess of treat; it's more like a sumptuous feast. Recommended. strength are the adjectives here. (SPN001) LP: 6.98 . .. CS: change and transformation; Power Chant; Mother Earth Chant (WH1023) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 9.98 and others; but you could buy this primarily for the title cut — its worth it. (ETR91) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 14.98 16 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Marnie Jones Journeys Afull hour of "sonic meditations" on harp, plus a little opentuned CSAIKfOftfrtnq #XiR life «lfc!) autoharp, bells, crystal gong and goblets, clave and indian Liz Story drum, ail played by Marnie. as well as some added flute, crtyscAlSADDqemscoc-s clarinet and synthesizer. Perfect for use in healing or massage Part of Fortune work, or pure relaxation; the music is luminous, ethereal, simple Note sale price on LP... Spectacular! All original piano compos­ itions by Liz except Ubi Caritas, a Gregorian theme; includes yet very detailed and precise — one of the most restful albums Myth America and Ana, for her aunt and godmother. Highly we've heard. (MJ035) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 recommended. (NOV3001) LP: 8.98 .. . CS: 9.98 ... CD: THE MEDICINE LAND 15.98 Gifts From the Earth Mother Mary Leonesio Gemagick Liz Story Subtitled Transforming Your Life with Crystals and Gemstones, this program communicates how to tap into the Speechless subtle energies stored within gemstones and crystals, and to More original piano compositions, of the indescribably beautiful direct those energies in specific ways. Crystal, gemstone, and variety. This is a very melodic collection, and her spectacular jewelry magick can be engaged to heal yourself and others; technique and genius shine through every measure, as she to enhance meditation and other inner plane travels; to speaks with octaves of delight and scales of sensitivity. increase psychic powers; to perform specific rituals and cast Includes Welcome Home, Forgiveness, Hermes Dance. Can simple spells; and more. 45 min. (LLE398) CS: 10.98 you guess that we highly recommend it? It will cause you to be just what the title says. (NOV3037)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 weso Mary Richards Successful Woman Liz Story This is a subliminal tape, under ocean sounds and gorgeous music, and you will hear messages such as these: "You nurture Escape of the Circus Pontes the woman spirit within you...You feel a sense of wonder when This collection of solo piano pieces is a vivid, joyful exploration _#* -m you tune into the lives of your foremothers...You create a place of original compositions by one of the most recognized female of power for yourself...The spirit of women is deep within pianists. Liz's lively style and tempo produce a melodic, mes­ Medicine Heart Woman you...You are a sensitive, sensual, sexual being...You are tun­ merizing effect that both calms and inspires. From the carousel ing into your own healing power..." and others which we could subtleties in the title track to the echoing sounds of The Empty all use to absorb regularly! There's an audible portion at the Forest, she takes the listener on an incredible keyboard jour­ beginning so you can hear al! the messages before you begin ney. Truly a work of depth and emotion and a complement to the subliminal part, and there's a written list inside. The more any record collection. Highly recommended! (WH1099) CS: Lucinda Treelight Green/ K Gardner often you use this, the more effective it is. Recommended! 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Breathing Is the Key, Vol. II (MYM632) CS: 12.98 Kay Gardner specially composed and performs the beautiful Louise L. Hay flute accompaniment to this guided meditation for breathing Mary Watkins and the spine. Sections include Activating the Arms & Rib Self Healing Cage and Loosening the Legs S Lower Back. Both volumes Spirit Song Louise Hay is a very well-known metaphysician and author, feature delightful paintings by Lucinda as cover art. Excellent This album of inspired music for solo piano marks a new direc­ working in the field of healing through changing subconscious for stress management. (TL2) CS: 9.98 tion for this talented composer. About half the pieces are quiet, mental and emotional attitudes and raising self-esteem. This contemplative, lyrical image-journeys — Comin' Home. Moon­ tape focuses on how we create dis-ease and disharmony and light Chapel, Mirrors, Spirit Song — which will delight New why we choose illness over health. The 40-minute guided vis­ Lyn Milum Age Music and George Winston listeners! Others have a bit ualization on recreating wholeness and vitality will assist you Gifts To Each Other...Chants & Drum more of a jazz bent to them, reflecting Mary's versatility. All in in creating and maintaning a healthy body. (HH203) CS: 9.98 The full subtitle of this is Native American Chants and Drum. all, an elegant, dignified and affirming listening experience — and this is a wonderful collection of both collected and original don't deny yourself. (RR8506) CS: 9.98 Louise L. Hay/ Joshua Leeds chants, both sung and drummed by Lyn. Some of them are The Earth Is Our Mother, a Hopi chant; We All Come From the Medicine Heart Woman Songs of Affirmation Mother; Ancient Mother; I Am a Circle; Our Magic Is Our Givea­ On this Chants & Meditations tape, Louise's meditations way. Lyn's voice is rich and steady, from much experience Medicine Land: Gifts/ Earth Mother about love, forgiveness, self-esteem and change blend with chanting in Medicine Wheel gatherings and other spiritual cir­ The Medicine Land: Gifts From the Earth Mother is a 60- positive affirmations set to music by Joshua Leeds. (HH207) cles. Recommended for many uses, including just listening! minute tape with 22 songs performed by Medicine Heart CS: 9.98 (LYN1) CS: 9.98 Woman (part Cherokee and adopted daughter into the Ojibwa tribe) and other women, honoring Earth Mother Spirituality. Louise L. Hay Proceeds are being donated to earth healing and Native Amer­ Madeline MacNeil ican organizations. Includes Grandmother Moon, Mother Feeling Fine Affirmations Heart's Ease Night, Ancient Sisters, Walk Upon the Mother, and other original Positive affirmations, set to upbeat music, which with repeated Probably her most sumptuous release ever... this all-instrumen­ chants and songs, with drums and simple instrumental accom­ listenings will produce positive attitude changes, bringing tal masterpiece of classical, traditior\al English and Irish com­ paniment. (STF1) CS: 10.98 health, harmony and self-esteem. 50 minutes. (HH215) CS: positions shimmers with light and joy. Her hammered dulcimer 9.98 is accompanied by guitar, cello, violin, viola (Freyda Epstein Meg Christian w/ Shaktivilas Ensem. of the old Trapezoid), flute, harpsichord and piano, creating a Louise L. Hay chamber music sound on many of the pieces. Very sweet and The Fire Of My Love Receiving Prosperity easy... highly recommended! (TUR5068) CS: 9.98 . . CD: This devotional tape of songs for Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, 15.98 performed by a woman known to many as one of the founding Louise demonstrates now to attract wealth, success, and love mothers of women's music, is truly gorgeous! Meg's vocals by overcoming self-criticism and negative thought patterns, and guitar, accompanied by resonant cello, violin, recorder and while showing how our feelings of not being good enough, Margo Adair tablas, are as rich as ever, perhaps better. 3 of the songs were fearing success, or accepting parents' negative beliefs about Ocean Breath-Centering-Affirmations written by Meg: Gurumother, Oh My Gurumayi, and Darshan, money have been obstacles to prosperity. 60 minutes. Video Margo Adair is a best-selling author of Working inside Out: which was also recorded on FROM THE HEART; most other also available. (HH217) CS: 9.98 Tools for Social Change, "Applied Meditation for Intuitive songs were written by Gurumayi herself. The prevailing mood Problem Solving." Both pragmatic and visionary, she combines is one of a deep peace, which can be experienced by anyone, Louise L. Hay spiritual, psychological and political approaches, and encour­ regardless of spiritual orientation; Meg's music has always had ages the individual's empowerment to change herself first, and the power to affect her listeners this way, and still does. Recom­ Forgiveness/ Loving the Inner Child then the world. This cassette has three meditations: Ocean mended! (SYD58) CS: 11.98 Louise starts with a few minutes of relaxation, then takes you Breath (Stress Reduction); Centering for the Day; and Affirma­ through a forgiveness exercise and finishes with a healing tions (How to Manifest Your Desires). Use this one every day! child visualization. These exercises open the door to loving (TFC2) CS: 10.98 Melissa Morgan & Diane Clarke yourself more, being yourself, and enjoying life more fully. Invocation to Isis (HH222) CS: 9.98 Melissa's harp with Diane's flute plus some additional embel­ Margo Adair lishments: gongs, sound effects (water, babies)...evoking mys­ Louise L. Hay Reclaiming Your Power (for Women) tical-romantic moods as well as impishly playful ones. Their Part of Margo s Changing the World series, here she offers co-written compositions Initiation, Madonna, Diana, Gypsy, Self-Esteem Affirmations-Subliminal two 30-minute meditations: Reclaiming Your Power (Giving Isis, sound like...well, two women making beautiful music Motivating affirmations for building confidence and recognizing Yourself What You Deserve), specifically for women, and together!... balanced, smooth, sweet, glad to be there, perfect self-worth. Side one is audible, side two subliminal; 60 min. Patience, Endurance, Courage (How to Cultivate Them in Your for playing on a breezy day when your windows are open. (HH706) CS: 9.98 Life). (TFC20) CS: 10.98 Recommended. Real-time duplication. (MM3) CS: 9.98 Lucinda (Treelight) Green Margo Adair Merlin Stone & Various Artists Exploring the Chakras Sexuality/ Enjoyment Return of the Goddess (4-Tape Set) This guided meditation gives the listener an in-depth under­ Conceived, organized, and narrated by author Merlin Stone, standing of just what a chakra is, where it is located in the Margo starts with a 30-minute meditation for Reclaiming the Sanctity of Your Sexuality, regardless of orientation; then Enjoy­ this series of one-hour programs, originally aired on Canadian body, and the function of each center. She also gives a model radio, is a treasury of the voices and ideas of over 50 feminists for working in depth to unearth and resolve issues related to ment: How to Increase It in Your Life; then Bring Forth What Is Needed. This program is an excellent tool for healing from concerned with Women's Spirituality and the reclamation of a specific chakra, in this case the third, which deals with per­ the Goddess. Program I: Women's Music and Arts includes sonal power. Music by Ian Tescee. (TL3) CS: 9.98 past hurts and blocks, and opening oneself to pleasure. (TFC8) CS: 10.98 Brooke Medicine Eagle, Antiga, Cindee Grace, and more; Pro­ gram II: Women's Literature, Performance and Psychology features Diane Stein, Judy Grahn, Jay Goldspinner. Marion Lucinda Treelight Green/ S Halpern Marjorie Baker Price Zimmer Bradley and others; Program III: Women's History, Breathing Is the Key, Vol. I Shamanism - Spiritual Journey... Theology and Religion includes Mary Daly, Z. Budapest, Lucinda, also known as Treelight, has been a pioneer in the Subtitled Spiritual Journey of Empowerment, this visualiza­ Starhawk, Carter Heyward, Luisah Teish. Lynn Gottleib and women's spirituality and holistic health movement since 1973, tion guides the listener through ancient inner journeys to untap­ others; Program IV: Women's Politics features Sonia as an educator and hands-on healer with a Ph.D. in Transper- ped sources of healing, power, and transformation through the Johnson, Susan Griffin, Hallie Iglehart, Susun Weed, Marilyn sonal Counseling Psychology. This is a guided meditation on pathways of shamanism. Marjorie is a professional counselor French and more. (CBC5) CS: 29.98 using breathing as the key to self-healing, relaxation, peace whose specialty areas include behavioral therapy, substance of mind, and increased awareness. Synthesizer by Steven Hal­ abuse treatment, and death and dying, and her techniques pern. Meditations include The Power of the Breath and Explor­ with individuals and groups include relaxation therapy, creative ing the Spine. (TL1) CS: 9.98 visualization, and auto-hypnotic suggestion. (CEN1) CS: 9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 17 Michelle Sell Nancy Rumbel/Eric Tingstad/S Brewer Circle 'Round the Moon: Harp Music Emerald This beautifully crafted and textured instrumental work is rich Yes! What charm and grace! Nancy's liquid oboe, English horn, with diverse melodies that encompass earthy rhythms, Brazi­ and ocarina flow beautifully with Eric's guitar and Spencer's lian dances, light jazz, and classical transcriptions. Michelle piano into the sparkling, shining gem-like compositions which has been around for a long time, performing with artists from ofthe make up this collection...the green of Ireland is absolutely its Margie Adam to Count Basie, Betty Carter to Linda Ronstadt, Humpback Whales color! And melodic, mischievous and magical is the mood. Liza Minelli to Sarah Vaughan; her first solo work bespeaks Some cello, harp, flute accompaniment. Everything Nancy con­ these years of professional accomplishment. Contributions tributes to we heartily recommend. (NAL1011) LP: 10.98 .. . from such musical dignitaries as David Darling on cello and CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Radhika Miller on alto flute, as well as others on soprano sax, acoustic bass, and world percussion round out Michelle's harp CAHDRONJOIMT and keyboards. Notable cuts include So Pra Mim, a spicy Brazi­ Nancy Rumbel/ E. Tingstad/ D. Lanz lian choro; her originals Three Sisters and Dancing Coyote; Woodlands and the enchantingly rhythmic title cut. Highly recommended! Like the dappled sun and shade effects of a deep woodland (MC1102) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 forest, Nancy's heavenly woodwinds (how perfect!) and recorder evoke that depth and awe in the listener. Cool, serene...Recommended! Includes Oaks. Willow. (NAL1016) Mickey Hart, with Flora Purim CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Planet Drum One world-class vocalist, Flora Purim, teams up with several Nancy Rumbel/ Eric Tingstad "world" percussionists — Mickey of course (drummer for the Grateful Dead, for any of you who missed that part of history), Legends plus Airto Moreira, Sikiru Adejopu, and Vikku — on this ground­ With magical interaction of woodwinds and guitar, this album celebrates people who became legends because "they had a breaking, noteworthy, multi-cultural 1991 album. A thrilling certain centered connection with the Universe that yielded high series of compositions expresses the wide variety of rhythms, personal expression." Among the subjects, and song titles, are tones, and lyric power of percussion. (RYK206) CS: 9.98 . .. Sacajawea, Amelia Earhart (The eyes of Amelia), Joan of Arc, CD: 15.98 and Gandhi, it was Nancy who provided the concept early in the project. Inspirational for turning dreams to reality, and for Miriam T Winter/Med Mission Sisters pursuing one's highest visions. (NAL1022) LP: 9.98 .. CS- 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Womansong (2-Tape Set) NICKI SCUAY The companiontothe resource book Womanprayer, Woman­ _usk by Roland Barker firJef f Mahoney song, this is a feminist Christian celebration, with songs which Nicki Scully speak of God in the feminine, describing Her aspects with feminine imagery, and calling for the liberation and unification The Cauldron of Thoth of women of the earth. Refreshing and inspiring, whatever your Nancy Buttenheim (Megha) Teacher of Egyptian Huna, the Cauldron Teachings, and Planet­ religious affiliation! Miriam, professor of liturgy, worship and ary Healing, Nicki offers a transformative journey with Thoth spirituality, is also a Medical Mission Sister, a group which has Yoga for Beginners (god of wisdom, language and magic), Mut (the oldest Mother recorded 12 albums, including the award-winning Joy Is Like For people of any age and physical condition who have wanted Goddess, Mother of All), and Crone: the wise old woman inside the Rain; her voice is very sweet, complemented by beautiful to start practicing Hatha Yoga but didn't know where to begin. you, who opens your third eye and begins to instruct you on women's harmonies. Includes a songbook, (MMS1)CS: 16.98 In a friendly, gentle manner, Megha leads you through a series herbs. The Cauldron, representing the nurturing soup pot of of stretches and easy postures that challenge yet don't overtax every mother, is a metaphor for our own body as a vessel of the body. Designed as a 44-minute session, the tape offers a life's creative forces. With music by John Sergeant. (CAU1) Molly Scott convenient stopping place at the end of the first side for those CS: 10.98 We Are All One Planet who would prefer a shorter 22-minute experience. Includes a Her much-awaited second release is a richly-voiced, vividly face massage and eye exercises. (KRI109) CS: 9.98 Nicki Scully eclectic collection of original songs which reflect her artistry as composer and singer in the world of classical music, musical Nancy Hennings & Henry Wolff Cauldron Teachings-Eagle & Elephant theater and popular folk songs. Title song has become an Tibetan Bells II This journey uses the Cauldron to teach about discernment anthem in the peace movement, then there is Song to the Utilizing solely the bells, bowls, cymbals and gongs of Tibet, and manifestation. Eagle helps you make choices in your life Seagull, song from earth mother to bird mother. Engie's Waltz these artists create sounds which could almost be confused and enhances vision, while Elephant helps you clear obstacles is a poem/song to a 90-year-old friend, Season In Between is for electronic music! An unprecedented synthesis of the sounds and find solutions ot problems, showing you how to bring your about cycles of birth and death, and Boy Child, with David of East and West, of Past and Present, of Here and Beyond wants and needs into physical reality. Roland Barker composed Darling of the Winter Consort on electric cello, is a searing — quintessential space music, produced by Stephen Hill of the music, a blend of Native American rhythms and East India meditation on children and war. Instrumentation is (ready?) Hearts of Space. This is the musical and metaphysical heir to themes. (CAU2) CS: 10.98 voice, piano, guitar, cello, dulcimer, flute, clarinet, Irish harp, their original 1971 underground classic, "Tibetan Bells". Pre­ bass, sax, percussion, and chorus. (SUM101) CS: 9.98 pare for an out-of-body experience. (CEL005) CS: 9.98 . . . Nicki Scully (w/Jerry Garcia) CD: 15.98 The Cauldron Journey for Healing Mother Nature This meditation tape, designed especially to help people with Sounds & Songs of Humpback Whales Nancy Hennings & Henry Wolff AIDS or leukemia, is also beneficial for a wide range of physical and emotional diseases. Nicki's soothing voice guides listeners This album contains the song-like sounds of some of Mother Tibetan Bells III: The Empty Mirror through the Cauldron alchemy to Kuan Yin, the Chinese Nature's grandest creatures, with sounds of their natural envi­ This album completes the musical odyssey of Nancy and Henry Bodhisattva of Compassion (known as Tara or Mother Mary in ronment - the ocean's surf. (SM4584) CS: 5.98... CD: 9.98 begun in 1969-70 in India and Nepal. By the expression of other cultures); on Her tranquil island, listeners receive heaiinq subtle harmonic relationships, it quickly transcends the tem­ and guidance as they learn about their healing process Side Mother Nature poral domain. The resonance of the Tibetan Bell tones, far 2 is the musical score by Roland Barker and Jerry Garcia richer than any synthetically produced sound, builds an without the narration. The artist is donating all proceeds Sounds of the Tropical Rainforest increasingly fine perception and subtle comprehension in the towards free tapes for people with AIDS or leukemia and to The lush and soothing sounds of an environment now listener. (CEL027) LP: 9.98 .. . CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 centers and practitioners working with these diseases. (CAU3) endangered. (SM4586) CS: 5.98 ... CD: 9.98 CS: 10.98 Mother Nature Nancy Hennings & Henry Wolff The Bells of Sh'ang Sh'ung The Sounds of Nature Sampler With this 1991, new trails are blazed by the musicians who Nicki Scully Containing samples from all of these, this "Best of Nature" created the classic Tibetan Bells trilogy. Sh'ang Sh'ung is the album was digitally recorded in North America's most soothing Tibetan name for Shambala, the fabled lost kingdom where Cauldron Journey for Rebirth and spectacular environments. (SM4590) CS: 5.98 . .. CD: the most precious teachings of Buddhism were conceived and This Cauldron teaching gives the listener an opportunity to 9.98 remain preserved to this day. The artists musically depict a positively reexperience her birth in the presence of the hip­ journey to this mythical place, complete with physical, mental popotamus goddess, Tarat (Taueret), who is the midwife in the Nada Shakti and spiritual tribulations of the pilgrimage, and evoking the ancient Egyptian pantheon... which can be like a set of tools awe-inspiring spectacle of the Himalayas. Based upon but not to use in her own process of healing and personal growth Samadhi limited to the unadorned music of the bells of Tibet, they utilize Lovely Nile sounds; music by Roland Barkers Jeff Mahonev A thoroughly gorgeous album of chants — some from ancient synthesizers and space-age electronics as counterparts to the (CAU4) CS: 10.98 Indian scriptures, others popular devotional songs, used in magic resonances of the Tibetan bells. Strange and dazzling! Bhajans and Kirtans for worship and celebration — which Nada (CEL037) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 sings in Sanskrit to instrumental accompaniment by Bruce Bec- On Wings of Song & Robbie Gass var. Includes Ya Devi - Praise to Divine Mother; Purnamadah Om Namaha Shivaya - Prayer o/ Oneness; Gayatri Mantra - Illumination Mantra, and This large, mostly-women. choir performs an ongoing choral others expressing the desire for Samadhi: the natural, blissful version of an ancient Sanscrit mantra, repeated with slight state of Being. Many of the songs refer to deity in both genders. variations, creating a very healing, calming, luminescent 11 chants are performed on Side 1, then repeased on Side 2. THE BELLS OF SH'ANG SH'UNG A SOUNDPOEM atmosphere. Use for meditation, massage, or lullaby music for (SSP117) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 children and adults alike. 90 minutes. (SHM1005) CS: 9.98 Nancee Kahler On Wings of Song & Robert Gass Open the Sky Alleluia to Pachelbel Canon in D Each year we receive several hundred instrumental recordings On Wings of Song is a predominantly female chorus of 23 seeking distribution... so to add one to our catalog, there needs voices, and here performs an extended chant of this beloved to be something special about it. This one's an absolute stand­ passage - sure to transform the mood of the listener, and out! Nancee's a talented composer and keyboardist whose consciousness; effective as a background to meditation. 60 music is fresh, engaging, upbeat, vaguely in the spirit of Pat minutes. (SHM1006) CS: 9.98 Metheny, Mason Williams or Earl Klugh at times: a beautiful blend of classical, jazz, folk and pop idioms, with strong melodies and (most of the time) back-up instrumentation of On Wings of Song & Robert Gass electric and acoustic guitar, violin, bass, percussion. Two of Kyrie the best are Under the Influence of the Ninth... Beethoven's This modern rendition of the traditional Kyrie builds slowly from that is and The Raven's Flight Back Home. Great driving music serene strains of Gregorian choir to an uplifting and joyous - Highly recommended! (BD4000) CD: 15.98 celebration. Mostly women's chorus, directed by Dane Howard. 60 minutes. (SHM1008) CS: 9.98 HE.'iKY WOlrf _ NANCY HPWiiNGS

18 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog On Wings of Song & Robert Gass Platero Radhika Miller 0 Great Spirit Arpa De Las Americas Within the Wind "O Great Spirit/ Earth, Sun, Sky and Sea/ You are inside/And "Arpa Paraguaya y Gultarra": truly gorgeous Paraguayan Departing from previous releases somewhat, her third is a all around me." This Native American-inspired chant, written harp and guitar performances of Latin American traditional folk sumptuous international journey, introducing the listener to an by Adele Getty, is performed as an extended chant by mostly music, by North American duo Sandy Smith and Jack intriguing wariety of lively and exotic instruments; anglung (In­ women's voices with angelic harmonies and subtle accompan­ Montgomery. Sandy's harp is right out front, carrying most of donesian bamboo shakers), kalimba (African thumb piano), iment of flute, percussion, touch of synth, and the nighttime the melody lines, and her precision, proficiency and delicacy chyn (Chinese harp), waterphone (an unusual handmade songs of crickets and cicadas. Excellent for centering, medita­ are sumptuous to the ear. This recording is simultaneously metal sculptured water-resonating instrument which sounds tion, ritual. 60 minutes. (SHM1009) CS: 9.98 soothing and lively, stands up to repeated listenings, and is a somewhat like a whale), African slit-drum, plus sitar and class­ perfect blend of New Age and International elements. Timeless ical harp. Balancing these expressions with the western beauty and beautiful; if you were to represent it visually, your picture of an Irish love song and a Debussy composition, Radhika has On Wings of Song & Robert Gass would be full of sparkles...fitting, since platero is the Spanish created a body of work which will hold your interest, soothe From the Goddess word for silver. Highiy recommended! (PLT1001) CS: 9.98 you and transport you, from start to finish. Recommended! This magical blend of well-known Goddess chants captures (RM1103) CS: 9.98 the essence of pre-Christian feminist traditions, to inspire the Platero contemporary rebirth of the feminine spirit. Twenty-five beaut­ ifully harmonizing female voices of the On Wings of Song El Rio de la Plata: River of Silver Radhika Miller chorus are blended with ocean sounds and supporting instru­ New beautiful instrumental arrangements for Paraguayan Origins mentals by the Do'ah ensemble. Unique, and highly recom­ harps, guitars, flutes, bass and percusion of rarely heard dance A "radhikal" departure from her previous releases, this incred­ mended! (SHM1010) CS: 9.98 music from the 19th century Rio de Plata area of South ible, ambitious work was recorded at St. John the Divine America, as well as familiar Latin American song forms: zamba, Cathedral, and blends Radhika's talents on flutes and recorders On Wings of Song & Robert Gass cuaca, chacarera, rumba and others. Includes Condor Pasa. with those of instrumentalists like David Darling on cello, (PLT1003) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Michelle Sell on harp, Dorothy Papadakos on piano and cathed­ Kalama: A Sufi Song of Love ral pipe organ, plus "percussion and more, some by Paul Winter This 1990 release carries the extended chant to a new level Pomegranate Consort members, this time, Radhika concentrates on original of complexity, with 48 tracks and 32 separate lines of choral This 3-woman ensemble represents a new voice singing of material; much of it is rhythmic and upbeat, all of it is uplifting. music, while maintaining the stunning simplicity which creates the Old Religion, with ancient people's veneration of the God­ (RM1108) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 wholeness and peace in the listener. Sides 1 and 2 are mixed dess as the keynote. Forceful and striking vocal harmonies differently; the first side. Rememberance, is gentler, more blend with acoustic stringed instruments (guitar, cello) and ambient; side 2 Celebration, features more variation, faster percussion, creating chants and songs which are strong affir­ Radhika Miller transitions and some intense male chanting. Sufism is a native mations of the feminine. The first side of the tape musically Gems of Grace Middle Eastern mysticism which stresses the underlying unity casts a Dianic circle, and the second side includes songs of A perfect title for this inspirationally centering work, on which of all traditions. (SHM1011) CS: 9.98 a more pantheistic nature. Two members, Ariana and Alaina, she collaborates again with harpist Michelle Sell, cellist David are both priestesses of the Old Religion; Diana is a classically- Darling, and pianist Allaudin Mathieu. All compositions are On Wings of Song & Robert Gass trained musician, influenced by multi-ethnic music; and the variations on the theme of grace — the sense of balance and tape additionally features "a company of womyn." Includes beauty which brings us peace. She explores new textures here, Shri Ram Blessed Mother, May Queen, Earth Mother, and more. 60 min. introducing French horn player Alicia Telford, and some care­ The artists compare this 1991 release to two of their previous (POM1) CS: 9.98 fully chosen synthesized orchestral parts. Originally conceived titles, Om Namaha Shlvaya and From the Goddess... Side of as a lullaby album for children (until she realized adults 1 is a beautiful weaving of the simple melody of this widely- Pomegranate Rose need unwinding more than their younger counterparts), it con­ known Sanskrit chant — ideal for relaxation or meditation. On tains Her Majesty's Lullaby, Lullaby for Mary, Night Herding Side 2, the voices of On Wings of Song build to an ecstatic Such Is the Garden Song, and Motherless Child. As always, highly recommended. climax, as Eastern and Western influences are merged into a This tape of songs, rounds and chants communicates devotion (RM1109) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 loving and heart-opening celebration. (SHM1013) CS: 9.98 and renewal in Goddess spirituality, with lovely 4-part women's harmonies and inspiring original lyrics. Includes Four Direc­ Rashani (Tori Rea)/M Scott/S Benson On Wings of Song & Robert Gass tions, Hecate, Oh Mother Earth, First Woman, with light acous­ tic accompaniment. "Come home to the earth, love the We All Come From the Goddess Heart of Perfect Wisdom earth...Her wind breathes your name/ Come to her breast and Here's how Merlin Stone, author of When God Was a Woman, On this 1990 extended chant album, Side I is an extraordinary drink of her love." From our home area of North Carolina. (PR2) described this tape by Tori Rea, Molly Scott, and Sarah Ben­ cross-cultural tapestry based on the Buddhist Heart Sutra. CS: 9.98 son... we couldnt say it better: "Drawing upon the Goddess Side II is a meditative journey skillfully blending Eastern over­ images of Asia, the Near East and North America, these songs tone chanting, Tibetan bells and bowls, and Nepalese bamboo Radhika Miller and chants create a magical space in which we can move flutes. The frequencies created can affect brain waves, heart thousands of years into the past or glide into visions of joyous beat, and respiration, and induce alpha and theta states of Sunlit Reverie future. Certainly a high point in the music emerging from deep meditation. Ancient yet technotronically futuristic! Radhika's rich flute tones are enhanced by Michelle Sell's harp women's spirituality!" Harmonizing vocals, some acappella, (SHM1012) CS: 9.98 (she played on Margie Adam's Here Is A Lovesong), plus piano, some with flute, percussion: recorded in sacred places in south­ synthesizer, and nature sounds. Lovely O'Carolan tunes, class­ ern France. Lyrics enclosed. Recommended! (MED1)CS: 9.98 On Wings of Song & Robert Gass ical compositions, originals, and a gregorian chant round out this real-time recording. Lovely! (RM1101) CS: 9.98 ,.. CD: Gloria 14.98 Rashani (Tori Rea) Imagine entering a Gothic cathedral as the great bell sounds Cycles of Truth the call to prayer. The thousand-year-old melodies of Gregorian Tori, adopted sister of Brooke Medicine Eagle, is a singing chant echo through the cathedral as the monks intone: "Gloria Radhika Miller shaman who has worked with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. This in excelsis deo, et in terra pax." ("Glory be to God and peace The Lark's Bride recording is about a mandala piece, the Cycles of Truth, also on earth.") The congregation responds, chanting again and An exquisitely-woven tapestry of dance-like chamber duets known as the Medicine Wheel...a tool with which to deepen again the simple refrain "Adoramus te." ("I adore thee.") On improvised in a classical style, with cellist Eugene Friesen (of the inner dance. Acompanied by percussion, flute, guitar, she this 1991 extended-chant album, male voices are joined in the Paul Winter Consort), combined with Radhika's gorgeous performs chants and songs including Let Us Cast a Circle, beautiful harmony by the women of On Wings of Song and the arrangements for flute and harp (Michelle Sell) or piano (Rob Earth Mother (set to music by Kate Wolf), Only Within Burns delicate accompaniment of classical guitar. (SHM1014) CS: Ramos) of some of the most majestic Renaissance and tradi­ the Fire I Kindle (Poem by a Buddhist nun), Sundancer, Songs 9.98 tional melodies—from the 13th century on. Her fourth recording to the 4 Elements, and a chant from a womenS circle. (MED3) is absolutely unequivocally most highly recommended. CS: 10.98 Paul Winter Consort w/ Susan Osborn (RM1107) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 Missa Gaia/ Earth Mass (2-Set) Rashani (Tori Rea) Note sale price on LP! Recorded live in the Cathedral of St. Inner Palace I & II (2-Tape Set) John the Divine (with the pipe organ of the world's largest Tape I is a fascinating selection of devotional songs from Gothic Cathedral) and in the Grand Canyon. Along with the spiritual communities of the (mostly western) world —in an voices of wolf, whale and loon and the rhythms of Africa and impressive variety of languages—with rippling, evocative Brazil, it creates a joyous, contemporary celebration of Mother instrumentation by primarily women artists. For instance: Earth. (LM0002) LP: 7.98 . . . CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Navajo Night Chant (with "God" changed to "Goddess"); a 14th century French song; a song from the Taize Community in Paul Winter Consort w/ Susan Osborn southern France; Lemurian Chant, written in a language called "Ra-Ali-Leu-Hu". Tape II is a further exploration of the ways Concert for the Earth different cultures worship the Great Mystery. This time, she Celebrating the U.N.'s 40th anniversary and recorded on World draws heavily upon Asian and African concepts, images and Environment Day, this album features the Consort, soprano chants, with invocations to goddesses Oya, lemanja, and even vocalist Susan Osborn, 7 guest artists and the 80-voice Back Artemis. A very ancient feeling prevails. Beautiful...recom­ Bay Chorale. (LM0005) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 mended! (MED4) CS: 17.98

Pauline Oliveros platepo Rashani (Tori Rea) Crone Music Keeper of the Mysteries Commissioned by the experimental theatre group Mabou Rashani has been involved with "animal guides" through lead­ Mines for their production of Lear, this composition was con­ Arpa De Las Americas ceived & performed as a cinematic-style accompaniment of ing and participating in shamanic journeys; this 1989 tape con­ the play's action and dialogue. 57 minutes long, this recording tains songs to animals, plus Native American songs and chants consists primarily of processed & layered accordion, an instru­ and some of her originals. Includes title song, with 28 names ment which Pauline has played for almost 50 years (at one of the Divine Mother; White BuffaloWoman; Hissa, a Seneca time in a 100-piece accordion band at rodeos!). Beautiful and Indian chant to the moon. All express kinship with earth ani­ evocative, and extremely accessible to the esoterically- mals, the Spirit. (MED6) CS: 10.98 tmpaired! (LOV1903) CD: 16.98 Rashani (Tori Rea) & Sister Phuong Penny Little A Rose For You, The Buddha To Be In A Light Garden Sister Cao Ngoc Phuong sings poignant poem-songs written Our highest recommendation goes to this one... every second by Vietnamese peace activistThich Nhat Hahn; her undulating, is pure listening pleasure, and it does not sound like every almost other-worldly voice underscores the bare simplicity and other new age recording you've heard; in fact, it doesn't sound stark reality of the poetry. The subtle accompaniment of like any other one. Original compositions for Celtic harp, cellos, shakuhachi (bamboo flute), koto, and ocarina creates an unob­ trusive backdrop to both Sister Phuong . singing in Vietnamese violins, violas, flute and keyboards... glorious baroque ARpA p_tp._qu.-yA y quitARRA sequences, rock riffs, jazz progressions, classical strains... and Rashani's reciting of the songs in English. Insert includes Sandy Smith - Paraguay, n Harp English translations. Very different, and very beautiful. (MED7) sparkly magical soundbursts, playful, giddy dances over the Jack Montgomery Guitar soundwaves. Includes To Cecilia (For My Mother). (GP79324) CS: 10.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 19 Robin Heatherstorm Selena Fox Shekhinah Mountainwater Transformations of Truth Magical Journeys _. _. _, , ,., Witch-A-Way With one side of acappella songs arranged in an order that Includes 2 guided spotcen meditations: The Five Elements (At- Kris Aaron of Circle Network News said, "With the voice of the lends itself to use in circles, and the other side inspirational Crone and the soul of the Goddess, this veteran musician has tunement to earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit) and The Magic created an exciting, resonant album of new Witch songs. ballads of inner struggle and growth, this affirming and empow­ Cauldron (A Vision Quest into the Past, Present and Future). ering album showcases Heather's strong, slightly husky voice "Gothic Jazz' may be the only way to describe her magical Selena is a shamaness, psychologist, and founder of Circle, between-the-notes style... this tape is women's Pagan liturgy with its wonderful emotional quality. She sings her original an international goddess resource center (Wicca, Paganism, compositions to the Mother Goddess/ Mother Moon, using at its best!" Includes Crone O' the Hawk; Cosmic Cowgirl; Magick, etc.) in Madison, which publishes a quarterly news­ Witch's Choice, a ballad of the Burning Times when the women female and male images along with ideas of balance, oneness paper. (CRL1) CS: 9.98 and cycles. (HSP1) CS: 9.98 walked into the sea, and more, 18 original songs in all, recorded Selena Fox, Jim Alan, & Friends live in concert. (MSP7) CS: 12.98 Ruth Barrett & Cyntia Smith Songs of Pagan Folk Shelley Snow Deepening Thirteen songs and chants including Isis Invocation. Healer Their trademark harmonies weave tales of natural cycles and Song, Circle Round, and other songs about Neo-Pagamsm, Flute Silk: Solo Flute Meditations seasons, women's spirituality, women as peacemakers, Wicca, Goddess cultures, feminist spirituality, etc. (CRL5) CS. If you like Kay Gardner's Moods & Rituals, try this. With each women as workers, on original and traditional songs. Also side consisting of one long improvisation (entitled Letting Go includes 2 Renaissancy instrumentals, and a song by and Stillness), this tape is ideal for relaxation, meditation, mas­ Catherine Madsen about women who chose to throw them­ sage and guided imagery work. A Certified Music Therapist, selves to the sea rather than undergo trial and burning as Shakti & Ambika Shelley combines her knowledge of the effects of music with accused witches. The rich sound is created with a myriad of Horizons: Improvs for Harp & Flute her flute artistry, resulting in music capable of touching long- instruments, including txistu, Renaissance side drum, tam- 90 minutes of some of the most exquisite music ever impro­ dormant feelings. (SHE1) CS: 9.98 burica bass, tuba, dirty trumpet, in addition to the usual dulcim­ vised, composed, or performed on these already heavenly ers etc. Includes Where Only Lovers Go, Factory Girl, Imagine instruments! It just flows and rolls, crescendos and cascades Singh Kaur / Mosaic the World. (AEO003) CS: 9.98 in melodies which reverberate with some inner chord. And Crimson Vol. 7: Blessings though it's a bit pricey, profits help support needy children in The 7th volume of the Crimson series (see Vols. 1-6 listed Ruth Barrett & F. Artemis Flowers India; so, don't hesitate on that account...especially since it's under Kim Robertson / Singh Kaur, in this section) features twice the length of most tapes. Titles include Temple Moon, the celestial voice of Singh Kaur combined with innovative Invocation to Free Women Buddha's Garden, Owl's Omen, Nightcolors. An excellent This is a musical and poetic narrative unfolding the continuum music by the fusion group Mosaic. The power of this music is ot women's spirituality, with a colorful variety of invocations, choice for musical pleasure, relaxation, meditation, mas­ to turn situations from negative to positive. (INV307) CS: 9.98 stories, songs, myths, chants, and teachings, artfully woven sage., .recommended! (SRI0007) CS: 12.98 together.,.many original, others from sources such as Sophia Starhawk, Z Budapest, traditional Yoruba and Aztec, Shakti Gawain Shekhinah Mountainwater. Also features the work of Melena Discovering Your Inner Child Emergence de Olga, Afro-Cubana percussion artist. A strong statement of Shakti, in her informative and personable way, invites listeners Sophia has, very simply, the voice of an angel; it has been woman-identification, the goddess within, activism, self-heal­ described as "gold... full of power and love" and "beautifully ing, peacemaking, and earth consciousness...quite inclusive, to discover the inner child, source for joy, creativity, and self- healing. (NWL55) CS: 9.98 healing." On this 1991 releasse, her own guitar, dulcimer, tam­ dramatic and beautifully done. Recommended! (COA1) CS: boura, thunder drum, rainstick, and of course vocals, are joined 9.98 by a cadre of gifted and inspired musicians: Raphael, Jim Shakti Gawain Scott, Teja Bell, Dallas Smith and others. Ranging from earthy Expressing Your Creative Being and shamanic chants to lyrical and soothing songs, this collec­ This step-by-step guided meditation is devoted to expanding tion is sure to uplift and inspire. Includes The Earth Is Our our creative expression by affirming our innate creativity, detail­ Mother, Love Is, Gentle With Myself, Dream Song. (HWS5005) ing how we internalize negative messages and how to break CS: 9.98 through to achieve a satisfying personal expression. (NWL89) CS: 9.98 Spirit Sounds w/Rosie & Joe Dolphin Tarthmogenesis Dolphin Dreams Shakti Gawain Subtitled A Delphonlc Birthing Environment, this unique Relationships as Mirrors recording is perfect for anyone interested in exploring This talk was recorded live in Boulder, by this warm, wise and interspecies communication, as well as pregnant and birthing loving woman, as a guide to making relationships work. Detail­ women, infants, meditators, massage therapists, and general ing what affects our relationships with lovers, familiy and co­ listeners! Artfully combined are: the delphonics of Rosie and workers, she gives spiritual perspectives which we can use to Joe Dolphin as well as wild dolphins; angelic choir, which help improve the quality of our loving connections with the includes the voices of Molly Scott and Sarah Benson, singing people in our lives. (NWL91) CS: 9.98 a dolphin lullaby; the tinkling of quartz crystals, which are found to activate the crown chakra center; the heartbeat of a woman; sounds of sea gulls; and rolling Om. Amazingly joyful and relax­ Shakti Gawain ing, and a wonderfully therapeutic use of sound and music! Creative Visualization (SP23007) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Pioneer in developing and promoting this technique for trans­ forming your life into what you want it to be — author of bestsel­ lers Creative Visualization and Living in the Light - Shakti Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers offers excellent, articulate explanations for all who wish to live Festival of Divine Power with intuition and creativity as important foundations for action. These songs, or bhajans — melodious chant-like devotional Recommended. (WHAO) CS: 10.98 songs — invoke Kali, the Goddess of Power and Liberation, to transform the seeker-singers. Through a combination of per­ sonal reverence to Kali and the energizing aspect of the uni­ Shakti Gawain verse which she embodies, singers and listeners both experi­ Ruth Barrett Living In the Light ence transformational energy which produces higher con­ Parthenogenesis Based on her book by the same title, this interview — with sciousness. The performers, a large international group of 1. From the Greek Parthenos, Virgin plus GENESIS, unitary guided visualizations — offers the listener direction in develop­ women singers and musicians (all devotees of Sri Chinmoy), creation without conjunction. 2. Process of a woman creating ing and using intuition to free one's creative powers and live accompany themselves on bells, harmonium, celeste, flute! her Self by opening to her ability to define herself apart from life without self- and convention-imposed bounds. Shakti is a guitar, hammer dulcimer, tamboura and synthesizer. The bha­ the patriarchal mythos. 3. The album: A collection of original warm and effective communicator, and both the material and jans are written by Sri Chinmoy in the North Indian language songs with powerful woman-identified mythic imagery, celeb­ delivery blend together to make this presentation a recom­ Bengali. Mystical and lovely; insert contains transliterations rating the Goddess with a unique blend of contemporary and mended tool for personal growth. (WHA1) CS: 10.98 and translations of the chants. (SCB3) CS: 9.98 traditional instrumentation. Kay Gardner calls Ruth a musician/ priestess to lead us into the next century, and this album a must for anyone who believes in the political power of women's Shekhinah Mountainwater spirituality. We proudly present this to you on the Ladyslipper Myth of the Kore label; it's one of the most woman-loving, sensual/sexual, angry, A woman-centered update of the Persephone/Demeter myth mystical and magical albums we have heard. Songs include in chanted poetry and song, channeled in a trance state. Crone, Naiad, Kadistu (Holy Woman), Sisters' Eyes, very highy Includes discussion on the herstory of this all-important myth; recommended! (LR110) CS: 9.98 Shekhinah recommends this for use in ritual theater and for spring rites. (MSP1) CS: 10.98 Sarah Benson Flutes of Interior Time Shekhinah Mountainwater Sarah Benson, co-founder of the Sound Healers Association Songs & Chants of the Goddess I and flautist extraordinaire, is known to some of our customers Songs, chants, invocations, prayers, spells, and magic from for her collaboration with Tori Rea and Molly Scott on We All among this priestess/teacher's most well-known work: Lady Come From the Goddess; this "solo" effort (which does fea­ Mother of All, We Are the Flow, Charge of the Goddess, Pen­ ture Elizabeth Reeke on accompanying tamboura) exquisitely tagram, Parthenogenesis, Tho They Are Only Breath (based echoes the sonic energies of the ancient healing temples of on a poem by Sappho), and many more, for ritual and singing Egypt. Each side contains one long composition — title on the along. (MSP2) CS: 10.98 first, Ecstatic Flutes on the second — a format often requested for use in meditation, deep relaxation and massage. It's beau­ Shekhinah Mountainwater tiful, and we recommend it. (SP24007) CS: 9.98 Songs of My Life A collection of Shekinah's unusual and engaging early compos­ THE~SP,I CHINMOY BHAJAN TINGTRS Schawkie Roth/Deborah Henson-Conant itions. Includes Blue Lady, song for the priestess in the tarot; Cosmic Cowgirl, a revolutionary broadside; The Witches Are You Are the Ocean Here, heralding the appearance of magical women in our time Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Singers This absolute new age classic, recorded in 1979, was one of (written in the early '60s!); Lady With the Lamp for a female Kali Dipali the earliest of the genre, before most people knew there was Hermit card in the tarot... and many others. (MSP4)CS: 10.98 one. Subtle ocean and stream sounds form the background Their second album of incantations or bhajans to Mother Kali, for Deborahls harp improvisations and Schawkie's lyrical bam­ recorded in Bali, is once again a melodious mixture of (42) boo and alto flutes; together they make music full of impre­ Shekhinah Mountainwater female voices. They say, 'Mother Kali is the One Who severs ssionistic tones and colors, reflecting the influence of Debussy Songs & Chants of the Goddess II our bondage to those attachments which are not beneficial to and Chinese Zen poets. A full hour of pure relaxation. Don't our Self-growth. She destroys the obstacles which block the More favorites: Power Spot, Triad, The Witches Are Here, Nine path of the seeker and she ignites the fire of aspiration within settle for imitations; this is an original! (HM103) CS: 9.98 . . . Million Witches, Circle and a Rainbow, 23 in all, which she CD: 15.98 ^H the seeker which purges the seeker of imperfection and dark­ encourages you to use at your rituals and gatherings. (MSP5) ness." (SCB7) CS: 9.98 CS: 10.98 20 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Starhawk Rebirth of the Goddess A talk on witchcraft, feminism, and social change, presented in 1981 at the University of Wisconsin by the author of THE SPIRAL DANCE. She does an excellent job of explaining the subject in a manner comprehensible and non-alienating to sceptics like this reviewer, in that the importance of feminism as a political movement is never dismissed. (CRL2) CS: 9.98 Starhawk Spiral Dance For a decade, Starhawk's book by the same name has been the primary resource for women to explore their spirituality. This cassette provides a rare opportunity for the listener to share in a ritual, a circle, or a meditation with Starhawk herself. Included are rituals for casting the circle, raising the cone of power, invoking the Goddess, and reaching trance states. She explains how these rituals are linked to psychological states, and how to create your own rites. The author is also a peace activist, founder of two covens, and a minister of the Covenant of the Goddess. 90 minutes. (HRP055) CS: 11.98 Sunita Staneslow Eastward Winds On this 1990 release, Sunita takes the harp back to its roots Susan in the Middle East, where the cultures have been intertwined with the instrument for millenia. She frequently travels to the Middle East to study, perform, and explore the region's deserts, Slack £ mountains and rivers; her harp improvisations were inspired by these experiences. In addition to original music, she includes her own arrangements of traditional Ladino folk melodies from the Jewish culture of medieval Spain; the Sephardic Jews carried their traditions east throughout the Mediterranean after their expulsion from Spain in 1492. With some keyboard accompaniment; a calming, serene, evocative instrumental collection. (MAX2021) CS: 9.98 Various, inc. Enya, Constance Demby Temple Song-Hearts Polar Shift: Benefit for Antarctica Susan Elizabeth Hale This group of 9 astonishing young British women perform the This anthology features works by 12 contemporary New Age Circle the Earth with Song melodies of Sri Chinmoy, with whom they are studying music artists whio have donated their music to focus attention on the "The chants on this tape are simple and repetitive. They are and meditation. The compositions are arranged by Santoshi, need to protect Antarctica's delicate ecosystem, and to support seeds with which to create your own verses, harmonies or a young female classical pianist and a member of this group, international efforts to preserve the continent as a Natural songs. They are presented so that you may find your own voice for voices with cello, clarinet, flute, piano, harmonium and gloc­ Reserve. Includes Song for Antarctica, a new song by Yanni, and your own songs." These chants—both original and col­ kenspiel, creating some of the most heavenly sounds to be as well as previously released compositions by Enya (Water­ lected and performed with a minimum of percussion or flute heard. The Bengali lyrics translate to words such as "In my mark), Constance Demby, Suzanne Ciani, Vangelis, Kitaro, accompaniment—are about The Goddess. Mother Earth, The heart is the smile of liberation from the Mother of the Universe." and others. A worthwhile cause, critical to the world's weather, Great Spirit, Kokopelli (the male hump-backed flute player from Angelic, harmonic, haunting, lovely, recommended. (HEA3) its atmosphere, and the survival of thousands of animals in Hopi mythology), the Four Directions, and so forth. Insert has CS: 9.98 the Southern Oceans, (PVT2083) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 instructions on creating chants, rituals, and affirmations. Only complaint: we wish she had notated more about the origin of Teri Conti fv/Radhika Miller Vicki Noble - each chant, especially those she didn't write. Includes Ancient Mother. We All Come From the Goddess, with gorgeous har- • Harvest Your Light Motherpeace 5: Chakras monies and nature sounds. (SHA1) CS: 9.98 Two full-length guided meditations by a massage therapist: Relates to meditation and healing with Motherpeace and the title, and A Journey Home. This recording attains an especially body's energy systems; how to clear energy centers, heal emo­ high degree of effectiveness, producing a deep state of tional pain, and break negative agreements (psychic cleans­ Susan Osborn refreshed relaxation, because of the vibrant, exquisite musical ing). Interesting, enlightening, relaxing and fun...one ot the Signature accompaniment by Radhika's master flute; we recommend it! best explanatory and mind/ bodywork tapes on the subject Some of you may have heard this incredible vocalist perform (NAT1) CS: 9.98 around. Excellent for use in conjunction with Kay Gardner's A with the Paul Winter Consort. This is the first album she's Rainbow Path! Recommended. (WBW5) CS: 9.98 recorded which she really feels has her signature on it. Includes Therese Schroeder-Sheker Rolling Back the Stone, I'll Always Be a Lover, Winter's Dream, Vicki Richards and John Lennon's Imagine. Her themes are affirmation, joy- Rosa Mystica ousness, spirit. (LIF100) CS: 9.98 This 1990 release showcases the artist's subtlety, as well as Parting the Waters her acuity, lyricism, and potent musical virtuoisity. The poignant "This continuum of musical and rhythmic energy emanating purity of her soprano voice, and the warmth of her harp accom­ from the female warrior-within is a celebration for the soul; a Susan Savell paniments, imbue the ancient Irish, Rumanian, Israeli, and public expression of a uniquely personal culture revealing the The Power of My Love For You Sephardic melodies with a beauty and clarity that transcends influences of Europe, India, Africa and Japan." On this instru­ Note sale price on LP! If you are even remotely interested in time. And her original composition For the Roses draws inspi­ mental masterpiece, Vicki's primary colors are violin and elec­ spirituality, please read the fine print here: Susan consciously ration from the past to shed light on how 20th century women tric violin, to which she adds shadings of kalimba and koto, integrates feminizing images to symbolize sacred reality, and mourn the loss of love and begin to heal in time. Therese casts with accompaniment from tabla, guitar, Peruvian flute and per­ thus has been somewhat of a rabble-rouser as one of the early an almost mystical spell, bringing rich tapestries of medieval cussion. Her 25-plus years of study and exploration of violin- women to be ordained as a (UCC) minister, over 15 years ago. music to life. (CEL034) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 playing bear fruit here; lots of depth and breadth, spacious­ This album is a musical feast, with plentiful contributions by ness, uniqueness and creativity; highly recommended. Rhiannon, Linda Tillery, Terry Garthwaite (also the producer), Therese Schroeder-Sheker (TSM1001) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Barbara Borden, Mary Watkins, Janet Small, and many other talents. From the Native American drumbeats of the vivid call Historical Harp Volume I: Celebrant Z-Band to heal the earth. Simple Ceremonies, to the shimmery bril­ Magnificent! On seven harps and two psalteries built by Lynne liance of the closing refrains of Mama Trilogy, written during Lewandowski, Therese impeccably performs medieval sacred Ode to the Elements her mother's illness and death, Susan uses her insight, vision repertoire, elaborating upon monastic chants and improvising Contemporary original ethnic dance music inspired by the four and richly-timbred voice to communicate spiritual realities. within the style as was customary in early music. The wide elements — Earth, Air, Water, and Fire — arranged by choreog­ Highly recommended! (HL325) LP: 6.98 ... CS: 9.98 display of sound colors reflects some of the many voices typical rapher Z-Helene, a.k.a. Helene Christopher, tor her dance per­ to Romanesque, Gothic, Celtic, and early Renaissance harps. formances. Her dumbeck and tambourine accompany the flute, Some selections are accompanied by voice. Recommended mandolin, guitar and drum of other band members, creating a Susan Savell for new age as well as classical and early music lovers. blend of Middle Eastern, Indian, African, and modern sounds. The Peace Church LIVE! (Double) (LAD1001) CS: 9.98 Captivating, rhythmic, energetic, and different! Recommended Susan serves as a minister to the Peace Church of Southern especially for movement. (2B1) CS: 9.98 Maine, and this 80-minute 27-song tape for worship, medita­ Uma tion, chanting and community singing is performed by Susan Zsuzsanna E. Budapest and this ecumenical, inter-faith congregational choir, with Healing accompaniment by Janet Hood. All songs are original, except This guided visualization, presented with a shimmering musical The Grandmother of Time Oh Great Spirit and Go in Beauty, which are traditional Native background, helps the listener discover and change the mental Founder of the first feminist coven and recognized as one of American; Alleluia and Meditation, based on Pachebel's and emotional patterns that support illness. Two long visualiza­ the mothers of the Goddess movement, Z. has assembled an Canon, and Lay My Burden Down, based on the traditional tions, Self Healing Meditation and Astral Healing Chamber. enchanting potpourri of rituals, spells, and Holy Days to Black spiritual. Proceeds benefit the Peace Church. (HL425) can be used with or without quartz crystals. Healing, energizing enhance every aspect of life. An appealing storyteller, brimming CS: 14.98 and peaceful. (BLS30) CS: 9.98 with exuberance and warmth, she teaches the celebration of feminist holidays, significant life changes, and everyday events by integrating earth-based, Goddess-centered Wiccan spiritu­ Susan Slack Various Artists ality into daily life. (HRP1875) CS: 9.98 Semah A Childhood Remembered Semah comes from an Arabic term meaning a special evening Nancy Rumbel, Trapezoid, Carol Nethan, David Arkenstone. Zuleikha & Friends of sharing music and poetry for spiritual awakening, and it's David Lanz, Eric Tingstad. and other Narada artists created an appropriate title for this album of primarily voice and percus­ original compositions specially for this tribute to the wonder White Pavilion sion. Recorded in one take, with the artist singing and drum­ of childhood. This magical collection of refined music for adults A very interesting tape of chants and invocations to and by ming at the same time — no over-dubs — the pieces were evokes images and memories, and calls to the child within women prophets, mystics, and the One Spirit — with both offered more as prayers than performances. Her original com­ each of us. All selections are based on renowned works of original and ancient arabic melodies. The first side was positions draw heavily from Arabic, African, Brazilian and gos­ children's literature... and the CD comes with a beautiful 32- recorded at a women's gathering at the Lama Foundation in pel sources, and utilize occasional piano, vocal and drum page booklet with illustrations from the 12 books that inspired 1984, and she is joined by a chorus of women. Includes Songs accompaniment. A percussionist for 20 years, she the music, making it an especially good buy. Includes Maria ofthe Women and Rabia's Song, with words by a great woman mystic Al-Adwiya, who lived during the 8th century. (ZUL1) demonstrates her talents on metal doumbek, tar, djembe, Morevna and The Dragon's Daughter. (NA3907) CS: 9.98 . CS: 9.98 frame drum, congas and more. Refreshing and recommended! CD: 15.98 (WAH1) CS: 9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 21 NO MORE! SPIRITUAL EMERGENCE soiujs of healing Recovery From Addiction ME \ddiction Jacquelyn Small as Spiritual Spiritual Emergence & Recovery...... From Addiction, is the complete title of this tape. Introducing an innovative approach to addiction therapy and spiritual trans­ Emergency formation, this respected addiction counselor and workshop leader speaks about addictions to substances as well as APies relationships, work, and other behavior patterns. She discus­ ses the failures of Western psychiatry, and presents information on alternative healing practices which have been used in a __in L remarkable new treatment program. 90 min. (SND002) CS: 9.98 Healing! Jacquelyn Small Cathy Your Conscious Self: 12-Steps When the .arson You I _>ve Leading psychologist/ workshop facilitator Jacquelyn Small Was Sexually Abused SURVIVOR explores a 12-step awakening process for achieving radiance as a Child and integration in daily life. She creates a framework and pro­ vides tools for: dealing with anger and conflict; creating I .aura Davis 1 balanced relationships; healing old wounds; facing inner fears; StMs oPgradh** \ulh..r.'l ._Wmn.ii._-.,>//__....._ttook ending self-victimization; and aligning with your higher power. jiuioMUlhitfttl IhiCi'urwtolhjl Includes many exercises and visualfzations to become "crea­ tive and conscious." 90 min. (SND115) CS: 9.98 Akia Woods Mari Hang Full Circle Jane Middleton-Moz Crossfires of Change Subtitled Songs of Growth and Recovery, these original Mari is both a chemical dependency counselor and an excellent Shame & Guilt: Masters of Disguise musician who is involved in the lesbian/gay community in Mil­ pieces reflect this lesbian's journeys through alcoholism and This author explains how debilitating shame (the opposite of codependency recovery, surviving her lovers suicide, and find­ waukee. Her debut tape contains primarily original songs which pride) and guilt are created and fostered in childhood and how relate to various recovery issues: addictions, sexual abuse, ing balance and joy in her life. Singing in a sweet folky style they manifest themselves in adulthood. She uses myths and and accompanying herself on piano and guitar, she is also and co-dependency. They're inspirational and positive, with a fairy tales to illustrate these concepts. Jane is a clinical consul­ necessary touch of humor — her 2-iine Pity Pot song, which joined by several women on a variety of instruments (bass, tant to the Seattle Indian Health Board, and an advisor to the drums, woodwinds, strings and horns). Songs include The she doesn't plan to sing very long, for instance — performed Competent Impostor, Child oi the Goddess, Twelve Step Jun­ board of the National Association for Native American Children in her strong, vibrant alto with her own piano and guitar accom­ kie, and her loving farewell, For Kondor. (PA1001) CS: 9.98 of Alcoholics. (HCI84) CS: 9.98 paniment, with help from a few friends. Certainly recommended ... CD: 15.98 for anyone involved in a f2-step program, as well as others Janet G. Woititz who are doing (or contemplating) any sort of personal work on these issues (MH1) CS: 9.98 Asiba Tupahache Adult Children of Alcoholics This live recording is a summary of the major points addressed A Beginning To an End in her NY Times bestselling book by the same name, which Nancy Day This fast-moving spoken program is a very excellent, insightful was one of the first books to provide the information necessary Survivor analysis of the nature of all types of oppression, and strategies to allow those touched by the effects of alcoholism — or other Music about the experience of and recovery from sexual for ending them. Asiba is a Native American (Matinecoc) dysfunctional family histories — to begin sortinaout how they assault, from a survivor. Nancy presents, with honesty and woman and a survivor of child abuse, and she explores the had been impacted. (HCI89) CS: 9.98 1 candor, the range of conflicting emotions which surface and similarities between personal and society-wide oppressions are an important part of the healing process. A significant and from the perspectives of both the powerful and the powerless. crucial work. (ND4) CS: 9.98 She discusses oppression in reference to addictions and co- Judy Grahn dependency, guilt, blame, ACoA's, dysfunctional families; March to the Mother Sea... racism, sexism, homophobia, and other efforts to create invisi­ The complete title of this amazing performance piece con­ Pam Morgan bility and exploitation of minorities; and becoming empowered tinues: Healing Poems of Baby Girls Raped at Home. Com­ Me and Enid/ Survivor to change thought patterns, break addictions, and break the posed during a two-year process of Judy's own memory recov­ This 1990 release is directed to survivors of child abuse, but cycle. 60 min. Recommended! (SOJ1) CS: 9.98 ery and therapeutic grappling with incest, the thirteen poems the messages included can easily be applied to anyone who — presented with innovative musical contexts consisting of needs to re-evaluate self-worth and put the pains of the past Carolyn Stearns keyboards, percussion, and electronic effects — reflect this behind them. Her messages focus on the lovability of everyone progression in a very powerful and empowering way. A unique in spite of the negative harmful influences that bring us down For Women Who Were Sexually Abused and significant contribution to the body of recorded works by on ourselves. Pam's simple, direct and beautiful delivery add Focusing on the concept of self-empowerment, Carolyn out­ women. (LAV1) CS: 9.98 intensity to the meaning of these obviously heartfelt songs. lines steps that she, as both a therapist and a survivor, has With charged songs such as More Aware. Take Care of Myself? found helpful in the recovery/healing process. She takes a and Daddy's Little Girl, this tape is recommended for both more cosmic approach than do some therapists, discussing Laura Davis & Ellen Bass content and clarity. Our only complaint: we wish the lyrics were the inner sanctum, the need for action in order to change, and The Courage to Heal (2-Tape Set) included. (PM1) CS: 9.98 ways of taking feelings of pain and victimization and making Laura Davis, a lesbian and a survivor of child sexual abuse, them sources of learning. 90 minutes. (BT1) CS: 11.98 and Ellen Bass, who has been working with survivors of child sexual abuse for over a decade, weave personal experience, Patricia O'Gorman, Phil Oliver-Diaz Cathy A. Munsey professional knowledge, and moving stories and reflections 12 Steps to Self-Parenting No More! - Songs of Healing from other survivors, to tell the survivor how she can come to Based on the 12 Step Program, this talk is designed to guide terms with her past while moving powerfully into the future. 3 you to free your Inner Child, the center of love and feelings, Dedicated to "the children of the world who, as of yet, have hours. (CAE2116) CS: 15.98 no voice", Cathy addresses many painful topics with an and to release your Higher Parent, the center of intuitive knowl­ emphasis on healing, recovery and empowerment. The songs edge Recorded live, based on their book by the same name. range from the inspirational Celebrate Life, to Mother Lion and Laura Davis (HCI96) CS: 9.98 Say No, to Now and Not Yet, about finding love when we least expect it. Already widely circulated in recovery circles, this Allies in Healing (2-Tape Set) release has an aln)ost universal appeal for people involved in In this program subtitled When the Person You Love Was Pia Mellody the recovery process, the therapeutic community, survivors of Sexually Abused as a Child, Laura offers practical advice Facing Codependency childhood sexual abuse, and amongst the religious/ spiritual and encouragement to all partners trying to support a loved In this fresh look at codependence, the author traces its origins community. (CM001) CS: 9.98 one on the path to recovery from child sexual abuse — offering strategies for improving intimacy — while tending to their own back to childhood, teaching how to identify that behavior. She needs along the way. Laura leads workshops for adult sur­ introduces the concept of the "precious child" - tha) part of Christina Grof vivors, their partners and counselors; here she uses a ques- each human being needing reparenting in order to become a whole and healthy adult. (HRP1871) CS: 10.98 Addiction as Spiritual Emergency tion-and-answer format. 3 hours. (HRP2265) CS: 15.98 This 2-cassette set is a workshop on the relationship between Rokelle Lerner addiction and the spiritual journey... Christina's premise is that the addictive state is a misguided yearning for spiritual fulfill­ Challenge of Intimacy for ACoA's ment. This practical approach to recovery and wholeness com­ "Healthy infimacy is the ability to give and receive full attention. The This kind of attention is often overwhelming for children of bines audience participation, meditations, and guided imagery alcoholics. As children, full attention may have meant violence, with an informative lecture. Two 90-minute tapes. (SND098) abuse or criticism. This tape will guide the listener into discov­ CS: 15.98 ering their patterns of intimacy in order to achieve more fulfilling Siiirag e relationships." Rokelle is the author of the best-selling book, Giorgi Baino Dally Affirmations for Adult Children of Alcoholics (HCI99) A Survivor's Tape CS: 9.98 One of the most unusual and unique works in our catalog. It tells, in song, the very personal story of one woman's remem­ A Guide for Ruth Huber & Kate McClennan bering and healing herself from her legacy of childhood sexual Trailblazers and physical abuse. The songs were never written, practiced, Women Survivors arranged and then produced; rather, she sang them only once, This is truly trailblazing music, in that it addresses issues of of Child recovery from dysfunctional and alcoholic families in an enter­ direct to tape as she composed them, as part of her healing Sexual Abuse process — and then later added instrumental tracks. In light taining and universal context that everyone can enjoy. Both of this, it's an amazingly musical and cohesive entity! She Ruth and Kate are experienced singer-songwriters and shares the deepest parts of herself here, in hopes that her Read by the Authors instrumentalists, and their excellent songs, harmonizing voc­ honesty will help others survive their own difficult childhood Ellen Bass and Laura Davis als, sparkling guitars and magical keyboards form a healing hurts, whatever they may be, and thereby become empowered; and sometimes hilarious potpourri of musical styles. Includes we think her hope is a realistic one. Booklet included; recom­ Seesaw Emotions, I Am Innocent, I Deserve to Thrive and mended! (GDS1) CS: 9.98 more. Recommended! (CIP1) CS: 9.98

22 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Sandy Shanin Susan Herrick Step to the Music Truth & the Lie Subtitled Songs of Affirmation for Personal Growth, this is A remarkable recording from a remarkable artist and performer a lovely and uniquely arranged collection geared toward foster­ — one we recently experienced in concert for the first time, ing self-love. Side One, the vocal side, features choruses of and, quite frankly, were blown away! On this album, she sings positive affirmations coupled with a "fill in the blank" format; original songs about her childhood sexual abuse, and the dis­ every third verse is instrumental, allowing the listener to create covery and healing process she has undergone as an adult... their own affirmation. Side Two contains the instrumental ver­ which has been enhanced in all probability by making this sions of the songs on side one, so you can be the soloist! album, since it is breaking a silence that has been expected Joined on vocals by Alan O'Day, plus Elton John's keyboardist, of her from early years. Her lyrics are full of depth and grace; her voice tender yet strong, her harmonies sweet; musically Guy Babylon, and others. Includes Love ts Opening My Heart, the production is excellent. Whether the issues she addresses My Higher Power is Taking Care of Me, I Live This Day (I Live are ones you are specifically confronting in your own life or in This Moment). Very well produced, and very recommended! not, we advise that you make the time and place to listen to (SOCl) CS: 9.98 this... we're giving it our highest recommendation! (WFR1)CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Susan Herrick Loving Me Susan Savell Now thai you (hopefully) have Susan's newer album, some of you will probably want this debut folk recording too! While not Recovering Joy (Double) specifically dealing with recovery issues, there is a strong heal­ This 90-minute, douole-length-plus cassette features 20 new ing theme — not surprising from a music therapist: includes songs that celebrate the spirituality of healing from any sort Warrioress, The Dreams I Work For Are Mine, Step By Step, of painful life experiences, including the 12-step recovery pro­ Inner Voice, The Embrace, title song...plus White Porch (a cess from co-dependency and/or addictions. Representing 10 lovely image of two old lesbians in rocking chairs comes to years of Susan's own work on recovery, this is one of the most this reviewer's mind). (SH1) CS: 9.98 lyrically excellent, thorough, inspirational bodies of work on the subject, eloquently communicating each step of the pro­ cess, including the move from self-healing to justice in the world. And, pronouns for the higher power—when used —are primarily female. Recorded live, with piano by Janet Hood. (HL525) CS: 14.98 Women's Music • Feminist Music

Abbe Lyons Alix Dobkin, Kay Gardner Lavender Jane Loves Women Household Chores The first blatantly lesbian album we know about (1974) and Jewish Lesbian is one of the great selections on this tape of one of the first to be completely produced & engineered by & original blues and songs, performed with passion, humor and Alice Di Miceie for women. An artful blend of serious & humorous material. simple accompaniment; the title song is another, sounding too Contains some real classics, like / Only Want To Be With You, familiar to all of us who have ever argued and negotiated about Make A Change a couple of traditional songs, help from the kids, Alix's voice- household chores; then there's Letter Baby's Blues, about a if you're looking for some political folk music performed in an training yells, plus original Lesbian compositions. Includes The long-distance relationship... don't miss this 1990 debut release! irresistably gorgeous alto voice, try this! Her strong, deep, Woman in Your Life is You. Talking Lesbian & View From Gay (ABZ24) CS: 9.98 textured vocal quality will pull you right in and mesmerize you, Head. (A001) LP: 9.98 . . . CS: 9.98 as it effectively communicates her ideas: love for the earth ADA and all creatures, a strong commitment to peace, political and social change, and to personal and political growth — pretty Alix Dobkin Opportunity Knocks More Than Once comprehensive, eh? Includes Wise Old Woman, Dismantle, Living With Lesbians This amazingly talented woman, originally from Texas, is now and more; primary accompaniment is cello, guitar. Nice! This outrageously funny yet warm & wise tribute to lesbians local to us Ladyslips! She produced, engineered, mixed and (ADM 101) CS: 9.98 contains not only words of support, but the sweet voice of Alix. recorded these engaging songs she co-wrote with her mother Trained in Balkan singing by Ethel Raim, Alix has incredible Nancy Khoury, moving effortlessly between country, folk, pop, Alice Di Miceie control over her voice. She utilizes it well on her own songs and blues, and tackling subjects from love to the KKK with & a few traditional Balkan ones. Original compositions feature passion. Her voice is deep, evocative, emotion-laden, backed It's A Miracle her on guitar with all-woman back-up singing to & about les­ by her mother's vocals on some. A wonderful debut. (PTE1) Alice's second recording features a fuller sound — acoustic bians. Includes Mary B., Good Old Dora & Amazon ABC ("a CS: 9.. guitars and cello are joined by some sizzlin' sax and drums — saucy romp through the lesbo-alphabet"). (A002) CS: 9.98 and a lyrical exploration of the earth's wonders, spiritual con­ nections, love and loss. Her sense of arrangement is uncanny — each song's instrumentation is the perfect accompaniment Alix Dobkin to the content, and her voice is infused with emotion, spirit, Yahoo Australia! Live from Sydney and beauty. Songs include Orange Moon, Silver Fire; Woke This incredibly wonderful release — in our opinion, Alix's best Up Cryin', The Beaver Song. (ADM102) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: yet — was recorded live in concert when Alix toured the world's 15.98 oldest continent in January of 1990. Uniting Alix's identity as a world folksinger (that's how she began her career, before she came out) as well as one of the most lesbian-affirming Alive! (with Rhiannon) musicians performing today, it includes Yahoo Australia. Women of Ireland, Women Singing in Zimbabwe, plus Lesbian City Life Code, Intimacy, Shameless Hussies, The Girls Want To Be "A triumph of human and musical spirit—that is City Life at its With the Girls, New Ground, Crushes (the last, one of our best. Their individual and collective mastery of idioms—from favorites for years). Simply produced, it's an intimate experi­ bebop and ballads to Afro-Cuban and pop—is abundantly evi­ ence with Alix and her guitar, humor, honesty, warmth and love, dent on this album"—this quote from their jacket sums it up. and a moving celebration of the world-wide community of The reasons Alive! is gaining recognition and respect in the women. Very, very highly recommended! (A006) CS: 9.98 . . . greater jazz world will be no mystery to listeners. (ALV543) CD: 15.98 LP: 9.98 IT. CS: 9.98 Alive! (with Rhiannon) Call it Jazz About to be out of print, and now at a great price, so order ASAP. If you love Rhiannon as a vocalist, but weren't around when she fronted this ensemble, take our word for it, you'll love this!! Recorded at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco in May 1981. it's dynamite... this recording actually preserves that elusive, most magical spirit which Alive! embodied in performance. Produced by Helen Keane. (ALV8484) LP: 6.98 Alice Di Miceie Alive! (with Rhiannon) Too Controversial Alive! This 1990 release features more of Alice's trademark heartfelt Order this classic recording now, before it becomes ever out lyrics and soulful voice, plus tightly arranged accompaniment of print. With Rhiannon as lead singer, Alive! was one of the (acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, soprano sax and most dynamic jazz ensembles ever to hit the Women's Music cello). Many songs focus on detailing the oppressive aspects scene...& one of the most dynamic ensembles of any kind ever of American culture, but what saves this from being a ranting to hit the jazz scene. This 5-woman band weaves instrumental political manifesto is Alice's gorgeous vocal treatment — alter­ & vocal improvisation with jazz & classical sounds, with tradi­ nately sweet and growly, whispery and full-throated - and tional African & Latin polyrhythms. with female images & integral acoustic instrumentation. Other songs speak of a feminist lyrics. Out of this blend has flowered some of the most woman's love {Naomi), women's spirituality (New Moon), and revolutionary, unified & beautiful sounds being created these a lovely cover of the traditional Water is Wide. Overall, a great days by anyone. Among the songs here are City Life, Some­ example of "personally political" music. (ADM103) CS: 9.98 body's Talkin", Dark Side ofthe Moon, & Spirit Healer. (WWE84) ... CD: 15.98 LP: 6.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 23 Alix Dobkin Betsy Lippitt XX Alix It's been about a ten-year wait on our parts for this, we've been Note sale price on LP! Alix's material just gets better and better. fans for that long!! Her voice is immensely rich and textured, This collection of songs is, as usual, highly personal, concrete, full of nuances in emotion; she paints with it, every color on articulate, thoughtful, & thought-provoking. Her originality, the palette. Includes For Therese, her masterpiece forTherese observations & experiences emerge as entities which are Edell, Focus, Hesitate, Vocal Violin, with some too-short simultaneously aesthetic & contentful; vulnerable & solid-as-a- moments of her stunning instrumental virtuosity, and So We rock. Alix doesn't camouflage paradoxes with rhetoric, she Talk, which features Therese Edell on low harmonies. explores them, uses them...so refreshing and satisfying. Fea­ (WFJ955) CS: 9.98 tures the talents of River Lightwomoon & Susann Shanbaum, includes Theme from "Getting Ready," Living with Contradic­ tions, Separation '78, Woman to Woman. The title, by the way, Beth Mullaney refers to both Alix's sign-off in letters (kisses) & double chromo­ Simon Says somes of females. (A003) LP: 6.98 . . CS: 9.98 Beth, one of fne only women who has ever sued a church — and won! — has an interesting story to tell. In 1987, she was excommunicated from her Nebraska fundamentalist church, Alix Dobkin where she had been an active member for 8 years, for being These Women/ Never Been Better "immoral" a.k.a. a lesbian. To a trained counselor at the church Again, note reduced LP price! Ever in a ground-breaking, con­ who guaranteed confidentiality, Beth had shared information troversial mode, Alix will shock her folkie fans with some of about her lesbian relationship. Violating the ethical code, the these selections! Mixing high-tech sound with unadulterated counselor had revealed this to an all-male Board of Elders, feminist and lesbian messages, Alix joins with Carol Mac­ whose response was to inform the entire 2000-person congre­ Donald and Witch to create the honest, scathing Boy-Girl Rap, gation of her "immorality" and to demand she give up the Some Boys, and a country remake of her classic 7ne Woman relationship. When she refused, they excommunicated her and In Your Life Is You. Then, switching to her more familiar and forbade the congregation to associate with her. She sued for still-dear folk style, she delivers Big Girls, Crazy Dance, 100 In addition to a sensationally wonderful Canadian women's breach of confidentiality, and in 1990 won a settlement, with Easy Ways to Lose a Man, and the lovely These Women. Never acappella ensemble, Aya is also the word for a Celtic goddess which she was able to record this cassette! It's an excellent, Been Better...is how Alix views women's lives and women's as well as a fern for a symbol of defiance in an African language. professional production: the title track speaks of her devastat­ culture... is how Alix empowers women to focus on strength When they recorded this album, a benefit for AIDS Vancouver, ing experience with church discipline; and her love songs are and change...is what you'll say about Alix's music after you they were a trio (they have since become a quartet), and their especially touching, considering the circumstances. She hopes hearthis! Highly recommended. (A005) LP: 6.98.. .CS:9.98 sumptuous, layered 3-part harmonies proclaim lyrics from to set precedence for others by her action, and we'd like to women's, labor, and other solidarity movements. Includes their support her by encouraging you to order this! (DR1) CS: 9.98 Ann Reed powerful original Witch Hunt, which correlates the oppressions over the centuries of women herbalists, suffragists, Black Just Can't Stop liberationists, feminists, lesbians and gays, and other groups. Betsy Rose Ann is a fine 12-string guitarist with a fluid Fahey/Kottke style. Recommended! (SEV005) CS: 9.98 Wings Against the Sky Here she plays with a rhythm section, including several women; The first recording in several years by this pioneering women's sax, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion fill out her original musician is a lovely collection of original songs about issues tunes. Includes one instrumental, For Jane-, some jazzy tunes; Barbara Higbie dear to her heart. From the angry House Full of Secrets about and a song written for Ann Bancroft, the first woman to reach Signs of Life the lasting effects of child abuse, to Darlin' I'm Glad, a light- the North Pole by dog sled in May 1986 (no, it's not the actress): Awaited for so many years, here at long last is the 1990 solo hearted coming-out story with a surprise ending, to a loving Every Long Journey. (RH11) CS: 9.98 album by one of the most talented keyboardist-composers tribute to the Sanctuary movement, Open the Doors Again, around, known to many for her work with Teresa Trull and the songs display her open-heartedness to all people. Accom­ Ann Reed panying vocalists include Judy Fjell and Judy Friedman, as Montreux. And it will probably exceed your highest expecta­ well as a funky scat solo by Rhiannon. (KAL31) CS: 9.98 Talk To Me tions. Here she blends her incredibly beautiful voice (which Ann's back with some great songwriting and guitar-playing; has been a secret to us for a long time) with stirring lyrics, with the same ensemble and producer as Just Can't Stop, adding to them her already accomplished instrumental style. Betsy Rose she turns out originals which are strong melodically, exciting, Includes The Safest Place in the World, which couples will and romantic yet solid...intelligently dealing with interpersonal probably play over and over. Very highly recommended! Live From the Very Front Row relationships. Includes Autumn Rain, a meditation-like piece (WH1090) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Produced by Roma Baran (Laurie Anderson's producer, too), this is a very beautiful representation of this singer-songwriter's with guitars and vocals, and Complications To a Simple Life. warm, compassionate, strong, funny and eloquent spirit. Betsy (RH24) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Bernice Johnson Reagon is a charismatic performer-an advocate for so many-and a River of Life / Harmony: One live recording is her medium, second only to an in-person Ann Reed This incredible, incredible acappella album features Bernice appearance. This album is a statement of love for women and stacking parts — i.e. multi-tracking her own voice — with up men, of growing older, of wanting children, of a commitment Back & Forth to being true to herself, ever stepping outside of boundaries The Best is back... in print, that is; this contains the best from to 12-16 parts in one song!! This is a documentation of the several harmony systems she operates with in her work with One of the best songs is In the Very Front Row, about her her first releases Carpcdlum and Room and Board, such as woman minister friend. (PCR5455) CS: 9.98 The Woman You'd Love, Jessie, Jaynie; plus 3 new songs: Sweet Honey as well as in her solo efforts. The traditional • Push the River, What Made You Love Her, and Where the Hell songs — Jacob's Ladder, Since I Laid My Burden Down, and Is Boston?. We're so glad! (TC001) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 others, — utilize the Black congregational harmony system, BETTY not commonly used in recordings or performances, which gen­ erally feature quartet, do-wop, or jazz systems. Other harmony Hello, BETTY! Ann Reed systems are employed in her originals: / Am A Lady, Easy This favored harmonizing DivaRock trio announces their debut Street, Running. Another facet of Bernice's invaluable contribu­ release — it features the nit singles Wolfwoman, Betticoat Junc­ Road of the Heart tion, Ms. Snake, Picnic Love Affair, Go Ahead and Spit Mr. Listening to Ann's irresistable voice and incredible guitar work tions in the fields of education, culture, musicology, and history, not to mention listening enjoyment! Highly recommended. Amoeba Man. 21 songs in all, 48 minutes of fun. We know how here is akin to sitting down to read a big, fat letter from an old hard this has been to get, and we are visualizing that there friend — rich with familiarity and ease, and full of love, humor, (FF411) CS: 9.98 are no further delays! (BET1) CS: 10.98 . .. CD: 16.98 a few of those "aw-damn" love songs, and songs that explore both the smooth and rough edges of our lives. Compelling, Bernice Johnson Reagon/ Bill Moyers introspective, and all acoustic, in a folky/ jazzy/ bluesy vein. Blazing Redheads (WND0291) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 77ie Songs Are Free Put on your cha-cha slippers and get ready to dance to the This is the audio track from the video by the same title (see Latin jazz from this 7-woman band from the Bay area With 3 Anna Crucis Women's Choir Video section of this catalog), on which Bernice traces the percussionists, 2 sax/flute players plus bass and keyboards history of communal singing and the repertoire rooted in the you know the rhythm's gonna be driving, undulating and rauc­ ...but we fight for roses too Black church — from songs of resistance, courage and pride ous! Each brings years of experience playing salsa, jazz funk Established in 1975, Anna Crucis is one of the oldest feminist to songs of determination and faith - and explores their roles Latin, Brazilian, and rock music, and together they form a tiqht choirs in the US. Their multicultural repertoire seeks to reflect from the Underground Railroad through the Civil Rights move­ ensemble. Material and arrangements are oriainal rr>r_n the rich diversity of human lives and struggles, especially those mended! (REF26) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 16.98 ' of women, with songs which are empowering, challenging, and ment into the present. Includes dialogue, instruction, and per­ fun. This long-awaited tape by the 40 or so members fulfills formance, solo and with both the SNCC Freedom Singers and their goal, with truly stunning harmonies and a wonderful vari­ Sweet Honey in the Rock. (MYS902) CS: 11.98 Blazing Redheads ety in melody, arrangement, and source...plus a tasteful touch of instrumentation. Includes Burning Times, about the burning Crazed Women of the witches, and Heaven, Dragana, Shtikah. Inspiring for The Redheads have a new one for 1991... jazzy and percussion regular listeners, as well as any who participate in a women's rich, with elements of Latin, R&B, and even rock fun and exciting! Joy Julks plays bass on this one. (REF41) CS' 9 98 chorus. Recommended! (ANN1) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 16.98 . /•».»_> Anne Seale Sex for Breakfast Bobbi Carmitchell What an odd, different sort of a tape! Frankly lesbian lyrics, Crossing the Line with a 1930s lounge sound and Allen Sherman-type humor Debut album from a woman who's charmed audiences at the and rhyming... her original songs include Body Hair, I Get a Southern and National Women's Music Festivals She creates Rash from Relationships, Your Women's Bookstore, Provin­ a soft easy folk sound, playing all the keyboards, acoustic cetown, A Lesbian Cemetary. Watch for her at women's music guitars, bass, and singing all the vocals, with some additional festivals! (AS1) CS: 9.98 accompaniment...therl/s something in her delivery and/or vocal timbre that's somehow reminiscent of James Taylor Several of Assar Santata & Chamel No. 6 her songs are for particular women. (LOC1) CS: 9.98 Live Anyone who attended the 15th Anniversary Michigan Festival Cappy Kotz/ Phrin Pickett in 1990 will remember this dynamic percussionist and her In Search of/ Return of the Hammer world-beat women's ensemble from the Saturday night show! Sort of a wild lesbian musical soundtrack here (or actuallv Born in Brazil, she lived and traveled in Venezuela, Europe two lesbian musicals!): the adventures o. The Three and West Africa before settling in Montreal... and brings the Mustbequeers (Thunder, Toughie, and Butchina) in search of African, Latin, reggae and jazz traditions and rhythms from he Hammer, an item that looks like a labyris which was rltualis her life experiences to her music (she has also been invited tically important to the matriarchal culture On theHav thev to perform with Miles Davis) as well as a dedication to promot­ encounter characters like Lesbe Ann ______,, I ?y' I ing women's talents. The 6-woman Chamel No. 6 (their name we hear songs like The ClomSoo™ M^l^Aml^^ a caustic wordplay on the cologne) provides ample backup on mittee Blues, She Drives Me Crazv Devoi____ .^ .' Co"_ sax, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals to her congas, percus­ sion, and lead vocals. This tape was recorded in 1989 at the y e n Crossing Culture Festival in Toronto. (NDA169) CS: is __ ss .s»^wns 10.98 (HAM1) CS: 9 98 OUtraseous' un"tu°- and fun production! 24 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Carol MacDonald Connie Kaldor Show Off What You Got One of These Days Check out this price! Rhythmic, driving rock-n-roll from one of This album is a gem, it's great! The voice of this Canadian the true pioneers in women's rock—she was founder and leader singer-songwriter is exceptionally fine and strong, some songs of Isis, one of the most long-lived women's bands with lesbian are feminist, and one is among the funniest we've ever heard: material, for 7 years. This LP, recorded with a male band, "Jerks/With a capital J.Hey hey hey baby'..." who whistle at includes the rock ballad Silver Shoes and Strawberry Wine, and harass women walking by. This song is worth the price Streetfighter, You Brought Me Out, and her original Laugh 'Til alone, but there's a whole album of good stuff with it. Another We Cried, written for Isis. It's the only available album by Carol, notable one is gospel-style Strength, Love and Laughter, and we probably have the only copies! (SWS1104) LP: 2.98 imploring women to look inside for these treasures. However, this LP is one treasure you'll have to order from an external Carole Etzler & Bren Chambers source (like us) and we hope you will! You won't be disap­ Thirteen Ships pointed. (COY1317) LP: 9.98 . . . CS: 9.98 Thirteen was a number sacred to the Goddess. Inspired by "a vision that one day thirteen ships, each with thirteen women, Connie Kaldor would set sail and find a new land untouched by patriarchy, a Gentle of Heart land of peace and plenty...a metaphor for our journey as indi­ A 1989 release of original songs infused with this Canadian vidual women and as sisters, finding and creating new space artist's prairie-derived independence and sense of spacious­ where we can be healthy and whole"...Carole's first release in ness, performed with her magnificently deep, emotive, reson­ 7 years contains songs of love, hope and vision by Carole and ant voice. Usually she includes at least one song on a specifi­ Brenda Chambers. Includes political songs like Women, Raise cally feminist issue; here it is One Hit Leads To Another, about Cris Williamson Your Voice, personal songs such as Women I Have Known and wife-battering. An irrepressable energy and talent; it would be Loved, with a myriad of women on back-up vocals and accom­ nice if her renown in the US would equal that which she is Circle of Friends: Cris Live... paniment...a very women-identified volume! (SIS3) CS: 9.98 attaining in Canada! (OS019) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 16.98 This live recording of the 15th Anniversary of the Changer and the Changed show, as performed in Berkeley in 1990. brings back the special magic of that remarkable album which Carole Etzler & Bren Chambers Connie Kaldor influenced so many of us in the early years. Includes selected Rainbows In My Mind Moonlight Grocery highlights from the Changer - Waterfall, Sweet Woman, Rainbows appear when the sun and the rain embrace and Out of print in the US, but this Canadian import is again avail­ Shooting Star, Dreamchild, Sister, Song of the Soul — as well create magic. In the same way, this 1989 album reaches out able... from Ladyslipper! A late '84 release by one of our favorite as previously unrecorded songs from Cris' early repertoire: If and lifts the spirit. From the delicate chimes of Cup of the singer-songwriters. Includes Maria's Place, the very feminist It Weren't For the Music (well, it was released, but only on a Moon to the drumbeats of Chant for Mother Earth, the music Get Back the Night, Talk Without Speaking, Caught in the Cross­ 45 rpm), Circle ol Friends, Sisters of Mercy, Olivia, Miilworker, touches the threads of our relationships with each other and fire and more. (RR8504) CS: 10.98 Hey Good Lookin', and more. A wonderful way to remember the planet. Carole and Bren interweave cello, guitar, voices, and to honor the album and the era. 72 minutes long. (0L963) piano, chimes, Aztec drum, gong, Celtic harp, and Tibetan CS: 14.98 ... CD: 15.98 singing bowls into a joyful celebration of life. (SIS4) CS: 9.98 Cris Williamson The Changer and the Changed Cris Williamson & Teresa Trull There is goodreason that this is hands-down the #1 seller in Caryl DeGroot Women's Music — there will never be another album like this Country Blessed Womoon to Womoon — and it set the tone for a decade of a new genre of music. A high-powered recording featuring two of the best! Their Lovely lesbian music by a folkie Phoenix performer, who has It contains classics such as Waterfall, Song of the Soul, Dream strong voices intertwine on both upbeat songs and ballads — written unabashed love songs in a strong woman-identified Child of Desire. If you haven't heard it, we predict you'll love with a touch of country. Includes Cris' Mother, Mother, written tradition. Guitar and harmony vocals accompany Gentle it, and urge you to take our word! Perfect gift for all sorts of about a child with AIDS, which many of you will recognize from Womoon, Womoon Rise Up Rising, Come and Dance, Lay Me friends & relatives. (OL904) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Olivia's 15th Anniversary concert tour; Calamity Jane, "good- Down. Tired of vague references? This is for you. (ROL1) CS: time cowgirl romp;" and the glorious blessed title track. Several 9.98 songs represent stylistic departures, particularly for Cris as Cris Williamson interpreter of other writers' material, stretching her talents in Strange Paradise new and refreshing ways... and proving, once again, Teresa's Caryl DeGroot Musically on par with Changer & the Changed, with more rock- superb skill as producer and presumably A&R ("artist & reper­ Desert Womon n-roll influence & some phenomenal synthesizer. Joined by toire") woman. Highly recommended for old and new fans alike! A fitting follow-up to her first, here is another collection of Jackie Robbins, June Millington, & on one cut, Bonnie Raitt. (SW22013) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 songs about deeply and proudly loving women: Lady Love, (OL921) CS: 9.98 Amelia, Mountain Womon, Song Sage Sister, Lovely Womon Cris Williamson & Meg Christian and more. (R0L2) CS: 9.98 Cris Williamson Meg/Cris at Carnegie Hall (2-Set) A reissue of the 1971 Ampex recording which introduced Meg A deluxe double volume ofthe entire herstory-making Carnegie Casselberry-Dupree Christian to Cris' music and sparked the idea for the women's Hall performance of Nov. 1982, which celebrated Olivia's 10th This duo of Black women is wowing audiences wherever they recording company which became Olivia. This is "vintage" Cris anniversary. Some of the highlights include the Cris-Meg duo perform. Their voices and harmonies are full, strong, sweet, in her simultaneously raw and refined vocal power, with the Anniversary Song, Cris' 7exas Ruby Red, Meg's rendition of and vibrant. They've been making music together for years, first recorded versions of Joanna, Waiting, Frontier. (OL927) Betsy Rose's tribute to herself and all of us. Glad to Be a appearing at women's music festivals, rallies, etc., and their CS: 9.98 Woman, and Vicki Randle and Linda Tillery's knock-out vocals sound reflects their long association. Selections here number on Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Lots of new material plus 5 reggae tunes, including Judy Mowatt's Sisters' Chant, some Cris Williamson a medley of favorite oldies. The CD is one volume and contains acappella, others with tasteful percussion or accompaniment. all but 2 selections. (SW933) CS: 14.98 ... CD: 15.98 Recently remixed for better sound, their cassette now has one Blue Rider new song plus three re-recorded songs. (ICE211) CS: 9.98 Rich vocals, mellow rock and balladry on this new studio album. Includes Lucille, featuring Bonnie Raitt on slide guitar and Cross Current back-up vocals, Lodestar which Cris wrote for Judy Collins, a From Western PA's coal mines, steel mills, campuses, kitchens Casselberry-Dupree love song by Vicki Randle, Leviathan—a song about whales, and hospitals come the members of this feminist performance City Down and Heart to Heart. String arrangements by Mary Watkins. group which addresses a broad range of issues with music, No doubt one of the finer women's music releases of this dec­ (OL931) CS: 9.98 comedy and drama. They sing about women's rights, human ade! This duo synthesizes African, Latin, and reggae sounds dignity, opposition to war, apartheid and all forms of racism, with folk, contemporary, soul, even country, and the recipe Cris Williamson and of solidarity with people struggling for justice around the transforms the ingredients into extraordinary and exciting fare. world... through primarily original material, though they mix in From the urban title cut, to the Rastafarian Positive Vibration, Portrait a few choice songs by other writers. Includes // Men Could the Yoruba Obatala,the political South Africa, to the elegy writ­ This retrospective compiled in 1983 is a collection of favorites Get Pregnant, Sweep Aside Apartheid, Union Maids. Look for ten by Dory Previn to "a Black Woman that did exist" — Did drawn from her previous albums. (OL935) CS: 9.98 them at women's music festivals soon! (CCT1) CS: 9.98 Jesus Have A Baby Sister? — join them on their rich journey. Produced by Linda Tillery. (ICE215) CS: 9.98 Cris Williamson Cryer and Ford Prairie Fire I'm Getting My Act Together... Catherine Madsen Singing of pioneering spirits and western expanses. Cris really ...and TakingTt On the Road; the original cast recording of a The Patience of Love rocks out on this one! The driving sounds of the title cut, the feminist musical which was a NY Shakespeare Festival produc­ A very special, unique recording: women's harmonies and Cel­ reggae of Colorado Dustbowl Days, the visionary rock of tion. Based on a book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer, music by tic folk/medieval-style songs, with feminist, women-celebrating Tsunami (a Japanese word for new wave!!) and the Native- Nancy Ford. Includes Strong Woman Number, Put In A Package (and some erotic) lyrics. There is both a. light and reverent American soUnd of Grandmother's Land make this a recording and Sold. (CSP14885) CS: 12.98 feeling to this collection, and anyone who has appreciated that will be hard to stop listening to. And bassist Carrie Barton hymn-singing for its musical quality is sure to enjoy this. The and drummer Cam Davis underscore the sound with a top- D. A. Clarke liner notes point out that the music here is "grounded in and notch, tight rhythm - what talent there! (OL941) CS: 9.98 inspired by the intelligence of the female body...it is on the Messages: Music for Lesbians authority of (her) skin, (her) bones, (her) heretic heart that the Cris Williamson This technical and musical "Renaissance lesbian" has released poet cheerfully turns Christian hymns to her pagan purposes." a debut album that is quite striking on many counts. First of Of her song The Heretic Heart, written to the tune of an Epis­ Wolf Moon all it starts off in a rock 'n roll mode, which is surprising for a copal hymn, she says, "If Jesus loves me...he must go unre­ This varied selection of songs has one common thread: a wolf solo tape; secondly, her voice is great; third, her lyrics are so quited." Some acappella, some accompanied by guitar, harp, theme running throughout! From The Run ofthe Wolf, a poig­ to the point...very lesbian-affirming (she sings about dykes!), dulcimer, drum, tinwhistle. Recommended. (WWD001) CS: nant dedication to Kate Wolf, to the love song Home Free ("no or political (Good Germans is a song about good Americans). longer the lone wolf"...) to title song about listening to Wolfman or spiritual {Crying Her Messages is about the Goddess). And Jack's radio show! Also Goodnight Marjorie Morningstar, for then there's her wizardry on a wide variety of high-tech instru­ Natalie Wood; Teen Queen, about the innocence of adoles­ ments - sind she explains how she did it all (and she did it all, Cathy Miller cence; and a cover of the early 60's tune Come and Go With except for a couple of sax solos). Fifth, the production's crystal- Superwoman Me. (0L951) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 clear, amazingly so for a self-engineered master. And, she Do you crumble at the sound of one of those extraordinary created this for lesbians. So, that's 6 reasons why you should voices? If so, this'll do it for you: a three-octave range with Best of Cris Williamson buy this! (CLA1) CS: 7.98 perfect control, and the lower registers are. ..mmm...super. With Special long-playing 17-song late-1990 release — basically, a a background in feminist cabaret theater, this Canadian woman double-length album, chosen from her large discography (but Dayna B. Kurtz describes herself as "a little political, a little facetious, a little not overlapping her previous anthology, Portrait). Both a won­ We were introduced to Dayna's music just prior to her debut nostalgic, and a whole lot of krazoo," and this collection is as derful introduction to those not familiar with one of the most women's festival appearance at Rhythm Fest 1990, and wish eclectic: material is mostly original, some in a classic folk style. successful artists in independent music, and a nostalgic reun­ we'd known about her sooner! She's got an aching, bluesy, Includes title, Song for Jan, Calling To The Moon, and Four ion for long-time fans. Includes some of her most woman-iden­ jazzy, caressing, sultry voice, with which she croons her haunt­ A.M., an indescribable acappella womens-harmonies song tified material — Sweet Wmoman, Sister. Joanna, Surrender ing lyrics and evocative imagery; we wouldn't be surprised to which alone is worth the price of this tape. (SWK01) CS: 9.98 Dorothy — and many others of her best ever, such as Waterfall, be informed she'd been signed to a major label You don't have Soaring, Strange Paradise. (OL959) CS: 14.98. CD: 15.98 to wait for that though; catch her debut album here. (DBK1) CS: 9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 25 Debbie Saunders Edwina Lee Tyler A Shot in the Dark Drum Drama! JM6JHW0 Here's a special deal we're offering because we're overstocked: One of the most dramatic percussionists-around, Edwina Lee a warm, high-energy, outstanding debut recording from a voc­ Tyler is a master of djimbe drum, marimba, tambourine, cym­ bals; we've been hoping she'd make a recording for years, and alist who's been around the women's music scene for years, Mi performing with Woody Simmons and as a member of several finally our wish has been granted. Recorded live at the People's women's bands including Mama Sez Funk, Homespun, and Voice Cafe in Greenwich Village, she begins with "the cool Airhart. Blind since birth, she got her musical start singing and side," and progressively heats things up as she performs orig­ I . CpriM-- inal percussion instrumentals (such as Out of Bondage) as t playing tenor sax and piano with the Texas School of the Blind well as new arrangements, with vocals, of a traditional spiritual band. Her vocal style is bluesy, textured, and very expressive. {Wade in the Water) and a West African song {Ki Yak Ki Yak). Produced by Mary Watkins, showcasing the talents of many As you listen, the movement and dance will absolutely come other new and familiar women musicians; recommended! alive, in your mind and your body! (PPQ1) CS: 9.98 (SBS1011) CS: 4.98 Deidre McCalla Elaine Townsend Don't Doubt It Heartbreaker Blues Very hip, very contemporary, very danceable. Deidre's unique This wonderful debut tape of originals showcases Elaine's fine, sound is clearly brought out by the superb production skills of strong voice, as it covers a lot of stylistic territory: barrelhouse Teresa Trull. Deidre has been performing for women's audi­ blues, reggae, bluegrass, country, rock, jazz, and slow ballads! : Produced by Mimi Fox, it features Mimi's amazing musical ___£ •••'•• idir\ ences for many years and this, her debut solo recording, has been anxiously awaited. Songs include Dance All Night, Wake talent, plus that of Julie Homi, Nina Gerber, Laurie Lewis, Caro­ WOMANCHILD Me Up Gently, Did You Think I Didn't Know. If you like Cris lyn Brandy, Darol Anger, and others. Stand-out cut: Your Hands -M Williamson or Teresa Trull, you're sure to like Deidre. And we'd Take Flight, a paean to musicianship, with a vocal duet with sure like to hear more from her! (OL939) CS: 9.98 herself and outstanding electric guitar instrumentals by Mimi. Recommended! (HIF001) CS: 9.98 Deidre McCalla With a Little Luck Erica Wheeler Faith Petric ...and a ton of talent! With a voice like silk and a presence that Strong Heart Womanchild conveys vulnerability, honesty and quiet strength, Deidre has No stranger to attendees of several women's music festivals, Each day we all grow a little older, and when we think about developed a devoted listenership of thousands. Her second Erica will hopefully soon be no stranger to a wider group of it, we all know where we don't wanna be... would that all of us album is even better that her first, from the irrepressible celeb­ listeners, thanks to this 1989 debut tape. Her voice is resonant be able to be the Geritol Gypsy, the "rambling renegade ratory exuberance of All Day Always (bound to become a class­ yet with some vulnerable quality — trie type that mesmerizes grandma" that Faith sings about. This is such a great inspira­ ic), to her pursuit of a woman in Would You Like to Dance, to and holds the listener — and her lyrics thoughtful and poetic, the heart being the main theme. (BP010) CS: 9.98 tional song, we feel it's well worth the price of the tape! Also a vocal duet with Teresa Trull that's just too hot for words...Re­ included: The Devil and the Farmer's Wife ("it confirms, yet commended! (OL953) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 again, if one needs reminding, the natural superiority of Exit 154 women"), Womanchild; The Family ol Woman and Man, and DEUCE From this Albuquerque trio comes an even blend of vocal har­ other wonderful folksongs sung by a wonderful folksinger who, A very jazzy and funky album, primarily instrumental, by a New monies and instrumentals, with intricate switching of lead and in her late 70's, is still performing at women's music festivals. York ensemble led by 2 of our favorite musicians, Jean back-up vocals. All songs are original, their lyrics telling of (CNT2) CS: 9.98 Fineberg (flute, sax) and Ellen Seeling (horns) — finally! Lots moments shared. Includes Becci's Song, Afterglow... easy and of Latin rhythms, courtesy of Nydia Mata, vocal contributions mellow. (EXT154) CS: 9.98 Ferron by Teresa Trull and Carol MacDonald, and an urban energy await you; don't be late to this date! (RR8602) CS: 9.98 Phantom Center Faith Nolan One of the longest-awaited albums in the herstory of indepen­ Dianaruthe Wharton Africville dent music, by an artist as singular as her name, is finally Focusing on Black women historically and presently, Faith's ready! Connecting rich, poetic, archetypal imagery with vibrant African Pop From the New World original songs give voice to issues as well as instil! a sense musical textures, it is guaranteed to create an immediate emo­ She composer] the musical score for For Colored Girls Who of strength, through a variety of styles—blues, jazz, reggae, tional impact. Instrumentalists include Barbara Higbie and Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. She funk, African drumming. Here is a sampling of the topics you Novi; songs include Stand Up, Indian Dreams, White Wing played piano on Sweet Honey's first album — the only pianist will learn about: Regina, a woman who was jailed for killing Mercy, Higher Wisdom. (CHM74830) CS: 9.98... CD: 15.98 they have ever worked with... She wrote In Process' successful the white man who tried to rape her; Marie Joseph Angelique song Love Is All Around Us... Those are just some of the cre­ is a multi-tracked acappella song about a woman who was Ferron dentials of this musician who blends her European classical once a slave; Divide and Rule refers to the capitalist policy roots with jazz, blues, folk, funk, pop and African influences used on "colonized" people, and relates to the struggle in South Testimony on this debut solo album! She includes songs both in English Africa; Nobody Knows My People attempts to reverse the invisi­ There is some mystifyingly magnetic power in the music of and Pulaar, one of the most widely spoken of Africa's 1000 bility awarded by history books to everyone but white males; this woman-identified Vancouver songwriter...hard to describe languages, and all selections were produced, composed, and title song is about the relocation of the largest Black com­ but harder to ignore. Her voice and lyrics, which can stand arranged and performed on voice and keyboards by her. Lots alone as poems, will grab and hold you with their intensity. munity in Canada. All accompanying musicians are Black Technically polished, stylistically diverse, spanning jazz, folk, of talent and variety from an artist we are sure to be hearing Canadians. Don't miss this! (MCW11161) CS: 9.98 rock "n' roll. Her testimony: "By our lives be we spirit...by our more about. (DW87) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 hearts be we women...by our eyes be we open...by our hands Faith Nolan be we whole." (LUC003) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Dianne Davidson Sistership Breaking All The Rules LP's on sale... This album focuses on the struggles and con­ Ferron While newly taking the women's music world by storm. Dianne's tributions of Black women: some songs relate to sexuality and no newcomer to the larger music scene, as this high-energy, lesbianism {She's Sixteen: "she is young, Black and gifted and Shadows on a Dime gutsy singer, who has performed with Tracy Nelson and Linda gay..."); others to various political struggles. Also includes On her latest album, this Vancouver songwriter, known for her Ronstadt, makes her debut on Second Wave Records. Years Libba Cotten's famous Freight Train and some traditional gos­ lyrical mastery, brings us another testimony to her intelligence ago we carried some of her now-out-of-print albums; but she pel and blues. Faith plays almost every instrument on the and very special artistry. The styles are diverse but the constant outdoes any previous effort by a long shot here. The power album: electric bass, 12-string, 6-string, slide guitar, harmonica factor is the piercing portrayal of emotion, and on this album, she harnesses in her voice is the first thing which will take and tambourine. (MCW11162) CS: 9.98 the sparkling instrumentation adds yet another dimension. Pro­ your breath away: it booms, it wails, it burns, it belts her mixture duced with rock veteran Terry Garthwaite. (LUC004) CS' 9 98 of blues, country, gospel. r_;b, and ballads. About half her ... CD: 15.98 repertoire is original (she's an excellent lyricist); the balance Faith Nolan is perfectly chosen: includes Built For Comfort, Heaven Bound, Everything To Me. Backup vocals on one song by Tracy Nelson; Freedom to Love Four the Moment outstanding production (by Dianne). Can ya tell we like this a One of Faith's best releases! Includes an original rock anthem, We're Still Standing lot??Highlyrecommended!(SW22011)CS:9.98. . CD: 15.98 / Black Woman; an incredible rendition of Strange Fruit, from Canada's answer to SweefHoney in the Rock; it's an unavoid­ Billie Holiday's repertoire; the title song, which equates able comparison! This 4-woman acappella group lends distinc­ homophobic laws with slavery; Ma Rainey's lesbian song Prove disappear fear tive harmonies to primarily original material with a range of It On Me; and more, each with a clear and inspiring message political, empowering themes, from / Love You Woman, to Box of Heaven of liberation. Backed by some of Vancouver's finest musicians. Inkululeko lyeza Freedom's Coming), to Lydia Jackson, slave It's always great to be in at the beginning of a group that's Recommended! (RR8903) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 madonna...their songs reverberate with the experience and really taking off, and that's definitely the case here! This four- perspective of Black women everywhere. You've heard their song EP is further testimony to the duo's skill at mixing a vocals if you've heard Lillian Allen's Conditions Critical; dont rocking style with thought provoking social commentary. Using miss this in either case. Recommended! (FTM1987JCS: 10.98 harmonies reminiscent of the Indigo Girls, yet with a great dance beat, the duo addresses the politics of Jesse Helms in Sink the Censorship, and builds emotional intensity in Box of Gayle Marie Tissues. Look for them at festivals and your favorite east coast Lost & Found haunts. (DSP1005) CS: 6.98 Gayle Marie's third release is a potpourri of her audience's favorite tunes. From the folky tunes, to the live performances in smoky bars, this tape even includes an operatic aria (plant disappear fear tongue firmly in cheek). This personal and loving cassette Deep Soul Diver offers a glimpse of Gayle Marie not seen before on record With not much more than 2 voices, a guitar and a tambourine, (GM3) CS: 9.98 this duo has created a surprisingly sophisticated sound. Vete­ rans of Dinner Theater at the Southern Women's Music Festival, sisters Sonia and Cindy combine engaging melodies with catchy and thoughtful lyrics. This 1990 album balances emo­ Girls in the Nose tional sincerity and irreverence in songs like For Hollywood I One of our top pix for 1991!! Wild, raunchy, sexy, thrilling and Willand Sexual Telepathy. (DSP1004)CS: 9.98. . CD: 15.98 hysterically funny lesbian-feminist yet politically incorrect rock n roll. Loosely translating their philosophy as Viva la Vulva, disappear fear this 6-woman band includes Gretchen Phillips from Two Nice Girls, here in her wilder persona. Here are some of the song Echo My Call titles: Come and Die (can you guess what that's about?) Bite Sonia and Cindy Rutstein are blood sisters with captivating Me, Honorary Heterosexual Lesbian, Menstrual Hut, Prisoners sister-harmonies, and their duo album is characterized by of Pantyhose ("So here's some advice from Girls in the Nose/ haunting melodies, content that spans the personal to US inter­ Women unite, take back your hose/ Take them back to the vention in Central America, and a soulful folkbeat delivery. All damn store... Let nylons be bygones"), and others in this vein. the material is by husky-voiced lead singer and guitarist Sonia. Highly recommended! (GIN1) CS: 9.98 Nice debut; watch forthem at festivals. (RER1002) CS: 9.98 26 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Holly Near Holly Near Hang in There Journeys Holly's first album, made soon after her visit to Viet Nam during A representative sampling from her first six albums, compiled the war and inspired by the experience. Reflects her anti-war/ because so many folks, new to her music, have asked for one. anti-imperialist and beginning feminist consciousness and a Each of the previous are so different, and it's hard to say which concern for oppressed people worldwide. Contains one song is the "best," so this is a good place to begin. Includes an performed by a choir of Vietnamese women. Includes Wo More updated version of It Could Have Been Me. (RR405) CS: 9.98 Genocide and Birthday Children. (RR3800) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Holly Near A Live Album Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert Her 1974 classic second album, which captures the dynamic Lifeline quality of her performances, is now back in print. Contains A majestic collaboration of generations and spirits. Ronnie was many of the best-loved songs about women, from a "hiking one of the Weavers in the 40's and 50's, a folk group which boot" mother to working class women to a friendship between loudly voiced the progressive and humanist concerns of the a young woman and an Old Time Woman. Also includes It American people until the blacklist virtually silenced them, and Could Have Been Me, Get OffMe Baby and Water Come Down. which won the hearts and devotion of a huge following. Holly A personal favorite of this reviewer, and in an ancient quirky grew up admiring Ronnie's strong, proud singing and stance, circumstantial way, one of the catalysts for the idea of Ladys­ and dedicated her second album {A Live Album) to her. They lipper! (RR3700) CS: 9.98 got together for the filming of "Wasn't That a Time", when Ronnie was learning some of Holly's songs for the Weavers' Carnegie reunion concert. Ronnie's awareness of women's Holly Near issues and tier consciousness of herself as a woman performer had grown because of Holly, music. They then began touring You Can Know All I Am together, and this is a live recording from the Great American Powerful—sometimes playful, sometimes painful look at the Music Hall in San Francisco. Styles encompass Broadway, conditions of many kinds of women: in prison, organizing in folk, jazz, gospel. Includes the great song previously recorded factories, initiating relationships. More produced than her pre­ by Kate Taylor, Harriet Tubman, plus Gracias a la Vida, Good­ vious albums but Holly's voice still sparkles through. Concert night Irene, Hay Una Mujer{new arrangement/words), Singing leader is Marcy Dicterow who also does a beautiful violin solo For Our Lives. (RR404) CS: 9.98 . .. CD: 15.98 on You've Got Me Flying. Includes a women's choir, Nicolia & Halcyon the stunning Sister Woman Sister. (RR3600) CS: 9.98 This Florida duo has been compared to the Indigo Girls, and with good reason — both groups employ strong vocal har­ monies and ringing acoustic guitars — but Halcyon's expres­ Holly Near Holly Near with Inti-lllimani sive, emotional lyrics tread different waters on their debut 6- Imagine My Surprise! Sing to Me the Dream song tape. The main theme of lost !ove is explored from several ...thafHolly's most woman-identified album is not only back in In spring of '84 Holly toured with an exiled 6-man Chilean angles, all evocative and deeply moving. Look for these women print, it's also being issued on CD! Contains some funky coun­ ensemble and this LP was recorded during those concerts. on festival stages — they're sure to be a hit! (HAL1) CS: 6.98 try-style music, inspiring political stories, beautiful musical and Inti's music is partly instrumental, South American folk music, vocal arrangements by Meg Christian, and a sweet lullaby. and the vocals are part of what's known as New Song—a Latin Heather Bishop Includes title, Mountain Song/ Kentucky Woman, The Women American political/cultural movement. (RR407) CS: 9.98 In My Life, You Bet I Sing Love Songs, Rock Me In Your Arms, Grandmother's Song Nina, Fight Back!. (RR401) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Save on 'he LP on Heather, very first release. The title song Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert gives the perspective of a pioneer woman growing old on the Singing With You prairies. Heather is also a painter, and used a beautiful original Holly Near Both studio and live recordings from this inimitable duo. of her grandmother for the cover art. (MOP001) LP: 6.98 . . . Fire in the Rain Includes a medley of old favorites {Imagine My Surprise, Some­ CS: 9.98 She's done it again! Holly's incredible talent as a singer/ thing About the Women, more), Ruth Pelham's sweet, touching songwriter is exemplified here in musical portraits of strength song from the perspective of a child whose parents have Heather Bishop and diversity. Produced by June Millington (she also joins in divorced, / Cried, Ferron's Kid's Song from her out-of-print with guitars, percussion & vocals), this LP has a tight arrange­ record "Ferron Backed Up", and a variety of others which relate Celebration ment and polished sound. Features such songs as Golden to social issues, friendship and love. (RR410) CS: 9.98 A feminist singer-guitarist from western Canada, Heather has Thread, Voices, __ a remake of My Mans Got Trouble called / a strong bluesy voice and draws material from both Black blues Got Trouble. Title cut sparkles with harmonics. (RR402) CS: Holly Near artists and contemporary Canadian women. This LP features 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 more classic blues songs {Cry Me a River, Fever, Am I Blue) Don't Hold Back as well as feminist compositions. AWoman's Anger'is the strong Holly seems to present her listeners with one surprise after statement of a woman facing prejudice and mockery in a Holly Near another, and this album is no exception! An entire volume of machinery shop. Also includes Did Jesus Have a Baby Sister? Speed of Light love songs: passion, heartbreak, and sheer fun...with hot (MOP002) LP: 9.98 * Polished, punchy rock 'n' roll, with an infusion of funk and arrangements and guest vocals by Bonnie Raitt, Linda Tillery, reggae...Holly's musical odyssey continues! This LP has an and Kenny Loggins. If you like the energy of contemporary Heather Bishop upbeat, clean feeling, tight without a commercial, over-pro­ radio and wish you could hear your favorite artists on it, you duced sound. Most unusual is Unity, on which she is accom­ cati rock out with this! For fans old and new. (RR413) CS: 9.98 / Love Women...Who Laugh panied by Afrikan Dreamland, a male reggae band from ... CD: 15.98 Save on the LP! This LP is the embodiment of a successful Nashville. Other musicians include Adrienne Torf on piano, transition in style, from a solid blues background to a more Carrie Barton bass, Ray Obiedo on guitar. Contains Power, an Holly Near rock-oriented, funkier sound. Utilizing an incredible array of anti-nuke song; Dancing Bird, the bluesy Sac* Off. (RR403) synthesizers, plus congas and saxophone, Heather produces CS: 9.98 Sky Dances strong moods and currents of emotion. Mostly original and A 1989 folky, intimate, emotion-filled release which features clearly woman-identified material. Includes title cut, The Holly at her absolute best, singing songs by contemporary Holocaust, Our Silence. Recommended. (MOP004) LP: 6.98 Holly Near writers such as Ferron {Testimony), Bernice Johnson Reagon . CS: 9.98 Watch Out! {They Are Falling All Around Me—especially relevant during This dynamic singer/songwriter continues to "go the extra the AIDS epidemic), Ruben Blades, Phil Ochs, Malvina Heather Bishop measure in her music." Here she collaborates with the West Reynolds, and Holly herself {Nicaragua)...plus her inimitable Virginia folk and traditional quartet Trapezoid, well known for interpretation of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Her themes A Taste of the Blues their Appalachian instruments and styles, and so enters yet relate to life, death, and healing/carrying on after loss; accom­ Save on the LP... This 1987 release is another serving of another musical genre, acoustic folk music. Instrumentation panying her are John Bucchino, Michael Manring, Nina Gerber. Heather's tasty blues, which is the style her voice was obviously here includes hammer dulcimers (played by John McCutc- This is the style which has endeared Holly to ner thousands created for... that's power, eh? Includes the sexy Seduced!, heon), violin, cello, mandola, and other newcomers to Holly's of fans; this album should make her many more. (RR8902) Leslie Gore's classic You Don't Own Me, Joan Armatrading's original topical songs plus a few. Lorraine Duisit and Freyda CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Taking My Baby Uptown ("with a pretty person on my arm"), Epstein from Trapezoid likewise add a fresh dimension. Carolyn Brandy's Spirit Healer, and many originals. Sumptuous Includes Child (about physical and sexual abuse of children), jacket, fine production, excellent artistry, wonderful woman. The Meek Are Getting Ready and Step It Out Nancy. (RR406) (MOP006) LP: 6.98 . CS: 9.98 Holly Near (w/Mercedes Sosa) CS: 9.98 Singer in the Storm Heather Bishop Coinciding with the publication of Holly's autobiography comes the next-best thing to being at this once-in-a-lifetime event in Walk That Edge personlThis live recording of some of Holly's best-loved songs, Save on this LP too... Heather's seventh recording has a simple recorded in Oakland in 1989, captures the vitality of her live down-home flavor, a contemporary folk sound with both country me mmii appearances that's difficult to duplicate in a recording studio. and rock influences. Her lyrics and music are sometimes sassy, §inger in And the icing on the cake is that it features, miraculously, sometimes sultry — daring to walk that edge — and sometimes Ladyslipper favorite Mercedes Sosa on two songs, including sad and haunting, with images of separations, ghosts from the the Storm Todavla Cantamos, a fantastic rendition of one of Mercedes' past, the path not taken. Includes Let Them Talk, which when most popular performance pieces! Also contains Singing For sung by Heather becomes an affirmation of love between Our Lives, Great Peace March, Sing To Me the Dream, Si women, and I'm Not the One, about surviving an abusive Buscabas, We Who Believe in Freedom, and more; with John relationship, with a driving guitar solo by Sherry Shute. A (won­ Bucchino on piano, Melissa Etheridge on guitar, Linda Tillery derful) 1989 release (MOP007) LP: 6.98 . . . CS: 9.98 . . and Rhiannon on vocals. Very, very highly recommended! CD: 15.98 (CHM74832) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 The Heretics Holly Near Mass Hysteria Singer In the Storm-Life/Music of.. Toronto's premiere 4-woman band performs an inspired mix of This 2-cassette "audio autobiography" is the closest most of dance music, funk and rock, and their first full-length album you fans will come to taking Holly home with you! This spoken attests to their wit and creativity. Featuring all-around great interview-style recording, with cuts from 25 songs, expresses musicianship as well as Pat Jeffries' powerful lead vocals, this Hollys wit and humor, honesty and candor, travail and triumph, 1991 release includes Heaven, a funk rave-up about a mental musical talent and ability to live from the heart, as she sings institution prophet; Move, a tale about the housing crisis; and MASS HYSTERIA and tells her story in her own words. This is not a reading from He Thinks, a song which exposes the patriarchal anti-woman Holly Near her book, but rather an animated conversation. 120 minutes. perspective, co-written with Lynne Fernie, who also wrote the Recommended! (ENH06) CS: 15.98 Parachute Club's smash hit Rise Up. Recommended! (FRI1) CS: 9.98 CD: 14.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 27 Hunter Davis Jasmine Judy Small Torn Wild Strings Mothers, Daughters, Wives A wonderful sequel to Harmony, this 1988 release features If you can only purchase a few albums this year, make this The second release from this Australian feminist songster con­ more of Hunter's bluesy, soulful vocals underscored by the one of them, for sure...it is magnificent, intelligent, absolutely tains stories of everyday life... includes title cut, which charted excellent production talents of Teresa Trull. Highlights are a a pleasure. The duo is now a trio (Carol and Michelle have on Australian radio. This is the domestic release of the same wonderful country duet with Cris Williamson, Arm and a Leg, been joined by Lydia Ruffin), and their awesome harmonies album released in Australia under the title Ladies and Gems the blues-harp accompanied Ten Percent Masquerade, Star are even fuller. They have sustained their incredible pow­ (RR3100) CS: 9.98 Struck, tor those seriously crushed out on a performer, Infatu­ erhouse energy, plus strength in lyric, rhythm, melody. Mostly ation, and more Hunter originals about love lost and found. original material; includes Across the Wide, Muses, You Were Judy Small Real well done! (RR8803) CS: 9.98 Here/ Seven Day Kiss. Produced by ace Terry Garthwaite, recorded with a full band. Very highly recommended! (ICE217) Snapshot CS: 9.98 This 1990 release, coinciding with a repeat US tour, is a wel­ In Process... come addition to her collection of political and humorous pro­ We're thrilled the debut album by this 7-woman ensemble, test songs; if you liked her previous albums, you'll love this produced by Bernice Johnson Reagon, is finally ready: spine- Jennifer Berezan one! Includes The Revolution's Here, No Tears for the Widow chilling acappella harmonies articulate and celebrate the Pearl, The Advertising Game. (RR9003) CS: 9.98 CD- diverse lives they share as social, political, and spiritual African In the Eye of the Storm Save a buck — take the LP! Produced by Robin Flower and 15.98 American women. Their involvement began at a workshop featuring the excellent musicianship of Barbara Higbie and given by the members of Sweet Honey in the Rock over several Nina Gerber, Jennifer's debut recording makes a distinct splash years; so imagine the quality, tradition, and consciousness you into the body of women's music. Many political and spiritual Judy Underwood nave experienced from the music of Sweet Honey, vocalized themes, passionately moving through the music in a variety Isle of Pleasure—Lesbian Series at once by 7 voices. Includes member Michelle Lanchester's of styles from folk to reggae to rock, will awaken the listener Subtitled Your Path to Sexual Fulfillment, this 6-cassette moving original compositions Patchwork Quilt tor those who to anger at injustice, hope, and personal power and healing. sexuality-enhancement self-help set was created by a team have died of AIDS, and War Children for the massacred children Includes a song about a lesbian teacher;' Charlie Murphy s of psychotherapists who specialize in women's empowerment, of South Africa; member Pam Roger's original Wasteland, for haunting song of Womanspirit, Burning Times; Kitchen Revolu­ self-esteem and sexuality as well as recovery from co-depen­ homeless women; and Senzenina, a South African freedom tion, and more. Her guitar is impeccable, her voice strong yet dence, incest and childhood abuse. The individual cassettes song. As Evelyn Harris of Sweet Honey says "Their repertoire gentle, and the arrangements superb. Absolutely recom­ are entitled Prelude. Your Body, Pleasuring Yourself, Flights ol is not Top 40, it's top priority." Highly recommended! (INP1) mended! (EOW19) LP: 8.98 . . . CS: 9.98 Fancy, Receiving Pleasure, Giving Pleasure; the program ena­ CS: 10.98 bles the listener to proceed at her own speed and in privacy, since the topic is too personal to explore in the context of a Jennifer Justice therapy session. 172 minutes; instruction manual included Spiderwoman: Celebrtn. Women Heroes (0DY11) CS: 89.98 Four stories, each with a vision of woman as creator of the world, are told by this prominent lesbian-feminist storyteller June Millington who believes that storytelling is an empowering artform based on community. Includes Lia, which Jennifer calls "the original One World, One Heart separatist story"; an Australian myth thousands of years old, June reunites with her sister Jean (from the Millington Sisters) it tells of a tribe of women who found the source of water and on this high-energy, rockin' album, which is all of the following: released it—allegorical for taking back the source of power. woman-oriented, political, spiritual, and good-time! With musi­ Spiderwoman is a Hopi traditional tale about the creation of cians like Carolyn Brandy, Juli Homi, Vicki Randle, Melanie light and people, and The Jugglers by Aina Allen relates to Monsur backing her, as well as Jean and her own charged learning to juggle the elements of the universe, and finding electric guitar, she belts out songs like She's the One ("One the balance within ourselves. (MSS1) CS: 9.98 kiss and the look in her eyes/ She's the one for me..."), Brown Like Me, a song of love and solidarity for women of color Building On a Rainbow Bridge, inspired by the elders at Big Jennifer Justice Mountain...perhaps her most substantial album ever; it's qreati Lavender Hearts (FAB202) CS: 9.98 A live in-concert performance of lesbian romance and erotica, from the teller of the Spiderwoman stories., it's hot! The stories Karen Beth are humorous and sultry, celebrating and claiming the source of power and energy inside us. Includes The Pomegranate; The Edge of the Horizon Obsession; Dream Sender; Spring Morning by Cris South, and Karen's first woman-identified album (and 4th altogether) con­ more. (MSS2) CS: 9.98 tains her original "folk roll," seasoned with country and reggae featuring a slew of great musicians such as Alix Dobkin on Jamie Anderson JAMIE ANOERS back-up vocals, River Lightwomoon on drums and percussion, Judy Fjell and Barbara Cobb on bass. Karen herself sings and plays Closer to Home Dance In the Moment electric and acoustic guitar, accordion, banjo, synthesizer and This is a wonderfully lesbian-identified album filled with Finally her famous Middle-Aged Body (with Teenage Emo­ piano. This prolific songwriter includes her Women Together warmth, humor and honesty. From the hilarious Straight Girl tions), the song which speaks for a generation, is preserved, and Not My Own which is about how the land we live on was Blues ("why do these straight girls look so butch to me?"), to on this 1988 album! Also The Goddess Lives, Thank Your Lucky stolen from Native Americans, how Jewish people have been the sultry eroticism of Dark Chocolate ("the way to a woman's Stars (I Never Married You), I Love You..;But (I Don't Love Your driven from country to country, and how women in patriarchal heart is through her lips/through the shudder of her sighs and ), and more. Judy's humor helps us keep things in per society have been living in somone else's culture. Karen took the motion of her hips ), to the country-flavored Wedding Song, spective. (HON105) CS: 9.98 the cover photo, and self-produced on her own label (CAT101) which expresses outrage at a society that only gives toaster CS: 9.98 ' ovens to straight couples; Jamie explores topics near and dear to many of us! Her voice is sweet, delivery is straightforward, Judy Fjell lyrics direct, thoughtful and refreshing. Highly recommended! Livin' On Dreams Karen Beth (TSU1001) CS: 9.98 73 minutes of live music, humor and stories from this Norwe­ To Each One of Us gian lesbian singer-songwriter! Her political wit is still finely Karen remains Alix Dobkin's favorite songwriter, and you'll see tuned in Take a Leap, John Paul; Love That Goes the Distance why when you hear this album. It's a recording of extraordinary Jaime Morton commemorates the relationship bewtween Sharon Kowalski beauty and depth, weaving elements of women's spirituality Animals Are Moving and Karen Thompson; At Nancy's House is a great sing-along; with compassion, self-awareness, and love of women. Exquis­ On the debut album by this Boston-based newcomer, Jaime's Fallin' Out of Love is a funny yet poignant, and familiar, tale; ite vocal harmonies by Amy Fradon and Leslie Ritter of Crystal strong belting voice delivers touching and personal lyrics about and even some Scandinavian folk music, Have this concert in Song, and a 10-woman Stardance Celestial Choir—which the realities of day-to-day living and loving. This release show­ yourvery own living room! (HON106)CS: 9.98. . .CD: 15.98 does include Alix—on Womanspirit Rising\ Also includes Full cases a wide range in musical background, blending folk, Moonlight Dance, Patience and Sarah, and one of this blues, ballads and jazz, but let's emphasize folk! Songs include Judy Fjell reviewer's favorite songs by Karen from one of her now-out-of- True Love, Feeding the Lonely and Jonah, which puts the line print albums- Bird df Song. Highly Recommended' (STD102. between reality and religion in question. CD contains 2 bonus Love and Justice CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 . ' tracks. (SAR578806) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 This 1991 release is a collection of Judy's political songs (plus a few by Malvina Reynolds), which started out to be a small, simple, available-only-at-concerts project, until folks started Jane Howard clamoring for it to be available more widely, so here it is, in its simple and straightforward essence. She deals with lesbian/ Welcome Jane to the women's music scene; she's a strong gay, peace, environmental, feminist and labor issues, just to singer-songwriter, whose material reflects her experiences as name a quick few! Includes Sacred Mother, Do Not Tax Our a lesbian, a mother, a cynic, an eternal optimist, and a hopeless Bodies, Callin' In Sick. Great songs, lyrics included. (HON107) romantic. Her voice is a rich and warm alto, her lyrics clever CS: 9.98 and thoughtful, includes Something About Her and Crossroad, two great lesbian country tunes we'd just love to hear on the Judy Small radio! (AUR1) CS: 9.98 One Voice in the Crowd A beautifully produced recording by an Australian woman who, Janet McLaughlin with her prolific songwriting and dulcet voice, continues to broaden the often-too-narrow world consciousness of us U.S. Solid Ground citizens! Australian feminism and social protest themes are We were introduced to this most excellent folk/country artist conveyed through her serious portraits {A Heroine of Mine) prior to the 1990 Rhythm Fest gathering, which emphasizes and wry parodies {The I.P.D. — & male equivalent of the I.U.D.). again just how important these festivals are to us all! Her vocals Includes The Family Maiden Aunt from her first Australian are compelling, warm, strong and deep, harmonies excellent, release A Natural Selection, and a few songs which decry the just all-around great singing-songwriting. We recommend this power of U.S. presence—military and otherwise—on the inter­ "new" artist to ail who are looking to take a chance with meeting national scene. (RR8503) CS: 9.98 someone you didn't already know about! If you heard her per­ form, we don't need to convince you. (MP003) CS: 9.98 Judy Small Jasmine Home Front At long last their debut recording is back in print, hopefully for This wonderful folk artist presents a late '88 album of political good; we called it one of the finest releases of the decade songs covering a wide range of concerns. Annie, which some when it first came out. Hot and sweet jazz vocals, originals of you may know because Fred Small also recorded this, is and standards, with piano, sax and clarinet, exquisite har­ about a lesbian school teacher; Golden Arches is an upbeat monies and outstanding lyric-writing. They were a duo then, spoof of the MacDonald's invasion of so many countries; the as they are again now, comprised of Carol Schmidt and title song is about the impact of the Viet Nam war on the wives, Michelle Isam, embodying energy, versatility, and an almost after the men come home. Thoughtful, thought-provoking, Judy understated refinement. Recommended! (SWR01) LP: 9.98 is one of the most important songwriters of our time. (RR8808) CS: 9.98 28 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Karen Mackay Libby Roderick Thinking Like a Mountain Annie Oakley Rides Again! This early 1992 release contains 11 original songs that Libby A great album now at a great price, because we're overstocked! often performs in concert, including title plus Is That What You From deep roots within mountain music come songs derived Really Want, Go, Dancing in Front of the Guns... so we know from Karen's own life experiences and growth. Her composi­ that all her concert-going fans will want this for sure! (TRT1002) tions relate to personal freedom, life/death transitions, reincar­ CS: 9.98 . . CD: 14.98 nation, world peace, and alternative life styles. Grab onto your spirit and hold fast to the reins! (WVW102) LP: 3.98 Linda Tillery Kay Weaver Secrets One Fine Day A soul-stirring, heart-warming, up-tempo, long-awaited, highly- This vibrant and sophisticated album marks the debut of Kay recommended album by this master of R & B/jazz/blues/con- Weaver, a talented and sincere vocalist/songwriter. The produc­ temporary music! This LP has achieved well-deserved play on tion is polished and tight, with synthesizers, sax, percussion, black commerical radio. Count On Me fits right in there; The guitars and some strings blending to create a contemporary Chosen Ones gives us political nourishment; Fever, in a jazz pop sound. Joined by Carol MacDonald on Fired Up, she also rendition which tops any previous cover, gives us chills...and, collaborates with co-producer Jeri Waxenberg on many pieces. a new insight into the relationship between Pocahontas and Songs include: One Fine Day (a tribute to Emily Dickinson, Sacajawea! Basin Street, a Trull-Obiedo collaboration, is also Willa Cather and Emma Goldman), No Turning Back, Sleepin' a fine song. Demonstrating the silken and varied nuances in Alone Again. (CRC101) CS: 9.98 her vocal power, sure to gain her a wider audience. (BLF736) CS: 9.98 Kay Weaver Take the Power Lisa Koch Featuring the rousing anthem rock number, with full women's Colorblind Blues chorus, from her empowering film of the same name...this A.k.a one-third of the fabulous Venus Envy band, half of the album also contains political songs with a sense of humor: comedy duo Dos Fallopia, former Fabulous Dyketone Ms. Treat Me Like a Woman But Pay Me Like a Man; a 50's shoo-bop Koch ("Coke") has put together a smashing first solo release; tune: One More Time; a ballad with dueling guitars: Two Hearts. great production, vocals, lyrics — shades of June Millington Also see video section to order the film. (CRC102) CS: 9.98 meets Kate Clinton! Features the lovely All Night Long, the hilarious Seaver Cleaver Fever, the semi-autobiographical retro tune Hickey, and the AIDS anthem, Light of a Memory. Kristin Lems Laura Love Loadsoftalenthere-amust!(TNG1)CS:9.98. . CD:15.98 We Will Never Give Up! Z Therapy From a woman who has poured so much heart, time, and Laura's second release is a beautifully produced follow-up to Lorraine Segato energy into the passage of the E.R.A., a live album especially her debut, on which she is accompanied by, among others, Phoenix for those who have done the same. Recorded largely in DC the Therapy Sisters and Z-Helene Christopher from the Z-Band on June 30, 1982, with Laurie Haagon bass, contains live Almost impossible to get, but we're pretty sure we've managed — thus the title, eh? Except for her marvelous rendition of to locate a supplier! 1990 solo release by the lead singer of versions of the great Battle of the E.R.A. and My Moms a Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, all songs are original, telling of Feminist. Also includes Failure is Impossible, The Witches subjects from falling in love with a woman, to AIDS, to radiation, the Parachute Club; we've been waiting over a year for this; Song, and title song. A restoration of determination and energy to the imprisonment of the US citizens of Japanese descent thanks for your patience, those of you who ordered this last for those lowered by hopelessness or burn-out, by giving us during World War II, to her cat Gi. Several songs impart a world year under the projected title Beautiful and Dangerous! And, a perspective on how long the battles women have won (e.g. beat, with instrumentation such as cymbals, dumbek, congas, sorry the prices are so high; our import costs are astronomical. suffrage) were fought before victory was achieved. (K003) CS: bongos; Laura on acoustic and bass guitars. Recommended (WB71202) CS: 13.98 ... CD: 19.98 again! (OB2) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Lucie Blue Tremblay Laurie Freelove Over the years, Olivia has introduced audiences to magical music by artists such as Cris Williamson and Meg Christian; Smells Like Truth here we are again treated to that caliber of musicianship in We're predicting big success for this artist — both because the mesmerizing performances of this French-Canadian artist. her debut solo 1991 album is pretty great, and also because Not only does she remain true to her culture by giving equal it's receiving a substantial promotional push from the major time to both languages, she communicates so sweetly and label who released it. Anyone who has the Two Nice Girls intimately that English-speaking audiences are as deeply self-titled album will recognize her name and her music; she moved by her French material as her English songs. The studio was one of the original trio, and several of her own songs were side of this debut album features back-up vocals by Cris, and recorded there, including one which appears here too, Heaven the live side, recorded at the Great American Music Hall, has on Earth. Oddly, her vocal qualities bring to mind, for this back-ups by Cris, Tret Fure, Teresa Trull, and Deidre McCalla. reviewer, early Jefferson Airplane... not Grace Slick, but rather So, don't wait for this woman to become famous — treat your­ the male vocalist who sang some of the slower, quieter songs... self now! Recommended. (OL947) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Her material is intense and emotive, "combining vibrant, synco­ pated guitar work with a telegraphic poetry of sound and feel­ ing." (Some of that was from an old Two Nice Girls PR sheet, Lucie Blue Tremblay and it's still true!) All original songs here except for one perfect, Tendresse/ Tenderness brilliant rendition of Tim Buckley's Song to the Siren. Unique, Reaffirming her reputation as a writer of beautiful songs, a compelling, hypnotic, and very highly recommended! singer rich in diversity and range, and a magically inspired (CHR21849) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 whistler, her second album includes perceptive socio-political LadyGourd Sangoma songs: Politique, Peaking; ever-touching love songs: Montreal, (Title Unknown at Printing) Leah Zicari Absence; and even a moving rendition of the traditional folk •Through their playing, singing and dancing, this unique tune The Water Is Wide. A poignant storyteller, Lucie shares ensemble merges music as distant as Eskimo singing with Wouldn't That Be Fun? her insights in both French and English on this gentle album African/ Caribbean sounds as familiar as hip-hop and A pretty super-duper lesbian-affirming tape by a femme dyke- of "nouveau folk." (0L955) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Motown..." (Essence Magazine) Founded by Tiye Giraud, lead with-bike-with-guitar, and a must for every woman who's ever singer and percussionist with Women of the Calabash for 7 had a crush on Martina ("Martina I'm wishing that you would years, this all-women's ensemble is planning a release for 1992 serve me/ Back and forehand me/ Come on and court me/ I'm sometime. That's all the info we have as we go to press, but wishing that love is the score")! Also includes What Kind of based on what we've heard over the years from Tiye (see our Self-Respecting Lezzie Is She?, with additional verses built description of her solo release in this section) and Women of upon the Romanovsky and Phillips song; Laws; Glory, Glory the Calabash, we're sure it will be dynamite! (LGS1) CS: 9.98 ("Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the queers", with an entire chorale)... and several other lovely lesbian songs. Add to that good voice, accompaniment and arrange­ ments, and you nave a definitely recommended tape! Laura Berkson (GEN62233) CS: 9.98 Debut album by a talented singer-songwriter with solid roots in folk, Jewish and women's traditions, for whom music is a Lee de Anza medium for personal growth, community empowerment and world change. Included here are many originals of note, includ­ A Touch of Love ing Marie, the story of two high school girls who won the right Lee isn't the real name of this Latina lesbian from Texas; she Lucie Blue Tremblay to attend their prom together (it's a famous story now, mostly uses an alias to protect her musical career in the "straight" because of Laura's song!); To Be Strong, for people with AIDS world'of the Latin pop market. This album, with one song in / Want You To Know Who I Really Am and their families/friends/lovers; Miriam who led the Jewish Spanish and the rest in English, contains woman-to-woman Also known as Lucie's "Coming Out Kit," this cassingle (1 -song women out of the wilderness towards freedom; Open Eyes, love songs (some covers), with styles from Top 40, Latin, rock tape) is perfect to send to parents, family, old friends: "...and featuring Laura's beautiful piano. (BA101) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: and country. She plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and if you love me as much as I love you/ then you'll love me/ even 15.98 sings lead and back-up vocals. Includes Solo Tu, You Are My if I'm not like you..." The insert even gives contact addresses Lady, All the Woman I Need, Lady in Red, She's Like the Wind. for organizations such as PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Les­ Laura Love (INT1002) CS: 9.98 bians and Gays). (DS001) CS: 6.98 Menstrual Hut (EP Tape) Libby Roderick Lydia Lunch A 19-minute debut cassette from one of the most distinguishing talents for our new 1990 catalog, and a voice you won t forget. If You See a Dream Conspiracy of Women (C.O.W.) Laura identifies strongly as a lesbian/feminist woman of color, For fans of music that delivers a message, the voice of this "My language is not silence. My song is the scream, terror and her material reflects this consciousness - both original Alaska feminist is not to be missed. Her acoustic sound accents dwells in the shadow of my wings, my hope is my first battle songs and some carefully selected traditional folksongs. To vital and beautiful lyrics in songs inspired by the many struggles and my last gasp. I am the knife with which the dead crack her own guitar accompaniment, she presents, with a voice of women. Perhaps most notable is Rosa, a tribute to women open the casket." This recording, taken from a seminar Lydia laden with depth and texture, her song I'm Your Daughter's of color in general, and to Audre Lorde, Winnie Mandela, Alice gave in Berlin in 1990, utilizes her no-holds-barred poetry, nar­ Lover, Listen To Me, a tribute to Native American women; W-l- Walker, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks and others in particular; rative, stories, performance art (and creative dispatch of an M-M-l-N; a spectacular rendition of the traditional Wayfaring also includes When I Hear Music, about the true roles of anti-abortion heckler) to express her stark perspectives on Stranger, the title song, and more. We're sure this isn't the last women; Don't Give Up, inspired by an annual End Violence living in a male-dominated world — there's a lot of anger here, we'll hear from Laura, but make this your introduction. Highly Against Women and Children speakout; and a great re-write and sadness, and no pretty solutions, but if you're interested recommended! (OB1) CS: 7.98 of America, America in which God is asked to shed Her grace in hearing an incredibly raw, creative, brilliant artist put her on thee! An excellent debut album. (TRT1001) CS: 9.98 ... heart on the line, by all means get this album and get ready CD: 14.98 for some inspiration. Intensely recommended! (or, recom­ mended for the intense!) (WSP21) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 7992 Ladyslipper Catalog 29 Lynn Lavner Margie Adam Meg Christian You Are What You Wear Naked Keys Face the Music Yet another funny album from the dyke queen of cabaret camp. Eleven original solo piano performances...soothing, drifting, Meg again transmits a wealth of music & experience, in her To further explain Lynn's musical and theatrical style, let us whimsical. This is Margie in some ways at her truest: her personal, reflective, & unique manner, with the added musical just say that she performs with the "festive duo" Romanovsky medium, her style. Her years at the piano, having this music talents of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Holly Near, & many others. & Phillips in the "Leather and Lace Tour," and guess who wears flow through her, precede & underlie her singing & her song­ Includes Pleasant S Agreeable's favorite, Nipper. (OL913) CS: what! This album ranges from the very serious Anne Frank, in writing ones. (PLE2748) CS: 9.98 which she reminds us that "Silence Equals Death," to the humorous account of That Festive Little Neighborhood ("in­ stead of politicians, we've a queen"). (BNT33176) CS: 9.98 Marilyn T. Meg Christian CD: 15.98 Unrapped: Womanrap Poetry Turning it Over A full-length tape of very lesbian-feminist political fusion rap, Meg is back with her 1st release since 1977, with love ballads, with heavy shades of Jamaican dub poetry and British working lovely instrumentals, reflective & humorous tunes. Includes Lynn Lavner class beat poetry..from a white working class artist who was Southern Home& For Mama, by Linda Lewis who wrote Good­ I'd Rather Be Cute born in London but resides in the States. High on beat, the bye Joanna. As always, Meg infuses her music with her "per- "I'm trying first of all to entertain. Second. I want to raise an recording employs digital delay and studio enhancement of sonalness." Yet there is also something new here...a sense of awareness in people's minds of the state of gay life today, to the voice, yielding a very theatrical and powerful effect. self-recognition which will hit home for many...perhaps another show the ways we are similar and the ways we are different. Inojudes Amazon Rap. Riff for a Sister, Workin' Dyke, Comin' season in the cycle. (OL925) CS: 9.98 And third, I am trying to pay off a 1983 Honda Accord." This Out, tntergalactic Tuesday. She calls for breaking down the Jewish lesbian from Brooklyn performs humorous material in patriarchy and strengthening women's cultural identity—seri­ a cabaret style, from A Mother's Lament ("Please, Lynnie. don't ously recommended! (RAG001) CS: 9.98 Meg Christian wear leather pants to the seder/ and please cover your tattoo From the Heart at the seder") to First Dyke On "Dynasty". (BNT81369) CS: Marilyn T. Songs of gentle honesty from one of the founding mothers of 9.98 Women's Music whose recording career spans ten years. This Clear Spears of Intention album of beautiful music will warm and melt your spirit in a Fantastic! Crystal-clear lesbian and feminist messages are rare musical experience of shared intimacy, poiqnancv and Lynn Lavner transmitted via vivid and clever lyrics on this rap/ reggae-funk/ laughter. (OL937) CS: 9.98 Something Different dub poetry/ toasting recording, with hot accompaniment of From the title song: "All the other little girls liked Fred/I fell in bass, lead and rhythm guitars, synthesizer and drum machine. love with Ginger/...All the other girls would braid their heads/I Includes the exciting, sexy and explicit Hot Moth; the woman- Best of Meg Christian combed my hair with Brill-Creme/Greasy all right, but some­ identified Jamma Womyn; Sistar, Sistar ("you are a warrior, A special long-playing compilation, approx. 75 minutes, con­ thing different/..." Humorous, touching, affirming, these songs warrior"); When The Girls Come Out to Play; Kissing, and more! taining all your favorites from this revered artist, and for the are mostly from her cabaret acts, and have titles like: Shelly. Energizing, fun, and absolutely danceable — so, ifyou're look­ first time on compact disc! This musical time capsule portrays You've Gone Nelly on Me, Come to the Bars, The Role Playing ing to add something spicier to your collection of 12 het dance a poignant journey of an artist constantly seeking and discov­ Tango, 28 Barbary Lane (with reference to Armistead Maupin _ records, buy this and give the girls a treat! Recommended. ering joy, laughter, love, and transformational awareness in her best-of-the-decade Tales of the Citybook series). Piano accom­ (RAG002) CS: 9.98 life and through her music. Includes Valentine Song, Sweet paniment. (BNT92329) CS: 9.98 Darlin'Woman, The Road I Took to You, Ode to a Gym Teacher, Gymll, From the Heart, and t1 more. (OL957) CS: 14.98 ... CD: 15.98 Lynn Thomas Courage Melanie DeMore If the Rocky Horror Picture Show ever does a sequel, we want Come Follow Me Lynn's opening song, Dykes, to be featured! Utilizing a variety Recipient of standing ovations, Melanie is one of the most of upbeat styles, and singing with a vocal strength reminiscent exciting new recording/ performing artists in women's music of Bette Midler, Lynn pens and performs songs like Lavender of the 90s! "Hard as obsidian", "sweet as chocolate", "strong Love. Best Friend, Gone Fishing, and the lovely Conditions. as knots", "round as a waterdrop" are some of attempts to (LT1) CS: 9.98 describe her voice in words: others have compared her to Patti (of Tuck and) or Joan Armatrading. Shes the director of Voices, the Bay Area Lesbian Chora! Ensemble, and her expertise in vocal possibilities is evident here, as well as her incredible Mahina range. Includes Black Jewels (in the Dawn), Glad to be Alive Clothesline Conversation (Nappy Head Song). Hear her debut tape, and watch for her First of all. let me say that if y'all don't start buying some of at festivals and concerts! (MDM1) CS: 9.98 this incredibly wonderful music from overseas, we won't con­ tinue to carry it, and then you'll have the choice of either becom­ Melanie Monsur ing totally isolated and U.S.-centered, or having to buy a lot A very talented musician to arrive recently on our scene has of expensive airline tickets to have access to this music! Did produced an excellent debut tape of originals. Accompanied I make my point?? OK: Mahina's 2 vocals were the highlight on various cuts by Sharon and Sandra Washington (who she of the New Zealand compilation "Out of the Corners". Her voice is still indescribable; rhythmic, sensual, airy, caressing, strains tours with sometimes), June Millington, Laurie Lewis, side 1 of early Ellen Mcllwaine meets Rhiannon; most material is consists of 4 vocals in folk, blues, ballad styles; her voice is original and feminist: Bitches and Cows. Mothers and Maria BB quite pleasing, with good range and a smooth quality. Side 2 Daughters. Also includes a song by Hinepounamu, Young contains 4 solo piano pieces —gorgeous! She should really do Maori Woman. One of the occasional truly exciting recordings Blues a whole album of vocals plus another of solo piano; and maybe to cross this desk; so buy it now, 'cause this year might be Maria BB and her blues are being heard at lots of festivals someday she will. But in the meantime, this is a fine sampler your last chance to experience some of the finest of New and pride marches these days, and she's now got a 5-song of her abilities. Recommended! (DOU1) CS: 9.98 Zealand women's culture. Very highly recommended! (EMM1) cassette so you can take some of her hot, sassy, mean mama CS: 11.98 blues home with you. Includes Mother Earth and Dance Dance. Melanie Morrison (MBB1) CS: 6.98 The Way You Move Malvina Reynolds This is an exciting debut album with a soulful, jazzy, sensual Marsha Stevens sophisticated, bluesy sound. Melanie's clear voice soars Held Over The Best Is Yet to Come through complex instrumental arrangements, as she sings her This courageous folk singer died March 1978, and her physical original songs about loving women: of matters of the heart; of presence will certainly be missed. This album is an example With a clear, strong, uplifting voice, Marsha Stevens affirms the universal experience of faith. This second release on her souls and bodies connecting. Title cut is particularly hot! At of her acute awareness of the world around her. Her feminist this writing she's beginning to tour the festival circuit with her consciousness is in evidence here too. especially in We Dont own BALM (Born Again Lesbian Music) label is bursting with band, and we hope to see her on our coast soon! (MMM101) . Need the Men. Includes On the Rim of the World & World in a joyous spirituality reflective of her own experience. Titles CS: 9.98 Their Pocket plus many more. (CAS3688) LP: 9.98 include Celebrate ("fling wide the closet door"), All Your Names Are Love, and It's Only Been One Love. (BAL42891) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Margie Adam Melissa Etheridge Known as "Melissa" to women's audiences, her high-powered Best of Margie Adam Marsha Stevens debut album has made a significant impact in the commercial This late 1990 double-length edition is one of Olivia's Women's Free to Be (w/lyric book) music world. It's full of raw passion, sexuality, intensity and Music Classics collections, chosen from all of Margie's albums BALM - Born Again Lesbian Music — is the name of her emotion, explicitly lustful in a manner that's quite rare in a to commemorate one of Women's Music best-selling pianists label, which already tells a great deal about Marsha Stevens. woman's musical repertoire... mesmerizing, and quite refresh­ and songwriters, and the first time Margie's work is available The author of the modern hymn For Those Tears I Died (or ing! All original songs with her own acoustic guitar and addi­ on CD! Includes Best Friend (The Unicorn Song), Tender Lady, Come to the Water) spent much time in mainstream gospel tional instrumentation, fairly produced, includes Similar Fea- Naked Keys, and 14 more (OL961) CS: 14.98. . CD: 15.98 turesand Bring Me Some Water. Recommended! (PLG842303I music, and then time healing from it. Currently involved in the l MCC, Marsha has been singing and writing for the gay and CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 ^ Margie Adam lesbian ministry for the past six years. Includes / Am Whole and Mommy's Song, which explores inclusive language and Songwriter images within the church. With LeRoy Dysart and Ken Katon. Ot the many moods reflected here, that of a childlike exuber­ (BAL53087) CS: 10.98. Melissa Etheridge ance predominates. Outstanding vocal harmonies by Vicki Randle, Meg Christian & Cris Williamson. All original compos­ Brave and Crazy itions, including Best Friend (The Unicorn Song), Would You Mary Gemini With tremendous energy and one of the sexiest voices ever Like to Tap Dance on the Moon?, & 2 exquisite piano solos. recorded, Melissa sequels her blockbuster debut with an album (PLE2747) CS: 9.98 Crazy...For You This 1989 tape means Mary's got something back in print, for guaranteed to please. From the chilling You Can Sleeo While which we're very glad! This compilation of music composed 1 Drive to the stirring No Souvenirs, she produces great range between 1986 and 1989 assimilates new wave, new age, of tempo and rhythm, mixed with some of the most provocative Margie Adam reggae, and rock idioms; the incorporation of world rhythms, lyrics in mainstream music. Also includes The Anoels and 7_< as well as rich orchestrations and vocal effects created with tify. Highly recommended! (PLG842302) CS: 10 Is CD- Here Is a Love Song multitracks, all make this album as unique as it is interesting. 16.98 An elegant, beautifully-instrumented LP of beautiful swoons Includes Julie. Druids in Manhattan. (BON1) CS: 9.98 and fun songs, with an extra-hot group of musicians: Jean Fineberg and Ellen Seefing on horns, Vivian Stoll on vibes, Barbara Cobb on bass, Barbara Borden, Susanne Vincenza. Meg Christian Melissa Etheridge Carolyn Brandy. Diane Lindsay, and Michele Sell who used to / Know You Know Title Unknown at Printing play with Frank Sinatra on harp. Includes You Take My Breath Olivia's first album, by one of the originators of Women's Scheduled for release in January 1992 is Melissa's new nn_ Away. Cool Around You. The Time I Spent With You (PLE2750) Music... a veritable classic. The poignant & humorous lyrics, tentatively entitled Changes... sind in your pre order now ?or' CS: 9.98 the folk & classical influences in Meg's singing, song-writing, 8h p , e earliest possible momem guitar playing, convey so much warmth & continue to carry a ' ?n!"« ._' - (ME?) CS: 10.98 wealth of meaning. (OL902) CS: 9.98 • • • vUt 15.98 30 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Mimi Baczewska Nancy Vogl Peggy Ward Turning Tide Something to Go On We Are the Dance With strong, positive, woman-identified lyrics; light, airy har­ Nancy's mastery of acoustic steel-string guitar-picking is some­ Anyone who recognizes the vast talent that's emanating from monies; catchy melodies, good cheer, uptempo rhythms; and thing to contend with! Certainly, not many could match her Canada these days will want to check this Alberta woman out! themes of peace, co-operation, and earth consciousness. Mimi skill, let alone excel at it. She is a veteran of women's music Her voice is deep and strong and sure and beautiful; her lyrics has been turning on festival crowds from Southern to National. tours and recordings — into her second decade. On her first woman-affirming, anti-racist, anti-patriarchy, pro-gay, pro- This album is especially impressive because it follows an '88 solo effort she has structured one side instrumental, featuring environmental, all those good things. Includes Sophie's Song, fire in her house and studio which destroyed her instruments, original duets with musical partner-of-long-standing Suzanne Bring 'er Around Lass, People Belong to the Land. (L0L1) CS: possessions, master copy and duplicates of her debut tape — Shanbaum, and the other side vocal. Her song Crime of the 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 refer back to your 1986 catalogs... Nothing Is the Same talks Centuryls an outstanding indictment of homophobia and other about that experience; also includes Missing You and Women oppressions. Her insight into economic, social and political Phranc of the World. With all female musicians, including hot wire Toni history infuses the work with an extra intelligence. (RR3000) Armstrong on bass! (MIM23) CS: 9.98 CS: 9.98 / Enjoy Being a Girl Phranc's second album could be the first major label release to contain a line such as "I'm a Jewish lesbian, you see," in a Mimi Fox Nick Mathis song called Take Off Your Swastika. A terrific mixture of serious Against the Grain and humorous, whimsical and satirical, personal and topical From this frenzy-fingered fretboard whiz, who has toured with Make Some Kind of Magic/Ebony Woman material, right down to the 50's cover artwork (Phranc with her musicians such as Rhiannon and Terry Garthwaite and written Debuting at the NEWMR Festival in 1990, Nick is no newcomer glass of milk and her butch do)! Includes her second paean over 400 compositions, an excellent debut album which should to music. She's been an accomplished jazz vocalist for years, to M-A-R-T-l-N-A, a memorial to her grandmothers Myriam and establish her talent to a wider audience. All works on this tape with her spicy, swinging, soulful jazz vocals which feature an Esther, and others ranging in theme from South African apar­ are instrumentals for acoustic and electric guitars, except for amazing range. The outstanding cut here is her original Ebony theid to Toys R Us. You'll thoroughly enjoy this one! one which features Rhiannon on vocals; they range from intro­ Woman, a loving tribute to her Black sisters. As an expression (PLG842579) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 spective to jazzy, and abound with harmonics as well as of her commitment to women in music, she produces an annual unusual tunings and signatures. Mimi accompanies herself on jazz/classical concert in Hartford CT "The Many Colors of A drums. This was previously released under the title Textures Woman;" she is also a regular performer at the annual CT of Loving. Recommended! (CTR023) LP: 9.98 CS: 9.98 Caucus of Black Women for Political Action's "In Praise of Black Women." Don't miss this 1986 debut album. (0LI1) CS: 9.98 Monica Grant Harbor Girl Produced by Melanie Monsur and featuring supporting talents of Gayle Marie, Nina Gerber and other women, this 1989 debut Outlaw Women tape contains such humorous originals as PMS. Best Girl and Coming Out Story, plus the more serious Lovers Lullaby and Wanted title song. An up-and-coming talent to watch out for. (GAN1) What this trio lacks in sophistication, they more than make up CS: 9.98 for in enthusiasm, fun and humor! Their themes range from the regional (Ten Below, Fieldwork Widow Blues) to the feminist {One Thin Swimsuit, God's Gift to Women), to your basic per­ sonally political {PMS Blues, Broken Promises). Acoustic guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin and lentil jar accompaniment. Nice harmonies, too! (WMM003) CS: 9.98 Ova Possibilities Save on the LP here... This 1985 release is strong and tender, full of love for women, our possibilities and sexualities; and love for the earth, as well as despair over its abuse...strong on harmonies and rhythms, utilizing a variety of African and South American instruments as well as drum machine...this collective (4 women at this release) produces another very worthwhile album. (STC444) LP: 7.98 ... CS: 9.98 Phranc Positively Phranc Ova Phranc's third release takes on a harder, electric edge yet Out of Bounds maintains her acoustic orientation, combining her lyrical ability Calm strength is the word that comes to mind when listening as a folk writer with a rocking sound at times reminiscent of to this album. Jana and Rosemary (joined by the Amazon early 60's music. This 1991 album contains Tipton, a stirring Voices) weave a musically colorful quilt of songs that celebrate account of Billy Tipton's long life masquerading as a male so and reflect our lives as a whole. Musically diverse, it is both that she could function as a band leader/ member and play moving and humorous, and highly recommended. Import. the jazz she so desperatelyJoved; Surfer Girl, the Beach Boys (STC666) LP: 9.98 . . CS: 11.98 classic transformed into a beautiful acappella ballad performed Monica Grant with Syd Straw; and other outstanding tunes such as Gertrude The Heart Of It Ova Stein; Dress Code; I'm Not Romantic. Always one of our faves, Backed by a full band (lots of great women musicians!) for her always recommended! (PLG848282)CS: 10.98 CD:15.98 1991 release, this SF Bay area singer/ songwriter/ guitarist/ Who Gave Birth to the Universe humorist serves up a righteous helping of her original witty, Ova just keeps blending politics, spirituality, groundedness in Phranc heart-ful, and honest songs. The Zenith of Love bemoans living the earth and woman-identification, with both strength and gentleness, in each successive recording, and this 1988 album Folksinger in the state of Pre-Orgasm ("I would kill for just one spasm"), Phranc, whose music is a blend of topical humor, whimsical Its Your Goodbyes is a country-flavored, bouncy response to one is as fine as ever. From Healing Touch to Political Beings, Jana and Rosemary bring their wide perspective and observation and social commentary, has come somewhat full being dumped which features Crystal Reeves' gorgeous fiddle circle: early women's movement, to LA punk scene, playing work, and Just the Idea Of You is a straightforward, sad-yet- accomplished musicianship to a variety of concerns and mus­ ical styles. (STC888) CS: 11.98 with bands like Nervous Gender and Catholic Discipline, to lovely relationship piece ("Like two little children, we race for modern acoustic folk music with a feminist perspective. This that victim chair, someone loses when someone gets there..."). is one of few lesbian recordings to be released on an indepen­ The Codependency Polka is this reviewer's favorite tho! Highly The Parachute Club dent label other than one associated with women's music. recommended... (GAN102) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 At the Feet of the Moon Includes the laudatory Carolyn. Ballad of the Dumb Hairdres­ Another excellent effort by Canada's foremost political rock ser, One o' the Girls, Female Mud Wrestling, Handicapped, Nancy Day band...perhaps this reviewer's overall favorite LP of theirs, and Amazons. ("I wanna live with Martina, like Nancy Lieberman"). Daylight in fact of any. The overall production and instrumentation is Style is simple, guitar and harmonica, sometimes a personable Nancy is a passionate pianist and prolific composer who has tighter and highly synthesized, while the lyrics remain political talking style. Very highly recommended! (RH856) CS: 10.98 and inspiring. Songs include: Innuendo, Sexual Intelligence, ... CD: 15.98 finally released a thoroughly, purely gorgeous album of instru­ Freedom Song, Walls and Laws. Highly recommended. mental music—by popular demand! Her melodies are lyrical, (RCA0553) LP: 19.98 . . . CS: 10.98 fluid, heart-rending; evocative, emotion-filled phrasing; per­ Rachel Bagby formed with a flawless technical proficiency. Primarily, of Reach Across the Lines course, her piano; on side 2, with touches of cello by Karen The Parachute Club Rachel is an incredible multi-talented musician, who has taken Jung, percussion (windchimes, cymbals, drum, tambourine) Small Victories as artistic approach to confronting the issue of racism and to by Janelle Burdell. Includes Carole Anne, Missing the Fire. Note sale price on LP! Seen Lorraine Segato? Do you love moving people past the "isms" of sex, class, and race. Her Don't stop at George you-know-who! There is a woman whose her or what? She's the lead singer of the Parachute Club, and work is a combination of poetry, music and performance, with music will satisfy you solo piano lovers, and it's Nancy. Highly their third album maintains the band's integrity and is simultane­ wonderful scat, choral layering, haunting harmonies, utilizing recommended. (ND2) CS: 9.98 ously their most mainstream so far. Produced by John Oates, the human voice in a myriad of ways, especially in the 3 ver­ of Hall & Oates; includes Love Is Fire, Tearing the Veil, Rhythm sions of the stand-out title cut. She says the music of many Nancy Hill of the Heartbeat, Waves, Love and Compassion. The talents peoples dance in her veins: Indian (Hindu) chants, southern Not Just Music of this group are way beyond ordinary! (RCA5743) LP: 6.98 root-women's stories, Baptist ministers, jazz and gospel musi­ This singer-songwriter has been performing for women's audi­ CS: 9.98 cians, Celtic harpists, Cherokee, and classical training; and ences for years, and this album, though not explicit in terms you'll hear all this and more on her debut tape. Highly recom­ of pronouns, is clearly directed to women lovers and friends. mended! (OTB101) CS: 9.98 Her voice is a warm, rich alto, the style gentle, and the lyrics introspective, about relationships and the passage of time. Pam & Maggie Reel World (HLS2) CS: 9.98 Crazy For You Appalachian Wind This collection of original songs about women's lives — from This all-woman band celebrates their tenth anniversary of mak­ Nancy Vogl the "hopelessly het" Doin' Like My Momma Done to the joyful ing music together with this 1990 album featuring several addi­ conversion to lesbianism in I've Seen the Light — marks the tional female musicians as guest performers. They alternate Fight Like the Dancer lead vocals on this great selection of songs — several original, With seasoned country singers Tracy Nelson and Dianne debut release by this west coast duo who had the distinction of opening for Cris & Teresa in San Diego for the Country and several about women. Includes Henhouse Lament, Lily Davidson on back-up vocals, and Vassar Clements on fiddle, May Mama Used to Dance, Ellen's Song, as well as the South Nancys second solo album, recorded in Nashville, is rooted Blessed tour. Blending the sounds of folk and country, they rely heavily on guitars and lead vocals, with a bit of synthesizer African freedom song Too Many People and Bernice Reagon's in solid country with a little swing and blues. Nancy began this Chile, Your Waters Run Red Through Soweto — different mate­ project as a songwriter's demo tape, and it blossomed into a and harmony for measure. Be watching for these two at women's music festivals! (PAM1) CS: 9.98 rial for a stringband — plus a lovely instrumental. (FF517) CS: full-fledged recording: very laid-back, sounds like someone 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 really enjoying herself. Title cut's particularly sweet...so all you closet country fans...don't miss this new direction from one of the veterans of womens music. (OL949) CS: 9.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 31 Rude Girls Suede Mixed Messages Easily Suede The long-awaited follow-up to their slap-in-the-face debut, this Suede's long-awaited debut solo album features an intriguing feminist string band is not afraid to get raunchy, even downright blend of jazz and light rock styles; she communicates every­ rude As Ronnie Gilbert testifies on the back of their outlandish thing from a dream for world peace, as in From A Distance, to album art "You Rude Girls don't know when to stop, do you? the strictly fun and seductive Doncha Wanna Know (You Got Thank Goodness! I love your outrageously mixed messages." Me Where You Want Me). Self-produced, and it's Suede on all Includes Malvina Reynolds' We Don't Need the Men (one of vocals, piano, guitar and trumpet! You've loved her at concerts this reviewer's all-time faves) and the condom-awareness song and at festivals, finally you can take her home...her music, that Safety First. (FF511) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 is. (EAS1001) CS: 9.98 Susan Graetz Sapphic Journeys Somewhere Between The music is what makes this tape of lesbian erotic poetry by Susan tragically died in 1985; but she gave a lot to Ladyslipper, a variety of authors outstanding. The intermittent accompani­ and we'd like everyone to know her spirit and her music, which ment on violin., viola, harp and flute—refined, wonderful, live on Her album of 14 original, traditional and contemporary exquisite-was composed and arranged (and strings played) songs attests to her great sense of humor and strong love for women Includes Peace Camp (to the tune of Downtown), I by E Marcy Dicterow, who has done string arrangements and Don't Know Where I'm Going (to the tune ot / Know Where I'm performed on some women's music recordings including Cris Going) Why Do You Bob Your Hair Girls, More Pretty Girls Williamson's "The Changer and the Changed." The music Than One, I'm Not Too Fat, Healing Time, and feature Kay glides from gypsy-like passion to gentle reflection and savoring. Gardner on flute, among others. Susan's voice was big and The poetry by Sappho, Doris Davenport, Carol Schmidt, and wide;shesangitrightput!(OOW001)LP:1.98. . CS:2.98 others is read by Etoile Monet and Dimitra Stukas. An all- woman production. (WOM201) CS: 9.98 Rhiannon Sweet Honey in the Rock Five Black women singing mostly acappella. Their name "sym­ Toward Home bolizes the range of colors worn by Black women: strength, Rhiannon is known for her voice (one of the most extraordinary Second Opinion consistency, warmth & gentleness." Intertwining harmonies around), for her years as lead singer of Alive!, and for her This 1991 debut release stands out for its beautiful womens accentuate their gospel sound. Songs range from gospel to brilliant creativity as a solo artist. On this 1991 release, she harmonies; some acappella, some with simple acoustic accom­ love songs to those with a specific political message. Includes departs from the instructional mode of her first two solo tapes paniment The trio consists of an unconventional children's Joann Little & Dream Variations. (FF022) CS: 9.98 ... CD: to focus on a diversity of vocal material: from the emotionally- musician an old-time banjo player, and a topical singer/ 15.98 charged song-poem Love of the Land about her prairie origins, songwriter; how they can ever agree on a common repertoire to the sultry, sensual Swimming Upstream, to a rendition of is a mystery, but one that works! Songs range from silken the traditional Shenandoah which could make one weep. She visions to sardonic back-talk; includes My Computer's Down; Sweet Honey in the Rock is joined by members of Volcestra, Bobby McFerrin. Cathy Fink's original song about the Names Project Quilt, Breaths acclaimed vocal group (of which Rhiannon herself is a Names- We Three's Body Back; and much more to satisfy a This compact disc-only release is a compilation of the most member), on Say a Prayer. Blending the songwriting talents listener's vocal hunger! (SEC001) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 of Betsy Rose, Janet Small, Carolyn Brandy, and Rhiannon popular tracks from their previous releases on Flying Fish. herself, with the instrumental talents of Nina Gerber, Barbara Includes Biko, Ellas Song, Ougbla Be A Woman, More Than Borden and others, this album beautifully showcases the art­ A Paycheck, Azanian Freedom Song, Study War No More, ist's range and style, and is very highly recommended I (LR202) Chile Your Waters Run Red Through Soweto, We All...Everyone CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Second Wind of I4s title and more. Over 60 minutes in length. (FF105) CD: These two women are outspoken "clean and sober" advocates, 15.98 and women who attended the 1991 Southern Festival will Rhiannon remember them as the get-down-and-boogie dance band that Sweet Honey in the Rock played the Clean & Sober dance each night. Pattie and Rita Loosen Up and Improvise met at an audition for an "all girl band" in 1980, fell in love, Live at Carnegie Hall (Double) This VOCAL STRETCHING AND IMPROVISATION TAPE was gigged together... then, when dyke drama on the personal side This 1988 double-album release, containing all new material Created by Rhiannon (known to many as the lead singer of occured, sadly the dynamic duo cut their musical and personal from both secular/topical and spiritual sources, was recorded Alive!) because many of her vocal students were frequently ties. After over a year of healing, they realized how much they live to preserve the dynamism, vitality, and immediacy of an asking to tape her classes. This tape is the more advanced of missed the musical magic between them, and feeling a Second in-concert experience of this acappella ensemble. Includes the two. for people who already sing, and includes guided Wind musically and personally, the new band was formed. the African Denko, Song of the Exile, Ode to the International physical stretching, rhythmic duets with Rhiannon, call and Their sound is unique, both sing lead and harmonies with Debt Dream Song, Letter to Martin, Beatitudes. Always highly response ...suggestions for developing rhythmic and melodic feeling and high energy, all songs are original. Includes Love recommended. (FF106) CS: 14.98 ... CD: 15.98 patterns...exercises with piano to develop strength, intonation Abuse, about love addiction. (HA1) CS: 9.98 and improvisation skills. In a relaxed and challenging environ­ ment, Rhiannon talks you through the exercises and sings with Sweet Honey in the Rock you to open up new ideas. This wonderful and skilled teacher Sienna Good News has been developing her own vocal method for over 12 years. Bedtime Stories Recorded live in Washington, DC in 1981; includes Breaths. Very unique: if you like to sing, you need this tape! (RHI1) CS: One of the better lesbian erotica tapes this reviewer has heard probably their finest, most breath-taking piece on vinyl, a top- 9.98 (and how many is that, you are wondering?)...two explicit short notch "circular sharing of historic wisdom, boundless energy stories by Sienna: Layover and Welcome Home, softly and and love." (FF245) CS: 9.98 Rhiannon expressively told by Magarity and Annie. Bound to give you and/or your lover(s) a thrill —a great anniversary gift! Only Sweet Honey in the Rock Finding Your Voice women 18 or over, please. (DMK1) CS: 10.98 This is geared to those who don't sing yet or who have lost We AII...Everyone of Us their voices, for whatever the reasons: being "tone-deaf", hav­ These 5 black women need and use nothing more than their ing been discouraged from it when young, adult children of Sue Fink voices to create music more complete and moving than a full alcoholics, incest survivors, being shy...for those who want to True Life Adventure orchestra. On this 1983 release, which includes favorites More begin to explore their hidden songs. Using improvisation, Sue's long-awaited second album of "songs of risk and reality" Than a Paycheck and Battle for My Life, powerful lyrics join Rhiannon leads the listener through body instrument aware­ has finally been released in 1989, with two of her mostfantastic intertwining harmonies which leave a message that haunts ness and alignment, physical music warm-up, breathing exer­ songs in her Big Promise tradition -Popular War and Letters you long after the record stops spinning. (FF317) CS: 9.98 cises, long tones, call and response, and simple duets. Enjoy to Marie— as well as many other fine originals, more in a jazzy at home or in your car. (RHI2) CS: 9.98 pop torchy style. It's a very polished, sophisticated production; Sweet Honey in the Rock if you're an Anita Baker tan, or a Sue Fink fan of course, you All For Freedom Ronnie Gilbert won't want to miss this True Life Adventure. (FRO101) CS: This is technically a children's album, but will inspire and be Loire Will Find A Way 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 enjoyed by adults and children alike. Drawing on their rich Ronnie's 1989 solo release includes Music In My Mother's heritage of African musical traditions, Sweet Honey has put Sue Fink together this dynamic and empowering collection of African House, The Girl in the Red Velvet Dress, Happy Birthday Mrs. songs, African stories, and gospel songs, including Calypso Miller, No Rockin' Chair, and more great folk songs affirming Big Promise Freedom, Kumbaya, Juba, The Little Shekere, and title. women, growing older, love, and humanity in general. Primarily Save on the LP! On this globally important album, this wild (MLP2230) CS: 9.98 ... CO: 14.98 recorded live in concert; with John Bucchino. Dedicated to her and crazy woman unleashes her boundless energy, wit, and dear friend Donna. (AA915) CS: 9.98 . CD: 15.98 genius. It opens with the first totally contemporary new wave hit dance tune from a female perspective, Boys Are Thugs., .pro­ ceeds with The End Is Near, the anti-nuke technological Ronnie Gilbert extravaganza featuring the LA Women's Community Chorus, The Spirit is Free expressing the wisdom of a bag-lady; then, to title cut, a On this, Ronnie's first solo recording in over 20 years, we hear technopop tune about a woman who relates to a politician who stories of liberation and struggle. Ronnie is one of the original promises her the same big choices he promises the vot­ members of the Weavers, and her sense of history is clearly ers...and more, from ballads to jazz to straight-ahead rock. portrayed in this recording. With Holly Near on back-up vocals, The overall result is polished, creative, funny, refreshing, sub­ Ronnie's title cut makes you want to leap with pleasure. Also stantive and outrageous. Very highly recommended, if we do includes Midnight Special, Hank Williams' I'm So Lonesome I say so ourselves! (LR201) LP: 6.98 .. . CS: 9.98 Could Cry, and Judy Small's Mother, Daughters, Wives. A defi­ nite must for any serious folk collector. This woman has still got what it takes to pluck the heartstrings of social justice. (RR408) CS: 9.98 Suede Rude Girls Barely Blue Rude Awakening This long-awaited late-1991 follow-up to Suede's debut is more Dedicated to rude girls everywhere and to their awakening, jazzy/ bluesy stylistically, and includes several concert favor­ this lively women's acoustic quartet presents a fine debut folk ites {Sister, My Foolish Heart) as well as previously unrecorded album. High on heart-breaking harmonies, stringed instru­ works. She interprets two John Bucchino songs, // / Ever Say ments, original tunes like Female Rambling Sailor, Ballad of I'm Over You and Puddle df Love, as well as Measure of Sad­ Francine Hughes ("The Burning Bed"), The Girl in the Red ness, co-written by John Bucchino and Ron Romanovsky. Velvet Dress. ..and Pete Sutherland's Yuppie Ti-Yi-0 ("get a job Always an audience favorite on any stage, we welcome this you old hippie"). Excellent production by Cathy Fink, back-up artist's second baby to our catalog. (EAS1002) CS: 9.98 . . . by Abby Newton, Marcy Marxer and other women...we recom­ CD: 15.98 mend it heartily. (FF424) CS: 9.98

32 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Sweet Honey In The Rock Tracy Drach Female Blues Feel Something Drawing Me On A pretty fantastic debut tape by a woman from our home town, A different album concept from their previous discography, and and in fact from our home office; she may be shipping you a unique release. This is an album of sacred music: from Chris­ f^erapy your order this very minute! 7 original songs, from the title, a tian gospel songs sung by congregations in the deep south as tongue-in-cheek inquiry into the nomenclature of female prob­ well as Liberia, to traditional lullabies, to Meyango, a West Sisters lems (no real words, only initials), to the commentary of Domes­ African funeral song. Here they give voice to many of the trad­ ; Tiye Qiraud tic Violence, to her plea for Melodrama1. Her voice is rich and itions that their mo're contemporary music is rooted in, and resonant, whether handling blues or swing, humor or serious­ beautifully document the diverse cultural, spiritual, and artistic ness. (LLS1) CS: 6.98 powers of sacred song. (FF375) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 . fv ifX- Tracy Drach Sweet Honey In The Rock Another Door The Other Side Ladyslipper has had a great privilege in witnessing the birth Sweet Honey addresses a spectrum of issues with a blend of Ij_fc 1 and development of this album because it was done indepen­ contemporary, protest, topical, personal and love songs. . T___^ ' dently by one of our own Slippers! Long a local favorite, this Includes Venceremos (We Will Win), Mandiacappella (a vocal # singer/ songwriter/ guitarist exemplifies both versatility and improvisation based on West African drum rhythms), Woody consistency in crowd-pleasing, whether performing solo or Guthrie's Deportees, and Bernice Reagon's original Mae k_M ' opening for such acts as k.d. lang or the Washington Sisters. Frances. Recommended as always! (FF366) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: ^% 'iHr v This late 1990 release demonstrates how, from her haunting 15.98 rendition of Laura Berkson's Miriam, to her lyric tale of young novice Sister Mary Oakley, to her strong pro-choice song Who '• V. ..Stands For Life, her intensity and honesty reach out to the Sweet Honey in the Rock mmM^mmU t. l_i listener. With a little piano help from Nancy Day and a style B'lieve I'll Run On... '}. »_..__«§* * * that is uniquely Tracy, this album marks a personal favorite Second album of acappella vocals, gospel-influenced, with around our office and is wholeheartedly recommended. emphasis on harmonies. Original songs about nuclear prolifer­ hokumba! (DND001) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ation & Jimmy Carter; women who have loved other women iCa.68BATtOI._l as mothers, daughters, sisters, lovers; the experiences of Black women; a couple about specific strong Black women — Sojourner Truth & Fannie Lou Hamer. The LP comes with one Tiye Giraud of the most beautiful insert booklets we've seen. (RR3500) Hokumbe! (Celebration!!) CS:9.98. .. CD: 15.98 Seven years the lead singer and percussionist with Women of the Calabash, and now a founding member of the 4-woman Teresa Chandler ensemble LadyGourd Sangoma, this incredible artist per­ forms traditional music of the Black diaspora. She draws upon Druthers African celebration, work, praise and love songs; slave songs This 1990 release debuts the talents of this singer-songwriter, from the American South; and stories from the Caribbean; while showcasing Nina Gerber as a producer! Teresa's smooth reinterpreting and blending genres, rhythms, vocal styles and strong vocals are backed by performers such as Barbara Higbie cultural traditions. From Sorceress to Gap Tooth Woman to Ol' on piano, Jake Lampert on drums (on the scene since her Lady Dinah to perhaps the most outstanding track of the album, drumming days with the Berkeley Women's Music Collective), Moe Mae — a celebration song from Angola/ Zaire — Tiye Nina herself on guitars, and others, as she moves through completely draws the listener into her material, which she ballads, country swing, blues and more. (RUB101) CS: 9.98 adapted, arranged, plays various traditional percussion (some ... CD: 14.98 of which she handcrafted) such as berimbao, hindehu, gourds, Tret Fure and sings: her voice has rightly been called "so malleable, Terminal Hold percussive and sinewy that it is mesmerizing." A note: a per­ Gradually becoming a familiar presence on the music scene, Teresa Trull sonal priority of hers is researching and exploring the music starting with a solo LP in the 70's (now out-of-print) and later of third world women everywhere. One of our top picks for known as a back-up musician and vocalist for June Millington, A Step Away 1992... very highly recommended! (TGR1) CS: 9.98 Everyone's favorite Durham-raised artist continues to develop Tret Fure (pronounced "Fury") is now squarely in the spotlight her talents, range and audience; each new recording by Teresa where she belongs. Her lyrical and vocal abilities bring an attains new heights. This album is definitely one of the finest inevitable yet positive comparison to Cris Williamson, who co- releases of the year, in every respect: music, material, produc­ Toshi Reagon produces and sings harmony vocals here. The songs are tion, everything! Each song has a complexity and a depth to mostly rock ballads, with a scrappy insistence towards what it, as well as a contagious hope and joy, and instrumentation Title Unknown at Printing can only be termed "melodic new wave." Songs include Angel and arrangements are very full-sounding and original. Includes We know Toshi's got a deal with Elektra, and know the album Fire, Cold, Cold Heart, Annie Aircraft. (SW22003) CS: 9.98 Maria, Rosalie, How Lucky. Highly recommended. (RR412) will be great, but don't know the release date; pre-orders are CS: 9.98 being accepted for delivery at the earliest possible moment. Tret Fure Avoid the rush! (EL?) CS: 10.98 . CD: 15.98 Edges of the Heart Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie Toshi Reagon Trets long-awaited second release packs her characteristic Unexpected punchy guitar and vocals along with her distinctive lyrics and The women of this dynamic duo show their stuff on this LP as Justice arrangements; a sure winner! Yes, this includes that sweetly- they have been doing on tour around the country. An eclectic Finally, it's here... a stunning new album from this young mufti- hot number, Tight Blue Jeans, plus an array of energetic rock bunch of styles—country, gospel, ballads—some simple, some instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who fuses traditional tunes and quieter ballads. Recommended! (SW22009) CS: soul with contemporary energy. The material here is mostly 9.98 fairly produced. Barbara is a pianist extraordinaire—don't miss original, though she does include a Georgia Sea Island song her LP's on Windham Hill, (see "Jazz" section). Includes our and Sting's Walking in Your Footsteps. With her famous mother, favorite Melissa Manchester oldie, Ruby and the Dancer. Bernice Johnson Reagon of Sweet Honey in the Rock, as weil Tret Fure (SW22001) CS: 9.98 as CSetberry-Dupree and Annette Aguilar. Recommended! Time Turns the Moon (FF526) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 This 1990 release (her fourth, but the first is out of print) is a tight, skillful combination of vulnerable lyricism dealing with The Therapy Sisters Toshi Reagon social concerns and universally personal themes. Brilliant pro­ Multiple Personalities duction skills by Teresa Trull (as usual!), who has recruited Demonstrations superb musicians to craft a deeply layered, defined sound in Laboratory-tested, original songs of love, anger, and conflict both rock melodies and soft, tender ballads. Includes The Girls resolution in which More, Gail and Lisa convert mundane situ­ Not only a "strong voice in a new generation of Black women's music," a really fine voice, fine songwriting and stylistically AIIDance, Working Poor, A Sign of Life. WildHeart. (SW22015) ations into opportunities for self-actualization. Their music CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 goes through mood swings, from tongue-in-cheek to heart-on- distinctive musicianship from this woman of diverse and grow­ sleeve. Lisa bemoans her job in Guys in Ties, while Gail sings ing talents. Toshi plays electric lead and rhythm guitar, acoustic a poignant coming out songs to her mother in Ocean. Kathy guitar, drums and bass, and does lead and background vocals, Two Nice Girls Korniloff from Two Nice Girls joins them for their punk ballad Co-producer with Toshi and a contributing percussionist and vocalist is Toshi's mom, Bernice Reagon of Sweet Honey in Chloe Liked Olivia of a Middle Class White Girl who seeks a hipper image, if only Funny, kitschy, feisty, smart, brave, sexy, political, warm, or for an evening. At least as much fun as your next therapy the Rock. The folky and rock 'n' roll-ish numbers here are equally strong. (TR582) CS: 9.98 just plain wonderful... all of these qualities are in abundance session. (TS1001) CS: 9.98 on their 1991 release, a musical hybrid which transcends the boundaries of most musical genres. From the faux-disco of The Therapy Sisters Let's Go Bonding, to the smooth-as-Smokey Swimming in Cir­ Tracy Chapman cles, to The Queer Song and Princess of Power (be on the Relapse At last you can hear the young singer/ songwriter everyone's lookout for the video!), the Girls have outdone themselves with The Therapy Sisters are back with more harmonic tonic to been talking about. Her rhythmic voice with a profound and 10 brilliant songs that run their usual range from tender to keep your spirits high! Their 1991 second release contains 14 distinctive vocal texture has been compared by some to early tongue-in-cheek. Title is taken from a Virginia Woolf novel. tunes, including the anatomically correct An Auditory Lauditory Joan Armatrading. She has played to wildly appreciative audi­ (RTR262) LP: 9.98 . CS: 9.98 CD: 15,98 and the solidarity-conscious Muffle and I Are One. Moms and ences everywhere, from the Michigan and National Women's teens will relate to the explosive Teenanger and Fine Day for Music Festivals to the viewers of MTV. Her all-original songs Two Nice Girls the Blues. Also includes Peanuts Envy and Shopping. For cut straight to the bone, combining raw emotion with seering those who believe in the healing power of music! (TS1002) political/social commentary; her stark vision of a world where 2 nice girls CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 greed and power are more important than people is countered They're not two, they're not nice, and they're not girls; they are by her conviction of a change to come, as evidenced in Talkin' three talented women who make great music together! if you Therese Edell Bout A Revolution and Why?. Also includes Fast Car, For My can imagine the layered harmonies and humor of the Roches, Lover, She's Got Her Ticket, Baby Can I Hold You. Highly recom­ blended with vibrant, kaleidoscopic imagery as well as a true From Women's Faces mended! (EL60774) LP: 10.98 . . . CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 women-identified sensibility, you'll have and inkling of the Girls' From a musician with a most unusual, deep voice, a dolphin style, but don't expect to be able to draw too much of a com­ tattoo, & a charming, dynamic performance style...an album parison to anyone else, for their music is totally original as of fine 8i varied original songs about women friends & relatives Tracy Chapman welt as versatile. One moment they spoof hetero love, in / plus 2 by Annie Dinerman (who wrote Face the Music). Fea­ Crossroads Spent My Last $10.00 (On Birth Control and Beer), the next tures the incredible, virtuosa violin of Betsy Lippitt who also The second release by this Grammy-winning artist is an explo­ minute they somehow express the rhythm of the life force, in does some back-up vocals—& ought to come out with an album ration into new styles and techniques, while maintaining her Heaven On Earth. They sing of their women lovers unselfcon­ of her own —Lou Anderson on bass, & others. Theresa's (& tradition of exposing life's realities through often haunting bal­ sciously. And their rendition of Joan Armatrading's Love and her pal's) own label. (SEA545001) LP: 9.98 lads; a worthy follow-up to her first album! (EL60888) CS: Affection, which they integrate into another song. Dear Jane, 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 is alone worth the price of the album. We highly recommend the debut album of this Austin-based group. (RTR59) LP: 9.98 . . . CS.9.98 ... CD: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 33 Two Nice Girls 1 II •_ M II Like A Version This 1990 EP release contains primarily covers... of material £t For Therese by artists from Donna Summers to Sonic Youth, Carpenters to VVarioui s Artists Janis Martin! Also included is / Spent My Last $10.00. from their debut album. Six songs in all. (RTR78) LP: 7.98 . . . CS: ~i The 7.98 ... CD: 12.98 •i r: ¥m%m Washington TWo Tru Sisters Among the Ruins This Boston-based duo — a.k.a. Lauren Passarelli and Cindy Brown — presents their original material with texture, cool W •<• sounds, harmonies and strong melodies, in a folk-rock style on their debut full-length album. They handled most every stage of production themselves, including engineering and mixing in their own home 8-track studio. Well be watching for these two at festivals. (FEA8901) CS: 9.98 . ... CD: 12.98

Various Artists Michigan Live 85- Womyn's Music Fest This double album is the definitive sampler of women's music, joyfully reflecting all the richness and diversity of the &1%L% women's cultural movement at its best. Live performances by Holly Near, Kay Gardner, Alix Dobkin, Ferron, Teresa Trull, Yeastie Girlz Cassellberry-Dupree, Ronnie Gilbert, Lucie Blue Tremblay, Ovary Action (7" EP) and others have been superbly engineered into a body of In this day and age of deleting vinyl from our catalog, you work which flows as beautifully as the landmark festival it might notice that we have just not only added a piece of vinyl, commemorates. A must for every lover of women's music, The Washington Sisters but one with only a 7" diameter. Know that it's got to be real and a perfect gift for anyone! (MF010) CS: 14.98 Take Two special, and this one is! About the most outrageous recording Even better and more stylistically diverse than the harmonizing we have ever heard (and most of their graphics are from Betty twins' first album, this 1991 follow-up includes blues, jazz, Dodson's Liberating Masturbation book, if that gives you a Various Artists swing, country, and love songs. Most songs by Sandra, plus clue...) There are actually 10 selections on this little disc, includ­ Sharon makes her debut as a songwriter here with Next Step, ing Orgasm Addict. Fuck Yerself, Sperm Brain, FCC Rap. For For Therese a touching love ballad. Also includes Pray for Peace, an upbeat a true vaginal celebration, let Cammie, Jane, Kate and Joyce On March 10,1990, to celebrate Therese Edell's 40th birthday, Brazilian dance tune; Fly Me Away, a bossa-nova calypso acap­ show you an unforgettable time. (LKT9) LP: 4.98 a group of artists and friends gathered to put on a one-of-a-kind pella number with voice orchestra; and others they've been concert that was also a loving tribute to therese and her mus­ performing in concert. Produced by Teresa Trull, with back-up Yer Girlfriend ical contributions; and, lucky for us, 60 minutes of this event artists such as Linda Tillery, Melanie Monsur, Nina Gerber, have been preserved! Therese produced the album, which fea­ Paul McCandless, John Bucchino, even Teresa herself. We Won't Be Silent tures musicians like Sue Fink, Betsy Lippitt, Kay Gardner, (SHS222) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Yer Girlfriend is five Kentucky women who are committed to Deidre McCalla, Nydia Mata. the Atlanta Feminist Women's maintaining a strong political voice through the medium of Choir, and the MUSE choir... instrumentation such as flute, popular music...to break down walls of homophobic prejudice oboe, bassoon, cello, harp, glockenspeil... and songs which The Washington Sisters and traditional stereotypes about women, while their audiences include Betsy's For Therese; Sue Fink performing Therese's are tapping their toes to music that's fun. They do just that on Emma; plus Sister Heathenspinster's Calendar Days; Katie's Understated this debut tape of original wonderfully-out lesbian and feminist Song; Good Friends Are the Best; Holly's Waltz; and 0 My This debut album of hot sounds by identical twins Sandra and songs, employing beautiful vocal harmonies. Watch for them Friends, co-written by Therese. Some songs even feature com­ Sharon is full of unique harmonies and special songs; Breaths, at women's music festivals and lesbian/gay events! (ER101) bined choirs! An early 1991 release; we know it will be fabulous! Sweet Inspiration, Brown Like Me, Find the Spirit, and more. ICS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 (SEA312) CS: 11.98 CD: 15.98 Acappella funk is combined with contemporary pop/ folk/ jazz and a touch of calypso. Back-up vocals by Linda Tillery and Various Artists Vicki Randle; expertly produced by Teresa Trull. (ICE221) CS; YerGirlfrlend L-Word Spoken Here Peace Camp Sings Ready for hungry ears in early 1992, their second release is a 38 songs collected by Sorrel Hays primarily at Greenham Com­ WatchOut! rededication to the out and proud lyrics and toe-tapping mon and Seneca Womens Peace Camps, 1983-1985. Several were recorded later in her living room studio by Marilyn Ries; Shot of Love sounds audiences can't get enough of. Blues, rock, or folk, some were composed by individuals, some collective efforts, This talented 5-woman Bay Area band will pull you back into they deliver each song with the style, energy, and heart' others new lyrics to welt-known melodies; sung by a variety the feel of early 70's rock, with their heavy guitar and strong From the ballad Still Waters, a song about taking risks to of artists. Includes Naomi Littlebear's You Cant Kill the Spirit, danceable beat. Fusing the smooth intensity of the Parachute Take Back Our Lives, suggesting that women have more to recorded at the Barbara Doming Memorial Service; We're Club with their own original compositions, however, they are conquer than just the night, their messages are as clear at, Shameless Hussies, My Old Mom's a Lesbo, Fuck Off Sexist anything but outdated. From the steamy teaser Attraction Reac­ their sound is hot. (ER102) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98. Pigs, I'm a Dyke, Ron with the Neutron Bomb, Rocka My Soul tion to the remake of Janis Joplin's Turtle Blues, complete with in the Bosom of Sisterhood, We Are the Weavers, and many acid guitar riffs, they are tight, energetic, and hot! (FM1) CS: more priceless expressions of the strength of womankind. Pro­ 9.98 ceeds to women's peace camps. (TAL2) CS: 9.98 Venus Envy Wes Unarmed and Dangerous This earnest and sincere musician writes inspiring songs of Outstanding tri-vocals by Laura Love, Lisa Koch, and Linda personal struggle and affirmation. With cuts ranging from Just RINGING Schierman, with bass, guitar, harmonica, plus Linda Seven on a Game, written during her first months of sobriety, to the *» IN TKl AFRICAN ^^ catchy This Feeling, it's not surprising that she received a stand­ percussion — look for these fabulous women at the festival ____ AMERICAN TRADITION nearest you! This 6-song tape features great covers (& impro­ ing ovation at the 1990 Southern Women's Music Festival... or visations) of Venus, She's Not There, Thank You for Letting Me that Billboard awarded her their Songwriter Achievement Award Be Myself, Under the Boardwalk, plus Nelson and the hilarious for the cut Will You Ever Be There'. (NV1) CS: 9.98 Beaver Cleaver Fever. (VE1) CS: 9.98 Wes Barnwell Tidal Waves (EP Tape) >*Gc<»B» _•««_*_« §_55J^_§£8 V. j Wes' popularity at Gay and Lesbian Pride marches comes from her powerful delivery of songs like the 3 cuts on this EP. The title cut (or is it tidal cut??) is a prayer for the end of AIDS, while / Am Gay is an affirming proclamation of lesbian/gay l identity. Wes sings very honestly of her own recovery experi­ ences in If You Listen To Your Heart. (NV2) CS: 5.98 Wimmin on the Edge Herstory from the Edge Hf Highly harmonic songs of loving and healing, punctuated by an unexpected sense of humor, mark this wonderful debut *w 1 album. With an unusual sound - a '67 Les Ford electric guitar, finger-picked in a traditional folk style - Tracy Riordan and * «______. Gwen Rector have created memorable and moving pieces like 1 v Song for Ida (Grandmothers Song), Big Strong Womon, and the wry hate-song to a lover's cat, / Dont Love Lucy. They've V E N V S ENVY S <___ Hr' 1 played the Southern Women's Music Festival and gay pride marches, and we imagine we'll be seeing them around a whole lot more... Recommended! (WOT1) CS: 9.98 unarmed Ysaye Barnwell and Singing...African-AmericanTrad'n rrtUV Woody Simmons rfflrif_f ' ___w^_rH_i This 6-cassette set with instructional booklet teaches rhvthms Oregon Mountains harmonies, vocal techniques and stylistic subtleties of the Afril •iiuAi^M2_H This is a classic women's music album, and may soon be can American singing tradition. Sweet Honey member Ysave joining some of its sisters in music heaven, so buy this before Barnwell teaches all the parts to 20 wonderful choral and con­ it goes out of print! Like some fresh mountain air, it has a gregational songs, including Charts and Calls; Spirituals Earlv spacious and rejuvenating quality. Mostly acoustic guitar and Gospel; Songs ot the Civil Rights Movement and Cortemoo- banjo with vocals, bluegrass/country flavored, original tunes, rary South African Songs of Resistance and Protest Pert.?! featuring two outstanding banjo instrumentals. Highly recom­ for individuals, church, camp and community OTOUDS of am mended! (DR1001) CS: 9.98 background. Recommended by Alice Walke RmnPe GibJrt Pete Seeger, and Ladyslipper! (HOMI) CS- 59 98 34 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Comedy

The Android Sisters Kate Clinton Songs of Electronic Despair Live at Great American Music Hall The high-tech electrifying duo (Ruth Maleczech and Valeria Note the sale price on the LP! In her inimitable style, where ' Vasilevski) performs their humorous, satirical musical com­ every breath packs a punch, Kate relates experiences as a ments on our wondrous society. Titles include Macho Robot, recovering Catholic (coveting her neighbor's wife), sensitively Sss-X Minus One, Down On the Electronic Farm, and many and deeply describes Californians discussing Relationships, more. The music's composed by Hearts of Space recording satirizes personals in papers, sings her song for parth­ artist Tim Clark. Some copies of this album on LP slipped enogenesis, and tells how she answered the question What -«*. through our fingers several years ago, and we're glad to have Do YOU Do? at an S/M workshop (and you'll have to buy this rediscovered it on cassette! (ZBS1 j CS: 9.98 to hear the answer!). Though Kate's audiences continue to expand at a rapid rate and the types of people she performs for has broadened significantly, she never omits her lesbian fiwfa/^% Capitol Steps material; get your TV sets tuned up! (WHY103) LP: 6.98 . . . 15 Georgie On My Mind CS: 9.98 If you're depressed about life under the Bush administration, cheer up with this great musical political satire from the group Kate Clinton often heard on NPR's All Things Considered. Lyrics primarily by Elaina Newport and Bill Strauss, with lots of folks singing Babes in Joyland in the chorus. Highlights include Your Statue Needs a Tu-Tu, Recorded live in Boston (dead doesn't record well), Kate draws written especially for Jesse Helms who says "No Nudes Is on her recovering Catholic roots, years of high school English Summer Angels, Some Are Not! Good Nudes" and You Light Up My Flag. (CS1008) CS: 9.98 teaching, and her authority on Bush and bawdy politic to build The Summer Angels are a zany comedy act consisting of 3 ... CD: 15.98 laughter of fading fears and connections made. It's hard to be women (with some overlap with The Fallen Angel Choir - see a dominatrix in a kinder, gentler nation, so her comedy is more Holiday Section), plus one guy - or, "three white chicks and stand-with than stand-up! Join her as she gallops through the a Semite." From The Juggs' Jingle Jamboree to Fairwell to Capitol Steps Joyland Themepark: rubbernecking on the Planet of the Guys, Fair Barbie to Mother Nature's On the Rag, they mix pop, prog­ Sheik, Rattle & Roll! getting scared straight in a Gender DeTox, and flailing away ressive politics and parody... musically satirizing sports, sex, Not missing a beat in current events, this 1990 release contains at Mom Pinata in Familyland! (WHY104) CS: 9.98 ... CD: shopping, the Woodstock generation, the Gulf War, and the hits-to-be such as We Arm the World; Read My Flips; Who'll 15.98 S&L's, among other topics, mixing ragtime, rap, doo-wop, Put a Bomb on Saddam?; Lirty Dies: Stifelyles of the Fich and opera, jazz, heavy metal and polka. (RCR2) CS: 9.98 Ramous, and many more from these musical political satirists. Robin Tyler (CS1009) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Various Artists Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Groom Women of the Night Ida Faiella and John McDonough A comedy album by this sharp-witted humorist, leaving few controversial subjects untouched: racism, sexism, organized This cassette presents the talents of three formidable stand-up Dishpan Fantasy: A Real Soap Opera religion. Robin was one of the first feminist comics, and brought talents in the out-there world of comedy — Diane Ford, Paula This made-for-radio "goddess opera" opens when Dora, an recognition to the art form as part of women's culture. (RT1) Poundstone, and Cathy Ladman - recorded live in 1988. They unhappy housewife, reads an article in Ms. Magazine called LP: 9.98 make fun of fashion, men, PMS, and other humorous aspects "When God Was a Woman"... and her life is altered forever. of life and American culture. Order while supplies last - out When she tries a new dish detergent, "Blue Goddess Soap," Sandra Bernhard of print, limited quantity! (BLR5220) CS: 9.98 she's swallowed by a giant bubble and carried away; her hus­ band Aldo, left to do dishes for the first time in his life, also Without You I'm Nothing (2-Set) Whoopi Goldberg SBts gobbled by a bubble. Transported to a tropical island, Don't dawdle; might soon be out-of-print!Taken from her recent ora becomes Ador, a playful nymph, and Aldo becomes Odla, one-woman show in New York, this double-play album is a Fontaine: Why Am I Straight? with horns and hooves and a rather strong goat odor. This musical and comedic tour de force with a unique blend of Opening with a unique rendition of the Star Spangled Mu'fuckin' piece satirizes everything: mate-female relationships, goddess caustic wit, fragile irony and rockin' tunes. Her stories are Banner, Whoopi's character Fontaine, the junkie with a litera­ and pagan movements, environmental and planetary aware­ funny, scathing and scandalous, her singing voice captivating. ture degree, returns from the Betty Ford Clinic where he has ness, and more... and sounds sort of like one of Sue Fink's Among her subjects: Christmas, Stevie Nicks, the 1964 World s straightened Gut, and gives us the hilarious straight stories on "audience write-alongs"! 75 minutes. (ZBS2) CS: 12.98 Fair. Dedicated to, among others, her "most inspirational friend" Jerry Falwell, Jim & Tammy, Jesus, religious wars, homosexu­ Madonna. (ENI73369) CS: 15.98 ... CD: 17.98 ality ("like Black people, they're here!"), AIDS, and everyone and everything else in the news today. Pure genius, you'll laugh out loud during repeated listenings. Very highly recommended! (MCA42243) CS: 7.98 Holiday The Barolk Folk Come Let Us Be Merry Prior to the 19th century, Christmas carols were dance tunes ATHFALLEN with lyrics added. The old French verb "caroler" meant "to dance in a ring": a "caroleor" was not a singer but a dancer. The Barolk Folk trio (Carrie Crompton, Celia Wyckoff and Cindy Paley Michael Rose) presents a program of lively and lovely instru­ Chanukah: A Singing Celebration mental dance tunes from England, Scotland, Ireland and 20 spirited Chanukah songs, performed in English, Hebrew, France, performed on hammered and fretted dulcimers, record­ and Yiddish, from a variety of sources and traditions: contem­ ers, viol, guitar and piano. You'll recognize a few, but many porary songwriters such as Malvina Reynolds and Peter Yar­ will become new additions to your carol vocabulary, as they row; Russian and Israeli folksongs; and the traditional blessing bring a dancing spirit to your holidays. (MLP409) CS: 9.98 . .. over the candles. The songs tell the story of the Festival of CD: 14.98 Light, with beautiful harmonies and instrumental arrange­ ments. Bookley with lyrics included. Recommended! (CP2) Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's CS: 12.98 Gregorian Chant: Christmas Chant These timeless medieval chants from the Christmas Liturgy, Cris Williamson sung in the original Latin, express a rare serene, spiritual Snow Angel beauty; recorded live at St. Cecilia's Abbey, Isle of Wight. An album to warm you and friends and family on a mid-winter's (NW154) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 16.98 night. This is a winter holiday album, with songs for the variety of seasonal holidays...you could think of it sort of as a "Cris- Capitol Steps Ms." album. . .okay, moving on. . .A perfect gift item. (OL943) Danny's First Noel CS: 9.98 If you're prone to the holiday blahs, some great political satire will probably cheer you right up! From Some Nuts Roasting Deborah Henson-Conant—Schawkie Roth Flags on Open Fires to Ozone Has a Hole On High to Oh, Flute and Harp for Christmas Spending Spree to Oil in the World, the women and men from Deborah's harp is truly music from heaven on these traditional Etta Jones the Capitol Steps set the grim to humorous to ludicrous realities Christmas carols...and if you've heard Schawkie Roth, you created by our politicians to popular Xmas tunes, and add a know he's one of the most amazing flutists on earth. The songs Christmas with Etta Jones new dimension to the phrase "holiday spirit"! (CS1005) CS: have an almost eerily haunting, wistful quality to them; the This great song stylist lends her soulful interpretations to tunes 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 phrasing, tones, timbres, embellishments, arrangements are like Merry Christmas Baby and What Are You Doing New Year's exquisite, radiating perfection. And since ancient days, their Eve... we recommend that you plan on spending next Christ­ The Christmas Revels w/Jean Ritchie instruments have been the ones most often used to soothe mas with Etta Jones! (MU5411) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 and uplift the soul. Recommended! (HM0118) CS: 9.98 .. . Wassail! Wassail! CD: 15.98 The Fallen Angel Choir Subtitled An American Celebration of the Winter Solstice. featuring music of Colonial America, Southern Appalachian, Clobber the Classics Native American and Black American traditions, this extraordi­ Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas Musical and spoken satire and whimsy from the four women nary collection includes shape-note hymnals, Shaker songs, Recorded in 1967, and featuring many traditional carols like of this outrageous, zany choir. Includes the following great children's street games, string band dance music of the South, Away in a Manger, Angels We Have Heard on High, and O songs: Takobelle's Cannon, The Dance of the Nutra Suite Native American carols and poetry. Records contain booklet Holy Night, this album is arranged and produced with an overall Fairies, For My Yup & Coming Christmas, The Waltz of the with lyrics. 21 selections in all, none of which are standard feeling of gentleness - no jazzed up or scatted versions, just Flower Children (truly a trip down memory lane), and more... her incrediblely rich voice with choir, strings, horns & the occa­ recorded live at the Metropolitan Community Church in Port­ Christmas carols. Includes / Will Bow and Be Simple, Chicken land. 1991. (AP2) CS: 9.98 Foot, Exultation, Children Go Where I Send Thee. (RVL1082) sional chime. (CAP94452) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 7992 Ladyslipper Catalog 35 Jean Redpath & Lisa Neustadt Joemy Wilson JOEMY WILSON'S CHRISTMAS GlfT COLLECTION Angels Hovering 'Round Dulcimer Music for Xmas/3-Album Set With the seven members of the Angel Band, Jean and Lisa Joemy's popular Christmas titles. Gifts, Volumes I, II and III perform traditional hymns, with glorious harmonies (by all 9 of have been handsomely packaged in a Christmas Gift Collec­ them!). Back in print! For holiday time and all year 'round. tion, perfect for gift-giving... or, to give yourself a gift of savings (FRS138) CS: 9.98 on yourown holiday music! (DM501) CS: 25.98. . CD:39.98 Georgia Kelly Kim Robertson Winter Classics Celtic Christmas Georgia brings her exquisite harp-playing and arranging tal­ Like all works by this outstanding harper, a stunning collection ents to this seasonal recording of Bach and other traditional of obscure, classical, and well-known pieces, from the 13th selections, featuring collaborations between harp and guitar, century on. Includes two by J. S. Bach, plus Rosa Mystics, cello, violin, flute and orchestrations. A must for Georgia Kelly Divinum Mysterium. (INV110) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 fans. (GP79337) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Kim Robertson & Virginia Kron Jean Ritchie Celtic Christmas II Kentucky Christmas, Old & New On harp and cello respectively, these two masters invoke These Appalachian-oriented Christmas songs span the gener­ heavenly magic with their holiday repertoire from Italy, France, ations, with accompaniment on everything from viola da gamba Spain, Czechoslovakia, and Austria plus Huron Indian, to synthesizer! Plus banjo, recorder, cittern, hammered and of medieval, plainsong, and American folk music. The richness course mountain dulcimers. (GH717JCS: 9.98.. .CD: 15.98 of their tones and the weaving of the melodies is truly stunning; and the fact that most of these songs are not known Christmas Jennifer Griff is & Randy Zombola tunes makes this especially suitable for year-round enjoyment. December Dulcimers Highly recommended! (INV119) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Most festive and imaginative music, and by a woman (Jennifer) who used to work at a women's music company to boot! All Kim Robertson & Virginia Kron instrumentals. with two hammered dulcimers, plus recorder, Celtic Christmas 2-Tape Gift Pack flute, fiddle, maracas, et al. There are traditional tunes, and The two cassettes Celtic Christmas and Celtic Christmas II not-so-traditional ones, which are always the winners to this are shrink-wrapped side by side to make a beautiful gift of reviewer's ears... in this case. Calypso Christmasand Reindeer beautiful music, at a special price. (INV120) CS: 17.98 Rag probably take the cake, as well as an original tune by Maggie Sansone Jennifer. Mistletoe Waltz. There are many dulcimer holiday Sounds of the Season II albums out these days, but don't overlook this one just 'cause Kim Robertson & Steve Kujala This companion volume to the highly successful Sounds of you haven't seen it in every record shop. (DSM02) CS: 9.98 Joy! Joy! Joy! the Season is a fresh collection of Christmas carols featuring ... CD: 15.98 The culmination of eight years of musical friendship between hammered dulcimer, solo and with Celtic harp, recorders, viola this harper, glockenspieler" and this flutist, piccolist," both da gamba, zarb (an Arab drum) and other traditional instru­ musicians extraordinaire; traditional Irish and French tunes ments. Its varied program spans ancient to modern times, Joan Baez plus their unique interpretations of well-known carols are offering the simplicity of traditional favorites as well as evoca­ Noel marked by both light-hearted improvisation and an uncanny tive medieval, renaissance, and folk carols from distant lands Beautiful classical arrangements, utilizing a consort of record­ sense of timing. Very sweet and sublime. (INV122) CS: 9.98 Over 50 minutes. Again, highly recommended! (MM105) CS: ers, a consort of viols, lute, harpsichord, baroque organ, as ... CD: 15.98 9.98 CD: 15.98 well as winds, strings and percussion, and of course Joan's perfect soprano, of traditional Christmas songs; gentle, taste­ ful, dignified. (VAN79230) CS: 6.98 CD: 14.98 The Klezmer Conservatory Band Marcie Telander Oy Chanukah! Earth Celebrations, Volume 2 It's about time, is all this Jewish girl can say. Klezmer is jazz- Many of you may be thinking, "Hey. there's no Volume 1!" Well, Joemy Wilson tinged Yiddish music which originated in the old country—East­ this is true, but is merely a compromise between two forms of Gifts ern Europe-and was further developed by Jewish immigrants time-referencing; many "Pagan" culture's years start in the fall, Joemy lends her highly-developed dulcimer dexterity to tradi­ in the first part of this century. Primary instruments are wood­ while the dominant culture's starts in January, which is what tional Christmas carols. (DM103) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 winds, horns, violins, accordion, mandolin, drums, bass, piano; Volume 1, when it is released, will feature. Anyway, this volume the energy and spirit is among the highest of any style. This is a celebration and remembrance of the aspects of Fall and recording, by a band of 15 women and men, contains celebrat­ Midwinter - the physical, emotional and spiritual harvesting Joemy Wilson ory instrumentals, informative narratives, and strong vocals by of the passing year, the preparation for the inner journeying Gifts: Volume II Judy Bressler. Includes Jewish Heroines; Dona, Dona; The of winter — Marcie gives voice to stories and narratives of More bell-like, crystalline, magical hammered dulcimer music Struggle for Freedom; Chassidim Dance; Making Latkes (with ancient and contemporary rituals and mythologies from a vari­ from a master of the instrument, to follow the wild success of recipe and demonstration!); Klezzified. Very highly recom­ ety of cultures, ranging from Celtic to Jewish to Native Ameri­ her first volume. With stately accompaniment by 4 more instru­ mended! (ROU3102) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 can. Quite lovely, if occasional, music accompanies her mellif­ mental masters, Anisa Angarola, Valarie King, Sylvia Woods, luous voice. (MT5) CS: 9.98 and Miamon Miller, on guitar, flute, piccolo, harp and violins...in­ cludes Pastorale from Handel's Messiah. (DM105) CS: 9.98 Linda Russell & Companie ... CD: 15.98 Sing We All Merrily: Colonial Xmas Margie Rosenthal & llene Safyan If you re feeling kind of old-fashioned around the holidays, this Just In Time For Chanukah would be a good choice for you. Linda sings songs which have These two performers/educators from Portland got together Joemy Wilson been around since the 16th and 17th centuries, accompanying because of a mutual love of Jewish music, and have been Gifts III: Xmas Music of Many Lands herself on mountain and hammer dulcimers, wooden flute and singing as a duo for years. This tape contains 13 gentle sonos Two dozen exquisite carols from 18 nations, bringing world pennywhistle; backup musicians add cello, violins, accordion, which tell the story of the Festival of Lights, to be enjoyed oy music consciousness to your holiday listening. Almost every harps, more. Authentic colonial recipes enclosed. (FF402) CS: adults and children alike, with accompaniment by guitar and continent is represented here... the most familiar song is prob­ 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 flute. One of the definite highlights is Malvina Reynolds' Eight ably the African-American spiritual Go Tell It On the Mountain; Candles (how many of you knew she wrote Chanukah music?)- most of the others will be new to most listeners. As always, includes material in both English and Hebrew. Fills a definite Joemy's hammered dulcimer is accompanied by Celtic harp, Maggie Sansone gap. (RSF1) CS: 9.98 guitar, violin and flute. In this age of extraordinary changes Sounds of the Season worldwide, this album celebrates the hope of people This magnificent album of Traditional Christmas Carols and Mitzie Collins/ Roxanne Ziegler everywhere for peace and harmony. (DM108) CS: 9.98 . . . Dances with Hammered Dulcimer, Celtic Harp, and Other CD: 15.98 Instruments can be enjoyed all throughout the year, because Ornaments of the fresh interpretations to both familiar and unusual tunes. Mitzie on hammered dulcimer and Roxanne on harp perform Some carols, originally danced in ancient times, are recreated instrumental Christmas music; with so many strings, the sound with the joyous rhythms of the cittern and Irish drum. Baroque- is naturally delicate and resonant, fitting for the season Accom­ style medieval pieces are elegantly enhanced with recorder, panying instruments include flutes, flute quartet, fiddle record­ SOUNDS OF THE SEASON viola da gamba, and finger cymbals; most of the musicians er, bowed psaltery, handbells, orchestra bells, harmonium per­ Mqggk Sansone, Hammered Dulcimer are women. Maggie's artistry on the hammered dulcimer, with formed by primarily women. Highly recommended' isAMSsi... all its inventiveness and musical expression, really shines CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 -ooiraj through. Highly recommended! (MM103) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Mitzie Collins/ R. Ziegler/ G. Dove Nowell Outstanding! This album, although with a seasonal theme can easily be enjoyed any time of year. 3 artists with classical backgrounds (Glennda is a flautist well-known in classical cir cles) play Christmas music from around the world on ham mered dulcimer, harp, flute and recorder. The unusual sonr. selection includes Riu, Riu Chiu; Patapan; o Sanch..;__.//_ Flambeau, Jeanette Isabella; Cold December Flies A*™- i Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In; and others which are not found on every other Christmas anthology. (SAM8606) CS-

Mitzie Collins/ R. Ziegler/ G. Dove Rejoice With the addition of a cello quartet and ouita arrangements by award-winning comDo__rJ,roa. __" as 4-woman collaboration yields some oPthprettL. rK,h,S this reviewer has ever heard... 18 pieces ____.?. Ch™tmas and eastern Eurooean traditions. iSingX"^r°m cen,ra| Companions, All Sing; The Carol of theBanniL,?i!e. aral Lay On the Ground from Italy's Ab°uz* mVuffi The lnow land's Baloo Lammy. and the CatalonianT,™ c reg!-on' Sc°'- MITZIE COLLINS dulcimer Fum lus 2 tunes from the American South Hamm_. «T' ' P GLENNDA DOVE flute and folk harp, cello, flutes and guitar blend t_L._Cime_ pedal w ROXANNE ZIEGLER harp ical precision. Recommendedi (SAMaoio.,?_'.!' »hclass- 15.98 i»«i"»ui») CS: 9.98 . . CD: 36 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Nancy Rumbel & Eric Tingstad Shekhinah Mountainwater Various Artists The Gift A Winter Solstice Legend Chanukah at Home This is an exceptional and unusual album of Acoustic Offer­ Priestess-teacher Shekinah oners seasonal storytelling, chant­ This joyful celebration in song features some of the West ings for the Holiday Season...the oboe, English horn, double ing, and musical accompaniment on guitar. This new myth, Coast's top children's performers: Marcia Berman, Uncle ocarina, piano and chimes of Nancy Rumbel (of Radiance, which celebrates the Birth of Light, tells the tale of Mother Ruthie Buell, Dan Crow, and others. The combination of trad­ previously of Winter Consort), intertwine with the classical and Moon giving birth to a Star Child — the Maiden Goddess Spirit itional Jewish and Yiddish material with many new songs yields steel string guitars of Eric Tingstad, with a delicacy and preci­ of the coming year. A wonderful alternative to patriarchal Christ­ an album that's both fun and instructional for kids of all ages. sion which are trademarks of masters. These renditions of (ROU8017) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 traditional Christmas songs evoke warmth and wistfulness, mas, this recording can be used as part of holiday festivities emotion and calm. Recommended! (SG151) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: for ritual, storytelling and pageantry. Children of all ages love 15.98 this one! (MSP3) CS: 10.98 Various Artists A Winter Solstice New York City Gay Men's Chorus Singh Kaur, Dean Evenson, D'Rachael The beauty of this Windham Hill holiday sampler album is that Christmas Comes Anew What Child Is This? it can be enjoyed all year, without sounding odd. Features Liz For their second holiday album, a compilation of traditional Anyone who has enjoyed the Crimson series of chant tapes Story performing Greensleeves, plus many other Windham Hill carols has been freshly arranged for the chorus accompanied by Kim Robertson and Singh Kaur knows the incredible, exquis­ artists. (WH1045) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 by their chamber orchestra; and, international opera star, sop­ itely angelic sounds this vocalist can impart, and here she rano Faith Esham, makes special appearances on 6 tracks. alchemically turns traditional carols into transcendent, totally Various Artists This innovative collection includes 7ro/s Noels Francais, The peaceful experiences. Accompaniment consists of flute, harp, mandolin and bells, with many improvisational/ vocalization Winter Solstice II Holly and the Ivy, Festival of Carols, Wassail Song, and more. This Windham Hill release contains as-always gorgeous instru­ 1991. (VIR91749) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 breaks. A few of the selections are instrumentals. 60 minutes. Heavenly! (SOP7137) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 mentals by Barbara Higbie, Therese Schroeder-Sheker, Ira Stein, Will Ackerman, Metamora, Paul McCandless, and sev­ Odetta eral other artists. (WH1077) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Christmas Spirituals Sylvia Woods This collection of Black American spirituals .while appropriate Three Harps for Christmas Various Artists: Barbara Higbie etc to the holiday season, is a pleasure all year, because none of Traditional carols performed on nylon-strung Celtic harp, these gospel songs are specifically about Christmas! Odetta metal-strung ancient Celtic harp, and the rare triple-strung Winter Solstice III harnesses her deep, distinctive, flexible, far-ranging, bone- harp. (TON 1225) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 The third compilation in this special series includes Liz Story's shaking, voice with passion and sensitivity, making spirituals Pavane, Barbara Higbie's Lullay, Lully as well as selections like Go Tell It On the Mountain and Shout For Joy fresh and Sylvia Woods by Turtle Island String Quartet, Michael Hedges, Paul McCand­ inspiring with her brilliant interpretations. Recommended! less, Andy Narell, and others. Quite suitable for year-round (ALC104) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Three Harps for Christmas Vol. 2 listening pleasure. (WH1098) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Sylvia's second volume makes a handsome gift with her first Peter, Paul & Mary one. This time, in addition to familiar carols she includes an original, Winter Bells. Most pieces feature at least two harps, A Holiday Celebration and Carol of the Bells has sixteen harp tracks! Quite fantastic. This 1988 release contains songs they made famous such as (T0N1226) CS: 9.98 ... CO: 15.98 Blowin' In the Wind (how's that for a holiday message?) plus A Soalin', Children Go Where I Send Thee, O Come O Come Therese Schroeder-Sheker Emmanuel, Light One Candle, The Cherry Tree Carol, and more, joyfully and elegantly performed live-in-concert, many In Dulci Jubilo with full choir and orchestra. If you've been missing Mary Trav- We call this a holiday recording, but you may well inquire ers all these years, here's a good way to bring her back into "exactly which holiday?" after listening and reading! Therese your home! It's an impressive album. (GC171016) CS: 10.98 has an in-depth appreciation for Christianity's origins in God­ ... CD: 15.98 dess and nature religions; and many of her selections reflect her own personal devotion "to all things Marian"... in other words, this is more about Mary than about Jesus! With her Radhika Miller sublime, seraphic voice, and impeccably played medieval and Blossoms in the Snow renaissance harps, psalteries, recorders and bells, she per­ Radhika blends familiar favorites on traditional medieval and forms: The Holly and the Ivy (with subtle Grail and Goddess Renaissance instruments — recorders, vielle, mandola, rebec, overtones); Down in Yon Forest (contrasts a fully developed bodhran, glockenspiel — with refreshing contemporary (some Grail-epic imagery with the ancient nature's May Queen, all original) carols for flute, cello, harp, and piano. Joyful and the while remembering the Nativity); the Salve Mater {a more Venus Envy reverent; if you have enjoyed her other releases, you'll love recent processional hymn in praise of Mary); and more. Highly /'// Be a Homo For Christmas this; if you haven't heard her others yet, here's the perfect recommended! (CEL039) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Our most highly-recommended seasonal release contains the opportunity to get acquainted. Guest artists include Michelle following: Rhonda the Lesbo Reindeer, it Came Upon a Mid­ Sell and David Darling. Always recommended! (RM1105) CS: night Queer, O Little Town in Michigan, The 12 Gays ot Christ­ 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 mas, Here Comes the Fairy Queen, I Hate the Holidays, Til Be a Homo for Christmas, and more! Nothing will bring as Robin Petrie much holiday cheer as this terrific collection of songs. With Laura Love, Linda Schierman, Lisa Koch, and Linda Seven. A Victorian Christmas (VE2) CS: 9.98 Accompanied By Kim Robertson on harp, as well as other talented ensemble musicians, this celebrated hammered dul- cimerist (known to many NPR listeners) presents a bright and Voice of the Turtle cheery collection of over 20 instrumental carols. They were Circle of Fire: A Hanukah Concert revived from "banishment" during Queen Victoria's lifetime... A quartet of 2 women and 2 men, Turtle specializes in the folk they had been abolished, along with Christmas and other holi­ songs of the Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain day celebrations, by the Puritan parliament of 16471! Includes and Portugal during the 15th centuries; this live recording is The Furry Day Carol, The Carnal and the Crane, The Sussex Volume 5 of their Songs of the Sephardim series. They com­ Mummer's Carol, The Sans Day Carol, and many more familiar bine vocal harmonies with exotic historical instruments (such andnot-so-familiartunes.(GOU125)CS:9.98. CD: 15.98 as 'ud, shawm, soprano chalumeau, saz, baglama), reflecting Various Artists the traditions of the Sephardim, preserving both the Judeo- The Roches Spanish culture and those of the lands through which they Christmas Guitars travelled while in exile. Songs are performed in Ladino and We Three Kings What do the following musicians have in common: rock Hebrew. An unusual and historic Hanukah gift! (TI159) CS: A full 60 minutes [24 songs) of Roches-style holiday cheer guitarists Terry Garthwaite and Al Kooper, jazz guitarists Emily 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 here, and if you haven't heard this but are familiar with their Remler and Larry Coryell, folk guitarist Michelle Shocked, earlier works, simply recall their awe-some rendition of the country/folk guitarist Nina Gerber, folk/rock guitarist Terre Windy City Gay Men's Chorus Hallelujah Chorus; that's the full-choir treatment they endow Roche, country/blues guitarist Taj Mahal, British Isles guitarist these songs with. They throw in a few zany versions of familiar John Renbourne, and more? They all contributed instrumental Don We Now... Holiday Favorites tunes for good measure, or perhaps it would be more accurate Christmas tracks to this benefit release for the National Coal­ The second-oldest gay men's chorus proudly releases its debut to say that it's not always clear which ate tongue-in-cheek, and ition for the Homeless, of course! Produced by Roma Baran, album in 1991! This sparkling collection of their favorite music that's okay... because it all feels good, like joy, which is the it's, a delightfully diverse (naturally) collection of styles and includes such favorites as Ceremony of Carols, God Rest Ye point anyway (MCA10020) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 talent; something 'or everyone here; and all for an important Merry Gentlemen, Silent Night, I Saw Three Ships, and others cause. (GL1103) LP: 9.98 CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 by contemporary composers within and without the gay and lesbian choral movement. They sing with a "positively heroic unitv of purpose." according to the NY Daily News. (WCP1) Various Artists CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 PfiV.iJS Santa Claus Blues Jazz and blues holiday classics by Ella Fitzgerald. Victoria Spivey, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and other greats. (JAS8) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Various Artists The Narada Christmas Collection This New Age holiday anthology contains a selection by our favorite woodwind-and-horn players, Nancy Rumbel. actually a medley of two old French carols; another by Nancy and Eric Tingstad; as well as contributions by other Narada artists such Seattle Men's Chorus as David Lanz and Paul Speer. (NA3902) CS: 9.98 .. . CD: Snowbound 15.98 The nation's largest gay chorus (170 voices!) captures the holi­ day spirit in this 1991 release, with songs ranging from tradi­ Various Artists tional selections to the Christmas Cantata. The Chorus' close- A Reggae Christmas harmony acappella ensemble, the Philandros Singers, adds An unlikely combo if there ever was one...but if you just gotta vocal jazz arrangements to such favorites as The Christmas have Christmas music, try this! Includes selections by J.C. Song and The Twelve Days After Christmas. Here's your Lodge, Eek-A Mouse, Michigan & Smiley, and others. chance to share the holidays with an ensemble whose perfor­ (RAS3101) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 mances and broadcasts have brought the message of gay pride to millions throughout the US and Canada. (SMC2) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 14.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 37 International

African

Miriam Makeba, w/Belafonte Singers MOUSSOLOU The Click Song Aster Aweke This is a classic: Miriam's first long-playing album, recorded Wow! Imagine the rich, successful amalgamation of two incred­ with the Belafonte Folk Singers! It includes her well-known ibly different cultural expressions — Ethiopian melismatic sing­ songs. The Click Song, Mbube, another version also known ing with American R&B — and you've come close to describing as "Wimoweh", House of the Rising Sun, lya Guduza, which this talented DC resident; she sings over dance beats in her triple tracks Miriam's voice and was probably the first multiple native Amharic in a quivering, microtonal wail, croons to a recording in Zulu, the humorous One More Dance, and others, MIRIAM MAKEBA native harp and light percussion, keens over a classically- performed in Xosa, Swazi, Zulu and English. Highly recom­ EYES ON TOMORROW tinged piano — this is "World Beat" at its best! Highly recom­ mended! (ESP155564) CS: 11.98 CD: 19.98 mended! (C0L46848) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Miriam Makeba Balafon Pata Pata Marimba Ensemble Do you kinda wonder why recordings by this vocalist from We didn't know where to list this album, because it's African South Africa are becoming so rare?? This limited-quantity instrumental music created by an American 5-woman, 4-man import contains "a multifaceted repertoire that knocks down marimba ensemble! So here it is, for lack of a more accurate walls, bridges, barriers, and transforms a dozen different lan­ category. Their purpose is to promote understanding of other guages into a universal tongue." Her daughter Bongi does cultures with the ultimate goal of global unity, peace, and sense back-up vocals; includes several originals such as Amam- of community. With a full chorus of marimbas (bass, baritone, pondo, West Wind, Ngoma Kurila, plus Tanzanian folktune tenor and soprano!), plus congas, timbales, hoshos, bells and Malaika, and other writers' works. The CD contains 4 extra other percussion, they produce a high energy recording which songs. (ESP165508) CS: 11.98 . . CD: 19.98 is recommended for dance, listening, and educational uses — The Mthembu Queens it's great music! Histories of the compositions are explained in the liner notes. (SHN67002) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Miriam Makeba Emjindini Eyes on Tomorrow The 4 women of this exciting ensemble perform the This 1991 release features some very special guest artists: mbaquanga music also known as South African township jazz The Lijadu Sisters Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie, and Hugh Masekela! Freedom particularly the disco-jive stream of mbaquanga that was popu­ Double Trouble is the absolute theme on this internationally-recorded album lar in Johannesburg in the latter 70's. The music is lively and A domestic release of en African recording features Nigerian (Johannesburg, Brussels, Bologna, NYC), with a very upbeat driving, melding traditional South African vocal styles with con­ twins, who are among the first female artists to have had an and dedicated spirit. Nina Simone collaborates with Miriam on temporary instruments and production. (ROU5034) CS- 9 98 impact on African pop. They write their own material, and their a song well known in Nina's repertoire: they combine the trad­ . . . CD: 15.98 style mixes Afro-beat pop with traditional Yoruba sounds; songs itional African Thulasizwe with / Shall Be Released. Rich, are mostly in Yoruba, couple in English. Great rhythms, excel­ resonating backing vocal choirs throughout. Recommended! Nahawa Doumbia lent percussion; you can't stay still when you listen to it! Recom­ (PLG849313) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 mended. (SHN43020) CS: 9.98 Didadi Recognized in the 1984 Radio France competition as the best Miriam Makeba talent in the category of African music, this artist is a newcomer Lilly Tchiumba The World of Miriam Makeba only to the universality of appeal her music has achieved Her Angola: Songs of My People This Barbadian import includes material in Spanish, English, birthplace. Mali, serves as a gateway between Africa and the This is a treasure, even if you don't speak Kimbundo. Lilly and African languages; both originals and songs by others. Middle East, and her music is rooted in those cultural traditions harmonizes beauty and passion, and transmits love and Includes Into Yam, Tonados de Media Noche, Pole Mze. Malian music has drawn upon Latin music from Seneaal hiah- defiance, accompanied by viola, ungo, n'goma-dikanza, (RCA2750) CS: 10.98 life from Ghana, Afrobeat from Nigeria, soukhous from Zaire- kabaca-piuta, and other instruments! Includes a song trans­ this album blends a mixture of horns, percussion and powerful lated Women of Angola about the right to attain equality and vocals into a showcase for Nahawa's majestic abilities to be given respect always. (M0N767) CS: 9.98 Miriam Makeba Includes Banam. a discourse on living well and avoidina evil and Nterwe. a tale of how a person's life is iudaed Hiohlv Welela recommended! (SHN64015) CS: 9.98 CD: 15 98 9 V M'Belia Bel This dynamic 1989 release contains songs in both English and African dialects, including a re-interpretation of her classic Pafa Bameli Soy Pata, which means 7b_/ch, 7buch, as well as African Sunset, Oumou Sangare One of our top pix for the year! By one of Africa's top female Soweto Blues. (URB838208) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 vocalists. She is from Zaire, and the album is replete with Moussolou / "Women" Congolese rhythms, harmonies, percussion and energetic joy- Recorded in 1989. when Oumou was a mere 21 this fantastic ousness. (SHN43025) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Miriam Makeba recording has sold over 200,000 copies in West Africa alone' Sangoma Her strong voice, rhythmic melodies and progressive Ivric. A Sangoma is a diviner and healer who is empowered by the make this import a must for your collection. Sonqs are in Was- The Mahotella Queens spirits of ones ancestors. This 1988 release by the first lady soulou (a Malian dialect), and instrumentation while not listed Izibani Zomgqashiyo of South African music is thus infused: these are songs from in the otherwise informative liner notes, features a smooth Striking harmonies in the Mbube style, from 4 women of South her South African childhood, learned from her mother and bass, light percussion, and violin-ish strings both plucked and Africa's best female vocal group. They sing in Zulu, with the grandmother. And although she has been in exile from South bowed. Includes the title song, which encourages societv to very upbeat backing of Mbaqlanqa music: an electric guitar Africa for 30 years, her songs communicate prolifically and recognize and respect our "contributions", and Diva Gneha with machine-gun licks of paired notes, whizzing up and down stunningly the strength and struggle of those who continue to (Great Love), which favors couples being able to choose their the fretboard; bass notes of rapid counter-melodies played celebrate the mysteries of their spiritual lives in spite of the own partners rather than submit to prearranged weddinns high up in the instrument's register. The content of their material repressive apartheid regime. (An interesting note: she was Highly recommended! (WCD021) CS: 11.98 . . CD™ .9 98 is not overtly political, since it would be banned and the musi­ also exiled from the U.S. in 1968, after she married Stokeley cians probably jailed if it were, but it reflects the strength and Carmichael.) Highly recommended. (WB25673) CS: 10.98 . . indomitability of their spirits. Recommended! (SHN43036) CS: CD: 15.98 Sanougue Kouyate 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Balendala Djibe Here's how a reviewer from Option Magazine described this Mahotella Queens & Mahlathini album:"This woman has pipes! Kouyate comes from Mali and __K-.fbJ a family of Mandingo Griots. traditionally sinqers tribal hk_? Rhythm and Art rians, and storytellers. The music is very traditional the domn- Already widely known and recognized for high energy stage ant instruments being the harp-like kora and the marimba-Tyke shows and soaring vocals, this female trio (back after their balafon. The instrumental accompaniment then .. ri»._.at« temporary retirement, and now just 3) and male vocalist have and what a contrast to Kouyate's volcanic voice which inar, revolutionized the South African pop scene. On this 1990 album over the hypnotic kora and balafon lines, scorching elervth™ the group performs 5 new compositions and 2 English versions in its wake, leaving absolutely no doubt as to its authority The of their most popular songs; includes what could be the most only western comparison I can think of is Aretha Frank n n._ incredible version of a gospel song, God Is On Your Side, ever I can't think of another world music recording .ve heard'th_ recorded! Again, don't expect overtly political lyrics, but be ____#^..-^*^.#- _T #•••• \ is so instantly electrifying..." Why try saying it hette*? .__, prepared to be swept away by the sheer power of this release! highly recommended! (MNG9874) CS: 10 98 . CCM5 98 Highly recommended! (SHN43068) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ___K '"*•* -A Sona Diabate Mahotella Queens _ _<_. ^ \ Girls of Guinea Marriage Is A Problem A member of a famous griot (traditional <.___._/ _. JSIC,ans South Africa's premiere mbaqanga harmony quartet soars with storytellers) family from guinea, one of the .fr_i T . unlimited energy and exacting harmonies on this 1991 release, The Mahotella Quee African musical tradition. Sona ha "alio made an ____* a°i as they look back to traditional ways, to a time before Apartheid. singer-guitarist with the all-female Les Amazona. _T?-aCt aS Songs include Selailai/ Attractive Woman, Kgarebe Tsaga band. On this solo recording, her powerfuT _=,._._. . Gume.a na,e vocals Mothusi/Mothusi's Daughter, Nyalo Ea TshwenyaJ Marriage Is are backed by female voice! arid acoUSi c _£__?.° , A Problem (luckily one that many of us don't have to contend ^M ^t -3)T^.J_->.Ei enchanting, melodious sound steeped in tradi on_f.re 9.an with)! Very danceable, upbeat, certain to lift any dragging ancient melodies and rhythms in new se5".'_ ,as"V spirits! Highly recommended as always! (SHN43080) CS: 9.98 • H C.VU~V"V___---3 recommended! 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38 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Sophie Mgcinas Various Artists Poppie Nongena Soweto Never Sleeps WOMEN OF AFRICA Based on the actual life story of a Black woman living in South Absolutely outstanding!! Following the success of THE INDE- llTtTUMHSCtttl.d-ft SOKWTMAYST»PAFR«AN . IMAK Jl Africa today, this original cast recording of the award-winning STRUCTABLE BEAT OF SOWETO, this 1986 release features South African play follows the life of Poppie. as she and her "Zulu Jive" tracks by four women's groups from South Africa: family endure the brutal racism of apartheid. Songs include The Dark City Sisters, The Mgababa Queens, Irene and the many South African traditionals, including Nkosi Sikelela laf- Melodians, and The Mahotella Queens. The rhythms, the har­ rical Anthem, the unofficial Black South African anthem of monies, the pure energy all make for a vibrant anthology...this struggle adopted by the African National Congress. We've been is the spirit that can't be killed. Highly recommended! waiting for this one for a long time...Very highly recommended. (SHN43041) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 (HAN6301) CS: 9.98 Various Artists Stella Chiwese Sarafina! Ambuya? The original cast recording of a dynamic South African musical Known as Zimbabwe's Oueen of the Mbira, Stella is indeed which tells the story of a young teenage girl growing up amidst DefteTHrnMHKA one of the only women masters of the mbira, or thumb-piano, the trials of political turmoil. It was written by male composers nAHdnuA-UiKij because it is considered a man's instrument (and, until recently, Mbongeni Ngema and Hugh Masakela, to celebrate Mbaqanga 3TIUA-HMMHE it was actually illegal for women to play mbira on stage!), it is music (see The Mahotella Queens) as well as the power of IABT UA used ritually to honor and communicate with the spirits of the children of South African townships. You'll hear the eleven IIAN6A ancestors, and is therefore a powerful component of the cul­ young women and nine young men who were chosen for the lUUNCVH: ture. Stella also plays drums, breaking another taboo, and troupe, to sing, dance, act, and continue their education in a JIMOMAtm sings songs about female spirits, such as the Great Spirit or mobile school! Very upbeat, inspiring, and full of awesome «o_r Great Grandmother, and about liberation from apartheid. An harmonies...includes Mama, Give Us Power, Kilimanjaro. unusual recording, and now re-released,on a domestic label, (SHN43052) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 insuring continued availability! (SHN65006) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Various Artists Let Their Voices Be Heard Tshala Muana Traditional Singing in South Africa, the subtitle of this field Various Artists Soukous Siren recording of Black singing made by Helen Kivnick and Gary Women of Africa This artist has played a leading role in taking Zairean soukous Gardner, features such diverse groups as a mothers' union, a This outstanding anthology of 12 selections by wonderful into a more contemporary internationally-oriented sound. This village women's group, various mixed church choirs, college women vocalists from all over the African continent spotlights collection of some of her greatest recordings delivers a hard- choirs, nurses, political groups, a Zulu men's singing compet­ the work of artists too often overlooked in male-dominated driving set of dance rhythms as a showcase for her sweet, ition, and a living room luncheon! It's mostly acappella, very societies. Represented are Lady Isa from Kenya, Patience free-flowing lyrical vocals: her voice is cool yet exhilerating, harmonic, and documents the vitality of the many townships Africa from Azania (South Africa), Dulce from Mozambique, stylish yet tough, with a very appealing huskiness. (SHN64031) represented here as well as their formal and informal protest Doreen Ncube from Zimbabwe... and 8 others, with fantastic CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 of apartheid. (ROU5024) CS: 9.98 rhythms and lots of spirit. Highly recommended! (CSA5003) CS: 12.98 CD: 19.98 Arabic • Middle Eastern

Fairuz Chat Iskandaria Chaba Fadela & Cheb Sahraoui This 1988 release represents a return for this vocalist to a traditional Lebanese style (the majority of her recent discog­ Hana Hana raphy has been of more modern music), with traditional If you liked You Are Mine, you'll love this too. Fadela co-wrote instrumentation of oud, kanoon (like a zither), violins, piano. most of the selections, and performs them all with her male The songs were written by her late husband and brother-in-law. duo partner... they are compelling and unique. Contains the (RLX18) CS: 10.98 89 Mix of the hit N'Sel Fik. A bonus is that the insert contains actual photos of the artists; many other Rai albums, including Fairuz You Are Mine and Nights Without Sleeping, instead show models on the cover, presumably in accordance with the The Very Best of Fairuz Islamic prohibition of photographs. (MNG9856) CS: 10.98 . . . This Lebanese vocalist is one of the best-known female singers Chaba Fadela CD: 15.98 in the Arab world; the songs are in Lebanese, and she incorpo­ You Are Mine rates traditional Arabic music into her style. Her material stands While other ethnic stars can provide excellent examples of Rai Chaba Zahouania in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine, and in music - a modern Arabic pop style whose roots lie in traditional support of their right to a nation-state under leadership of their Algerian folk music with African, Moroccan, Spanish and Nights Without Sleeping choosing. (V0I241) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 19.98 French influences - Chaba (title for a young female) Fadela On this excellent recording of Rai music, Zahouania uses her is the premiere voice of the movement that blends cultures deep and sultry voice to convert Bedouin chants into vocal Umm Kulthumm and generations to produce a distinctive and beautiful sound. improvisations; the accompaniment blends traditional middle Her rough sensuous voice has been described as "the pride eastern instrumentation with contemporary western instru­ The Twinkling Star of Algeria," and her compositions as the best example of Rai ments and production techniques. She's following in the No longer living, this woman (whose name is also written Oum music to be found. In fact, the success of Rai, in spite of footsteps of the originators of Rai: rural women singers called Koulsoum or Imm Kulsim) remains Egypt's and the Arab world's government attempts to ban it (it is taboo to sing about sexuality "Cheikhates" who, in the early part of this century, adapted most esteemed vocalist. She sang into her late 70s, performing - especially for a woman!), is in large part attributable to her. the chants of the nomadic herders to their own improvised lengthy concerts with long improvised epic tales, projecting A strong dance beat, with synthesizers, drum machines and words, often singing of the taboo subjects of sex and alcohol. dignity and strength. She never lost respect for having had 4 multitracking, are paired with her haunting traditional Arabic Her family has prohibited public performances and photo­ consecutive husbands, an unusual situation for an Arab woman vocals on this 1988 release. Includes her major hit, N'Sel Fik, graphs, so the cover here features the same model as Fadela's in the limelight; she basically transcended the boundaries of performed with Cheb (title for a young male) Sahraoui. Very You Are Mine! (MNG9831) CS: 10.98 CD: 15.98 convention; this info courtesy of Kristin Lems. (VOI042) CS: highly recommended! (MNG9827) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 10.98 Asian

Krishna Chakravarty Mieko Ananda One of the few female sitar players who have received recog­ 7bfem nition as a master of their art, Madame Chakravarty has been First of all, this is fantastic dance music, so all you DJ's (closet as student of Ravi Shankar since 1971 and has toured, per­ or otherwise) take note! Japanese singer-songwriter Mieko formed and taught throughout the world. Here she performs blends Japanese melodies with African rhythms, Arabic over­ et. _n ancient ragas, rich with stirring rhythms and expressive tones, and western technology, creating a unique, high-energy phrases, with virtuosity and fire. (FOR17046) CS: 9.98 sound and style from a melting pot of cultural references. She began her career performing traditional Japanese songs, moved on to jazz and then to "ethno-jazz", and is now concen­ Lucia Hwong trating on developing her personal style while incorporating House of Sleeping Beauties various types of world music and still maintaining a wide­ This gifted composer/singer/actress/dancer/painter (born in spread appeal. She recently moved to England, and this is a Hawaii, raised in L.A.) bridges past and present, paying hom­ U.K. import. (WOL0011) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 age to her Chinese ancestors while acknowledging western influences. This recording is dedicated to her grandmother Najma Madame T.C. Lu, a great Chinese opera star; you can hear her voice, her spirit here. Lucia's training in Chinese classical Qareeb music as well as western classical music is also evident in This beguiling album showcases the ethereal, haunting music these original compositions which would fit the new age or of this stunning Indian vocalist based in Great Britain. With world music labels. Instrumentals brushed with vocalizations, power and grace, she mixes ancient Indian ghazals (short Dragon Dance and the full-side Tibet Suite utilize kayagum, romantic poems) with original melodies in an "Indipop" style, shakuhachi, pipa, sopranino sax, zither, and other ethereal combining traditional and western instrumentation. An album MIEKO sounds to evoke an aural journey to the Far East. Truly of great immediacy and impact, offering an arresting new mus­ unique. recommended!(PVT2006)CS: 10.98. . CD: 16.98 ical experience (SHN64009) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 39 Najma Shonen Knife (Double) Atish Their very popular Burning Farm album is once again availa­ This 1990 release, Najma's second, extends the musical fusion ble... on this compilation, which contains everything from that introduced by her first album — traditional Indian melodies album plus their second. Yama No Atchan! This young and rhythms synthesized with western jazz and pop styles — women's trio, which has quite a substantial cult following, as her soaring vocals hit spine-tingling heights. (SHN64026) creates pristine pop/punk music, direct from the Japanese underground. They sing in Japanese and English, songs like CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Watchin' Girl, Factory Girl, Parallel Woman, Twist Barbie Rakugaki (GR6047) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 Rakugaki is a duo of two women — Helen Dryz and Kim Oswalt — who perform on 2 traditional Japanese instruments: the koto, a 13-string or 20-string Japanese harp, and the Tomoko Sunazaki shakuhachi, a bamboo flute. They both have studied with Japanese masters while living in Japan, and have toured for Tegoto: Japanese Koto Music both Japanese and U.S. audiences; Helen is also a From one of Japan's foremost koto masters, a "best of" compi­ shakuhachi-maker. The music is soft, subtle and graceful, com­ lation, from previous Fortuna releases (Moon at Dawn, Spring bining the traditional with the contemporary. (WFS1) CS: 9.98 Night, Sound of Silk Strings), and is of course exquisite. Melancholy, contemplative, playful and elegant, she performs . . CD: 15.98 classical and contemporary Japanese pieces. Over 67 minutes. (FOR17068) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Sheila Chandra The Struggle "I'm proud to De Asian, an Asian Woman, and an Asian Woman Uzume Taiko in the Music Business." One of our best-sellers from years Chiroshi past — and one of the loveliest and most creative works in This exciting and incredible trio of percussionists from Van­ our catalog — is back in print! On this lustily textured, harmonic, couver, consisting of 2 women, Leslie Komori and Eileen Kage, innovative, up-tempo dance album. Sheila brings together the Sheila Chandra and 1 man, John Endo Greenway, revives the traditional seeming paradoxes and polarities of her life. A British citizen Japanese Taiko, which means "big drum"; the renewal in popu­ of Indian descent (known previous to her solo releases for her Silk 1983-1990 larity of this instrument is occuring in both Japan and among vocal work with the band Monsoon), her heritage is steeped This is a "Best of..." retrospective, covering material from her sansei (third generation Japanese/ North American). The trio in ancient traditions, and she values them, yet feels they must five solo releases to date: The Struggle, Nada Brahma, Roots is adeptly assisted by other musicians such as Xiao Yu on be used in a progressive context. The recording blends tradi­ and Wings, Quiet, and Out On My Own. Styles range from pipa, a stringed instrument, and Takeo on shakuhachi, a bam­ tional eastern sounds, vocals, chants, and instruments (sitar, crossover Indipop to traditional chants to a Scottish lament. A boo flute, and together they weave magic with their blend of gamelan, Zildjan cymbals, tabla, tamboura, etc.), with western wonderful way to sample her work, and to experience the Asian and North American music and rhythms. Dedicated to rhythms and technology to create...Indipop! If you have breadth of her talent and her growth as an artist. And, her first the spirit of Ame NoUzumeNo Mikoto, "The Heavenly Alarming enjoyed Ofra Haza, try this for sure.. .very highly recommended! title to be pressed domestically. (SHN64035) CS: 9.98 ... CD: Female." Graceful and hypnotic... recommended! (FF558) CS: (IND3) CS: 12.98 ... CD: 18.98 15.98 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

Sheila Chandra Shobha Gurtu Various Artists Roots and Wings Now in her 60's, Shobha is revered in her native India as CompilAsian 1 This 1989 release is Sheila's first album since her eccentric somewhat of a superstar, where she is known as the "Queen Works of both Sheila Chandra and Najma are included in this decision to "retire" in 1985 at the age of 20. Part of that hiatus of Thumri," a light classical vocal style. Her own mother was unusual anthology of female and male artists who define and was spent researching fresh musical and vocal approaches, a classical singer and dancer, and Shobha has likewise passed expand upon the term "Indipop"... A beautiful, creative fusion which she explores here: Konnokol Al Dente incorporates a her talents onto her children — her son Trilok Gurtu, a member of South Asian and western forms, styles, and technologies: musical language of percussive vocal syllables — the Indian of the ensemble Oregon, has featured his mother's vocals on New Bhangra alongside Ghazal-Jazz; Indipop alongside Asian version of scat; various multi-tracked vocals over traditional his contemporary solo recordings. This album is more tradition­ house/hip-hop; dancefloor mixes alongside Indian classical Indian instruments such as ghatam (a finely tuned clay pot) ally Indian in sound and concept: her warm, sensuous voice experiments. We only wish the insert offered more information and mrdingham (a very intricate percussion instrument); even blends strength with suppleness, vigor with grace, in a combi­ on the 13 or 14 musicians represented. Very rhythmic and mixes of African log drum and conga with Indian percussion. nation of acquired technique and innate spirituality. She's much of it is quite danceable. (IND7)CS: 12.98. . CD-18 98 We welcome her back to the recording world! (IND5) LP: 12.98 accompanied on sarangi, harmonium and tabla. (CMP3004) CS: 12.98 ... CD: 18.98 CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

Celtic • British Isles CLANNAD Alison Kinnaird Capercaillie The Harper's Gallery Sidewaulk (UNNA6 One of the leading exponents of Scottish harp music, Alison Considered by many to be Scotland's premiere band, in our carries on the tradition of the great clarsach (small harp) opinion it is the incredible Hebridean lead vocalist Karen Mathe- (TXVVAC. > players of the past. The opening cut of this album is actually son who makes it so!The 1 -woman 5-man ensemble alternates stunning —and I try never to use that word—on which Ann is vocals and instrumentals from the breadth of Scottish reper­ joined by harpsichordist Lucy Carolan, plus a fiddle and toire. 4 of the 6 songs are sung in Gaelic, conjuring up the viola...transporting. The collection consists of courtly 16th, 17th atmosphere and artistry of a vocal tradition steeped in mystic and 18th century music; Alison lends her voice to a few of the beauty; one is an example of Scottish "mouth music," a vocal pieces. Includes one said to have been written by Mary Queen tune to dance to; another is a wonderfully spirited "waulking of Scots the night before her execution. The recording quality song," sung to accompany the rhythm of beating cloth on a is excellent — very bright and clear and almost eerily present. table and unknown outside of the Highlands and Hebrides. Recommended. (TEM003) CS: 9.98 Perhaps someday Karen will record some solo albums; in the meantime, enjoy her here! (GL1094)CS: 9.98. . .CD: 15.98 Altan The Red Crow Clannad FUA_v. Considered to be one of the world's best bands playing trish Macalla music, this 1990 release is their third. As is so often true, the Considered by some to be their best album, it is aiso one of one female, in this case ace vocalist/ fiddler Mairead Ni their most produced, with haunting, mystical effects created Mhaonaigh, provides the center and foundation for the rest of with synthesizer, multi-tracked Maire vocals, reverberating har­ the ensemble. The selections offer a balanced mix of rhythms monies, and lots of contemporary instrumentation on top of (5ANN(JI and tempos, with reels, jigs, ballads, waltzes; some are all- their traditional accompaniment. Includes The Wild Cry, Closer instrumental and some feature vocals. (GL1109) CS: 9.98 . . . To Your Heart, Bauchaill On Eirne. (RCA8063) CS: 9.98 . . . Clannad (with Enya) CD: 15.98 CD: 15.98 Fuaim We are so pleased to discover this classic! Clannad consists Anisa Angarola Clannad of lead vocalist Maire Ni Bhraonain (Enya's sister) 2 brothers Irish Aires and Dances Crann Ull Ciaran and Pol. and their 2 uncles, Padraig and Noel O Duqain' Since 1984, Anisa's guitar artistry has enhanced all 7 of Joemy This 1980 recording from Dublin's Tara Records contains pure Eithne. known to many of us now as Enya, performed and Wilson's hammered dulcimer recordings, as well as her own traditional Gaelic and Irish material, impeccably performed, recorded with them briefly before launching her solo career duet recording with Valarie King, Pastorale. Now Anisa takes naturally revolving around Maire's heavenly voice... it's one of This 1982 release (the only one with Enya. and probablv their center stage, in this exciting collection of traditional dance the last straight-forward, all-acoustic albums Clannad recorded last before the now out-of-print Magical Ring) contains the music from Ireland. Accompaniment of flute, recorder, ham­ before they embarked on their experimentations with more beginnings of their ingenious blending of contemporary mode . mered dulcimer (Joemy, of course) and bodhran add special contemporary sounds. Includes Gathering Mushrooms, The with the traditional: you will hear intermittent (always tasteful, color; impeccable classical technique and the energy and emo­ Last Rose of Summer. (TAR3007) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 touches of synthesizer, clarinet, sax, electric guitar and DercuV tion of the music unite to create a recording of special charm. sion. That, coupled with these 6-part genetic harmonies makes (DM110) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 this a must for every Enya and Clannad fan. Produced b'v Nirkv Clannad 2 Ryan, who produced Enya's solo albums. Very hiohlv m. __f Here's one of Clannad's earliest recordings (logically, their sec­ mended! (TAR3008) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 9 V ond...), replete with spritely melodies and remarkable har­ Anisa Angarola/ Valarie King monies on traditional Irish/ Gaelic songs, and awaiting a spot Pastorale in your collection. (SHN79007) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Clannad If we could install flashing neon arrows on our catalog pages, we'd use one in this margin! Anisa on classical guitar and In Concert Valarie on flute and piccolo are a pair of musicians whose skill Clannad Spectacular lead singer Maire Ni Bhraonain is Enva's si .tor is honed to near perfection in their execution of medieval, Dulaman but if you didn't know that you might deduce it when vou hear renaissance, Irish, Spanish, and impressionistic compositions. In this 5-person family ensemble, it is the exquisite voice of their styles... and in fact, the entire ensemble consists of dose The phrasing and arrangements are elegant and dignified; Maire Ni Bhraonain which centers the vocal harmonies, and relatives to these two! This album affords you a ra?e opportunfty even the sequencing is just right. Includes Parsons Farewell/ her harp playing which provides the focal point for the instru­ to hear this ensemble in person - almost! (Really do it f vou Goddesses and the lively, embellished Carolan's Concerto. mental arrangements. Their repertoire consists of traditional ever have the chance...) Includes Fairies HornoiDe/Off in Have we said enough? Highly recommended. (JM100) CS: Gaelic songs which they infuse with an up-tempo, improvisa­ California, Down By the Sally Gardens, and many She tunef tional yet precise and delicate musicianship. Includes Two Sis­ (SHN79030) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ' ters. (SHN79008) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 40 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Clishmaclaver Jean Redpath ^^^^^ Judith Pintar Hearing Double A Fine Song for Singing Celtic Harp: Secrets From the Stone The debut release by a long-aquainted duo is marked by its Sure to win a contestI foforr largeslargestT ddiscograph y in the western How would you like a dreamy vacation to a mystical, magical rich vocal harmony; Jennifer Culley and Brooke Parkhurst hemisphere, Jean has recorded many albums of works of Scots land? Well, we've found it for you. Judith Pintar creates an blend complimentary voices in this collection which reflects poets set to music. Lately, a commitment to uncovering works atmosphere of ancients with titles like In Defense of Guene- their appreciation for the traditional Gaelic sound (even their by women has been apparent in her efforts. This album con­ vere. Dialogue Between the Sun and the Moon, Songs From name is a Scottish Gaelic phrase meaning "idle gossip"). They tains the amazing, well-known love song to Annie Laurie, re­ the Four Winds. With a perfect blend of traditional. Celtic, and incorporate history into their songs, employing one of the oldest written by Lady John Scott...and 2 by Violet Jacob, 1 by Helen new age sounds, this tape is ideal for meditation and massage, traditions of storytelling. For instance, Susannah Martin, the Cruikshank, and others by Robert Louis Stevenson, W. B. and an absolute must for anyone who fell in love with The story of a woman accused in Old Salem of being a witch, is yeats, more. (PH1110) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Mists df Avalon. Very highly recommended. (SG123) CS: 9.98 recanted as the timeless medium of the "song tale" is main­ ... CD: 15.98 tained. Also includes a sample of Scottish "mouth music" (a lickety-split tongue-twister), an Appalachian shape-note hymn and a few contemporary ballads. Recommended! (BRP001) Judith Pintar CS: 9.98 Changes Like the Moon A very wttchy-looking Celtic harp recording, based on two paral­ Connie Dover lel tales from Japanese and Scottish folklore: THE ROBE OF FEATHERS and THE SILKIE. Each tells a story of a beautiful Somebody magical female creature who is captured by a human male Vocalist with the American Celtic group Scartaglen, Connie's and is forced into marriage, until one day she escapes joyfully soaring, crystal-clear voice and sensitive interpretation of trad­ to her freedom. Accompanied by violin, viola, cello and tabla, itional songs make this 1991 release noteworthy. She is joined this is a gorgeous and fitting follow-up to her highly successful by instrumentalists from the Scots/Irish bands Silly Wizard, Secrets From the Stone. (SG147) CS: 9.98 . .. CD: 15.98 Capercaillie and Boys of the Lough to create a collection of songs that spans the music of 1000 years. From the monas­ teries of 8th century Ireland to the Shenandoah River Valley, Judith Pintar the album is a powerful testament to the elusive beauty of At Last the Wind traditional Celtic music. Includes On Castle Rock, An Air for This 1989 release offers an abundance of accessible. Renais­ Mary Tipton, Rosemary's Sister, Shenandoah. Recommended! sance-flavored musical charm, using guitar, fiddle, cello and (TPM0101) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 rhythmic bass lines to embellish Judith's evocative harp pas­ sages. Each composition has a rather strange myth to go with it; she wrote them, and they are included in the notes; but the DeDannan (with Mary Black) music is the real reason you'll want this album. (SG158) CS: Song for Ireland 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Before launching her solo recording career, Mary Black was known as the breathtaking vocalist with DeDannan; and here is one of the albums on which she is featured, for those of you June Tabor and the Oyster Band who want a more complete discography. This Irish band trans­ Freedom and Rain cends musical boundaries, while maintaining their advocacy The majestic Queen of British folk collaborates here with for traditional music. (GL1130) CS: 9.98 renegades of electric folk, resulting in a stunning symbiosis of sound. This exuberant 10-song coflection. featuring both trad­ Enya itional and contemporary material by writers such as Si Kahn. This is Enya's debut album, and it's truly glorious; multi-layered Billy Bragg, and Richard Thompson, makes us glad that June harmonies, chords like a church choir and the magic of ancient continues to stretch her musical self. (RYK194) CS: 9.98 . . . Celtic culture. Enya's definitely charting some new musical CD: 15.98 territory, in her blending of classical, medieval, traditional, new age idioms with totally new, original and experimental ones. Jean Redpath June Tabor Enya composed and co-arranged the music, performs all the Leaving the Land Airs and Graces vocal and keyboard parts, and veritably makes a new instru­ This 1990 release is quite a departure from her usual repertoire Few finer voices exist anywhere; this old favorite was originally ment of her voice; complemented by millean pipes, violin, elec­ of traditional Scottish ballads; this album, subtitled A Collec­ released in 1976 on the Topic label, and was hard to find domes­ tric guitar. We highly recommend this! (ATL81842) CS: 9.98 tion of Songs Scottish and Western, contains contemporary tically. June was deservedly voted top British female vocalist ... CD: 15.98 songs which thematically explore the reasons and feelings for more than once, and no collection of British Isles music would leaving home, and of goals and destinations both realized and be complete without this. Features roxichord, bassoon and Enya unattained. She's accompanied by Abby Newton and others. sopranino; some double-tracked vocals; some acappella bal­ Watermark (PH1131) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 lads carried solely by her mysterious, lower-register rare vocal timbre. Recommended. (SHN79055) CS: 9.98 A very dramatic, unusual, and hauntingly beautiful album by Jean Redpath an Irish musician, which has the feel of an instrumental record­ "This set is mine," says Jean of the songs on this LP..."Late ing, but actually utilizes many choral textures. Enya's singing at night, when the atmosphere is warm _»there's no longer any Maddy Prior & June Tabor in Gaelic, Latin and English evokes a universal language which, need to programme, or balance a set, it is songs like these Silly Sisters when combined with her piano and synthesizer, creates a mys­ that I would choose to sing." Most are quiet ballads, some An exquisitely wonderful duet album of traditional English tery and almost spiritual awe. There's really nothing else like sensitively accompanied by Abby Newton on cello, others deliv­ songs. Though lyrics aren't your most progressive, these two it, and since we are almost at a loss for descriptive phrases, ered acappella by this accomplished & well-loved bearer of outstanding British vocalists create perfect harmonies, plus a we hope you'll take our (lack of) word for it and buy it! This, the folk tradition. (PH2015) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 few fine solos...a better blend of voices is hard to find. Includes her second release, includes Orinoco Flow (Sail Away), Storms My Husband's Got No Courage in Him and The Seven Joys ot in Africa, On Your Shore. Very highly recommended! Mary. (SHN79040) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 (GEF24233) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Joemy Wilson Dargason: A Dulcimer Sampler General Humbert (with Mary Black) Featuring Ruth Barrett in harmony vocals, Sylvia Woods on Maddy Prior/J. Tabor: Silly Sisters Celtic harp, and Laurie MacLeod on cello, Joemy leads with No More To the Dance // mountain and hammer dulcimers, crotale, tambourine, and voc­ Twelve years after their first recorded collaboration, a new Since we began scouting for any and all releases featuring als. Most are instrumentals, and the few vocals have feminist masterpiece by these two vocalists, whose harmonies do truly Mary Black, this 1983 release has luckily come to our attention. themes {The Crafty Maid's Policy, I'II Not Marry at All). Contains sound like they are of a family, breaks new ground for traditional She performs the excellent vocals she is noted for, to accom­ medieval dance tunes and Irish instrumentals. Recently music. It features innovative textures with touches of Eastern paniment on guitar, bouzouki, bodhran (which she herself remixed, digitalized and dolby-ized. (DM101) CS: 9.98 European harmony, and constantly shifting combinations of plays), mandolin, harmonium, uilleann pipes, tin whistle, flute, western, eastern, modern and traditional instruments (Chinese fiddle and French horn. All titles traditional, from Irish, Breton flutes, soprano sax, Celtic harps by the women of Sileas, bag­ and English repertoires, and quite charming. (SHN79032) CS: Joemy Wilson pipes, more). One of the most eagerly-awaited releases ever, Carolan's Cup and very highly recommended! (SHN79069) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: One of the most beautiful instrumental albums to come our 15.98 Jean Redpath way... (and there are multitudes, believe me!). Music of Turlough O'Carolan. including Eleanor Plunkett, Betty MacNeill. Blind. Song of the Seals . _, . Mary. Hammered dulcimer by Joemy, with the Carolan con­ Jean has an amazing repertoire & knowledge of Scottish bal­ sort—an accomplished ensemble (3 women, 1 man) consisting ladry. On this album, her lilting voice is accompanied by guitar, of a guitarist, a flutist, a violinist, and harper Sylvia Woods—all fiddle, & the beautiful, haunting cello of Abby Newton. of whom arranged these courtly-sounding Baroque- (PH1054) CS: 9.98 ornamented pieces. Highly recommended!! (DM102) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Jean Redpath, with Abby Newton Lady Nairne Joemy Wilson If you're collecting albums by Jean, we hope you II consider Carolan's Cottage this one. Informing us that many of the best known and loved Joemy's second volume of music on hammered dulcimer by of Scottish popular songs are in fact the work of one woman, Turlough O'Carolan is yet another supreme album which Jean here brings focused attention to this little-celebrated com­ deserves a spot on your shelf and stereo. With graceful accom­ poser. Lady Nairne, a.k.a. Caroline Oliphant, wrote during the paniment by the Carolan Consort (which includes Sylvia Woods late 1700's and early 1800's, usually anonymously with dis­ and Anisa Angorola), Joemy will transport you to the hills and guised handwriting, because women at the time were taught fields of 18th century Ireland, via planxties and airs. Enchant­ to shun notoriety. The songs were written for voice only (instru­ ing; don't miss it. (DM104) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 ments were considered artificial music and were not permitted) but here are accompanied by Abby's lovely cello. Recom­ mended! (PH1087) CS: 9.98 Joemy Wilson Celtic Dreams Joemy's third volume in her Irish series truly captures the mys­ Jean Redpath tical Celtic spirit. On the 9 glorious O'Carolan tunes and other First Flight Majical melodies from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of This 60-minute-plus collection brings together the best ot her Man, her shimmering dulcimer is complemented by the usual long out-of-print first recordings made for Elektra in the 60s. brilliant accompaniment of Sylvia Woods' harp, Anisa Recently over from Scotland, she sings traditional songsi from Angarola's guitar, Valarie King's flute, and Miamon Miller's vio­ varied sources, accompanying herself on guitar. (R0U11556) lin. Includes Faeries' Lamentation, Ash Grove, Mabel Kelly. CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 (DM107) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 41 Maggie Boyle Reaching Out Every connoisseur of Celtic vocal music must have this quintes­ sential album of traditional British isles music; Maggie's perfor­ mances, both as vocalist and flutist, are simply and purely exquisite—her voice like heaven—and she's accompanied by the likes of Bert Jansch on guitar, Tommy Keane on Uilleann pipes. She's a vocalist some of you have heard on John Renbourne's Ship of Fools album. Includes Busk Busk Bonnie Lassie, The Quiet Land ot Erin. Recommended! (RRA003)CS: 9.98

Maggie Sansone Hammer Dulcimer & Guitar An excellent tape of traditional instrumental tunes, crafted with the instruments of her specialty plus fiddle, bodhran, and bones—all performed by women. You can hear her 15 years of experience participating in groups from Irish bands to renais­ sance ensembles, in such fine tunes as Petronella: Sally Gar­ dens: Si Bheag, Si Mhor; Irish Washerwoman. (MM101) CS: Ruth Barrett & Cyntia Smith 9.98 Maura O'Connell A Dulcimer Harvest Helpless Heart Ever since 1979 when Ruth and Cyntia began their musical Maggie Sansone Gorgeous, lilting, rich, fresh — these adjectives come collaboration, folks have been requesting an all-instrumental Hammered Dulcimer Traditions immediately to this reviewer's mind upon first listening to album. Twelve years later, their wishes are answered with this Maggie's second tape features all-instrumental arrangements Maura's voice. Produced by the inestimable Bela Fleck, this elegant and magical collection of favorites from the duo's first of Celtic dance tunes and folk songs from England. Scotland, recording combines the above qualities with New Acoustic influ­ 3 albums, plus new compositions and traditional pieces Their Wales, Ireland, and America spanning the 13th to 20th cen­ ences & musicians (Bela, Dave Grisman, Grey Larson) on classical fingerpicking style is complemented by added acous­ turies. The hammered dulcimer is embellished with an array acoustic guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin, piano, pedal steel tic instruments, such as Sylvia Woods' harp, Miamon Miller's of traditional instruments—harp, pennywhistle, concertina, guitar, fiddles and bass — simply the greatest! Material covered violin (both from Joemy Wilson's consort), cello and more bouzouki, viola da gamba, recorder, dombek, percussion- is primarily contemporary folk, like Cheryl Wheeler's Sum- Includes Faerie's Love Song. King of the Faeries Grace's adding interesting and varied accompaniments, harmonies, merlly, Nanci Griffiths Trouble in the Fields; Paul Brady's Help­ Dance, I Live Not Where I Love. An excellent holiday gift for and counter-rhythms. And, most of the musicians are women. less Heart, and Karla Bonoff's Only A Fool and Isn't It Always any season... recommended! (AEO004) CS: 9 98 CD- High quality duplication; nice! (MM102) CS: 9.98 Love. Highly Recommended! (WB26016) CS: 10.98 .. . CD: 15.98 15.98 Sandy Denny Maggie Sansone Maura O'Connell Traditions Best of Sandy Denny (Best of Box) This CD-only release contains (almost) all the material from A Real Life Story Selections culled from the (now unavailable) 4-LP boxed set her first two hammered dulcimer releases, Hammer Dulcimer Moving into a more slick production and electiic sound can't Who Knows Where the Time Goes...sort of the best of the & Guitar and Hammered Dulcimer Traditions (MM104) CD: hide the fact that Maura's lovely voice is deepening into a best, from one of the most formidable folk talents who ever 15.98 seasoned richness that is as rare as it is enjoyable — joined lived. Includes, of course. Who Knows Where the Time Goes on one cut {A Family Tie, about alcoholism) by her three sisters, plus Listen. Listen; The Lady; Late November The Pond and other highlights include: Shawn Colvin's / Don't Know Why, the Stream. (HAN1328) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Maggie Sansone Janis ian's Unwinding, and Lennon/McCartney's For No One, with only dobro and acoustic guitar accompaniment — qorge- Mist & Stone ous! (WB26342) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Shelley Phillips and Friends This 1990 release is a beautiful collection of Celtic tunes from Ireland. Scotland, the Isle of Man. and Galicia, performed on The Fairie Round hammered dulcimer, Celtic harp and other instruments. The Mitzie Collins/ Roxanne Ziegler This 1990 album showcases an extraordinary versatility of the selections explore the rich and varied musical kingdoms of an artist on oboe, flute, piccolo, recorder, harp, English horn man- St. Patrick's Day In the Morning dolino. tin whistle and dulcimer. It's an eclectic antholoov of ancient past, as they create textures and moods which are traditional Irish, English and Welsh tunes and dances Renais­ often evocative and haunting. Includes Foggy Dew, Sally Gar­ For everyone who has enjoyed Mitzie and Ftoxanne's enchant­ ing holiday recordings, here's a non-seasonal hammered dul­ sance, Baroque and Classical selections - and even a bit of dens, 18th century harp airs, jigs and reels. Recommended! wild Bulgarian folk song^ Shelley is joined by a talented ensem­ (MM106) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 cimer/ harp album of equal charm. Subtitled Music of Irish inspiration, the selections are light and wistful and beautifully ble of musicians on winds and strings in this delightful svnerov executed, some with accompaniment on fiddle, recorder, and selections include title. The Ashgrove. Bourree/ Hornome Marie Rhines flute. Sweet and magical. (SAM8910) CS: 9.98... CD: 15.98 ,y> s B Hi9hly Tartans & Sagebrush SSSffi)S?i.9e .co.« SS - ™<=™^' Ladyslipper's first release, now at a bargain close-out price! Pentangle Hear how the ear of a classically trained violinist can stretch Steeleye Span a traditional tune to the limits of its inherent lyrical beauty. She Think of Tomorrow weaves lush, exquisite arrangements, as if her single instru­ This 1991 release reconfirms the legendary group's pre-emi­ Below the Salt ment were a string quartet, transporting you from the sultry nence in the British folk-rock scene. The unique combination We thought we'd give this ground-breaking group which Maddv shadows of the jazz club, through the elegance of the sym­ of Jacqui McShee's haunting vocals. Nigel Portman-Smith's Prior has graced with her amazing lead vSlo? over20 phony hail, to the joyful splendor of the backhills. Banjo, guitar, virtuosic bass and keyboards, and Bert Jansch's amazing years now, another whir! in our catalog. This band has con em bass, & harmonica accompany her fiddle & viola, & one vocal. guitar, creates a vibrant blend of folk, jazz and blues. After 20 porized traditional British Isles folk ballads with"fresh.Sore One of the finest songs. Gloria's Ride, is original... several are years, the ensemble continues to fluorish at the top of a very tations and rock-oriented instrumentation, their selections Scottish tunes. She also does a superbly creative rendition of notable heap. (GL3057) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 sometimes zany, sometimes merry, sometimes sinister'This John Coltrane's Lonnies Lament, a mellow piece that gently album is one of their earliest, but in this reviewer's humble carries your thoughts wherever they may care to wander. Marie opinion, one of their best. (SHN79039) CS: 9.98 CD:15.98 Rhines has successfully translated the sounds of the American Ruth Barrett & Cyntia Smith and European musical tradition for the voice of the classical Aeolus Sue Richards violin. (LR101) LP: 3.98 A superbly executed album of woman-oriented ballads, with themes of goddesses, magic ritual, witchery. Melodies are trad­ Grey Eyed Morn itional, with vocal harmonies, dulcimers and other traditional Celtic harp virtuosa and 3 times US National Scottish Ham instruments; naturally, many lyrics and verses were rewritten... Champion, Sue breaks new ground in her debut solo alburn Mary Black a perfect convergence of consciousness and tradition! Includes of traditional tunes from Scotland. Ireland and WaesBrinZ No Frontiers The Mermaid, Lullaby For Amanda, and Every Woman Born, a new vitality to this traditional music withoul' compromffi Characterized by lots of tremendous harmonies, this 1989 written for an L. A. Take Back the Night March and Z. Budapest's the essence and spirit of its source, an engaging combin_t on release leans more toward a pop sound, while still retaining birthday. (AEO001) LP: 9.98 . CS: 9.98 of harp solos and ensemble music is created ?ic. mtexture an acoustic foundation: guitars, double bass, accordian, piano, and endless variety evoking the myths and legends of th» sax... and Marys interpretive abilities still shine through. ancient Celts. She is accompanied on fiddle viola da namhL Includes several beautiful love songs, and, no less, a cover of Ruth Barrett & Cyntia Smith guitar and hammered dulcimers... a stunninq showca ._!.__,' the Dionne Warwick hit Say a Little Prayer\ (GIF77308) CS: Music of the Rolling World beginning to end! (MM201) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15 98 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Beautiful spring and midsummer seasonal celebration and magical songs, with dulcimer, harp, psaltery, cello, and more, Sylvia Woods recalling a time when "women, with their knowledge of plants Mary O'Hara and herbs, birth and death, were the healers of their com­ The Harp of Brandiswhiere Irish Traditional Folk Songs munities." Some depict strong women and working women Sylvia composed this entire suite for Celtic harp and tooether Mary is one of Ireland's best-loved Celtic harpers and vocalists. (The Female Highwayman), some are dances, some legends with flutes, trumpets, cimbalom, celeste. acoCitibassand On this compact disc, she performs 29 Irish favorites, including {Fairies Love Song) and to some they have added their own percussion, she weaves a fine and intricate aural taoestrv lh_ wrote it to illustrate the fantasy story of Brand! .£__,?_ . Down By the Sally Gardens, Kitty of Coleraine, The Gartan verses. (AEO002) CS: 9.98 l89e Mothers Lullaby, She Lived By the Anner, and others in English dary magical harper. It sounds every £ a.man r-h w" and Gaelic (LEI333) CD: 10.98 hope, and then some, as she herself plays C_|S?_ _„_?,__ harp, wind harp, Minstrel harp, autoharp ,=e est. ?v^n__„« anci finger cymbals. (TON1213) CS: 9.98 c& 15.98 Maura O'Connell Just In Time Talitha MacKenzie & Martin Swan This Irish artist is a chart-topping star in her own country, for obvious reasons known to anyone who's listened to her incred­ Mouth Music Truly a remarkable, innovative, mesmerizinn •<___. .... ibly smooth, rich vocals, and she's now gaining an international 9 S traditional Gaelic singing style call!. S XT'nr' -^_'._ reputation in the acoustic music community. Her U.S. debut U release, produced by Bela Fleck, features Nanci Griffith and music." with African rhythms and modem keyboard .._ ,° ^ Talitha is the vocalist on this intense material whirl\H°9y! Jonathan Edwards on background vocals. Includes an acap­ C e sc0 vered when she traveled to Edinburgh ,0 su„. c-^, J ; pella, multi-tracked version of her self-harmonies on The Water y Scot,lsh n Is Wide, plus others perfectly selected to complement her Irish ancient Gaelic culture in depth- Martin h» il, » ° arranger (except on one whicntm^anolTTT^ "K inflections, such as The Isle of Malachy, Leaving Neidin. hey s ay s Recommended! (PH1124) CS: 9.98 ... CO: 15.98 a matter of finding a strong rhythm wIS. ™_/_[ . ._ traditional song structures an. then creatinn ^m6_ "SJh . tension or powerful or surprising harmonfc r_„._me kin_-1f they happen... and they'veTcertainly acrn_,_. _ei' -ln whlch Highly recommended! (J.YK196)CS-§ 9mP"^8d just that.

42 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog BULGARIA'S GREAT European WOMEN'S VOICES KOUTEV Edith Piaf Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares Vol. 2 BlIUmRlflN Very Best of/ Voice of the Sparrow This album, every bit as haunting and as gorgeous as the first NnnoNnt In this world of ever-changing availability on Piaf titles, here's volume, primarily contains selections by the Bulgarian State KNSEivmi-E one for our 1992 catalog that's nice and long (18 songs) and Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir, but additionally fea­ available on CD. Lots of hits, and we hope it stays in print tures five other women's vocal ensembles. Most songs are longer than 15 minutes. Includes La Vie, L'Amour; La Vie en acappella but some feature traditional accompaniment, and a Rose; Le Vieux Piano; Hymne a L'Amour. (CAP98632) CS: variety of soloists. The vocal strength and harmonies are awe­ 9.98 CD: 15.98 some Recommended'(NON79201)CS: 10.98 . CD: 16.98

Edith Piaf Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares Vol. 3 La Vie en Rose Another enchanting recording of Bulgaria's premier female 10 hits, including title, Hymn to Love, The Three Bells, Autumn voices, including Choir Trakia, Choir Tolbuhin. Choir RTB (now Til Leaves, and more. (C0L898) CS: 6.98 touring under the name of "Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares". to confuse things a bit!), and Choir Rodope-Smolian, as well as THE VERY BEST OF EDITH PIAF featuring a few incandescent soloists. This music will quite Edith Piaf simply blow you away — you've never heard anything like it. At Carnegie Hall (Double-Play) we promise! (PLG846626) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Annabouboula This double-length cassette was recorded live in concert in 1957, contains 19 selections, and is considered to be a classic Marta Sebestyen In the Baths of Constantinople by her most avid fans. (CAP12384) CS: 14.98 This blend of ancient and contemporary music is created by Muzsikas 1 female and 2 male Greek-Americans who currently divide Muzsikas is Hungary's most popular folk group; Marta is the their time between Athens and NY. In an effort to bridge the The Best of Edith Piaf band's wonderful lead singer; and this album is considered to strict division between Greek traditional music and the western Out of print, limited quantity. This French vocalist is a favorite be one of her best. The traditional dances and songs features pop scene, they have taken belly dance and rembetiko music, of many of our customers, so here's a title with 12 of her best, instruments such as violin, zither, kobsa. kontra, buzuki. duduk. and added a funky rhythm and a wild psychedelic undertow including La Vie en Rose (Life Through Rose-Colored Glas­ and shawm, creating very haunting, gypsy-like sounds, blend­ to moody songs of passion and heartbreak. Lead singer Anna ses); La Goualante De Pauvre Jean (The Poor People of Paris); ing eastern and western idioms (HAN1330) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: Paidoussi-Drakopoulou gives voice to songs like Moroccan Le Trois Cloches (The Three Bells); Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien 15.98 Girl and I'm Not a Little Girl. Annabouboula is a Greek word (No Regrets). (CAP16214) CS: 8.98 meaning: all mixed up, brou-ha-ha, cacaphony or babble or noise, an unholy racket, a confused uproar. (SHN64022) CS: The Best of Edith Piaf, Vol. II Sophia Bilides 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Out of print, limited quantity. The second volume of her best- Greek Legacy loved songs, including Toujours Aimer, Le Vieux Piano, Les This Greek-Italian second-generation American presents trad­ Cheremshyna Amants Merveilleux. (CAP16264) CS: 6.98 itional songs from the mainland, island, and Asia Minor popu­ Each year there a few finds which truly excite us, and this is lations of Greece for both listening and dancing. Comfortable one for 1989-90! Cheremshyna is a Ukrainian women's trio Kitka with a wide variety of regional vocal styles, from island syrto from Montreal, and this is an extraordinary recording of their Called "Le Mystere de Voix San Francisco" by one of the sol­ to urban zeibekiko, her voice is deep and rich and expressive. distinct harmonious vocal blend of both traditional and contem­ oists of the Bulgarian State Female Vocal Choir, Kitka per­ She accompanies herself on the traditional santouri (ham­ porary Ukrainian folk song — expressing beauty and love, joy formed at the Michigan festival in 1990, and this debut tape is mered dulcimer), while being supported on laouto (lute), violi and sorrow. The voices, arrangements, melodies, harmonies, available for those of you who didn't make the gala event! (violin), clarino (clarinet), and dumbeleki (drum). These aren't and sheer energy are captivating, engaging, outstanding... if They're indisputably one of the most outstanding U.S. women's updated, westernized versions of traditional songs with dance you're looking to know the world by the best music it has to vocal ensembles specializing in the hauntingly beautiful and beats or synthesized instrumentation; it's the pure stuff, well offer, try this. Very highly recommended! (YFP1023) CS: 9.98 emotive vocal musics of Eastern Europe. Included here are researched, with an "old world" sound of ageless beauty. diaphonic village-style duets, modern Balkan choral works, (ET101) CS: 9.98 CD: 14.98 and original arrangements of traditional melodies by artistic The Best of Cheremshyna director Bon Brown. Cello, recorder, cimbalom and flute accom­ Having acquired not Three Men and a Baby, but Two Men and pany the 14 vocalists, who can sound like twice that many. The Trio Bulgarka a CD... This Ukrainian ensemble from Montreal, originally a The selections are tremendous; highly recommended! (KIT1) The Forest Is Crying 3-woman trio, is now a 3-woman 2-man quintet, and their first CS: 9.98 Ah, heaven I An entire alburnby three of Bulgaria's top vocalists, CD release contains their best songs from their three previous all female — Yanka Rupkina (featured soloist on Les Mysteres albums. (YFP1071) CD: 16.98 des Voixes Bulgares). Stoyanka Boneva. and Eva Georgieva Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble — released as a follow-up to the success of the Balkans Dzintars: The Latvian Women's Choir Bulgaria's Great Women's Voices album. The liner notes put each song into context. If you already Songs of Amber Years before Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares, this recording have the Les Mysteres album and love it as much as we do. Dzlntar is the Latvian word for amber, a wamly glowing fos­ was issued, and has been sitting in the record label's back you'll want to add this to your collection. (HAN1342) CS: 9.98 silized stone that is considered a national symbol among Lat­ catalog in relative obscurity... well, it's time to change that, so CD: 15.98 vians. The Dzintars Choir is the leading female choir in Latvia, buy this! This company of 75 singers, dancers and musicians with 76 vocalists plus 2 conductors, 2 instrumentalists, 2 choir from Sofia performs traditional songs and dances. The vocal Zina Pavlova masters, and a soloist! Produced by Mickey Hart and Jerry harmonies are particularly astounding, of course. Also contains Sing, Gypsy! Garcia when the choir toured the US in 1989, the album fea­ 4 selections by the Pirin Bulgarian Folk Ensemble - equally incredible. Recommended! (MON402) CS: 9.98 "Oh my dark tanned gypsy girls/Where are you.my lovely tures a cross-section of their extensive repertoire, including birds?/l love you. proud free daughters/Of the open fields!" traditional and modern Latvian music as well as songs of other Russian gypsy songs, sung in an appropriately gutsy voice by countries. Contains three Yiddish folk songs, including Oi Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares a woman who was born and raised in Russia. Back-up instru­ Hanuke (imagine 76 voices singing this popular holiday ments include violins, mandolin, accordian. Complete Russian song...). A work of spectacular beauty, recommended! An entrancing and thoroughly gorgeous recording which has captivated the imaginations of thousands of American listen­ text enclosed. (MON475) CS: 9.98 (RYK130) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ers. The Bulgarian Female Vocal Choir performs traditional Edith Piaf folk tunes with breathtaking harmonies which can be either melodic or discordant, natural or surprising, but are always SOPHIA BII Ideal precise, luxuriously rich, and resonant. Over the years we have Edith Piaf is a legendary French vocalist, one we've had many featured many recordings of US women performing Balkan • requests for, so we're glad to have several titles to offer our choral singing; here's who they've learned from. (N0N79165) Qruk. listeners. This long import includes 20 of her best. (IDL13) CS: CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Legacy 10.98 Latin American

Altazor Blending music from the New Song movements of South Amparo Ochoa America, from Afro-Puerto Rican ritual, from the traditional rhythms of Cuba, and from other sources, Altazor's sounds El Cancionero Popular and messages are vibrant, passionate, and wonderful! The This album of political folk songs features the contributions of ensemble ot 4 women — Liche Fuentes from Chile (some of another of Mexico's primary voices of Nueva Cancion, Los you will remember her from Grupo Raiz), Vanessa Wang from Folkloristas. Songs include El Barzon, Tierra Humeda, Jugar the US, Dulce Arguelles from Cuba, and Jackeline Rago from a la Vida, Mi Abuelo. Extensive liner notes and lyrics, in Venezuela — employs gorgeous harmonies and a rich variety Spanish. Mexican import. (DPB1006) CS: 11.98 of traditional instrumentation, with lyrics reflective of the strug­ gles of people the world over. Recommended! (RR8904) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Celia Cruz Amigas The "Brillante" Best Amigas Y Su Grupo Ritmo One of the reigning queens of salsa, Celia appears with the This fantastic Latin salsa ensemble from New Mexico is headed orchestras of Willie Colon and Johnny Pacheco. Vibrant, celeb­ by two women, Yvonne Ulibarri and Cris Phillips: vocalists, ratory, relentlessly energetic music with lots of percussion, instrumentalists and songwriters. Their band, consisting of one horns, and harmonies; includes Vieja Luna, Reina Rumba. woman and 4 men, provides an astounding amount of percus­ Quintessential salsa... highly recommended! (VAY77) CS: sion; together they create one of the liveliest, most rhythmic, 10.98 exciting and danceable offerings in our catalog. Most songs in Spanish. (UB1) CS: 9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 43 Corazon al Sur Itzqueye Sabia Venas Abiertas (Open Veins) Cantos de Luchay Libertad Live! En Vivo! The members of this trio, from Argentina and Colombia, cur­ ...in English, Songs of Struggle and Freedom. Yes, Nueva Their tenth anniversary live-in-concert album features some rently live in Philadelphia, which makes this one of our most Cancion is alive and veil in the '90s! This 3-woman, 3-man of their best material and all of the group's present and alumni highly-recommended Nueva Cancion albums by artists resid­ DC-area band has r. mbers from El Salvador, Argentina, the members. Includes LaAndina, Volveralos 17by Violeta Parra. ing domestically. Lead vocalist Susana Juniu has a superb Dominican Republic. and the US. Singing in Spanish, English Mujer Sandinista and more. Never Turning Back includes sporv voice — low and rich and strong — and Alba Potes' even lower and Hebrew, their styles range from traditional and contempo­ taneous participation by the LA Women's Community Choir! backup vocals, tipte and guitar, along with Gerardo Razumney's rary Latin American to Middle Eastern poetry and songs, with Spirited, rhythmic, political, compassionate, harmonious. percussive accompaniment on bombo, tambora, chucho and wonderful instrumentation and strong spirit. Includes A Mi Hija Recommended! (FF494) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 dumbek, complement it perfectly. Add to that an excellent selec­ (To My Daughter). Lyrics are included in both Enqlish and tion of material from several Latin American countries, and stir. Spanish. (IT2001) CS: 9.98 If you are a fan of Mercedes Sosa, we think you'll like this a Sabia, project co-ordinators lot (and you may recognize some of the songs, such as Todavia Cantamos); if you're not yet, try this anyway! (C0R1) CS: 9.98 Hear Our Voices: Salvadorean Refug. Los Folkloristas This group of U.S. and Latina musicians went to a Salvadorean Mexico! refugee camp in '83 and compiled this cassette as an educa­ Edi Machado This 2-woman, 5-man ensemble has been in existence for 25 tional tool, so that North Americans might understand their years (I don't think there have always been women in it — I'm situation, and fight against U.S. military and economic interven­ Edi sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!), and in spite of tion. The songs, sung in Spanish of course, are mostly per­ With an unmistakeably Afro-Brazilian beat and a vibrant array such an extensive performing and recording history, this is the formed by women and children (apparently the majority of the of percussion instruments, Edi makes her mark by successfully first U.S. pressing of any of their titles. Involved in the preser­ camp populations) and depict their past and present lives—with combining elements from the following traditions: Brazilian vation of the traditional music of Latin America and its massive all the harsh details—and future hope. (SAB2) CS: 6.98 samba, African rhythms, Latin and American funk, reggae, and repertoire, they sing in Spanish and several indigenous jazz scat! Edi is also a renowned dancer, and she builds the dialects, and play over 100 different instruments! This volume sound and rhythm very specifically around the dance. (She offers an overview of music from all over Mexico, representing Sukay grew up in the Brazilian city of Bahia; there, she learned the a variety of cultures, and includes lyrics and Enqlish transla­ Socavon dancing styles of the candomble rites, which fused African tions. (FF521) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 One woman (Quentin Howard) and 2 men (Omar Sepulvida tribal with Roman Catholic traditions.) Her material is original, and Carlos Crespo) comprise this group which took its name her voice spicy, her delivery high-energy, and the overall perfor­ from the ancient Quechua culture, meaning "open the earth mance a creative blend of cultures (the tape was even recorded Marisela Verena and prepare for planting". Their music articulates the spirit of in Rio, NY, LA, Maui and New Mexico!)... Recommended! Viento y Madera (Wind and Wood) the Andes, with its rhythmic and tonal complexities yet mes­ (BNS102) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Marisela, a Cuban-born Puerto Rico-based singer-songwriter sage of simplicity. A variety of traditional tlutes, pipes, and with a rich, deep voice, is most well-known for her #1 hit on stringed instruments are employed, and the recording is about Guardabarranco the Latin charts in New York and Miami: Tu Companera, a song 50 percent instrumental. (FF351) CS: 9.98 with very feminist (or, in her own words, womanist) sentiments. Si Buscabas (If You Were Looking) This album likewise opens with a strong feminist statement, Sister and brother Katia and Salvador Cardenalare part of the Soy una Mujer (I Am a Woman), a paean to women's solidness. Sukay Nicaraguan New Song movement called Volcanto—from vol- depth and versatility; also includes Ella (She). (GAD1517) CS: Mama Luna can (volcano) and canto (song) —symbolic of the eruption of This 1-woman 2-man trio presents lovely Ecuadorian, Peru­ music, poetry, and cultural expression in Nicaragua since the vian, and Bolivian music featuring notched bamboo flutes, pan triumph of the Sandinista revolution in 1979. Produced by pipes, and charangos or Andean guitars, with lead vocals by Jackson Browne, this is one of the first albums of Nicaraguan Mercedes Sosa Quentin Howard (a woman). Some contemporary material with music available in the U.S. Its beauty is virtually indescriba­ Assorted Titles-Ladyslipper To Pick Spanish lyrics is included in addition to their trademark tradi­ ble—but could easily bring tears to one's eyes; the guiet vibr- Mercedes Sosa is an Argentinian New Song vocalist/ interpre­ tional instrumentals; so this, their fifth release, should appeal ance and richness of the music and poetry transcends any ter/ people's musician, whose vocal qualities are not easily to an even broader audience. (FF433) CS: 9.98 language barriers., and "destroys State Department rhetoric right there before your eyes" says Holly Near. Spanish lyrics described, but words like penetrating, melancholy, searing, and English translations included only with LR Recommended! dark, intense, reverent, steadfast, beautiful, exquisite, sooth­ Tish Hinojosa (RR8501) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 ing, intelligent come close. She sings in Spanish, but somehow communicates a message that is political even to those who Homeland don't speak that language. Her music was banned in Chile in A fusion of country/ folk/ pop melodies and Latin instrumenta­ Irene Farrera the early 70's when the military junta took power, and was also tion, the songs of this 1989 album reflect this Mexican-Ameri­ banned in her home country for awhile. Perhaps some of you can singer/songwriter's musing in the liner notes " wonderina Irene will have heard her on Holly's 1990 release Singer In the how my love for my parents' humble Mexican heritaqe and A sumptuous, very womanly and woman-oriented tape by a Storm, and, being as moved by her as we are, will want to language would mix with idealistic American images of a mus­ Venezuelan singer/ guitarist who now resides in Oregon. Her explore her discography. We hope everyone who reads this ical future." The first cut Joaquin imagines the motivations for voice is strong, deep, and richly-textured; her rhythms abun­ catalog will try out her music; but, supply is so erratic, we can illegal border crossing, while West Side of Town recreates the dant; and she beautifully interprets works of contemporary story of her parents' lives; and Rancherita (Little Ranch Girl) Brazilian composers and other South American songwriters rarely predict which titles will be available. The simplest thing is a sweet song of courtship. Sung partly in English and partly such as Chilean and Peruvian poets Violeta Parra and Chabuca to do is to order this generic "Assorted Titles," and let us pick in Spanish, this album employs a variety of instruments includ­ Granda. The sambas, reggaes, and bahiaos are performed one for you. If there are any you already have or do not want, ing harmonica, pedal steel, dobro, accordian, fiddle bonaos with Brazilian/ Caribbean/ Latin nuances...she plays the music please specify. (SOSA?) CS: 13.98 .. . CD: 19.98 and more. (AM5263) CS: 10.98 . .. CD:. 15.98 9 of a continent, of the tropics, of the people of Latin America. Includes Gracias a la Vida, Magdalena, Senora Melancholy. Highly recommended! (IF1) CS: 9.98 Various-Amparo Ochoa/Holly Near/etc Live From El Salvador The live recording of the first-ever music festival for peace in Isabel Parra El Salvador, where Holly Near performed in 1988 Features Cantos de Violeta many of Latin America's top Nueva Cancion artists- Amnam Isabel performs many of the songs her mother, Violeta Parra, Ochoa, Cutamay Camones, Grupo Experimantal and others wrote and made famous as one of the founders of the Nueva plus Holly Near as well as Bev Grant and the Human Condition Cancion movement. Includes Gracias a la Vida, La Jardinera, from the US. A history-making occasion, with lots of .o fit La Lavandera and more. Isabel has a sweet, lyrical voice, and (RR9101) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 S 0T spin,! the songs are presented in a straightforward, acoustic style. (ALC27JCS: 10.98 Violeta Parra La Jardinera (Double-length) Isabel Parra / Inti-lllimani This double volume title contains 18 of the most significant of Homage to Violeta Parra her works, from the earlier part of her artistic life Include . her Isabel is the daughter of this pivotal Chilean songwriter; on famous Casamiento de Negros. (ALC195) CS: 10.98 this 1984 release, Isabel and Inti, an exiled Chilean 6-man folk ensemble, recount Violeta's life in song and recitation. Title, literally "Song for a Seed," conveys the germination and growth Violeta Parra of an idea and a consciousness which Violeta represented. Cantos de Chile The sections on this recording are chronological: her parents, A long cassette program - 14 songs in all - writtpn _n_ childhood, adulthood and political life, her death and epilogue. performed by this eloquent and prolific Chilean folk ooet-musi (MON821) CS: 9.98 cian who is considered to be one of the mothers of th. New Song movement in Latin America. Her songs are oolitleal (Tc33)9CS:U1Sa9e8a convevin9 de"P love for her people!

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Brooke Medicine Eagle Brooke Medicine Eagle Empowering the Spiritual Warrior Visioning (2-Set) •_ .4*. Subtitled Walking a Beauty Path, this is an Elder Sister's Primarily a spoken program which includes Brooke'* i_«;__ _r teaching of techniques and tools for empowerment, "by healing Rainbow Woman; Qualities of the Fou,• CWfcn.• Thl our own dysfunction and disharmony, by touching the Great Medicine Way; Vision Quest; and songs Women Cnm^ZiH- Mystery to empower our spiritual actions, and by literally get­ Red People; and more. With stories and perrona. ex__ri»^»«' ting our hands in the sweet soil of Mother Earth to reflower she describes how to clear oneself and open oneself ?_„£;__' this exquisite garden given us by Earth and Spirit." Chants, ing. (BME5/6) CS: 19.98 pen oneself to vision- invocations, and spoken teachings are included: Attitude of Gratitude, Tools for the Journey, Vision Beauty Sonq. and more. (BME9) CS: 9.98 Brooke Medicine Eagle Healing Through Ritual Actions cantos de lucha y lib Brooke Medicine Eagle A very practical tape on rituals which both svmh_i;._ „„_ ___.. songs of struggle and fri For My People ble personal transformation; doin3 literal an^?e5S£2. to prepare for and propel toward change and libe_T.i__ £___ ep.cx)x.e (T>_ CTciNie €r*.c;t._ So On this singing tape, again with explanation, she gives tribute of the exercises are having your cake andeatinnfi^l * to Mother Earth on Ancient Mother/Oh La Ma Ma; also White a bridge; leaping; dropping'burdens^gfwn''^^'^^ Buffalo Woman, Wolf Chant, and Vigil by Susan Savell, an ground; letting go; going for it; and moeAn ___ .? ° . ""f artist with whom she sometimes teaches and performs. Har­ (BME7) CS: 9.98 e- An effective tool. mony vocals by Anne Williams. (BME2) CS: 9.98 44 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Brooke Medicine Eagle Joy Harjo Visions Speaking Furious Light Subtitled Songs of a Beauty Way, this album includes tradi­ Joy is a fine poet and a fairly well-known Native American tional Native American songs as well as new songs written by voice, who writes in an impassioned and vivid style. Her Creek Brooke and friends. Backed up on vocals and flutes by Anne ancestors speak eloquently through hef writing, as do her own Williams, and accompanying herself on drums and rattles, experiences and observations. On this tape her poetry is set Brooke considers this her finest work so far (1991). (BME11) to sax accompaniment by Laura Newman; covers all her books CS: 9.98 plus work in manuscript. (WS192) CS: 10.98 Brooke Medicine Eagle Mary Thunder Singing Joy to the Earth Walk Your Talk Bom of mixed ancestry and raised on a Crow Reservation in Mary Thunder is Cheyenne, adopted Lakota and Irish; she is Montana, Brooke Medicine Eagle received spiritual training a Sundancer and follows the Sacred Pipe of the Lakota people. under a Cheyenne medicine woman. She is a visionary healer, She has spent 25 years learning the ways of her Elders, and teacher, author, singer, intertribal metis, as well as a coun­ currently offers experiential workshops in the Native American selor...currently involved in a 4-year cycle of ceremonies to tradition which utilizes the teachings of ancient ceremonies to align the consciousness of people around the world. This is a address addiction and co-dependency. On this spoken tape, vocal tape with narration, on Native American chants; includes she offers stories and teachings from her Elders and from her Chant to Call Spirit, Women's Healing Chant, Ancient Mother. own experience. (MTH1) CS: 12.98 (BME1) CS: 9.98 Nanaba Midge Brooke Medicine Eagle Sings Traditional Navajo Songs Drumming the Heartbeat In the Navajo language with drum accompaniment, the artist Brooke's first drumming tape was created for meditation, cere­ voices pride in her heritage and origins, singing I'm Proud To mony and dancing, as well as for learning to drum. She begins Be A Dine Woman, Mother Earth — "teacher of the Navajo with a half hour of basic heartbeat drumming, excellent for Dhyani Ywahoo womenS culture" — A Blessing For The Baby, and 9 others. meditation ("We begin.. .with the heartbeat of our sweet Mother Our Hearts & Heart of Earth Are One (CNY7146) CS: 9.98 Earth, a heartbeat which brings us gently, safely, back into the This tape is a very instructional guide to meditation, with Dhyani true rhythm of our natural Earth walk"); and proceeds with 15 leading chants and visualizations geared toward developing a Native Flute Ensemble minutes of two different dance rhythms, which can be used in basic practice with which to "deepen awareness of one's true circles and ceremonies if you don t have a drum. (BME10) CS: nature, life purpose, and inherent unity with all life." Side Two Ritual Mesa 9.98 contains more chanting, plus drumming and musical accom­ Jessita Reyes, Lois Little Bear, and John "Pinky" Martinez paniment by Paul Temple. (SUN2) CS: 10.98 blend Native American flute, Taos Drum, Yaqui rain stick, Hopi Brooke Medicine Eagle rattler, and rain scraper with occasional synthesizer to create an environment in which traditional Southwestern and contem­ Moon Time Dhyani Ywahoo porary idioms meet. Clearly inspired by Native American cere­ A spoken tape of spirit wisdom, very female, with selections monial music, the sound is at once serene and evocative, entitled Cycle of Grandmother Moon. The Grandmother Lodge, Journey to Temple of Understanding Side One is a guided meditation based on Cherokee teachings unadorned yet complete...a soundscape of sacred sites and Early Menopause, Belly-Womb-Center, Birthing Vision and windswept mesas. (TT101) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 more. About spiritual action, good relationships. (BME3) CS: which offers the opportunity to trace the roots of our thoughts and step into the past to reaffirm our paths. Side Two is a Dream Practice intended to gain a deeper understanding and Native Flute Ensemble Brooke Medicine Eagle level of clarity in one's life. (SUN3) CS: 9.98 Enchanted Canyons The second release by this 2-woman 1 -man trio was inspired Moon Lodge Jessita Reyes by the ancient Anasazi civilization, as it creates the imagery A moon lodge is a women's place — a place where women in of such "power spots" as New Mexico's Chaco Canyon and their moon-time (bleeding time) retreat to. On this spoken tape, Coyote Love Medicine Jessita, who is also a member of the Native Flute Ensemble, Arizona's Canyon de Chelly. The flute is framed by Native per­ she uses this tradition as an allegory for spiritual retreat for cussion instruments and synthesizers, producing a sound women, and gives direction and ideas for establishing this is most likely the first woman to master the courting flute and record her music! Here she interweaves Native American court­ based on tradition yet mixed with contemporary touches. ceremony/ environment in which women share dreams and (TT103) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 visions, both individual lodges and as a network. Selections ing flute, ritual percussion instruments, and synthesizers on include Hoops of Eight Women, Ceremony of Her Alone They this unusual recording inspired by the legendary Indian trickster Sing Over, Grandmother Dance, Full Moon Gatherings. An Coyote. On such cuts as Not Too Proud to Howl and Coyote Native Flute Ensemble important women's spirituality recording. (BME4) CS: 9.98 Blues she brings in subtle touches of blues and jazz, while others have a more traditional sound. A very unique and innova­ Temple of the Dream Jaguar tive solo flute performance! (TT102) CS: 9.98 This trio has gone South of the Border for inspiration for its Brooke Medicine Eagle spring 1991 release. Drawing on a shared mythology between the Hopi and the Mayans, they combine their exquisite flute A Gift of Song Jessita Reyes melodies with the hypnotic sounds of pre-Columbian instru­ Songs with messages of change and rebirth, with Brooke's Seasons of the Eagle ments. (TT108) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 drum accompaniment and gorgeous harmony vocals (plus a Inspired by the seasonal rituals of America's Native peoples, little harp) by Anne Williams. Includes Mother I Feel You, Blood Jessita paints a picture of the four seasons. She uses her Sharon Burch with A. Paul Ortega of Life, about a woman's moon time cycle, Whirlwind Woman, distinctive Native American musical palette to perform this or shaman woman, and others from Seneca, Sufi, African, cycle of flute and percussion compositions, this time sans The Blessing Ways ' Maori, and other traditions, as well as originals by both Brooke synthesizer. (TT106) CS: 9.98 Side 1 introduces Sharon, a Navajo from Chichiltah NM, whose and Anne. A wonderful collaboration. (BME8) CS: 9.98 original songs about her people and particularly women are performed in her native language, yet have the power to cross Jessita Reyes & Grupo Yaqui the language barrier. Her voice is lovely, incorporating occa­ Buffy Sainte-Marie Deer Dancer sional speaking-tones into sung phrases in songs such as Best of Buffy Ste-Marie I (Double) On the third release in the artist's spirit animal trilogy, Jessita Mother Earth, Cradle Song, Corn Song, Grandmother's Ways. collaborates with a percussion ensemble, whose instruments On side 2, Paul Ortega, a Mescalero Apache, performs his This double-length album includes many of her best-known songs covering some of the spiritual and philosophical views songs: Little Wheel, My Country 'Tis of Thy People You're (tuned-water drums, hide drums, gourd rattle and stick rasp) carry on an intense conversation with her flute melodies of Native Americans. (CNY533) CS: 9.98 Dying, Cripple Creek, Now That the Buffalo's Gone, I'm Gonna Inspired by the deer dance rituals practiced by many tribes Be a Country Girl Again, Universal Soldier, Cod'ine, God Is including Yaqui and Pueblo Indians. (TT110) CS: 9.98 Alive Magic Is Afoot, Many a Mile, Groundhog. (VAN3/4) CS: Sharon Burch 11.98 . . CD: 15.98 Yazzie Girl Jessita Reyes/Native Flute Ensemble Beautiful contemporary expressions of traditional Navajo cul­ Buffy Sainte-Marie The Native Flute Sampler ture and spirituality, with original songs inspired by the chants This hour-long album includes samplings from several record­ and prayers she recalls from her childhood. Includes title song, Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie II (Dbl) ings by Jessita alone, Jessita with Ben Tavera King, and the about the special bond among 4 generations of women from We welcome back into print the second double-length volume, Native Flute Ensemble; an excellent wayto become familiar Sharon's matrilinear family (Red Shell Necklace Woman, White which contains some wonderful material from her out-of-print with the seven releases it represents. (TT111) CS: 9.98 Shell Necklace Woman, Turquoise Necklace Woman — Sharon album Illuminations {Mary, Adam, Poppies), as well as other CD: 15.98 herself — and Obsidian Necklace Woman); Mother Earth; The favorites such as Welcome Welcome Emigrante, It's My Way, Chant; Sacred Mountains; New Born Blessing; The Rain Song; Hey Little Bird, Babe in Arms. (VAN33/34) CS: 11.98 ... CD: and more. She accompanies her lovely vocals with guitar. 7 15.98 Joanne Shenandoah selections are in Navajo, 2 in English and Navajo, with trans­ Joanne, who was given the name Deguiya Whah'wa, "She lations and transliterations included. Highly recommended! Buffy Sainte-Marie Sings", is a member of the Oneida Nation-lroquois Confeder­ (CNY534) CS: 9.98 acy from NY; her mother is a Wolf Clan mother for the Oneida Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie (Single) people. Through her contemporary ballads, she presents the Songs of Warm Springs Indian Reser. This single volume is sort of a best of her best...if you want a Native American philosophy and heritage which continues Five women (two of them 90 at the time of this recording) sampling. (VAN73113) CS: 6.98 today among the Iroquois and other tribes. Featuring her strong perform material they selected to insure it would not be forgot­ vocals in both English and Iroquois, with an enchanting blend ten. 14 tribes reside harmoniously on this reservation in Ore­ of flute, rattles, bells, drums, harmonica, guitar and synth­ gon, the majority being Warm Springs, Wasco, and Northern Chinle Valley Singers esizer, her mostly original selections include We Are the Paiute. Includes Cougar Dance, Flaming Arrow Song, Laugh­ Iroquois, They Didnt Listen, Traditional Iroquois Social Songs. ing Song. (CNY6123) CS: 9.98 Six Navajo women perform 6 two-step dance songs, 6 skip Recomemended. (CNY545) CS: 9.98 dance songs, and 4 double time songs; Elizabeth Davis is lead singer (CNY7134) CS: 9.98 Joanne Shenandoah & A. Paul Ortega Dhyani Ywahoo Loving Ways Sunsongs: Chants & Visions... "This album is dedicated to all those who are in love, out of Dhyani Ywahoo is a Clan Chieftainess of the Etowah Cherokee love, wanna be in love, and dream about love." This 1991 Nation, Tibetan Buddhist, and founder of the Sunray Meditation release features collaborations by Joanne, Oneida-Six Nations Society. Trained by her Grandparents, she is the 27th genera­ Iroquois (daughter of Maisie Shenandoah, a Wolf Clan Mother, tion to carry the ancestral wisdom the the Ywahoo lineage. and the late Clifford Shenandoah, an Onondaga Chief) and This tape, subtitled Chants and Visions for the Peacekeeper, Paul, Mescalero Apache. All vocals, instrumentation, and is a collection of chants which call forth the vision of planetary songs are by the two of them — quite sweet and gentle, reflec­ peace and harmony. Includes some flute and harp accompan­ tive of the Native American philosophy and culture. Includes iment for meditation. (SUN1) CS: 10.98 A Prayer for Sundancer. Blessing the Little Ones, Indian Love Song. (CNY546) CS: 9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 45 Jewish

Amy Shapiro Lauren Pomerantz Ofra Haza Oy, Mama; Yiddish & Other Songs Jewels of the Sephardim Fifty Gates of Wisdom Subtitled "Songs from Medieval Spain," this totally unique vol­ If you can only buy a couple of albums this year, absolutely Primarily popular Yiddish songs, with one Hebrew and one ume contains songs in Ladino (Judaeo-Spanish) which origi­ Macedonian (the beautiful Jovano, Jovanke, a "lesnoto" or make this one of them! Of Yemenite Jewish parentage, Ofra nated between 900 and 1300 A.D. on the Iberian peninsula, may be Israel's biggest star; winning awards year after year, national dance, also performed by Alix Dobkin on her first at which time a marvelous cultural exchange was occurring album) thrown in for good measure. The synthesized Eastern successfully combining her indescribable voice with traditional between Hebrews, Arabs (Moors) and Christians (Spaniards). songs (up to 2500 years old!) and contemporary rhythms...re­ European accompaniment works very well. Includes A Yiddishe This ceased in 1492 with the Inquisition, and the Sephardic Mama and Oy Mame, Bin Ikh Farlibt. Amy is a strong vocalist sulting in a sound so compelling, so driving, so haunting, so Jews scattered into mid-eastern, Mediterranean and North Afri­ moving, that language ceases to be such a barrier. This album as well as the host of Portland's radio show, The Yiddish Hour. can areas. Since then the music has been passed from gener­ (LIV01) CS: 9.98 features Yemenite Jewish music from one of the oldest com­ ations via the oral tradition. Lauren has done much of the munities in the world, performed in Hebrew. Aramaic and Ashira research for this album. Her voice is just lovely and she also Arabic. The secular songs are traditionally sung only by plays medieval fretted dulcimer, to a background of flutes and women- some of the devotional material descends from poetry Castle of Water percussion. Lyrics in Ladino (15th century Castillian, almost of complex medieval meter and rhyme written by Rabbi Shalom More Songs By and For A Jewish Woman, the subtitle here, identical to present-day Spanish). (AEA1401) CS: 9.98 . .. Shabazi (1618-1670). Ofra is part of the Musica Mizrahi move­ contains 10 original songs inspired by her Jewish female sen­ CD: 15.98 ment, which affirms its identity as both Jewish and Middle sibility. Includes Rochet, one of the matriarchs; Kol Isha Blues Eastern.Very, very highly recommended. (SHN64002) CS: (Kol Isha means the voice of a woman, and refers to a law Linda Hirschhorn 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 which forbids a man from gazing at a woman while she is Songs for Shabbos Ofra Haza singing—this song is a riot!); New Moon Celebration, a celeb­ Linda, who freelances as a cantor in progressive synagogues, ration given to women in particular; Tu B'Av, when, in ancient is a singer-songwriter of Jewish, women's, and political mate­ Israel, women would dance in the fields; The Question raised Mosfof the s'o'ngs on Ofra's 1990 release, which fittingly coin­ rial. This album is an instructional tape that teaches how to cides with her first US concert tour are sung partially in English; by reflections on the Holocaust. Many beautiful harmonies; sing —note by note and syllable by syllable with many repeti­ both titles by Ashira recommended. (JMP1) CS: 9.98 but the content is still about the Yemenite Jewish community, tions—traditional Shabbos "Zmiros" (songs) including the bles­ Yemenite tradition, and peace in the Middle East with the The Aviva Duo sing over the candles, and the option to use the feminine or imaoerv and rhythm of the desert an integral part of this music. masculine name of God. Lyrics included. (OYS1113) CS: 7.98 Fantamorgana a tribute to her mother and other Yemenite From Generation to Generation Jews who were persecuted and banished to Yemen's desert, "From generation to generation Jewish song has provided a Linda Hirschhorn includes the voice of her mother chanting in Arabic. The time's rich legacy for its dispersed people—a binding force for ethnic rioe for this sort of world music to gain a foothold in the arena Songs for Pesach P consciousness, a continuous musical expression of a culture, Presenting both female and male options, this Passover tape Sf commercia?re?ognition and success. (SIR25976) CS: 10.98 a history, a religion." And these two Canadian women, Merida goes through the entire Haggadah, and teaches how to lead ... CD: 15.98 Sachs and Shirley Steinberg, feel that although the songs are your own seder songs. Lyrics included. (OYS1115) CS: 7.98 all in Hebrew and Yiddish, they have a universal quality and also want to share them with a non-Jewish audience. Transla­ Susan & Fran tions included. Its an exceptionally lovely recording, with beau­ Linda Hirschhorn tiful instrumentation by Kathryn Moses on flute and others. It Gather Round (Tape) This duo with a "magic spark" consists of Fran Avni and Susan includes a wordless Chassidic melody, modern Israeli compos­ Subtitled Songs of Celebration and Renewal, this collection Coaan both Canadian women who performed together at the itions, a Yemenite folk melody, and Dona, Dona, a Yiddish folk of original rounds and songs in Hebrew and English celebrates International Women's Music Festival in Israel in 1986. With melody. Highly recommended. Specify LP (Aviva 1001) or cas­ our heroines (Miriarn, Ruth and Naomi), daily ritual, cycles of __T_Tht_kino harmonies and varied instrumentation, they instill sette (Aviva C-1001). II, Neighborhood Girls. Highly recom­ life, and peace and justice, with reference only to a genderless a new beat in traditional Israeli songs such as Kol Dodi and mended. (AV1001) LP: 9.98 . . . CS: 9.98 and/or feminine God. Sung mostly by an acappella women's Ana Pane Dodech, whose origins go back to the Song of Songs; ensemble with stunning harmonies, giving a unique sense of their sonos have become household melodies in Israel! Very Cindy Paley the feminist potential within Judaism. Includes Chanukah/Sol- different from Fran's recordings for children. Absolutely recom­ A Singing Seder stice, Miriam s Slow Snake Dance, The Full Moon Songs, Ruth mended! (FA1) CS: 9.98 Cindy is welT-known to the Jewish community of Los Angeles and Naomi, Women Gathering Round. Recommended! as a Hebrew and Yiddish folk singer. Here she sings all the (OYS1116) CS: 9.98 Tofa'ah songs from the traditional Passover Hagaddah (with a little help from a Cantor and a children's chorus), after she recites Miriam Dvorin Thrs collection of songs exclusively by women and for women a brief introduction for each; beautiful arrangements, with har­ is beautifully performed by this women's ensemble from Israel, mony vocals, keyboards, flute, bass, and tambour. Booklet Grandma Soup: Yiddish Songs on their third release. Dedicated to awakening and inspiring includes Hebrew, English, and transliterations. (CP1) CS: "When we were kids we loved to go to "Grandma's house. In the Jewish spirit through music, with some of their work focus- 12.98 the small apartment above the tailor shop the sounds of Yiddish no on the ioys and struggles of Jewish women, they artfully songs mingled with the appetizing aroma of what we kids called blend voices and instruments: flutes, guitar, harp, clarinet, sax Isabella Leitner Grandma Soup. Here is a taste of Grandma soup, that mysteri­ and more They perform for women-only audiences, in accor­ ous blend of culinary and cultural delights we are still trying dance with Jewish law. in order to give women a total positive Fragments of Isabella to appreciate fully." Not only does Miriam have an astonishingly _Tmai. exDerience, and to stimulate the elevated female level This Holocaust survivor reads from her memoirs of Auschwitz beautiful voice, she gives impressively zestful performances of spirituality. Notes in English and Hebrew. (TOF3) CS: 9.98 in a work that has the eloquence of poetry and the immediacy here on violin, mandolin, autoharp, electric and acoustic guitar and searing power of theater. She is very active in Holocaust- and electric bass—and, she produced it. Pronunciation guide related causes, and lectures frequently throughout the US. and translations included. Very highly recommended for kids Tofa'ah (CAE1800) CS: 9.98 and adults. (SOU101) CS: 9.98 The Sound of Joyous Song An absolutely gorgeous album by a group of 7 women living The Klezmer Conservatory Band Ofra Haza in Jerusalem, Israel, originally from the U.S. and Australia. Old World Beat Shaday Thev combine a variety of musical heritages to create new One of Klezmer's leading exponents, this band has spent the Combines some of the best of Ofra's previously released Yeme­ and original Jewish music which speaks of individual and col­ last decade spreading this old world beat around the planet. nite material (rerecorded and resynthed, with added English lective Jewish struggles and joys. Instruments are voices, With traditional melodies alongside brand new tunes, this 1991 verses), plus other traditional Yemenite tunes and original acoustic and electric guitar, bass, percussion, banjo, flute, and release reflects the eclectic nature of Klezmer — alternately tunes she performs in English. This album is obviously intended violin Songs are in Hebrew, with translations enclosed. brooding and raucous, always spirited and engaging. to be more accessible to English-speaking audiences, and Includes New Moon: "Woman.../Moon.../With each new moon (ROU3115) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 raise her to the same super-star status in the Western world comes a new woman.../You are unique and full as the moon that she already enjoys in Israel. We prefer her earlier Fifty is liqht in the darkness./Flow with new life of coming months./ The Klezmer Conservatory Band Gates of Wisdom, but the traditional material here makes this Moon /Celebrate Woman!" These are the written words to the worthwhile for al! Ofra Haza fanatics. (SIR25816) CS: 10.98 most beautiful song in the collection; it is vocalized with musical A Touch of Klez! . . CD: 15.98 tones only, no words. Very highly recommended. (TOF7) CS: From the 16 women and men who brought us Oy Chanukah!. 9.98 an album of dance tunes and Yiddish songs, with Eastern touches in melody and harmony, for the rest of the year. The Voice of the Turtle stand-outs are the rich vocals by Judy Bressler (described by a fan as a heaven-sent Russian goddess), including her brand From the Shores of the Golden Horn of Klezmer scat!, and Ingrid Monson's poignant cornet impro­ The first volume in the "Quincentenary of the Spanish Dias­ visations. (VAN79455) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 14.98 pora" series (500 years after Columbus set sail) by this 2- woman, 2-man quartet; it features music of the Spanish Jews of Turkey, one of several discrete paths of exile following the Koleet Inquisition and expulsion from Spain. This collection includes A Celebration of Jewish Folk Music lyric songs, romancas, coplas (strophic festival songs), Koleet is an ensemble of three distinctive women's voices: endechas (dirges) and more, performed in Ladino, a language Cindy Paley, Ann Brown, and Amy Helperin Krivis. With new preserved largely by the women. Accompaniment consists of and traditional arrangements in vocal harmony and instrumen­ dumbeks, 'ud, kamanja, naqqara, saz, baglama, finger cym­ tation, they weave beautiful melodies and rhythms which span bals, and such; a highly unusual and valuable repertoire. the multitude of languages reflected in Jewish culture: Ladino, (TI173) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Yiddish, Russian, Hebrew and Yemenite. Includes Chassidic Medley, D'ror Yik'ra ("A Call to Freedom"), a Yemenite Shabbat Voice of the Turtle song; and Yiddish songs from the Second Avenue Theatre era. Bridges of Song Recommended! (CP3) CS: 9.98 Subtitled Music of the Spanish Jews of Morocco, this is the second volume in the ensemble's "Quincentenary of the Laura Wetzler Spanish Diaspora/ Paths ot Exile' series. Unlike the Jews who traveled to the Ottoman Empire, those who settled in Morocco A World of Jewish Folk Music maintained continual exposure to European influence espe­ Celebrating both the traditional and non-traditional role of cially during the period when Spain ruled parts of Morocco; Jewish women in Jewish life, Laura sings of the woman who so their spoken language Haketia, as well as their repertoire, hates to cook as well as the proud matriarch. Drawing from reflected Spanish, as well as Hebrew and Arabic, influence. both Sephardic and Ashkenazic musical sources, she includes (TI189) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 songs of garment workers, teachers, lovers, pioneers and resis­ tance fighters. All 15 songs are sung in Hebrew, Yiddish, or Ladino, and are accompanied on guitar and Yemenite drum. Spirited and lovely! (NG1) CS: 9.98 46 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Lillian Allen Conditions Critical Lillian brings her mixture of resistance dub poetry and unrelent­ ing reggae/ rap rhythms to new heights here, as she vocalizes her seering political and personal insights, indictments, and visions with poetic brilliance. Assisted by Parachute Club mem­ bers Lorraine Segato, Lauri Conger, producer Billy Bryans, plus percussionist Nydia Liberty Mata and others, the sound is energizing and inspiring. Includes Sister Hold On, Dis Ya Mumma Earth, and Freedom Is Azania for Black South Africa. Recommended! (RR8802) CS: 9.98 Rita Marley Lillian Allen We Must Carry On This 1991 release, Rita's first in seven years, presents a strong Revolutionary Tea Party collection of songs, including four Bob Marley compositions Merely the finest album of dub poetry in our reggae section (two of which have never been released before), in this year and in our catalog...but what else would you expect from a of tenth anniversary tributes. Includes Dem A Fight, a strong righteous feminist dub poet who teams up musically with appeal against war and violence, and Earth Runnings, a rock­ Parachute Club members Lorraine Segato, Laurie Conger, and ing tempo, rhythmic tune complemented by Rita's wailing gos­ Billy Bryans?? A Jamaican-born Canadian resident, Lillian pel-like vocals along with rich supporting harmonies. incorporates the ferment of the Black Power movement of the (SHN43082) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 60's; the Antiwar, Liberation, Peace and Women's movements of the 70's; and the revitalized activism of the 80's, to create a voice for equality, justice, pleasure and empowerment. Sister Carol Includes unique selections written expressly from a woman's Black Cinderella perspective: Birth Poem, Birth Version, and also features the "Excuse me all, I'd like to say/I'm the woman DJ rappin' at your Amazulu Toronto All-Girls Subversive Chorus! Lillian herself describes way!" Sister Carol thus refers to herself in several of her original Amazulu is a British 3-woman "2-tone reggae band whose it as "the baaadest get down and boogie message album to songs, and then delivers her commentary about politics/pov­ sound is a polished mix of island rhythms, nice harmonies and hit the streets this decade; WATCH OUTr So, take erty, culture and the world from a very personal perspective, tight horn arrangements. Includes Montego Bay, Cairo, and a heed...Highly recommended. (RR8807) CS: 9.98 always with strong presence and vitality. For instance, Down fine dance tune, All Over the World. (MNG9805) CS: 9.98 in the Ghetto is about her own experience growing up in West­ Marcia Griffiths ern Kingston. Includes Dedicated to Bob Marley, Free Food Ticket, International Style (with lyrics in Spanish, French and Cedella Marely Booker Assorted LP Titles (Our Choice) Swahili), Reggae Gone International, and title. Recommended! Awake Zion Some of her best early titles, in the original imported Jamaican (JL17) CS: 9.98 As was her son Bob Marley, the "Grandmother of Reggae" is LP pressings. Titles currently in stock include Naturally, Step­ a strong Rastafarian. In the fullness of her songs, she speaks pin', Rock My Soul, but we cannot offer a choice on these, Sister Carol to her sorrow as a mother separated from her child — for quantities are so limited. Hurry, and hot a bad idea to list an instance, in Mother Don't Cry — and of consolation, resolution, alternative, (MG7) LP: 5.98 Jah Disciple strength and faith. Here she fulfills Bob Marley's request that One of our best-selling reggae artists (of Black Cinderella she should sing, in an impressive album complete with many Marcia Griffiths fame) offers more political, social, and personal commentary original songs combining reggae and gospel styles, with back­ Carousel on this 1989 release of original songs. She performs in the DJ up by many members of the Wailers. Originally released under dub, or "toasting" style: this is when a DJ raps or talks, often Very contemporary Caribbean funk/dub — great synthesized about current issues, over a rhythm track. Includes Intelligence, the title Redemption Songs. (RYK204) CS: 9.98 ... CD: and acoustic percussion, strong vocals and bouncy keyboards. 15.98 a trait she esteems and cultivates as a woman; Get it Straight Perfect for dance parties, this recording mixed oldies {Sugar Africans; and A No Me Name Peggy, stating that "I don't like The Deltones Shack, The One Who Really Loves You, Groovin) with goodies when a man does not show respect to a woman." (RAS3053) like Electric Boogie and All Over the World. Excellent produc­ CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Oddball Boy tion. (PLG842334) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 "Lush female harmonies... undulate through the insistent jump- up of a compact ska rhythm section. An impressive horn chorus i Marcia Griffiths Sister Carol swells up just when it should, and the rugged instrumental Mother Culture solos keep up ska's essential spirit of last ditch individualism." Marcia One of reggae's strongest presences, Sister Carol is renowned Smooth, lovely harmonies, graceful rhythms, and Marcia's mel­ This 8-woman, 1 -man ska band from the U.K. blends the vocal low voice combine sweetly on this 1989 release of reggae-ized for her fierce combination of serious lyrics and rapid fire toast­ style of girl group doo-wop with the bouncy rhythms, keyboards pop songs with traces of gospel and funk. Includes a beautiful ing, for her intelligence and charisma. She has a degree in and horns of Jamaican-born Ska. Great sound - be version of Fleetwood Mac/ Christine McVie's Everywhere, plus education, but feels she can teach people more through music forewarned that the liner notes are informative but sexist, tho the more serious its Not Funny. (RAS3047) CS: 9.98 .. . CD: than she could in the classroom (how true!). This 1991 release, written by a woman. Songs include: Scream Jean, Its Been A 15.98 "livicated" to Nelson and Winnie Mandela and the Freedom Long Time...Helen, Lemon Squeezy. (R0I186) CS: 9.98 Fighters in Azania (South Africa), contains Mandela's Release, Shackles, Mother Culture. (RAS3077) CS: 9.98... CD: 15.98 Foxy Brown Marcia Griffiths Steppin' Various Artists An upcoming Jamaican superstar, Foxy hit it big with a great Considered by some to be Marcia's finest album, this long-out- Woman Talk: Caribbean Dub Poetry version of Tracy Chapman's Sorry; she also covers Tracy s Fast of-print title returns to domestic availability! Contains some great dance tunes, some traditional lyrics, and matches her This Mutabaruka-produced anthology brings us strong and Car and Virginia Jail with original reggae interpretations. Her r a n s n soulful vocals with some of the best rockers riddims created exciting revolutionary poems set to reggae and calypso music silken, caressing vocal qualities and P" , /' 9e ,w^°?' l°"l by Sly Dunbar and company. A mainstream reggae artist for by 6 individual artists; Breeze, Louise Bennett (Miss Lou), ear and spirit; definitely worth your time! (RAS3059) CS. 9.SB over 20 years, Marcia is also known as one of the l-Threes, Cheryl Byron, Afua, Anita Stewart, and Elaine Thomas. Some ... CD: 15.98 originally Bob Marley's back-up singers who have now come of the material is feminist: Respect, Get Back, and most is into their own right. Includes Peaceful Woman, Steppin' Out quite political: South Africa, Color Bar, Desperation Poem. A l-Three in Babylon. (SHN44007) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 fine representation of the leadership women provide in voicing political realities and in inspiring others to work for change. (HB25) CS: 9.98 Wow! A superlative full-length LP by this dynamo consisting Ranking Ann of Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths; the harmonies and rhythms are thrilling and joyful-very tight, will take your A Slice of English Toast breath away at times. The opening cut, Calling Out Around This fortunately-reissued album contains two "must-have" The World, has the makings of a major hit, as an inspiring classics of the "toasting" style — this is when a DJ raps or messageto relate to and embrace the good in We. Vital, vibrant, talks, often about current issues, over a "dub riddim" track. Kill and sincere...Recommended! (TG3) CS: 9.98 the Police Bill, originally a separate EP, is a highly political, fc£^^ highly incredible recording about the need to revise a bill which is turning England into a police state by allowing the arrest pu^< Judy Mowatt and detention, without charge, of any "suspicious-looking "i.e. unemployed or minority person. The sounds and rhythms Black Woman , ... , ,„.. ,„ create an eerie, frightening atmosphere, suggestive of brutality, Probably the best release ever by this familiar voice in with a clear call tor resistance... how timely! Also includes mainstream reggae. She wrote & arranged 6 of the 10 songs, Liberated Woman. Ranking Ann, born in England to Jamaican giving us a rare glimpse into a Rastafarian woman s perspec­ parents and identifying as Jamaican, has played a leading role tive. Black Woman is a tribute of remarkable strength and in the development of the toasting style. Recommended! beauty, Slave Queen exhorts women to "remove the shack es (ARW002) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 on your mind," while Sisters' Chant«. Strength to Go Through give promise to the vision of women shaping our personal & political futures. An exciting album, both politicaI & spiritual, a Rita Marley very danceable...highly recommended! (SHN43011J o_>. s.so Who Feels It Knows It ... CD: 15.98 Too long defined as "Bob Marley's wife," Rita has emerged from his shadow to express her beliefs, mostly spiritual, to the Judy Mowatt world. Her first album, which she co-produced, is pure reggae, very smooth and tightly arranged. Includes One Draw, a humor­ Featuring production by Sly and Robbie, this 1^1 release ous anthem to the Amazon of Marijuana, sinsemilla, plus Thank delivers classic reggae, dance hall reggae.radio reggae (a Kick­ You Jah, Play Play, and Easy Sailing. (SHN43003) LP: 9.98 ing version of Groovin) and an inspirational rendition ot boo CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Marley's Jah Live, which she originally sang as a member ot the l-Threes. (SHN43087) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 47 Mary Chapin Carpenter State of the Heart If you weaken at the knees at the sound of a great voice, this is for you. This rising star has one of the strongest, surest, most wonderful voices in contemporary country music, and this 1989 album is a testament to her songwriting, vocal, and instrumental talents. Includes Read My Lips, This Shirt, Down in Mary's Land, Quittin' Time, and back-up vocals by her good friend Shawn Colvin! (COL44228) CS: 10.98 , CD: 15.98 Kathy Mattea Mary Chapin Carpenter A Collection of Hits Shooting Straight in the Dark Kathy was nominated for country singer of the year in 1990, This 1990 release of mostly original songs confirms the promise gaining her much-deserved recognition, and this album is a of the earlier albums of this city girl gone country. Ranging taste of all of her best. From the first cut, a rendition of Nancy from raucous and highly danceable cuts such as Right Now Griffith's Love at the Five and Dime, she demonstrates her and Down at the Twist and Shdut to the plaintive hill sound of ability to make a song her own. This album also includes Walk The Mere Things Change, these songs are about looking for Dolly Parton, L Ronstadt, E Harris the Way the Wind Blows, Train of Memories and 18 Wheels love and love lost. Shawn Colvin makes a guest appearance and a Dozen Roses. A must for all long time Kathy Mattea on The Moon and Saint Christopher. Strongly suggested. THo fans and new converts. (PLG842330) CS: 10.98.. CD:15.98 (COL46077) CS: 10.98 . CD: 15.98 This long-awaited collaboration by 3 top country artists—Dolly, Linda and Emmylou—includes Wildfiowers, Those Memories Kim Person & Lana Puckett of You, Hobos Meditation, Farther Along. Sweet. (WB25491) The McKinney Sisters CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 / Don't Know If They Let Cowgrls In The Tiffany Transcriptions From lead and harmony vocals, to pedal steel, banjo, guitars, Known as the vocal forefront of Bob Wills and His Texas Emmylou Harris keyboards, midi bass and linn drum, to production, to engineer­ Playboys" for many years, sisters Dean and Evelyn McKinney Bluebird ing, to graphics...these two women did it all! They cover favorite beqan singing together as young girls, and quickly progressed country tunes, stylistically as true to form as one can get, with to radio shows, the Grand Ole Opry, and Bob Wills' band. Solo Favored by some as her best recording, this 1988 effort cer­ wonderful harmonies and arrangements: Just When I Needed tainly shinesl Always a "songwriter's singer", she choses mate­ careers followed for 30 years or so, and as of 1990, a half a You Most, The Rose, I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, Help Me century later, they're singing together again! To celebrate the rial here which features her strongest vocal trait - the ability Make It Through the Night, Texas When I Die, and others to break your heart in just a few notesl Joined by Bonnie Raitt, renewal of their partnership, this album, containing 1946-1947 requested by the audiences in the women's bars where they recordings on the Tiffany label, features the Western Swing Kate and Anna McGarrigle and a host of other talented folks, often perform. Buy this tape and help them get their name out songs include the McGarrigle's Love Is, her original A River style their harmonies are so well suited for. If you like 40's there a bit farther; they deserve it, and it's pure enjoyment. vocals this is for you! Recommended. (KAL6002) CS: 9.98 for Him, John Hiatt's Icy Blue Heart, and the rollicking Recommended! (CIM001) CS: 9.98 Heartbreak Hill. (REP25776) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ... CD: 15.98 Lacy J. Dalton Nanci Griffith k.d. lang and the reclines Survivor Angel With A Lariat This album is packed with testaments to the day-today struggle Little Love Affairs This Canadian artist has become a major sensation in country- to survive, to strength, self-confidence and individuality... with LP's on sale' Nanci's album covers are nearly as evocative as rock, and for good reason! Her deep voice is strong and reson­ a special meaning for Lacy because they reflect her own experi­ her music and this one's no exception. It's an intricate portrait ant (yes, even that worn-out word powerful), her delivery pun­ of her dressed as a Texas schoolgirl (complete with bolo tie ences. The honesty, integrity, and conviction in her voice and on her school uniform and bluebonnet in hand) surrounded by chy, and her high energy inspires a raucous good time; and choice of songs sets her apart from the average country singer; she's already creating some new fans of country and rockabilly, books and records by other Texans who've obviously been includes I'm a Survivor and Walking Wounded, about genera­ sianificant to her. The album is full of touching portraits of real from the ranks of womenS music as well as from the tions of women who rebound. (CAP94059) CS: 10.98 . .. CD: lives and loves, beautifully rendered by Nanci and her back-up mainstream. Includes several originals such as Watch Your 15.98 musicians. Features the poignant. Irish-sounding title song. Step Polka and title song, plus other rousing numbers like Tune (MCA42102) LP: 9.98 . . . CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 IntoMyWave.Fabulous!(SIR254 ,1)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 Lucinda Williams k.d. lang Happy Woman Blues Nanci Griffith Ladyslipper carried this 1980 recording years ago! Scheduled Shadowland for re-release in 1990 in all formats, it's a country blues record­ One Fair Summer Evening Highlight here is Honky Tonk Angels' Medley (a medley of In ing consisting of original tunes which deserves a spot in your This 1988 release, recorded live in concert, contains Looking the Evening When the Sun Goes Down, You Nearly Lose Your Lucinda Williams collection. (SF40003) CS: 9.98 . .CD: 15.98 For the Time (Workin'Girl). Trouble in the Fields, favorites From Mind, and Blues Stay Away From Me), with vocals by "The A Distance, Once In a Very Blue Moon, and more, on her only Honky Tonk Angels"...consisting of no less than Kitty Wells, bare-boned acoustic album to date. Intimately communicates Loretta Lynn, Brenda Lee, and k.d. herself!! Some of you have the ambience of her musical herstory-the club it was recorded no doubt seen the terrific video. More evocative, sultry and Lucinda Williams in Anderson Fair, is where she received much of her musical powerhouse vocals from k.d., in less of a rowdy, more country- Ramblln' education when she was growing up (MCA42255) CS: 10.98 ballad style than her first release. It's dynamite; don't miss itl Recorded in 1978, this album reminds us that few artists have ... CD: 15.98 LP (Sire 25724) or cassette (Sire C-25724): 9.95...CD (Sire shared Lucinda's ability to get to the heart of country blues. CD-25724): 16.95. (SIR25724) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 She brings to the songs of Robert Johnson, Memphis Minnie Nanci Griffith and others, her already distinctive sound, filled with melancholy Lone Star State of Mind k.d. lang and The Reclines yet powerfully direct. Remastered and re-released in 1991. Underscoring her full-fledged move into the country arena, her Absolute Torch and Twang (SF40042) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 first major-label release comes complete with dobro and pedal- Following Shadowland, this album is true to the title, with steel backup. Includes In the Distance; Sing One for Sister; country ballads resonating from the Canadian prairies. Some Mary Chapin Carpenter Cold Hearts, Closed Minds; Ford Econolme (for Rosalie Sorrels and Kate Wolf), Troub/e in the Fields, about the difficulties of • great originals, such as Nowhere To Stand, It's Me, Walkin' In Hometown Girl the farmers, and a re-recording of the sweet tribute to her best and Out of Your Arms, and Big-Boned Gal, as well absolute Her 1987 debut album contains title, Heroes and Heroines, A childhood friend. Theres A Light Beyond These Woods (Mary country croons like Full Moon Full of Love...all her love songs Lot Like Me, Other Streets and Other Towns, and more - Margaret). Highly recommended a favorite in the Slipper quite genderless. A talent to be reckoned with, and an album mostly originals, with her fabulous voice being the reason you office! (MCA5-27) CS: 10.98 CD: 15.98 for all fans. (SIR25877) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 just gotta have this. We didn't know about this in 1987, but are glad we do now! (COL40758) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 K.T. Oslin Nanci Griffith Love in a Small Town Storms This 1990 release mixes heartbreak lyrics with a light and easy This 1989 release, like her previous titles, is another great country sound. Songs include the wistful ballad of Mary and traveling companion; primarily original ballads, with images of Willie, "modern lovers who never met", and Love is Strange, the road, driving with music playing, and the country south. a story of the games some lovers play. Almost entirely K.T Includes Drive-In Movies and Dashboard Lights. It's A Hard originals, this album will be appreciated by established fans. Life Wherever You Go. (MCA6319)CS: 10.98 . CD:15.98 (RCA2365) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Nanci Griffith K.T. Oslin Once In a Very Blue Moon 80S Ladies Nanci's third release has a real country rock sound that makes This release by one of country music's rising stars is gaining you want to grab your favorite partner and dance. Daddy Said a lot of word-of-mouth popularity in the women's community. is among her best, fo lowed closely behind by Ballad of Robin Most of the songs are original, and it's all solid pop country Hunter-Smith. Her style, though definitely Texan, brings to mind material: broken hearts, mended hearts, loves lost and found, this reviewer's time spent in the El Dorado Hotel in Weedsport, and, of course, a few memories. In the title song, she sings NY..got the picture? If you like Roseanne Cash, Bonnie Raitt, about the ways women her age (late 30's) have grown up over or Emmylou Harris, you re sure to love Nanci. (PH1096) CS- the years. Also includes the humorous Younger Men ("the only 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 trouble with being a woman my age is the men my age"). (RCA5924) LP: 10.98 CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Nanci Griffith There's A Light Beyond These Woods K.T. Oslin The title song is a touching original ballad to her childhood This Woman best friend, Mary Margaret, many other originals of love lost Save on the LP! K.T.'s second album continues her themes of dreams, and her Texan home Lovely acoustic guitar and voice! a woman growing older, needing love more than money, and Eric Taylor on one lead vocal. Recommended (PH1097) CS- love lost and found, all in original pure country. Includes title. 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 Where Is a Woman To Go, Didnt Expect It To Go Down This Way. (RCA8369) LP: 8.98 CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 48 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Nanci Griffith Late Night Grande Hotel NANCI GRIFFITH Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, et al On this 1991 release, this "folkabilly" artist continues her trad­ Country Gals ition ot singing "stories and vignettes of life" — her literate This anthology contains selections by 8 great women in country short story-songs with deftly-drawn characters. Highlight is music: Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells (ft Wasnt God Who Made Honky Heaven, another jewel by Julie Gold, of From A Distance fame Tonk Angels), Loretta Lynn {Dont Come Home A Drinkin' With (and in fact, you can hear Julie herself sing this o/i the folk Lovin' On Your Mind), Tanya Tucker, Donna Fargo, Jeanne C. compilation On A Winter's Night, under Various Artists in our Riley {Harper Valley P.T.A.), Jan Howard, and Jeannie Pruett, Folk Section). Also included are duets with Tanita Tikaram (It's performing country classics, many of them songs that became Too Late Now) and Phil Everly (It's Just Another Morning Here). associated with their names. (MCA20534) CS: 6.98 (MCA10306) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Ranch Romance Nanci Griffith Blue Blazes Poet In My Window This 1991 release is a hot mix of "regressive country" originals, A beautifully self-produced LP of original country-style songs, Late incorporating acoustic honky-tonk, rockabilly and swing. dedicated to Marilyn Monroe and Carson McCullers, among Characterized by thoughtful original lyrics, entertaining music others. Fine voice and harmonies with tasteful accompani­ and great arrangements for guitar, fiddle, accordian and bass, ment. Includes Marilyn Monroe/Neon and Waltzes, Julie Anne, Patsy Cline ^^^^^^^^^^^^M it has been described as k.d. lang and Patsy Cline meet Bob Heart of a Miner. (PH1098) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Wills. Includes The Buckaroo, which could be called an oral The Legendary Patsy Cline version of Thelitis & Louise. Look for more tour dates on the Many Patsy Cline favorites, such as Walking After Midnight, East Coast! (SUG3794) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Nanci Griffith Gotta Lot ot Rhythm, Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray, I'm Blue Again...the songs which propelled her to legend-dom. The Last of the True Believers (SM4927) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 10.98 Ranch Romance Nanci's 4th album is beautifully filled out with acoustic instrumentation, providing a perfect backdrop for her vignettes Western Dream of Americana, her voice smooth and silvery as ever. Nanci is Patsy Cline From several opening dates for k.d. lang to their 1990 debut rapidly becoming one of the top country/folk performers. womens festival performances, this 4-woman trad-but-rad (PH1109) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 The Last Sessions band has brought their flawless harmonies, driving rhythm, hot LP's on sale! Recorded just a few weeks before she died in a instrumental work and wild yodeling to thousands of new fans plane crash, this recording includes several of her hits: Crazy around the country! Perfect for 2-stepping or any other partner Patsy Cline/ Kitty Wells Arms, He Called Me Baby, Faded Love, Sweet Dreams -(of dancing you'd care to do, as well as feet-stomping and finger- You), plus six others. (MCA25199) LP: 4.98 . .. CS: 6.98 snapping, their old standards like Why Dont You Love Me (Like 20 Great Hits you Used To) and Lovesick Blues are mixed with originals by Two of the most influential vocalists in the herstory of country Patsy Cline lead vocalist Jo Miller: her Baby's On the Town features music alternate hits on this album. Includes Kitty's It Wasn't heartsick Jo singing of her woman lover who's playing the GodWhoMadeHonkyTonkAngels, Heartbreak U.S.A., Making Walkin' Dreams: First Recordings 1 town.Highlyrecommended!(RCH001)CS:9.98. . CD: 15.98 Believe; and Patsy's Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Walking After Mid­ This is the first volume of a comprehensive collection of mate­ night, and lots more! (DLX7880) CS: 6.98 . . CD: 10.98 rial from Patsy's first sessions. All songs were produced by the legendary Owen Bradley, and each volume has extensive liner Sweethearts of the Rodeo notes. This edition includes her very first recordings, from 1955, One Time, One Night Patsy Cline plus others through '61; it features country weepers and more 20 Golden Hits sophisticated jazzy cocktail lounge blues; among the songs, The Sweethearts are Kristine Arnold and Janis Gill, and this her original Walkin' After Midnight, Three Cigarettes in an is an easy, sweet album with gentle, country-style harmonies Lots of her greats: / Fall to Pieces, Walking After Midnight, on original songs plus others by Wendy Waldman, Lennon- Crazy, Hungry for Love, I'm Blue Again, The Heart You Break Ashtray (recently covered by k.d. lang), plus A Church, A Cour­ troom, and Then Goodbye. (RH70048) CS: 10 McCartney, and more. Recommended for kicking back, and May Be your Own, and 14 more. (DLX7887) CS: 6.98 ... CD: great for in-car use! (COL40614) CS: 6.98 . . . CD: 13.98 10.98 15.9B8 CD: Tim Williams Patsy Cline Patsy Cline Creole Nightingale Greatest Hits The Rockin' Side: 1st Recordings 3 Yes Tim's a woman, and yes the power of her deep voice might For some, hard to listen to without an image of Jessica Lange! This album focuses on her rockabilly/ rock r\' roll recordings: send you through the ceiling! It's clear why she's the best loved Twelve songs which represent the apex of Patsy's long country- hillbilly boogie, jump honky-tonk swing, urban r&b, and female country singer in Louisiana, and why she's raised blues career, including Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams uptempo pop songs! Some of her best, and most of this is not 10,000 people to their feet at the New Orleans Jazz Festival- (Of You), Walking After Midnight, She's Got You. Her excep­ included in other collections of her material, thus it is an aspect she has the makings of a superstar, If you're a country fan who tional voice epitomizes emotion and heart; recommended! of her talent often overlooked. Includes Gotta Lot of Rhythm has ever wished for a little more gusto in the voices of female (MCA12) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 in My Soul, Ain't No Wheels On This Ship. (RH70050) CS: vocalists, here's your ticket. Includes Laissez Le Bon Temps 10.98 CD: 15.98 Roulez, Make Your Woman Feel Wanted, Steppin' Out Blues. Recommended! (GS11022) CS: 9.98 AILEEN VANCE AFTER THE NIGHT Folk • Traditional Alison Krauss I've Got That Old Feeling This prodigious artist picked up fne Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Recording for this album at the 1991 ceremonies, at the ripe old age of 19!! Expert fiddler and soulful vocalist, Amy Fradon & Leslie Ritter she breathes vitality and passion into these songs about leav­ Crystal Song ing and being on the road. She and banjo-playing Alison Brown A truly gorgeous, at times madrigal-like debut recording by a are the show-stoppers, along with other members of her acous­ harmonizing duo. They often perform at alternative healing tic band. (ROU0275) CS: 9.96 ... CD: 15.98 and "Woman As Priestess" workshops, and some of their songs are considered to be medicine songs. This is an acoustic, folky Amy Fradon & Leslie Ritter tape, with a variety of original material: the acappella Earth­ song; Crystal Song; Persephone; Starwheel; Catskill Green. Amy & Leslie Recommended for all listeners with an interest in spirituality Their second release is technically excellent, with more beau­ or just a simple love of fine folk harmony. (CRY1) CS: 9.98 Aileen Vance tiful harmonies and several selections definitely worth hearing. After the Night Highlights for us include the Celtic-influenced womenS spiritu­ One of the winners of the Songwriter's Contest at the 1990 ality songs: The Moontree, Nadya, Faerie Song; their version Kerrville Folk Festival (that's where Michelle Shocked made of Once In a Very Blue Moon; and Hymn To Her, for the earth... Ani DIFranco her recording debut with the Sony Walkman...), Aileen is indeed also includes more love songs to men than their previous "With a 'do' like Sinead's and a style akin to Vega's, how can a singer/ songwriter of note...just ask Judy Small, sponsor of release. Rory Block briefly guests on slide guitar. (ALC110) you go wrong?" (to quote our venerable purchasing manager, Aileen's Australian tour! Weaving together contemporary and CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.93 Reggae).._ . Ani (pronounced "Ah-nee") is a young songwriter, traditional styles, she sings of ordinary people, of peace and singer & guitarist whose songs and poems are literate, melodic, lustice, of personal growth and humor. Included here: In the feminist, well-arranged and full of meaningful imagery — plus Country of the Savior, her award-winning song about the priests she's got a lovely versatile voice! Songs include: Work Your murdered in El Salvador; Amarok, a haunting honoring of the Way Out, Dog Coffee, Lost Woman Song (for the writer Lucille wolf, and Shes Like the Swallow, a re-write of a traditional Clifton), and Pale Purple. We encourage you to take a chance ballad which transforms the female subject from victim to proud on this artist's debut tape, even if you haven't heard of her survivor.Giveheralisten!(AVE002)CS:9.98. . CD: 14.98 before, especially if you do enjoy Suzanne Vega and/or Shawn Colvin... highly recommended! (ANI1) CS: 9.98 Alison Brown Anne Hills Simple Pleasures Are there enough words in the English language to tell how Woman of a Calm Heart now incredibly fabulous this New Acoustic musician is? Here's What most of us aspire to be, for sure...and the title song, what Bela Fleck says: "Alison Brown is an exceptional banjoist written by assistant producer llene Weiss, is alone worth the and guitarist. The tunes that she writes are melodic and involv­ price of this beautiful contemporary folk album. Anne's voice ing. Her technique js formidable and her playing is filled with is pure and smooth, crystal clear, and her carefully-selected twists and turns: But the thing I enjoy the most is to see some­ repertoire is a perfect match. Includes a lovely duet with one come along with musical intelligence and apply it to the Livingston Taylor, Akasha Wind, plus Eliza Gilkysons Tennes­ "ve-string banjo. That's rare and I like it." The Alisons steal the see Road, Politicos, her own The Child Within, and Angel in show here — Alison Krauss accompanies on fiddle; Dave Gris- Paradise, featuring background vocals by Rory Block. (FF464) m CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 an on mandolin, Mike Marshall on guitar. All instrumental, one of our Top Pix for 1992, we think almost everyone in the world would really enjoy this, so don't deprive yourself of such a sure pleasure. It's simple - order this! Very highly recom­ mended! (VAN79459) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 49 Anne Hills/ P Herdman/ C Mangsen blackgirls The Chenille Sisters Voices Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm When 3 of the most beautiful women's voices in folk music — When the computer ate my somewhat rambling first review of From a hilarious reworking of La Bamba, wherein the refrain Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, and Cindy Mangsen — collabo­ this recording not once but thrice. I figured it was Divine Inter­ becomes "listen to your mama." to an ode to chocolate, to a rate on an album featuring their perfect 3-part harmonies, the vention, and thus went back and listened again. How to beautiful original by Connie Huber called Roadmaps. to their results as fabulous as their fans might expect! It took them describe the uncategorizable? To compare them thematically exquisite harmonizing on jazz classics like The Wind and Hum- two years to develop and record this project of traditional and and musically to the Indigos, Bush, Joni, Roches & Raincoats min' To Myself the Chenilles lift their artistry to new heights contemporary songs, and their care and meticulousness is does not do justice...But, life ain't fair, a fact these girls recog­ on this 1991 release (RH39) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 evident. Perhaps a highlight is their acappella work; most nize and (sometimes cheerfully) lament. No simple downer songs include back-up by producer/cellist Abby Newton and missives of life's and love's lumps, but wistful observations, other acoustic musicians. There's even a game included here: multi-layered declarative chants, honest (& therefore clever) Cheryl Wheeler they don't tell you who sings what when, you have to guess statements — all with lovely vocals and instrumentation. Pro­ Half a Book (there are some clues...)! Includes Wayfaring Stranger, Waiting duced again by Joe Boyd. Buy this. I mean it. (MAM0024) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 On this 1987 release. Cheryl slows down her tempo a bit so for Isabella, Requiem for the Giant Trees. Highly recom­ we can really hear her beautiful acoustic guitar playing and mended! (FF546) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 distinctive resonant voice. Her poetic lyrics tell of growing up and of the trials and tribulations of falling in and out of love. Tell Him Goodbye could easily be a sequel to Addicted, a song Blue Rose about co-dependency on her first album. (AM0107) LP: 9.98 This is a 5-woman super-stringband! Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, CS: 9.98 CD: 14.98 BARE Laurie Lewis, Molly Mason, and Sally Van Meter, some of the finest players in the country-folk field, put their talents together NECESSITIES beautifully, creating one of the smoothest, clearest, loveliest Cheryl Wheeler albums you'll encounter. The material, which underscores their Circles & Arrows perfectly-meshed harmonies, is unusual: Geraldine and Ruthie The humorous cover reflects the sense of honesty and realism ~ Take a Dance - Mae, tor instance, is a touching tale of two bag ladies; and we this artist imparts, in addition to her combination of strength guess they got their name by combining their songs Blue Love and fragility. Great original songs performed in her vibrant vocal and Wild Rose' Recommended. (SUG3768) CS: 9.98 CD: style, from / Know This Town, nostalgic without dipping into 15.98 mushy sentiment, to Arrow, a straightforward ballad produced by Jonathan Edwards (who also contributes back-up vocals on most of the album), to Estate Sale, a cheerful sing-along Carol McComb about the joys of "going through dead people's houses"! Limited Tears Into Laughter quantity, list alternative (CAP92063)CS: 10.98. CD: 16.98 Long ago and far away, Ladyslipper carried an early album by Carol, Love Can Take You Home, which we loved. She's back in 1990 with a release which is again direct and beautiful, Cheryl Wheeler simply stated and eleganL.On gentle folk love songs {Idaho Before we encountered this album, the only thing we'd known Sky) to classic country (Forgive and Forget) to songs with about Cheryl was that she performed on the Lianna sound­ subjects as difficult as the effects of Alzheimer's disease track. Now we're fans. Her vocal quality is quite unusual; strong, {Faded Dresden Blue), she's assisted by such notables as Nina vibrant, compelling, very rich and resonant, and we recom­ Gerber, Laurie Lewis, Sally Van Meter, Barbara Higbie, Vicki mend it on this count alone. Her songs are vignettes- best cut Randle, and Dianne Davidson. Welcome back! (KAL41) CS: may be Behind the Barn, a touching duet with Jonathan 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Edwards who also skillfully produced the album and also seems to be quite a Cheryl Wheeler fan. Styles are folk/pop and light rock, all showcasing her vocal versatility. (NS0001) CS- 9 98 CD: 15.98 Bare Necessities Christine Lavin et al Take A Dance i-" sing HARMONY How to characterize this lovely bit of musicianship? As their Life According to 4 Bitchin' Babes extensive and informative liner notes indicate, this is a problem Christine plus Patty Larkin. Megon McDonough, and Sally the band faces regularly, but can best be summed up as "beau­ Fingerett were recorded Live at the Blrchmere alternately tiful but slightly esoteric English dance music." The mostly entitled Buy Me Bring Me Take Me: Don't Mess My Hair

traditional material on this 1991 release is arranged in a unique • their unforgettable concert tour together has been eternalized manner; one person plays the melody while the others impro­ TAKE ME:" and immortalized here. You'll get to experience their humor vise harmonies and countermelodies, making the recording indescribable voices, and very on-target material Includes especially fresh and spontaneous. Includes the achingly beau­ DON'T MESS Junk Food, Ladies Lunch, Sensitive New Age Guys Prisoners tiful classical piece, The Wood Duck.. Again, highly recom­ of Their Hairdos. Not Bad For a Broad. These Boots Are Made mended! (FF564) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 MY HAIR II! For Walkin', and Home Is Where the Heart Is. a touchinq viq- nette by Sally about a lesbian couple and a gay couple Aoorox Bare Necessities 60 minutes... recommended! (PH1140)CS: 9.98. . CD: 15.98 English Country Dances Christine Lavin Many-star rating! Buy this one!! We are placing this exquisite instrumental album by a quartet featuring Jacqueline Schwab, Marcy Marxer Future Fossils Mary Lea, Peter Barnes and Earl Gaddis in this section Cathy Pink This is Christine's first LP (she had an earlier EP called Hus­ because it is music drawn from baroque, classical, Irish, and Robin and Linda Williams bands and Wives, about relationships-the unequal kind) full folk idioms, and because lots of people use it for folk-dancing! of social commentary, 50/50 humor and serious somewhere But the refinement, lustiness, discipline, and lilting beauty between live and studio, of original songs. This artist is some­ Cathy Fink/M Marxer/R & L Williams one the NY Times calls "a pungent folk-pop humorist writes sounds Baroque/ classical/ new-agey, and will be just as loved wryly comic vignettes of city life that also have an emotional by those who appreciate incredible instrumental music. As a Learn to Sing Harmony (3-Tape & Bk) edge." Includes Cold Pizza for Breaklast.a spoof of diets few of the song descriptions indicate, this is music to fall in Cathy, Marcy, Robin and Linda - all wonderful singers them­ Regretting What I Said which skewers men who find it difficult love to. The harmonies run, soar, float, and chase each other selves — teach beginners ot experienced singers the princi­ to tell the truth, and Don't Ever Call Your Sweetheart bv His with countermelodies and ornaments played by viola, violin, ples of two, three, and four-part harmonies to enhance favorite Name which turns the tables on men who've called women fiddle, flute, flageolet, recorder, guitar, piano. (VAR013) CS: folk, country and bluegrass songs. A special feature: the parts "darling" for centuries...this song was banned from Grade Man­ 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 are recorded on separate stereo tracks for practicing either sion. During a discussion of New Age music with this reviewer with the melody or harmony lines. This handsome volume con­ Christine said, "My mantra is pizza." (PH1104) CS: 9.98 ' Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival tains three one-hour cassettes and a music book... great les­ CD: 15.98 88 Live sons and great fun! (HOM3) CS: 37.95 The ice cream folks are sponsoring the Newport folk festival Christine Lavin now, and this compilation from the '88 event includes cuts by Holly Near (Step It Out Nancy), Cheryl Wheeler {Half a Book), Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Beau Woes Queen Ida, Patty Larkin, Doc Watson, Taj Mahal, Tom Paxton, This 1989 duo folk-country album is a masterful example of From undoubtedly the sharpest wit in the contemDorarv folk andotherfolkiefavorites.(ALC105)CS:9.98. . CD:15.98 duet harmonizing and tasty instrumental work. Features three scene, a splendidly entertaining, lively, honest and eclectic of Cathy's originals, including Names, her theme song for the album. Includes her clever Biological Time Bomb- her son. fir Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival Names Project Quilt from the AIDS benefit in Washington; also all those athletically challenged. Ba//a_ of a Ba/toame- the one song for battered women. The CD contains two extra live more serious Gettin' Used to Leawn'with veteran folk .Eric Mementos — Live '88, Volume 2 cuts (SUG3775) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Andersen; her spoof on Camping; and other humorous and Beginning with a bouncy zydeco tune from Queen Ida {La cynical vignettes. A gem (PH1107) CS: 9.98 . cb?15.98 Louisianne), this recording is a more-than-adequate example of the fun and sun had at this venerated festival. The 12 cuts The Chenille Sisters Christine Lavin are mostly rollicking-goodtime songs, the performances per­ At Home with the Chenille Sisters sonal and spirited, and the lineup impressive; includes Holly Recorded live, their second album captures all of the outrage­ Good Thing He Can't Read Mv Mind Near, Cheryl Wheeler, Richard Thompson, Taj Mahal, Doc Wat­ ous charm, wacky humor, and lush vocal harmonies that have First of all, if you are a Suzanne Veqa list, nor __• ___,._. i. son, the Nashvilte Bluegrass Band and others. (ALC113) CS: an absolute must for your collecft.n*cSrtMwS*_. 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 made The Chenilles a legend in the Midwest. From the sly hilarity of originals like Girl Shoes and The Break-Up to rarely- Woman adds new dimensions to the existen "al mean nis o. heard chestnuts like Kalamazoo To Timbuktu and songs of defrosting the refrigerator! Title song accu _,e y desCribefthe blackgirls conscience like Holly Near's Hay Una Mujer Desaparecida, delicious experience of eating sushi (sucking dow fI bucketful this release should ensure their national fame. (RH26) CS: of tentacled slime; or, chewing the suction rS fh_____„ Procedure 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 of an old bathtub mat) and other ac ivrtiestoi^J^^fhT blackgirls are in reality 3 white women from North Carolina name of love. Both satire and good fol.ft£ °* "ft? £»• who bring together vocal excellence and classical training on and even a duet with Livingston Taylor. (PH1121) CS- 9 98 a variety of acoustic instrumentation (strong on violins; no percussion) to create a new folk/punk sound. The melodies The Chenille Sisters reflect their musical background, adding a simple beauty to Tight, luscious harmonies and a substantial dose of humor Christine Lavin the thought-provoking lyrics imparted in 3-part harmonies. The might briefly characterize the debut release by these 3 mid- tempo changes from song to song, from dreamy to jarring, western talents who have appeared on Prairie Home Compan­ Attainable Love keeping listener interest sparked. Produced by Joe Boyd, ion. They sail through an upbeat, zippy, varied repertoire: orig­ known for his work with Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, inals, Dinah, 50's and 60's pop tunes, contemporary stuff... and 10,000 Maniacs, to give you a clue about the sound. some excellent acappella performances. Even the lyric sheet Includes A Visit to the Behaviorist. Highly recommended! is funny. If you think their harmonies sound genetic, they say. somewhat more serious Victim/Volunteer The.*/__ nt i nl (MAM0017) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 "We really are sisters. We just have different parents." Definitely You Never Recover From, and title. A strai_htfnr»3£_„S}S recommended. (RH29) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 production from this insightful obs_ .nr/ . ac0.us,"c (PH1132) CS: 9.98 ... CD: T5.98 ODservor/ commentator.

50 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Christine Lavin Cowboy Junkies Compass Good Ol' Persons People Magazine said: "She is a slyly witty songwriter who The Trinity Sessions Anywhere the Wind Blows seems to have undergone an irony-lift... It's as semi-detached Margo Timmins is the vocalist of this mostly-Timmins ensem­ For over a dozen years, this 3-woman 2-man ensemble has observer that Lavin is most striking, though. If we could get ble, and her voice is the distinguishing characteristic of the continued to fashion their remarkable blend of country, swing, her and Loudon Wainwright III named our national folk.music group; it's smoky, moody, bluesy, evocative... and electric guitar bluegrass, folk, and contemporary singer-songwriter stylings. laureates, we'd have most of the country's problems accurately is the prevailing instrumentation, making for a heady ambiance, This 1989 release features wonderful harmonies between lead described, if not solved, in no time." 1991 release. (PH1142) includes the loneliest version of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry vocalist Kathy Kallick, bassist Bethany Raine, and dobroist CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 ever recorded; and a cover of Lou Reed's Sweet Jane. Sally Van Meter, plus the instrumental prowess of all members. Recorded live inToronto. (RCA8568) CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 Includes Dreaming in Three Quarter Time and several Kallick Cindy Kallet originals. (KAL38) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Cowboy Junkies Working on Wings to Fly Holly Near/ Arlo/ Ronnie/ P. Seeger "Listening to you is liKe lying on your back while someone The Caution Horses feeds you grapes," said someone to this Martha's Vineyard Their second release - 1990 — contains Witches ("There are HARP musician. We rarely carry LP's of folksinger-with-guitar music witches in the hills calling my name/ saying come join us sister, When this reviewer dies and goes to folk heaven, she fully unless there's something really distinctive about it and in this come kiss the flame"), as well as Sun Comes Up, Its Tuesday expects this recording to be heard in elevators and dentist case it's her enchanting voice —a good octave lower than your Morning; Cause Cheap Is How I Feel; Rock and Bird; and offices. HARP bridges the gap of generations and gives a real average folksinger but with the same sort tjmbre heard in the Powderfinger. (RCA2058) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 sense of the social and political struggles which have brought clearest soprano. An outstanding acappella number in 3 parts us to where we are. On this live recording, Pete and Ronnie (with friend), plus other original songs about New England (two original members of the legendary Weavers) lead the coastal life. Accomplished guitar accompaniment. Highly Daryle Ryce group on classic oldies like Jacobs Ladder, Oh, Mary Dont recommended. (FL83) CS: 9.98 Carolina Blue You Weep, Wimoweh. Arlo solos with such favorites as City of New Orleans and All Over The World. Holly's solos include Classifying an album like this is a challenge, because this Fine Time and a moving medley with Ronnie of Marvin Gaye's Cindy Kallet, E. Epstein, M. Cicone North Carolinian singer-songwriter's rich voice moves Whats Going On— and her own Foolish Notion. The four per­ Angels in Daring effortlessly from soft rock to blues to jazz to country swing! form together and weave harmonies. This is historical folk From the traditional folk sound of Living From Day to Day to music at its best. (RR409) CS: 9.98 ... CO: 15.98 Cindy teams up vocally here with Ellen Epstein and Michael the jazzy Brazilian instrumental Jonathan and to her parody Cicone to present a stunning collection of primarily acappella on modern stereotypes in Put Me in the Movies, she music drawn from contemporary and traditional sources of the demonstrates that no genre is out of her reach — and does Ian & Sylvia British Isles and America, with a liberal sprinkling of sea music. so with great style. (ROU3093) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Their close, perfectly-pitched harmonies have inspired Greatest Hits (Double Set) enthusiastic responses from audiences and critics alike, Classics from the vast discography of this excellent Canadian described as warm and healing, technically elegant... and it's Eliza Gilkyson folk duo from the 60's: their original You Were On My Mind, all true. Includes Sail Away Ladies, a couple of shape-note Pilgrims plus Four Strong Winds, Early Morning Rain, Come In Stranger, hymns, and Cold Is the Night, which Cindy wrote expressly for Some Day Soon, Un Canadian Errant, and more. (VAN5/6) If you think folk music is lacking lyrically, melodically, or spiritu­ CS: 11.98 ... CD: 15.98 these 3 minstrels. Definitely recommended! (KEC1) CS: 9.98 alty, never fear, Eliza Gilkyson is here! This accomplished singer-songwriter has created this dazzling album from her Cindy Kallet very heart, and it's sure to touch a chord in yours. As a captain Ian & Sylvia in self-exploration, she charts aspects of her quest for love Dreaming Down a Quiet Line and understanding with a compelling, magnetic voice - at times Early Morning Rain The title encapsulates the beauty and the peaceful simplicity reminicent of the qualities of Cris Williamson or Ferron. This classic has recently been rescued from out-of-print land, of both the northern New England coast and of this 1989 Includes Material Man ("...dicking with the dollars...missile- and a good thing it is, because it was one of their best original release of primarily original contemporary folk songs. Featuring envy madness..."), Foolish Heart, Calling All Angels. Her first volumes. Includes title," Darcy Farrow, Song tor Canada, For beautiful harmony vocals on some by Ellen Epstein, Michael release since her out-of-print 1979 debut album on Helios Lovin' Me, Come In Stranger, Awake Ye Drowsy Sleepers, Cicone, and Lisa Kallet-Marx, it includes Song for Margaret, Records, which we had long ago...incredibly talented, intensely Maude's Blues, Red Velvet and more. (VAN79175) CS: 6.98 Sarah's Song. Glacier Song. (STM1)CS: 9.98. . CD: 15.98 aware, searching and caring. Eliza offers a musical gift not to ... CD: 14.98 be passed by. Highly recommended. (GC171007) CS: 10.98 Claudia Schmidt ... CD: 15.98 New Goodbyes, Old Helios Jane Sapp / Pete Seeger / Si Kahn Claudia's third album is thematically compassionate and rich Eliza Gilkyson Carry It On in musical styles—I'm a Little Cookie is transformed into an almost Dixieland jig, while the poem Skin Gangsters relates Legends of Rainmaker This double album is based on Pete Seeger's recently-pub­ to childhood suffering in an orphanage and flows into the bluesy Most notable here is an original country-rock song Rosie Strike lished book of over 80 traditional labor songs. Three of the Tired, and the gospel treatment of Bill Wither's Grandma's Back, a passionate plea for a woman to leave an abusive foremost contemporary voices of protest music document the Hands is positively righteous! Also includes a beautiful pianolin relationship, on which she is backed by Bonnie Raitt...second, vitality and spirit of songs of working people and social con­ solo. Recommended. (FF305) CS: 9.98 a beautiful cover of the early 60s hit song written by her father, sciousness. Includes several duets in various combinations; Terry: Greenfields (surely some of you remember that? "Once most was recorded in the studio, and a portion was recorded there were greenfields kissed by the sun..."). A nice follow-up at a performance given by Jane and Pete. (FF104) CS: 14.98 Claudia Schmidt/ Sally Rogers to Pilgrims. (GC71323) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 ... CD: 15.98 Closing the Distance An absolute aural delight by two of the finest musicians in the Elizabeth Cotten Janis Ian acoustic music universe. They trade licks, leads and harmonies Freight Train & Other NC Folk Songs Night Rains on their first joint album of original, traditional and new mate­ It's hard to believe that a talent as rare and true as Libba's can This 1979 release of original songs includes Jenny (Iowa Sun­ rial...includes Lovely Agnes; Mama, I Miss You Tonight; the go unrecognized for so many years, but thankfully, by the time acappella Appalachian Round; a Native American medley Hey, rise), with Chick Corea as well as herself on piano; plus Fly she died in 1987 at the age of 95, she was finally gaining a Too High: Here Comes the Night (Theme From The Bell Jan, Hey Watenay/I Walk in Beauty. Highly recommended! (FF425) small portion of her deserved acclaim. What she was able to and more. (COL36139) CS: 6.98 CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 ^H record in her last 30 years is best described as legendary. Her most popular original song Freight Train, her well-known Oh Claudia Schmidt Babe It Ain't Wo Lie, and her beautifully simplistic rendition of the gospel classic What a Friend We Have in Jesus appear on Essential Tension this recording, which was originally released in 1958 as Jean Ritchie Her most personal statement to date, this 1991 release of all Folksongs & Instrumentals for Guitar. Any fan of traditional original material communicates an introspectiveness that The Most Dulcimer folk, blues and gospel will appreciate this treasure, and will "Over the years, I have made about 40 record albums...They clearly marks a period of profound growth and change for the recognize the impact she has had on countless other perfor­ artist. Her voice has a powerful new edge and, with its incred­ all have had some dulcimer accompaniments, but people look­ mers, from the Seegers to Faith Nolan. (SF40009) CS: 9.98 ing through the record bins always study the record jackets ible 3-octave range, has never been more expressive. The ... CD: 15.98 album reflects a greater maturity as both a composer and a bemusedly and sooner or later ask The Question: "Which one poet in love with the sound and meaning of language. Worth has the most dulcimer?' So...HERE IT IS!" With Diane Hamil­ the 3-year wait! (RH38) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 ton, John McCutcheon, Mike Seeger. (GH714) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

Coon Creek Girls Joan Baez Early Radio Favorites Recently We've waited a long time for a reissue of the music of this Note sale price on LP! Collection of songs by some of the Kentucky group, featuring banjo-picker Lily May Ledford. They world's top contemporary songwriters, Joan herself among them! Includes Biko, Brothers in Arms, Let Us Break Bread were one of the last, best, and most popular mountain string Together in Freedom. (GC171004) LP: 8.98 . . . CS: 10.98 . . . bands on the old-time music scene, and certainly one of the CD: 15.98 only recognized female ensembles in their time and genre. Between them they played banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and bass. Made in the 1930s, their entire output of early recordings Joan Baez is included here, with Banjo Picking Girl, Bile Them Cabbage Diamonds and Rust in the Bullring Down, How Many Biscuits Can You Eat?, and a medley they 1989 marks Joans 30th year of performing, as well as the performed for the Roosevelts and England's king and queen release of this album. Recorded live in the bullring, literally, in at the White House in 1939. (OH142) CS: 9.98 Bilbao, Spain, it contains an equal number of songs in Enqlish and Spanish. Features an incredible duet with Mercedes Sosa on Gracias a la Vida — alone worth the price of the album! — The Cowboy Junkies plus Famous Blue Raincoat, Let It Be, No Woman No Cry, and No Nos Moveran, her Spanish version of the civil rights anthem Whites Off Earth Now!! We Shall Not be Moved. (GC71321)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 Recorded live in 1986, this is the little-known first recording by the Cowboy Junkies. It includes eight covers (that don't sound anything like the originals) of material by artists ranging from Joan Baez Bruce Springsteen to John Lee Hooker and Robert Johnson, Speaking of Dreams Plus one original by Margo and Michael Timmins. Margo is so This celebration of Joan's 30 years of performing is a brand- torchy that she steams on cuts Hke State Trooper and Forgive new collection of her trademark mixtures of political and love Me. Slow and smoky, this album is highly recommended. songs. It features guest appearances by Jackson Browne — (RCA2380) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 who duets with her on a song about El Salvador — and Paul Simon, who produced and sings back-up on Whispering Bells. Three originals are included: China, Warriors, and title. (GC71324) CS: 10.98 ... CO: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 51 Joan Baez Judy Collins Kate Wolf Trust Your Heart Poet's Heart Brothers in Arms If you have been following this folk artist over the years, here's Kate's sixth album, which she co-produced, features all original This 1991 release is a collection of political and social songs a 1987 release you'll want to keep your collection up-to-date. songs including In China Or A Woman's Heart. See Here She Joan recorded for Gold Castle Records 1987-1991 (the ones Includes The Rose, Moonfall, Amazing Grace, Morning Has Said, Carolina Pines. (KAL24) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 whose stock numbers begin with "GC"), but it does include Broken, When You Wish Upon a Star. (GC171002) CS: 10.98 some previously unreleased songs: Warriors of the Sun/ Shes ... CD: 15.98 Got a Ticket, which combines her own Warriors with Tracy Kate Wolf Chapman's Ticket, and her version of Billy Joel's Goodnight The Wind Blows Wild Saigon. Also contains China, Biko, Let Us Break Bread Judy Collins This 1989 release contains all previously unreleased live and Together, and her duet with Jackson Browne, El Salvador. Sanity and Grace studio recordings compiled by Kate's musical associate and (GC71363) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 Recorded live in concert in 1988, the themes of this album are friend. Nina Gerber, after Kate's untimely death at age 44. It aptly expressed in the title. Includes the classic From A Dis­ spans the period from 1979, with Fly Away, to 1986; the title Joan Baez tance, the song by Julie Gold first brought to fame by Nanci song, the last song Kate ever recorded, was largely recorded Griffiths; her own Daughters of Time; the classic folk song in her hospital room. Includes a previously unreleased version The First Ten Years Pretty Polly, Harry Chapin's Cats in the Cradle; in other words, of her most popular song, Give Yourself to Love, as well as This double-album set contains eighteen of the best songs the mixture of originals and interpretations she is famous for. Rising of the Moon and a few unaccompanied performances. from Joan's earlier repertoire: includes Love Is Just a Four-Let­ (GC71318) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 The album radiates with Kate's heartfelt music, and we are ter Word. Mary Hamilton, Farewell Angelina, There But For glad that Kate's spirit is able to live on...and on...through her Fortune, other Dylan, contemporary and traditional songs. Julia Fordham still-growing discography. (KAL30) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 (VAN6560/1) CS: 11.98 ... CD: 15.98 A relatively new voice in the genre of strong female singer- songwriters, Julia's debut album, released in 1968, showcases Joan Baez many of her talents: vocal range, lyric, harmonies, production, Kate Wolf The Joan Baez Ballad Book as well as her spectacular voice. Includes Woman ofthe 80s, An Evening in Austin (Soundtrack) Happy Ever After. (VIR90955) LP: 9.98 . .'. CS: 9.98 ... CD: The full 74 minutes of the 1985 concert that's also available Includes House ol the Rising Sun, Lily of the West, Black Is 15.98 the Color of My True Loves Hair. (VAN73107) CS: 6.98 as a video (see our Videos section for the description). This appearance, just a few months before she was diagnosed with Julia Fordham leukemia, was her first major television exposure, forth e show Joan Baez Austin City Limits, and it captures her ease and radiance. Farewell, Angelina Porcelain Included are some songs not previously recorded by her. Songs by Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Donovan, others; class­ More stunning harmonies, very very smooth and delicious, (KAL36) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 ics including A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall, Colours, It's All Over with more exploration of styles than her first. Includes the Now Baby Blue, and title song. (VAN79200) CS: 6.98 ... CD: incredible song Island ("So don't you test my love, like you test Laurie Lewis 14.98 the love of your boyfriends/ Oh don't you know the love for a woman, for a woman/ is there to the end, there to the end"). Love Chooses You (VIR91325) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Laurie has recently gained lots ot admiration among the Joan Baez women's music audience, following her national tour with Cris Hits/ Greatest & Others Kate & Anna McGarrigle Williamson and Teresa Trull, as well as her album with Blue As indicated, hits of hers that were also hits by some of the Debut LP of these Canadian sisters with "genetic" harmonies. Rose; but she's been making serious music for years and greatest songwriters of our time. Includes Phil Ochs' There Includes their beautiful original ballad Heart Like a Wheel, also years As lead vocalist, fiddle-player, and awesome songwriter, But For Fortune; Dylan's Love Is Just a Four-Letter Word; Len- featuring their 3rd sister Janie on vocals and organ, which her mostly-original country-folk material on this 1989 release non-McCartney's Let It Be; Robbie Robertson's The Night They propelled them (and Linda Ronstadt) to fame and fortune. is strong, down-to-earth, and just simply pleasurable to listen Drove Old Dixie Down; Kris Kristofterson's Help Me Make It Instrumentation—accordian, fiddle, harmonica, guitar, banjo— to Includes title, O/d Friend, and The Women of Ireland/ Ryes- Through the Night, and more. (VAN79332) CS: 6.98 ... CD: and vocal style are drawn from French Canadian tradition, traw. (FF487) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 14.98 though most of the material is original. (CAR4401) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 Laurie Lewis & Kathy Kallick Joanne Rand Together Home Kate & Anna McGarrigle This bluegrass duet album hails from two of the Bay Area's "Her sound embodies the strong but supple spirit of primal Heartbeats Accelerating most popular acoustic performers: both are singer-songwriters, warrior woman, of Womanspirit Rising. Her voice comes across This mesmerizing 1991 release fills a musical void left by the Laurie a fiddler. Kathy a rhythm guitarist. Their long-time exhuberant yet steadfast, with an unyielding sensuality... If sisters' 8-year absence from the recording studio! With their friendship and association (they were both members of the there is a category called Environmental Female Singers, trademark glorious vocals, flawless harmony and haunting Good Ol' Persons string band, and Kathy is still their lead Joanne Rand has quickly and forcefully become a favorite, guitar work, this collection melds a variety of styles, from folk sinoer) is evident in their collaboration. Were excited about with the most unquestionably Deep Ecology lyrics yet." (Earth to pop to Cajun to Celtic. Includes Love Is ("Love is a minor this fall 1991 release! (KAL44) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 First! Journal) Start your Joanne Rand collection with Choos­ chord/ Love is a mental ward/ ...Love is its own reward"), Mother ing Sides, and if you like that one, come back for this worth­ Mother (PVT2070) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 while 1988 debut release; includes Nobody Lays a Hand On Me, Radiation On My Windshield, Thanks. (JR1) CS: 9.98 Kate Wolf Back Roads Recorded with friends in the living room, this record of country­ folk music is remarkably well done. While some songs lean towards melancholic nostalgia, others show that it's more desire for a simpler life ahead that inspired the words of this singer/songwriter. (KAL06) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Kate Wolf Lines on the Paper Mostly soft country-folk music, almost all written by Kate. Her songwriting reflects feelings about life and changes. Her voice is even _. well-suited to the laid-back folk sound. The second album from this northern California native. (KAL07) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Kate Wolf Safe at Anchor The third LP by this northern California folksinger tells some­ how of a woman & her strength alone. Includes Seashore Mountain Lady & She Rides Like the Dolphin...all songs by Lisa Pawlak Kate. (KAL11) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Keep It Simple If only all "Girl-With-Guitar" debut recordings were this good Kate Wolf the term wouldnt have suffered such a PR downslide! Armed Close to You with a Gorgeous Voice - smoky sweet and sultry - and lead A sweet collection of Kate Wolf songs...sweet harmonies, gen­ and rhythym acoustic and electric guitars, she performs origi­ Joanne Rand nal soft rock songs about her sobriety, views on romance Choosing Sides tle rhythms, thoughtful lyrics...and this woman can sing. (KAL15) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 relationships, and Me in general. Her self-harmonizing will Gorgeous voice gorgeous voice gorgeous voice environmental knock your socks off -in fact if Janis Ian and Teresa TruH had songs gorgeous voice social/political/spiritual songs gorgeous a kid, chances are shed sound alot like Lisa! (FLX1) CS: 9.98 voice... This woman's range will take your breath away! Her Kate Wolf melody lines are ever interesting, zipping up and down the Give Yourself to Love (2-Set) Lui Collins octaves; her lyrics passionately expressive of Absolute Com­ This live 1983 release of mostly previously-unrecorded material mitment to Earth and Wildness; and I already told you about features Kate's long-time colleague Nina Gerber on mandolin, There's a Light her voice, for which I am resisting the temptation to compare harmonica, guitar, and vocals throughout the "show." Most Lui is joined, on this (her third) recording, by Sallv Roaers and to other singers you probably love. The only problem with this closely resembles her concerts and includes some songs by Leo Kretzner. Her style continues to expand encompisslng 1989 album is that its black-and-white cover will too likely be other musicians that she enjoyed performing over the years. some blues s™nfnerejhe highlight of this albumTs a moving overlooked in stores. Songs include Antarctica, Priveleged rendition of Ecstasy-not to be missed by anyone who loves Class, Koyaanisqatsi, and just about the most beautiful love Compiled from three performances, in San Francisco (Great song imaginable, Always Be Warm. Highly recommended! American Music Hall), Davis, and Nevada City. Includes a live (JR2) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 version of Redtail Hawk, and her originals Green Eyes and title song. (KAL3000) CS: 14.98 ... CD: 19.98 ,o 9et afeLx. cr9.r "«* <° <»~ *i. Judy Collins Kate Wolf Fires of Eden Gold in California (Double Set) Mary McCaslin Another mix of original songs and interpretations by this legen­ Kate Wolf died of leukemia on Dec. 10, 1986. This is a retros­ Old Friends dary folk voice, this 1990 release includes Fortune of Soldiers, pective which she planned before her death; she began it Who'd ever think anyone could send chills up your SDine bv which is presented as a hope for peace, and Queen of the because she realized she might not ever record again, and singing the Supremes'song My Wdrld is Emptl Without You Night, a tale of a streetwoman who but for fortune could be finished it shortly before she became unable to work. Alt the Babe or the Beatles^ Things We Said TodayT^rVhas done any one of us. A portion of the proceeds from this album go songs were previously released except Alice Stuart's Full Time it on this record-with an unusual minor guitar tuning & Ixqu* to a seedling planting project in Colorado, organized in part Woman. A beautiful collection, it also contains Unfinished Lite. ite harmonies in her arrangements. These 2 sona. nu, _h_r by Judy herself. (COL46102) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 She Rises Like the Dolphin, Across the Great Divide, Redtail original title cut. make this album one of ou, favorites & are Hawk, Emma Rose. Like so many others, we miss her. worth the price of the album. (PH1046) CS: 9.98 (KAL3001) CS: 14.98 ... CD: 19.98 52 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Melanie The Best of Melanie Patty Larkin The Roches Brings back those sweet days of yesteryear! Contains some Step Into the Light Speak of the hits by this distinctive singer, including What Have Thev A well-produced debut album from a New England artist who The three New York sisters return with their patented blend of Done To My Song Ma and Lay Down (Candles in the Raint has been appearing at women's music festivals since 1985. crystal-clear harmonies, incisive songwriting. and oddball as well as Lay Lady Lay. (SM4915) CS: 6.98 . . CD: 10.98 Some of her original songs have a country bent; some are humor. From the poignant / Love My Mom to the sarcastic pop satirical {Not Bad For a Broad); some are about beloved sub­ number Big Nuthin'to the gospel-tinged ballad Losing Our Job, Michelle Shocked stances (Caffeine); and several are love songs. (PH1103) CS: Maggie, Terre and Suzzi prove their quirky lyrical charm and 9.98 musical gracefulness all over again. (MCA6345) CS: 10.98 The Texas Campfire Tapes ... CD: 15.98 The amazing story of an obscure informal walkman-recording Patty Larkin first creating a raging cult following for this young itinerant folk artist, then catapulting her to national fame and fortunei Her I'm Fine The Roches style on this "debut" recording (a re-issue of the very same Fairly stunning production by Darleen Wilson, who also walkman-recording) is an absolutely appealing blend of talkina engineered and mixed this Boston-area artists second release; Keep On Doing blues and original folk song-stories, full of subtleties and buy it for the title cut alone! Patty's fine, as is her voice, which Their famous Hallelujah Chorus is on this one, plus Want Not ironies, accompanied by only her acoustic guitar and the cric­ has seasoned and grown richer... nice. Includes the sleazy Want Not, Jerks on the Loose. (WB23725) CS: 9.98 kets who were present at this Texas folk festival campfire blues sound of Pucker Up. (PH1115) CS: 9.98 Long-wearing; gets better and more intriguing with everv listen­ The Roches ing; recommended! (MER834581) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 Patty Larkin Another World In the Square We've had requests for this 1985 release, so in 1990 we're Michelle Shocked Recorded live at Sanders Theater in Harvard Square, this 1990 adding it! Includes Love Radiates Around ("her love is true Short Sharp Shocked release includes both new and favorite songs, with the added music and it radiates around... My chance for true happiness Michelle's first studio recording, a wild success for her and sparkle of Patty S witty introductions and off-the-cuff exchanges awaits upon her kiss... she is mine and I am hers through established her firmly in the US music scene. Title comes'from with the audience. The album demonstrates why she's one of seasons all..."), Older Girls. Face Down at Folk City, Gimme a behavior modification technique used by the psvch industry the most in-demand acoustic performers, particularly in her A Slice, title song, and more great songs. (W825321) CS: 9.98 (MER834924) LP: 10.98 . . CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 home region of New England. (PH1136) CS: 9.98 . . CD: ... CD: 15.98 15.98 Michelle Shocked Captain Swing Peter, Paul & Mary The Roches On this highly anticipated follow-up to Short Sharp Shocked, Flowers & Stones Their first album as a trio, and the one which firmly endeared Michelle once again surprises and challenges her audience! This 1990 release, the 16th of their career, retains the intimacy them to great numbers of music lovers who also appreciated The 10 original songs are decidedly swing oriented, with full of a traditional PPSM recording, while adding an improvisa­ humor and ingenuity. Their harmonic and lyric accomplish­ band and norn sections. She describes this as "music that tional character. Featuring 14 titles, it includes originals plus ments reached new peaks here. All acoustic, simply and skill­ goes from one end of Mississippi to the other, from Chicago covers of songs by Elob Dylan, Tom Paxton (Yuppies in the fully produced. Includes the autobiographical We, Mr. Seliack, R & B to New york be-bop to New Orleans mambo." Includes Sky), and other contemporary writers. A must for fans. Quitting Time. Recommended! (WB3298) CS: 9.98 God Is a Real Estate Developer, Must Be Luff, My Little Sister (GC71339) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 (MER838878) CS: 10.98 CD: 16.98 The Roches Peter, Paul & Mary Nurds Michelle Shocked The Best of PP&M: 10 Years Together If you love to laugh, you'll love this group and everything they .(Title Unknown at Printing) 13 of their "greatest hits": Puff the Magic Dragon, Leaving On record, including this album. Includes The Death of Suzzy All we know as we go to press for faff 1991/ winter 1992 is that a Jet Plane, Blowin' In the Wind, If I Had a Hammer, Stewball, Roche, Factory Girl, This Feminine Position, My Sick Mind. she's been traveling the country, recording songs (with the and more, from their first 10 years of performance. (WB3105) (WB3475) CS: 9.98 48-track digital recording unit she happens to have stashed in CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 her Winnebago) for a new album. It'll contain collaborations Rory Block with various "roots music" artists. We'll ship the moment it Priscilla Herdman arrives. (MER?) CS: 10.98 . .. CD: 15.98 The Early Tapes 1975-1976 Darkness Into Light This young white artist began performing the music she Buy this for a most superb acappella rendition of Sojourner learned from the Mississippi Delta in the early 70s in Green­ Mimi and Richard Farina Truths speech Aint IA Woman?, set to music by Priscilla with wich Village; her pure blues style, with its original spontaneous Best of Richard & Mimi Farina 2-Set harmony vocals by Anne Hills, Cindy Mangsen—chilling! Her and genuine flavor, is preserved here in this collection of stan­ From the 60s folk revival, a double album by this distinctive flowing alto, with Abby Newton's smooth cello and other acous­ dards and originals culled from her first LP recording sessions. tic instrumentation, also does justice to songs by some of the (ALC111) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 and important folk duo contains selections from their earlier best contemporary writers, such as Judy Small, Connie Kaldor, recordings such as Reflections in a Crystal Wind, Celebration Malvina Reynolds...a quintessential folk album, with themes For a Grey Day, Children of Darkness, Raven Girl, Swallow of peace, children growing, people working and loving. (FF420) Rory Block Song, Pack Up Your Sorrows, and social commentary such as CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 House Un-American Biues Activity Dream. They accompany Rhinestones & Steel Strings their piercing, haunting vocal harmonies on guitar, autoharp This recording certainly has the sparkle suggested in the title. and dulcimer, except on their instrumentals in which they play Rory's voice has developed in timbre and elasticity; it springs Queen Ida and Her Zydeco Band all over, seemingly, without effort, and she sure doesnt stay lead IA veritable classic. (VAN21/22)CS: 11.98. . CD: 15.98 Cookin with Queen Ida stuck in one styJe. Treat yourself to the incredible way she uses She cooks up a hearty menu of traditional Zydeco and Cajun her blues voice on an old folk tune, The Golden Vanity, to The New Coon Creek Girls harmony, blending in blues, reggae and more, on this 1989 hammered dulcimer accompaniment—stunning—and, to a release. Includes Hard Headed Woman and C'est Moi, her guitar/synthesizer almost-classical instrumental. El Vuelo Del Playing Our Respect personal lament to life on the road. (GNP2197) CS: 9.98 Alma. Also notable is the acappella God's Gift to Women with Considered the foremost women's bluegrass quartet in their CD: 15.98 the Persuasions. And of course, plenty of good blues and steel tenth year of playing, the Girls offer some righteous instrumen­ guitar. Recommended. (ROU3085) CS: 9.98 tals as well as vocals on this 1990 release, they were originally performed in the 40's. 50's and 60's by some of the bluegrass Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Band pioneers who laid the foundation for their sound: Lily May Zydeco a la Mode Rory Block Ledford. Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Jim and Queen Ida's taking the country by storm, at the moment! She I've Got a Rock in My Sock Jesse, and others. A true trip down memory lane for bluegrass and her band perform Zydeco music (a mixture of Cajun/ and country music fans! (TUR5069) CS: 9.98 With musical contributions by Stevie Wonder and Taj Mahal, Creole-French Canadian/Acadian by way of Louisiana—with this album features blues, traditional and original contemporary rhythm 'n* blues licks, bits of rock, Caribbean, reggae, c & w) material — her most varied to date — and all done justice by Odetta which is extremely upbeat and danceable and, as such a multi­ Rory's forceful and heart-rending vocals...plus her new ven­ Movin' It On cultural synthesis, appeals equally to black and white audi­ tures into synthesized bass and drum programming. Includes ences. Ida plays accordian, her brother Al does most of the her own Send the Man Back Home, as well as a lovely acoustic Odetta's first album in 12 years, this 1987 release of a live lead vocals, and her son Myrick Guillory is also a band- concert recording celebrates Odetta's 40th year as a performer guitar/ synthesizer instrumental. Recorded and mixed in 7 dif­ member, playing rub-board (cousin of the wash-board). ferent locations; probably a record-setter, so to speak. Recom­ and our love, joy, and participation as her audience. Includes (GNP2112) CS: 9.98 mended! (ROU3097) CS: 9.98 House of the Rising Sun. When I Was a Young Girl, Irene Goodnight, Sail Away Ladies. The recent birth of this label assures us that Odettas veteran soulful voice will be heard for Queen Ida & the Bon Temps Zydeco Rory Block at least several more years! (RQ101) CS: 9.98 Band On Tour House of Hearts Winner of the 1982 Grammy Award for Best Ethnic/Traditional Dedicated to her son Thiele who died tragically in 1986 at age Odetta Folk Album! (GNP2147) CS: 9.98 ... CO: 15.98 20, this is Rory's most personal album to date. With the excep­ TTie Essential Odetta tion of Krye, written and performed by her other son, the songs This "twofer" includes No More Auction Block For Me, If I Had here are all Rory's—filled with hauntingly beautiful melodies a Hammer, When I Was a Younq Girl, much more. (VAN43/44) and poetic lyrics. Her brilliant guitar and synthesizer playing CS: 11.98 CD: 15.98 and exquisite blues-soul voice carress every line of this very touching eulogy. Recommended! (ROU3104) CS: 9.98... CD: Pamela Warrick-Smith Work, Fight and Pray Rory Block With the vocal depth and virtuosity usually associated with opera singers, this exciting singer/ arranger/ percussionist has Mama's Blues compiled a collection of spirituals, chain gang songs, and the Bonnie Raitt said. "Rory Block has been an inspiration to me oddly appropriate Desperado of Eagles'fame. Accompaniment since we started out years ago. Her guitar playing, singing and includes piano, guitar, cello, oboe, percussion and the gorge­ songwriting are some of the most soulful in traditional and ous voices of the Ace Movers, a 14-piece choir in mostly call modern blues." This is Rory at her blues best here! On this and response arrangements. Songs include: Roberta Lee; outstanding 1991 release, she pays tribute to the great musi­ Jody; Poor Boy; Black Betty; Mad, Mad, Mary, and The Sisters cians who have always been her source of inspiration: Robert ofthe Cross of Shame. Recommended! (GH721) CS: 9.98. . . Johnson, Son House, Tommy Johnson, Bessie ' nth. and CD: 15.98 others. Several are "originals" (but stylistically culled from lots of rural blues material), and others are her personal renditions of songs she has heard and studied. This recording should answer her most-often-asked question, "How come a young white girl from NYC was drawn to the blues music of the black rural south ofthe 1930 s?" 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1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 53 The Short Sisters Rosalie Sorrels A Little Gracefulness Report from Grimes Creek Three women (neither short nor sisters) present material which This 1991 release is the culmination of a career and ot a remark­ truly reflects their fondness for gorgeous melodies (yes!), able life. As reflected in thoughts and recollections of the log opportunities for interesting harmonies (again!), and both per­ cabin in Utah in which she grew up and now again lives, she tinent and impertinent subject matter (absolutely!). The title weaves a tale, through song and story, of home, roots, and song, which expresses the way they try to achieve harmony rural western America. Poignant and articulate. (GL2105) CS: as a group, was written by John Calvi about his experiences 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 working with people suffering from AIDS, trauma, and political persecution. Primarily acappella, this release includes a well- selected variety of wonderful rounds, ballads, traditional and Sally Van Meter contemporary work songs and funny songs. Lots of fun, lots All In Good Time of heart and beauty; definitely recommended. (BS8654) CS: The hottest new dobro star around, Sally's already known to 9.98 many fans for her work with Blue Rose and Good Ol' Persons. This 1991 debut solo release is a superb collection of songs The Story and instrumentals which showcase her talent and creativity. She's joined by Kathy Kallick, Jerry Douglas, Mike Marshall, Grace in Gravity and others. (SUG3792) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 D'ya know that feeling, when you first hear a new group or artist, where the voices and music reach that perfect synergy and you just sink into a warm relaxation of wonder and plea­ sure? Well, help yourself to this! These two Boston area women, Jonatha Brooke and Jennifer Kimball, synthesize their Teri Tibbett voices, lyrics, acoustic and occasional electric accompaniment into a superb arrangement of contemporary folk with jazz and Living the Alaska Life New Acoustic influences — lots of pristine acoustic guitar, float­ SubtitleS Songs From the New North, this is a great tape for ing acoustic bass, and crisp drum work, plus simply angelic and about northern women! Mush Them Dogs is dedicated to vocals (Suzanne Vega meets Jasmine) and poetic, painterly the women who run the Iditarod Race, while Yukon Women lyrics. Highly recommended, if you hadn't already guessed! tells of the raw and rugged independent women who build their P.S. — Love the comic-strip feeling of Dog Dreams... (GL2104) own cabins She'll Be Comin' O'er the Tundra says "she'll be CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 mushinq six white huskies," and Lady of the Chiikoot is the true story of 70 people who were buried in an avalanche on their way to the gold fields. If you live this life or wish you did. Suzanne Vega you'll love this tape! (MIG1) CS: 9.98 Already likened "to Canadian counterparts Ferron and Jane Siberry for her poetic lyrics and emotional intensity, Suzanne Theories of the Old School Vega is rapidly gaining national attention for her debut album. While the crisp and sparkling instrumental arrangements alone Even the Navajo are enough to recommend it, it is the subtly-layered lyrical Tight interesting instrumentation, crafted phrasing, and complexity that puts it in this reviewer's all-time Top 10...using thouohtful lyrics characterize this captivating ensemble com- colorful analogies and stark images, the effect sparks recogni­ Dosed of 2 female singer/ songwriter/ instrumentalists and a tion and identification with the situations she illustrates, how­ male percussionist. Using guitars, flutes, Chapman Stick, con- ever obtusely..Highly recommended. (AM5072) CS: 10.98 . . . oas Diano and various percussion, Theories harmonizes its CD: 15.98 wav through a range of original songs covering subjects from. invo tn nuclear waste; includes Last Dolphin, Yucca Mountain, title. Recommended! (TOS1) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Trapezoid

This acclaimed vocal-instrumental ensemble has undergone Sam Weis ouite a transition since appearing on Holly Near's Watch Out (the only musician common to both incarnations is Paul So True! Reisler)' but the unique blending of components — hammer With a deep, earthy voice and celestial 12-String guitar, Sam dulcimer piano, woodwinds, violin, percussion and voice — Weis is perhaps familiar to you from her debut instrumental has maintained its ethereal yet earthly quality. A most exquisite album of several years ago, called Hologram...Anyway, she's album from the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Cheryl Hurwitz a delightful songwriter as well,- focusing on this reviewer's favor­ and Anne Louise White to the instrumental prowess of each ite subject, yes, LOVE! The satisfying kind (77/ We've Seen It individual performer. Includes Anne's Persephone Rising. All, When You Rock Me) and the bummer kind (Trouble In (NAE3011) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Paradise, You Lied). Also includes an incandescent instrumen­ tal, Nasty Habits. Nicely produced too! (SRM101) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Trapezoid Cool of the Day Sara Hickman Gorgeous and highly recommended! From our good friends at Sugar Hill of Durham NC, independent music capital of the Equal Scary People world a Trapezoid record which includes such lovelies as sop­ This debut recording lopes energetically and quite competently rano sax, material by Ferron, Nobuko Miyamoto, Barbara Keith through a variety of styles — primarily a swinging folk, with {Bramble and the Rose — ooh, beautiful!), and the almost Caribbean rhythms (title song, / Wish I Were A Princess), and eerie and ethereal harmonies between Lorraine and Freyda. a lovely sultry blues cover of James Brown's It's a Man's World. (SUG1132) CS: 9.98 With a vocal range reminiscent of a young Janis Ian, Sara is also an impressive arranger and producer. Recommended! (EL60903) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Various Artists, inc. k.d. lang Tame Yourself Sara Hickman This anthology of exclusive songs produced to benefit People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's Shortstop larqest animal rights organization, features k.d. lang (Damned Sara's second release shows an impressive elevation of vocal Old Ddg), Indigo Girls with Michael Stipe (I'll Give You My arrangement and songwriting skill — she evinced her talents Suzanne Vega ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Skin), and others by Nina Hagen and Lene Lovich, Exene quite considerably on her first album, but here she is again, Cervenka, the B-52's (Quiche Lorraine), and lots more! even better! She spreads her loving perspective over a variety Solitude Standing (RH70772) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 of relationships — her gay sister in title cut, the elderly and Gaining her a significantly more wide-spread recognition of bewildered Aurora, her very opposite but appreciated boyfriend her exceptional lyric talent, this second release includes Luka, {The Very Thing). Her irrepressible humor kicks up in Too Fast, about an abused child (the initial "hit" on the album—says Various Artists a paean to female sexual aggression, and Take It Like a Man something for a bit of public consciousness), the acappella I'm Gonna Let It Shine is her bluesy take on feminist herstory. A lovely and balanced 7bm!s Diner, the pure folk progressions of Gypsy, the title song Subtitled A Gathering of Voices for Freedom, this superb recording. (EL60964) CS: 10.98 .. . CD: 15.98 with images of the female persona of solitude. Again, sharp collection of classic acappella Civil Rights and Freedom songs fragments of life as we have all experienced it, tumbling in a was first envisioned at one of Bill Harleys's annual Martin Luther Sarah McLachlan kaleidoscope arrangement, juxtaposing all sorts of contrasts, King birthday potlucks. It quickly grew into a recording by a recognizing yet transcending the limitations of language. diverse group of singers, notably several original members of Touch (AM5136) CS: 10.98 . . . CD: 15.98 the SNCC Freedom Singers, Solly Makholiso (a South African We were introduced to this singer-songwriter when she shared poet), Sally Rogers, Charlie King, Cathy Fink, and several a bill with Holly Near, and here's her debut 1989 release; it Suzanne Vega school children. Their literature describes the result as "a family features her wide vocal range, gorgeous harmonies, and intro­ and educational recording with a social conscience," with all spective lyrics. Tape and CD contain one bonus track. days of open Hand proceeds donated to organizations working for justice. Includes (ARI8594) LP: 10.98 . . CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 The telltale voice and emotionally inspired songs make her Hold On (Keep Your Eyes On the Prize), Oh Freedom, Come third release "classic Vega," as it expands on her folk forte and By Here, Sing Mandela Free, Calypso Freedom, and so many Shawn Colvin includes her unique communications of consciousness and more. (RRV401) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 observation. Background vocals by Shawn Colvin and rhythmic Steady On accompaniment accent her thought-provoking messages. Shawn contributes back-up vocals on Suzanne Vega's album Includes Book of Dreams and Big Space, which calls for "pas­ (including her best-known song Luka), Suzanne does the same sion in the language." (AM5293) CS: 10.98 . .. CD: 15.98 Various Artists on Shawns; that simple fact tells you a bit about what to expect The Redwood Collection here. The debut album by this "acoustic pop" sing. .songwriter Syd Straw This sampler album jncludes selections by Holly Near, Ronnie (whose hrr'.vy includes eight months performing with the Red Gilbert, Inti-lllimani, H.A.R.P. , Ferron, Linda Tillery Mary Wat­ Clay Ramblers!) features her silvery vocals, acoustic guitar Surprise kins. Guardabarranco, Judy Small, and Nancy Vogl - all of and thoughtful lyrics, against a backdrop of tasteful accompan­ This 90s folk rocker, who guest-appears on Phranc's third whom have records released on the Redwood label Great for iment. Includes Diamonds in the Rough. (COL45209) CS: release, creates songs with a poetic nature and a rhythmic introducing new audiences to the Redwood roster. (RR411) 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 backbone. The sound is mellow at times and borders on rock, CS: 6.98 but the depth and substance of the lyrics form the appeal of this "listen to more than once" kind of album. Employing some unique instrumentation, it includes Chasing Vapor Trails, Crazy American and Heart of Darkness (VIR91266) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 54 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Various/ producer: Christine Lavin The Weavers The Weavers On A Winter's Night Together Again Subtitled The Best of the New Singer/Songwriters as well From the 1980 reunion at Carnegie Hall, 25 years after their Greatest Hits (Double Set) as Ballads to Warm the Heart, this anthology includes sonos previous concert there, documented in the film WASN'T THAT For the hard-core fan, this is of course the definitive collection: by several artists that make it well worth the purchase price • A TIME. A vital piece of political and musical history, as if an it contains // / Had A Hammer, Guantanamera, Aunt Rhodie, Firstly is Heaven, a gorgeous song written and performed bv Goodnight Irene, Wimoweh, and 20 others. (VAN15/16) CS: Julie Gold, author of the now-very-famous From A Distance entire movement culminated in this performance, simultane­ 11.98 . . . CD: 15.98 I forwarded right to this cut, and was not disappointedi (So ously giving the audience a view of the huge backdrop of which wheres her solo album??) Also included are selections bv the each era of music-for-social-change is but a small part. Lee 3 other Bitchin' Babes - Patty Larkin, Sally Fingeret and Hays, one of the 4 Weavers, died shortly after this reunion The Weavers Megon McDonough - as well as Cheryl Wheeler and other concert. (L001681) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 The Weavers at Carnegie Hall women and men. Christine has done lots over the years to From the 1955 concert that launched the folk renaissance. create exposure for artists, which we really appreciate and The Weavers Includes Wimoweh, Kisses Sweeter Than Wine, Shalom you will too! (NS0028) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Goodnight Irene Chevarim, Woody's Rag & 900 Miles, Goodnight Irene. (VAN73101) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 14.98 Includes many great classics, including Tzena, Tzena, Tzena; Fellow the Drinking Gourd; Midnight Special, at a new low price. (MCA20201) CS: 4.98

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Bonnie Raitt Luck of the Draw The anxiously-awaited follow-up to the multi-Grammy-award- Danielle Dax winner, Nick of Time, this 1991 release is filled with heartfelt Dark Adapted Eye ballads as well as down-in-the-groove bluesy rockers... songs This British diva of modern rock creates a vivid earthy - that are highly personal, and disarming in their honesty and interspersed - with - ethereal tableau of images, sounds, clarity about relationships. Bonnie has reached a smoother rhythms; many drawn as though from East Asian industrial point in life — sobriety, love, success and recognition all rolled funk-yards! She wrote all lyrics, most of the music, and plays into one — and her music has never sounded better. Contains guitars, keyboards, bass, flute, sitar, kalimba, percussion, and Something to Talk About, plus 4 originals, including Come To drone guitar. Lyrics are a bit strange (we should be surprised?) Me. Bonnie financed the special environmentally-friendly pack­ and her vocal style swings from rich and full to high and floating. aging of the CD; it's free of plastic jewel box and blister pack, Move over, Ms. Bush. 20 songs. (WB25818) CS: 10.98 . . . all that permanentjunk!(CAP96111)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 Anna Domino CD: 15.98 This Time ^^^^^^^^^^^^_ Bonnie Raitt Collection (Double) Danielle Dax This singer, songwriter, artist, chanteuse has developed a size­ This highly-recommended double-length album is the cream able cult following in the art underground; she refers to herself of her crop! Here are some of the highlights: Women Be Wise, Blast the Human Flower as a storyteller relying on her instincts to weave a tale, while in an previously unreleased duet with Sippie Wallace; No Way Less instrumental^ diverse than her previous album, this 1990 calling her music "Anna Pop" or "Domino Pop.". This 1987 To Treat a Lady, one of her many songs for women who've release is nonetheless quintessential^ danceable Dax — release features her compelling voice — its rhythms and emo­ "had it"; Louise, Sugar Mama, Angel from Montgomery, 19 in though twin themes of sensuality and morbidity run through tion have elicited comparisons to Suzanne Vega, Kate Bush all, culled from her 9 albums on Warner Brothers, before they her work, Blast dances a little closer to the edge. Includes Tracy Thorn, Jane Siberry and Sade. Includes She Walked decided not to renew her contract! (WB26242) CS: 14.98 .. . King Crack, Big Blue '82, The Id Parade, Daisy, plus a cool Lake. (GR6007) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 CD: 16.98 90's version of Lennon & McCartney's Tomorrow Never Knows. (WB26126) CS: 10.98 , . . CD: 15.98 Anna Domino Bonnie Raitt Colouring In The Edge & The Outline Streetlights Edie Brickell & New Bohemians On this 1989 EP album, the heroine for bitter romantics This classic older recording includes an excellent rendition of Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars everywhere follows up This Time with a dichotomy of technol­ That Song About the Midway by Joni Mitchell. (WB2818) CS: Artfully blending the music, ambience, sentiments, and vocal ogy and sparse blues — blending soul, Latin, funk, introspec­ 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 and lyrical styles of the Bohemian 50's, folk-rock 60s, punk tive folk, electronics and blues with catchy melodies and a cool 70's, and New Folk/ New Age 80's, Edie adds her own light urban beat. Most songs are about love, set within a stark reality Bonnie Raitt touches and distinguishing signature to her debut album of of hardship, but extremely melodic and an audio pleasure. original material. Primary instrumentation consists of guitars Recommended! (GR6041) CS: 7.98 . . CD: 10.98 S-veef Forgiveness of various sorts—many of therh electric—drums and bass; and This 1977 album from recent Grammy winner contains Louise, her vocal quality is somewhat reminiscent of Suzanne Vega, Runaway, Takin' My Time, My Opening Farewell, and more. Michelle Shocked, Christine Lavin...you get the picture. The B-52's Treat yourself to her back catalog! (WB2990) CS: 9.98 (GEF24192) CS: 10.98 CD: 15.98 The 1979 debut album by the favorite 2-woman (Cindy Wilson, CD: 15.98 Kate Pierson) 3-man quintet; includes 52 Girls, Dance This Mess Around, Lava, RockLobster and othergreatdance tunes. Edie Brickell & New Bohemians (WB3355) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Carly Simon Ghost of a Dog Greatest Hits Live Picking up where their first album left off, this release uses a Basia Many of her greats, recorded live in concert: Anticipation, You're more varied instrumentation to produce a slightly smoother So Vain, Two Hot Girls (On a Hot Summer Night), and more sound. Opening with the catchy and clever Mama Help Me, London Warsaw New York from the early 70's to the late 80s. (ARI8526) CS: 8.98 Edie weaves words into that distinctive bohemian sound. Also The second release (1989) by this Polish singer-songwriter, CD: 14.98 includes Carmelito, a lighthearted tale of infidelity, and the creator of beautiful many-tracked harmonies, conveys a big romantic Times Like This. (GEF24304) CS: 10.98 ... CD: ajry sound. Styles range widely, from the primary theme song 15.98 Copernicus, with a rhythmic, Brazilian sound, to the jazzy and Carole King playful You're Mine. Love is a strong theme — ending, begin­ City Streets ning, changing. (EPC45472) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 The superstar legend of the 70's makes a comeback in the The Ellen James Society 90s, with an album of original material plus a few new collab­ Reluctantly We Bette Midier orations with long-time song-writing partner Gerry Goffin. This 2-woman 2-man band combines the riveting energy of (CAP90885) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 the punk movement with post-punk intricacy and accuracy... Beaches their music demands attention, captivating the listener both The incredible soundtrack from the incredible movie sums up Carole King musically and lyrically. Lots of Indigo Girls connections: the the amazing breadth of Bette's talent as a vocalist and song album features a live cut recorded with them; the two ensem­ interpreter; a favorite around the Ladyslipper office. We hope Tapestry bles have been touring together; this record label was created it truly brings her the recognition she should have received This classic, one of the best selling albums of all time by by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls; and she co-produced it with years ago, for her supreme musicianship. Includes Under the anyone anywhere, includes (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural the 2 women of the band, Chris McGuire and Cooper Seay. Boardwalk, I Think It's Going to Rain Today, The Glory of Love. Woman, I Feel the Earth Move, You've Got a Friend, and more You might recognize the Society's name from The World Highly recommended...Bette, we love you! (ATL81933) CS: by this influential singer-songwriter. (C0L34946) CS: 8.98 .. . According to Garp; Ellen James was a woman whose tongue 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 CD: 15.98 was cut out by her rapist, and many women cut out their own tongues to express their support for her. (DAE01) CS: 9.98 Bette Midler Cocteau Twins CO: 15.98 Some People's Lives Blue Bell Knoll Once again Bette lends her outstanding vocal style to the This group is one of the most oft-requested by folks who kindly Eurythmics works of contemporary songwriters such as Janis Ian, Cole offer suggestions for artists they believe should be represented Sweet Dreams Porter, and Julie Gold. This release includes the smash hit in our catalog (please feel free; we appreciate them!), so we In addition to being a fantastic musician, leader Annie Lennox From a Distance, a song of timeless importance but which thought we'd try a title. The Twins consist of one woman, has probably been the most visible female artist to represent carries a special message for the 90s. Also includes Night Elizabeth Frazer, who writes and sings the bizarre lyrics (we and promote an image of androgyny in the mid-80's pop scene. and Day and The Gift of Love. Highly recommended. are told; lyrics not included) in a sweet, resonant soprano (Kate Contains their debut hit Sweet Dreams Are Made of This. (ATL82129) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 Bush meets Jane Siberry), and two men who play the very (RCA4681) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 15.98 melodic music. They're favorites in Britain, not nearly as well- known here, and very prolific, with over 20 albums in their Bonnie Raitt discography. (CAP90892) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Eurythmics Nick of Time Be Yourself Tonight Could be the best recording she's ever done; this 1989 release Cocteau Twins Aretha Franklin teams up with Annie Lennox here to perform has a distinct air of maturity, and apparently grows out of her the phenomenal feminist declaration Sisters Are Doin' It For new sobriety..includes her own The Road's My Middle Name Heaven or Las Vegas Themselves!..."a song to celebrate/ the conscious liberation and the title cut, about aging and realizing one is running out This 1990 release is lor Cocteau Twins fans who already have of the female state/ Mothers, daughters and their daughters °f time; two by Bonnie Hayes; and Nobodys Girl. Plenty of her all their back catalog. Includes Iceblink Luck, Wolf in the Breast, too/ Woman to woman/ We're singing with you...Sisters are •'gnature blues, some background vocals by David Crosby Fotzepolitic, Frou-frou Foxes in Midsummer Fires. (CAP93669) doin' it for themselves/ Standin' on their own two feet/ And and Graham Nash. (CAP91268) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 CS: 10.98 . .. CD: 15.98 ringin'ontheirownbells."(RCA5429)CS:8.98. CD:15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 55 Exene Cervenka Joan Armatrading Running Sacred Back to the Night "Iconociasr is defined by Webster's as "1. One who destroys One of her best albums, from back in 74, when she played or opposes the use of sacred images, 2. One who attacks her distinctive acoustic guitar a lot and developed a style totally traditional beliefs or institutions." Exene exemplifies this par­ unlike anyone else's. Contains two exceptionally beautiful love ticular word, quite simply, and goes further to articulate her songs Drv Land and Come When You Need Me, which she visions and perspectives in an acoustic/folky/cowgirl rock vein co-wrote with Pam Nestor, and which she completes with some — thoroughly enjoyable, literate, poetic, funny — just do your- fine piano. Also the memorable title song and No Love For selfafavor and get it, OK?(RH707S7)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 Free. (AM3141) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98

Exene Cervenka Joan Armatrading Old Wives' Tales Whatever's For Us During the past decade, Exene has been primarily known for Joan's very first recorded work, at age 22. a collaboration with her work with the pioneer band X; her first solo release is more Pam Nestor - almost all acoustic and all as lovely as the acoustic and folkie in style, but her lyrics are still pointed and magical jacket. Joan was born in St. Kitts in 1950, Pam in somewhat biting. Produced by Tony Gilkyson, who provides Guyana in '48. Both moved to England during childhood, met some accompaniment and back-up vocals, as does Eliza Gil­ in '69 and started writing together shortly afterwards, to create kyson! Many of the songs here present a woman's perspective: classics like Visionary Mountains, Gave It a Try, and the title Famous Barmaid, White Trash Wife, She Wanted. (RH70913) love song. Recommended! (AM3227) CS: 8.98... CD: 14.98 CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Joan Armatrading Horse Includes Love and Affection, Down to Zero, Save Me, Some­ body Who Loves You. (AM3228) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 The Same Sky From the opening song And She Smiled, Horse sets the tone Joan Armatrading for this "must have" album. Her androgynous look may confuse some (not unintentionally; the label rep we first spoke to was Jane Siberry Show Some Emotion „„-_,„ reluctant to confirm the gender of this artist!), but one listen No Borders Here With the title song, Woncha Come On Home. Opportunity, to her multi-octave voice and her "play it till you drop" band One of the most highly recommended recordings in our catalog Mama Mercy, Willow, this 1977 release showcases her distinc­ should convince you that this album should earn a respected and even better than her first: lyrically and instrumentally tive throaty vocals and superb guitar style. (AM3273) CS: 8.98 place in your stereo cabinet. Other tracks like The Speed of adventuresome, features beautiful harmonics and harmonies, ... CD: 14.98 the Beat of My Heart and Never Not Going To will prove that electricity; takes you on a journey. Includes Dancing Class, an artist with heart, beat and talent can stilfblend just enough Waitress, Extra Executives, Symmetry. Like new air for old, Joan Armatrading vocal and just enough instrumentation to overwhelm without tired, cynical ears. The form here is more rock/new wave (not Me, Myself, I _,'_'_ overpowering. Very highly recommended. (CAP48966) CS: acoustic) and again we don't know which category to place it 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Joan's first venture into a rowdier, slightly-more-commercial in. Your record collection, perhaps? (OA0302) CS: 10.98 ... sound and a highly successful one, too. The beat is punchy CD: 15.98 and throbbinq the vocals clipped and exuberant. Includes title Indigo Girls rut Ma-Me-0 Beach, When You Kisses Me. All the Way Irom We've gotten lots of requests for albums by these two young America {lm3^) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 Georgia women, particularly from our own area where they've Jane Siberry played frequently, so as they debut on a major label, we thought Bound By the Beauty it time to answer to our customers' wishes. Folk-rock style, Newly announced as we go to press, and certainly bound to Joan Armatrading shared and alternated lead vocals, original songs laden with be beautiful, as she's one of our very favorite artists. dark, dream-like imagery, expressive of restlessness, need, (REP25942) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 A sort of "Greatest Hits" album, which really demonstrates her demons, and ghosts of pain. (EPC45044) CS: 10.98 . . . CD: diversity Includes cuts from The Key, Walk Under Ladders, 15.98 Jane Siberry Me Myself I, Joan Armatrading, Show Some Emotion, and The first release by an artist most of you are familiar with (we th. EP How Cruel. Also features two songs not recorded else­ Indigo Girls hope), this Toronto-based musician has, for good reason, been where Heaven and Frustration. (AM3319) CS: 8.98 ... CD: Strange Fire likened to Joni Mitchell, Dory Previn, and the Roches, and 14.98 ' This re-release of their earliest full-length album, originally we'd add Ferron to that, but she's too quirky to really be like issued in 1987, contains title cut plus Crazy Game, Hey Jesus, anyone else. These are clever, imaginative original songs; Jane Joan Armatrading Make It Easier. Production is simple, acoustic. (EPC45427) accompanies her voice with ringing harmonies plus guitar, CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 piano, synthesizer, and co-produced on her label. There isn't Includes Your Letter, You Rope You Tie Me, Bottom to the Top an accurate category for this album...it has strains of folk and and her classic statement on homophobia, Taking My Baby even punk, in her bizarre sense of humor. One of the best here Uptown. (AM4732) CS: 10.98 CD: 15.98 Indigo Girls, w/Ellen James Society is The Mystery of Ogwens Farm, a lament for a cow who Nomads * Indians * Saints disappeared. Our endorsement is qualified by the lyrics to one While the music of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray is firmly rooted song which promote a generalized, oppressive misconception Joan Armatrading in the folk-rock tradition, this 1990 release leans more towards about why fat women are fat (fear of being attractive to Sleight of Hand the contemporary-pop end of the spectrum. Thoughtful, intro­ men)...but all in all, the strengths outweigh this flaw, and we This 1986 release, written, arranged and produced by Joan, spective and self-challenging are still apt descriptions of their highly recommend this for all the other cuts. (STR002) CS: includes Kind Words (And A Real Good Heart) ("doesn't mean lyrical content, but the music has a harder edge to it, especially 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 vou oet respect"), Reach Out Laurel and the Rose... and a those songs which feature Amy's husky voice. With guest bargain price on the CD! (AM5130) LP: 8.98 . CS: 8.98 . .. appearances by Mary Chapin Carpenter on Southbound in the Janis Joplin CD: 14.98 Springtime and the Ellen James Society on ., _, 3. A must for Pearl fans who want to follow the evolution of the band. (EPC46820) Joan Armatrading CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 This classic contains Me and Bobby McGee, Mercedes Benz, Cry Baby, A Woman Left Lonely, Buried Alive In the Blues, and The Shouting Stage more. (COL30322) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 On this 1988 release, the subject matter is relationships: jeal­ Indigo Girls ous ones, cheatin' ones, those that have reached the "shouting Live: Back On the Bus Y'AII Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits stage " unequal ones ("Man likes to own/ A woman shares/ This 1991 release is an 8-song album containing live renditions Includes Summertime, Piece of My Heart, Ball and Chain, Me Man has his needs/ A woman cares"). Includes A Woman of some of their most-often-requested materiaf from their ear­ and Bobby McGee, accompanied by Big Brother and the Hold­ Needs Living For You, Stronger Love. (AM5211) LP: 10.98 lier albums, plus their cover of Dylans All Along the Watchtower ing Company, Kozmic Blues Band, and Full Tilt Boogie Band. . . . CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 (not currently available on other titles) and a previously (COL32168) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 released version ot 1 2 3 thrown in for good measure. They Joan Armatrading are accompanied on several selections by the Ellen James Society. Rather than lyrics, you'll find tour photos in the insert. Janis Joplin Hearts and Flowers (EPC47508) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Farewell Song This 1990 release, all written, performed and arranged by Joan, Contains material which was never released prior to her death, can best be described as the alter ego toThe Shouting Stage. The Innocence Mission some from live performances. Includes Tell Mama, Medley: The subject matter is once again relationships, but this time Amazing Grace/Hi Heel Sneakers, One Night Stand with the focuses on the positive side: she explores the depth of true The Innocence Mission is basically Karen Perisls vehicle — friendship in More Than One Kind of Love; talks about finding apologies to the rest of the band, its truel She wrote or co-wrote Butterfield Blues Band, and title song, with an eerie reference to dying at the end. (COL37569) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 true love only when the rules of society are abandoned in all of the incredibly evocative, painting-like songs, arid plays Promise Land; and describes the wonderful changes in a per­ Keyboards & sings, although the word "sings" does not any­ son's outlook when love is found in The Power of Dreams. A where near adequately convey what she does with her voice... Jennifer Warnes must for fans, and a great place to start for newcomers to her howabout "tempts the angels down for a kiss"? Howabout tak­ unique blend of synthesized sounds and tender ballads. ing the best vocal elements of Maria McKee, Aimee Mann, Best of Jennifer Warnes (AM5298) CS: 10.98 CD: 15.98 Susanna Hoffs & Edie Brickell and rolling them into these amaz­ Some of her biggest hits here, including Right Time of the ingly visual sound portraits with a sensual pop twist? Howabout Night, I Know A Heartache When I See One, Shot Through treating yourself to this album? I'd advise it... (AM15274) CS: the Heart, I'm Restless, Come To Me, and more, from 1976 Joan Armatrading 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 through 1982. (ARI8348) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 Mean Old Man Note new low price!! Content the same as The Amazing Joan Jane Olivor Jennifer Warnes Armatrading: a Dutch reissue of Whatever's For Us, plus the Famous Blue Raincoat song Lonely Lady, (not recorded on any US releases to our In Concert Inspired interpretations of 9 songs by one of the '60's most knowledge), a great rock tune co-written with Pam Nestor. Many customers have put in requests for titles by this vocalist, important songwriters, Leonard Cohen — Joan of Arc, Song (PMC34) CS: 6.98 and we see why... gorgeous, expressive voice, excellent selec­ of Bernadette, Bird On a Wire — performed in Jennifer's inim­ tion of songs. This 1982 release contains Pretty Girl, Annie's itable vocal style, recorded in 1986. (PVT2092) CS: 10.98 . .. Song, and more. (C0L37938) CS: 6.98 . . . CD: 13.98 John and Mary CD: 15.98 Victory Gardens Because John was a founding member of 10,000 Maniacs, Jane Olivor Jill Sobule comparisons of Natalie Merchant to Mary Ramsey are inevita­ First Night/ Chasing Rainbows Things Here Are Different ble - OK, they both have lovely unique voices, the beautiful This specially priced 2-on-f cassette contains 2 entire albums; With vocal and harmonic references to Jane Siberry, Chynna instrumentation here is stylistically similiar to the Maniacs (so songs include Come Softly To Me, L'lmportant C'Est La Rose, Phillips and Susanna Hoffs, this Todd Rundgren-produced if you like the 10.000. you're bound to like this 1), and the lyrics Lalena, The French Waltz, and 16 more heartfelt interpreta­ album contains Jill's heartfelt, literate songwriting with easy, are thoughtful and poetic. But the comparisons stop there! tions. (COL38224) CS: 9.98 flowing, rhythmic accompaniment... including an all-women's Mary is a classically trained violinist and viola player who co- philharmonic string quartet on 3 songsl Thoroughly enjoyable. wrote many of the songs here, and whose voice blends a folky (MCA6375) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 purity with a wavering sweetness. Includes a lovely version of Un Canadian Errant. (RYK203) CS: 9.98 .. . CD: 15.98 56 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog •H

Joni Mitchell Kate Bush Laurie Anderson Court & Spark Hounds of Love We think this is one of her best releases ever; so we're offering Home of the Brave This 1985 recording resembles little in Kate's previous discog­ Note sale price on LP's! This digital soundtrack from the film itforallyounos.algictypes.(ASY1001)CS:9.98. . CD: 15.98 raphy. Images of spirituality and conflicting layers of conscious­ features the elements we've come to expect from this prolific ness pervade; myth and reality merge and split love and life artist: Roma Baran's creative and crisp production, the layers Joni Mitchell and death and rebirth—you'll be lucky to land with your feet of sound and aural color, and of course, Laurie's wry and teas­ Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm on the ground!! Instrumentation is similarly textured: subtle ing view of American culture and society. (WB25400) LP: 7.98 vocals and piano peek through wave after wave of electroni­ . . . CS: 9.98 This 1988 release, which features guest artists such as Peter cally-altered keyboards, drums, vocals, a wide arrray of synth­ Gabriel, Willie Nelson, Billy Idol, Tom Petty, and Wayne Shorter esizers. Side 2 is subtitled "The Ninth Wave" in reference to contains Lakota, My Secret Place, The Tea Leaf Prophesy (Lay Tennyson's The Coming ol Arthur. Highly, highly recommended Down Your Arms), and others, as she address the institutions for the acoustically challenged. (EMI17171) CS: 9.98 ... CD: of militarism, materialism, marriage and more. Also: her lovely 15.98 version of the traditional Corinna, Corinna, which she calls A Bird That Whistles. (GEF24172) CS: 8.98 . . CD: 15.98 Kate Bush Joni Mitchell The Whole Story This is a BEST OF album, with some of her most well-known Night Ride Home cuts from previous recordings including Babooshka, Wow, From the first cricket call on the title song, this album pulls the Breathing, Wuthering Heights, Hounds of Love, The Dreaming. listener in with its mellow, sensous sound. Described as a (EMI17242) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 mixture of her older and more recent styles, this 1991 release is highly accessible yet still retains the Joni Mitchell stamp of individuality. With a richness musically, lyrically, and vocally Laura Nyro titles include Cherokee Louise, about an abused child, Slouch­ ing Towards Bethlehem, and Rays Dads Cadillac. Strongly Christmas and the Beads of Sweat suggested listening material. (GEF24302) CS: 10.98 CD- One of her most wonderful early albums; includes Brown Earth; 15.98 When I Was A FreeportAnd You Were The Main Drag; Up On The Roof, and more. (COL30259) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 Joni Mitchell Laura Nyro and Labelle Madonna Blue Gonna Take a Miracle Immaculate Collection (Double Play) Here's another classic classic, if it's time to replace that old Sweet, wild harmonies, and some great old tunes—Monkey worn-out vinyl! (REP2039) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 This 17-song long-playing album contains a long string of hits, Time, Dancing in the Streets, Spanish Harlem, Jimmy Mack, plus two "new" (at the time of release) hits-to-be. Justify My I Met Him on a Sunday. Nydia Mata on congas and bongos. Ldve and Rescue Me. Includes: Like A Virgin (how could you Karla Bonoff (COL30987) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 not have a new apprecaition of this song, after seeing her Karla Bonoff film?), Material Girl, Express Yourself, Holiday. Papa Don't One of our favorites, with Lose Again, Isn't It Always Love, Laura Nyro Preach, Into the Groove, and many more... relentless beat, Someone to Lay Down Beside Me. Most songs are original; Nested tireless energy, as each step of the way, she has continued to in addition to her outstanding voice, she contributes piano and push boundaries to a new outer edge. (SIR26440) CS: 14.98 Original songs about passion, the universe, and her unborn ... CD: 19.98 acoustic guitar; Wendy Waldman and Linda Ronstadt on back­ child. Also some social commentary, as in American Dreamer. ground vocals. (COL34672) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 "Autumn's child is catchin' hell/ For having been too naive to tell/ Property rights from wedding bells..." Cut-out, limited quan­ Karla Bonoff tity. (C0L35449) CS: 6.98 Mama Cass Restless Nights Dream a Little Dream of Me Laura Nyro Originally of the folk group The Mamas and The Papas, Mama Includes the beautifully harmonic song Baby Don't Go and The Cass Elliott was known for her strong, sweet vocals, and rowdy Water is Wide. We love her. Midline. (C0L35799) CS: 6.98 Eli and the Thirteenth Confession sense of humor. This upbeat solo recording includes Make CD: 13.98 Includes Woman's Blues, Emmie, Stoned Soul Picnic, Sweet Your Own Kind of Music, California Earthquake, Its Getting Blindness. (COL9626) CS: 6.98 .. . CD: 13.98 Better, and title. Her career ended with her tragic death in 1974. Karla Bonoff (MCA20258) CS: 6.98 New World Laura Nyro This 1988 release is a collection of new original songs by one Laura-Live at the Bottom Line 2-Set Mamas & Papas of our favorite artists; it's a varied album, demonstrating depth This 1989 double release comes after a long hiatus, and coin­ of lyric and breadth of style, and underscoring her songwriting 16 Greatest Hits cides with her appearance at the Michigan Womyn's Music All the hits by the classic foursome which included Cass Elliott talents; some of these are bound to become classics, as many Festival! Includes both classics from her repertoire and new of her earlier songs did...and her voice still elicits pure emotion. and Michelle Phillips (for those of you who weren't born yet: songs: Emmie, the beautiful love song to a woman, plus Women mother to Chynna Phillips of Wilson Phillips, and Paige Mathe- She made this album exactly as she wanted to, and the quality of the One World, My Innocence/Sophia (Sophia: goddess of shows. (GC171014) CS: 10.96 . . CD: 15.98 son of Knots Landing). Includes California Dreamin', Dedicated wisdom), Stoned Soul Picnic, And When I Die, The Confession, To the One I Love, I Saw Her Again Last Night, Monday Monday, High Heeled Sneakers, in wonderful in-concert renditions. I Call Your Name, Dream a Little Dream ot Me, and more. Kate Bush Recommended! (CYP6430) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 (MCA1647) CS: 6.98 The Sensual World Complex, layered, and allegorical songs, with instruments such Laurie Anderson Martha Reeves and the Vandellas as Uillean pipes and Celtic harp, combine to make one of Mister Heartbreak Kate's typically weird yet most accessible albums to date. The Greatest Hits Oh, Missus Lady! This album will put you under Laurie Ander­ Includes Dancing In the Street, (Love Is Like a) Heatwave, and most surprising element here is the fact that several songs son's magical spell, as she takes you on a journey through feature vocal contributions by the Trio Bulgarka. Includes more by one of the greatest girl groups of all time. (MOT204) lush, surreal musical landscapes. The high level of structural CS: 6.98 Deeper Understanding, portraying a computer that has and emotional diversity seems impossible to attain, but the become the primary source for companionship, and Rocket's universal result will reach into the tender depths of any lis­ Tail, on which the Trio's vocal harmonies are a prominent and tener's soul. Gorgeous instrumentation (Korean kayagum, Michelle Malone and Drag the River integral part of the song's structure. (COL44164) LP: 10.98 synclavier, electronic conches, shekere, violin, bells, wood Relentless . . CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 blocks, guitars, bass, bamboo, to name a few) with help from such talents as Roma Baran, Peter Gabriel, Bill Laswell, Anton New release as we send our catalog to press; we've had several Fier, William Burroughs, Phoebe Snow....Songs include: requests for the debut album by this powerful-voiced woman Kate Bush Kokoku, Blue Lagoon, Excellent Birds, Sharkey's Day, Shar­ who has opened for the Indigo Girls in concert. Some songs Lionheart key's Night, Gravity's Angel. Highly recommended, if you hadn't (all here are originals) are hard rockin', some more acoustic; Note savings on LP! The mellowest Kate Bush we've found, if already guessed. (WB25077) CS: 9.98 .. . CD: 15.98 Michelle also plays guitars and harmonica; Amy Ray guests Kate can ever be called mellow... Symphony in Blue and Oh on background vocals. Includes Battle Him Republican. England My Lionheart are both melancholy and beautiful, while (ARI8630) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Kashka from Baghdad s a light, shimmery piece about two Laurie Anderson men in love, and Fullhouse documents the inner splits and Big Science My Sister Jane struggles that we face as women. (EMI17008) LP: 8.98 . .. This excellent album is a wonderfully bizarre compilation of This is a great last minute addition to our 1991-92 catalog... CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 poetic musings taksn from an original body of work entitled and if it weren't so much fun, this album would have been set United States l-IV. The rhythm and flow of the lyrics are aside for next spring's consideration! This 5-woman band from Kate Bush enhanced by the synthetic re-structuring of Laurie's voice...vari­ Salt Lake City defies form and function — their songs are direct ous electronic "instruments" and synthesizers work to render and unpredictable, yet altogether appealing. They combine The Dreaming it from a clipped and almost inhuman chant to an echo-y and blues, folk, country, and funk roots with an unorthadox This album wins the "Wildness of the Year" Award-the dreamlike narration...spooky fun! Songs include: Sweaters, O approach to rock: interesting rhymes and rhythms, with instrumentation is exquisitely intricate and complex, using an Superman, It Tango. Co-produced by the talented Roma Baran. instrumentation ranging from mouth harp to rhythm guitars, assortment of electric pianos, synthesizers, Uillean pipes, pen- Highly recommended. (WB3674) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 bass and drums, to sax, flute and mandolin — and vocals, lots nywhistle, bouzouki, mandolins, etc. The vocals are lower than of vocals. Some were members of Wild Women for Peace, and Kate's usual siren blast-perhaps she's been coached by Nina most were previously in a band called Cowgirls Kinda... we Hagen on this one? But the real strength lies in the lyrics—she advise you to catch them in this reincarnation. Recommended! creates surreal landscapes of fantasy and fact-no clear lines Laurie Anderson (MSJ1) CS: 9.98 here....The title song is an eerie, haunting recreation of adream Strange Angels about the colonization of Australia-sure to give goosebumps! Two intense years in the making, this 1989 release is Laurie's Other songs include: Night of the Swallow, Get Out of My most direct to date, more melodic, with Laurie somehow more House, Suspended in Gaffa, and Houdini-the jacket is a some­ emotionally exposed than in previous recordings. Her vocal what disturbing photo related to a line in the song ("with a kiss abilities are more upfront (hey, she's a soprano!), and she I'd pass the key"). Recommended. (EMI17084) CS: 9.98 . .. incorporates vocal contributions from such greats as Bobbie CD: 15.98 McFerrin and the Roches. Includes Beautiful Red Dress a paean to her period ("look out baby/ I'm at high tide") with sarcastic references to unequal pay for equal work ("for every Kate Bush dollar a man makes a woman makes 63 cents. Now, fifty years Never For Ever ago that was 62 cents. So, with that kind of luck, it'll be the No question, strangeness reigns. The general mood of this LP year 3,888 before we make a buck"). Angels are another pri­ is one of fantasy (Breathing, The Wedding List), with a little mary theme, and their counterparts, devils, too. A significant frenzy thrown in (Violin). The vocal impact of Kate's sometimes piece in the developing vision of this artist — recommended! chilling harmonies is stunning. Great instrumental back-up. (WB25900) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Also includes Army Dreamers and Babooshka. Import. (EMI17115) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 57 Nina Hagen Stevie Nicks Nun Sex Monk Rock The Other Side of the Mirror A leading figure in the Euro-punk/avant-garde movement in A special for you bargain-hunters! Stevie is known for her many the late 70's. East German Nina Hagen utilizes her voice in years with Fleetwood Mac. as well as for her accomplishments ways the listener wouldn't recognize as humanly possible. This as a solo artist in her own right. Her silvery voice, always her 1982 tape represents her at what seems to be the wildest point trademark, here graces mostly original songs, including Juliet in her English-speaking recording career—shrieks and guttural and Alice. This 1989 album is dedicated to "Alice (in wonder­ groans, crashing guitars and drums —sure to make an impact land), my grandmother, the Queen of Hearts." (ATL91245) CS: at any party! (COL38008) CS: 6.98 4.98 ... CD: 10.98 Nona Hendryx Tanita Tikaram Female Trouble Ancient Heart This 1987 album from this power-filled, passionate singer- There's a quality about this British woman's voice that's almost songwriter — now at a great price — is dedicated to Winnie mesmerizing; it's so deep, yet light and airy; so expressive; so Mandela, and contains Winds of Change (Mandela to Man­ unusual; if you want something with a truly unique sound, try dela), a beautiful tribute, as well as Too Hot to Handle, Drive this. All original songs, Tanika on all vocals and guitar, very Me Wild, and other tunes, mostly original, brimming with sex­ tastefully and simply produced; recommended! (REP25839) uality, desire and confidence — the sparks do fly! With Peter CS: 10.98 . . CD: 15.98 Gabriel on vocals and keyboards. (EMI46550) CS: 6.98 .. . CD: 11.98 Tanita Tikaram The Sweet Keeper Nona Hendryx This follow-up to her debut album contains more original songs SkinDiver of inner secrets and stories, in her amazing, exotic voice that's From Labelle to here: it's been a long trip! This album is one a good octave below most women's ranges - and that much of the year's most difficult to categorize; the rhythmic, exotic richer. Beautiful melodies and arrangements; includes Little sound efects, almost all programmed by Nona on computer, Sister Leaving Town. Once & Not Speak. (REP26091) CS: synthesizer, drum machine and electronic percussion, provide . 10.98 . . . CD: 15.98 the background for the intensely searching lyrics of her original songs. She embarks on a journey through the inner recesses Tanita Tikaram of her spirit, and shares her discoveries. Includes Women Who Rickie Lee Jones Fly, 6th Sense, Interior Voices. Recommended! (PVT2055) CS: Everybody's Angel 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Pop Pop This 1991 release manages to be incredibly rich, simple and This 1991 release is a sparse, acoustic, jazz-influenced album, sophisticated all at the same time. While the list of instruments featuring songs both familiar and obscure... an intriguing collec­ is impressive in itself - fugel horn, alto and tenor sax, trumpet, Oleta Adams tion. Incfudes Bye Bye Blackbird, Spring Can Really Hang You guitar, drums, piano, hammond organ, loop horn, and a whole Circle of One Up the Most, Up From the Skies. (GEF24426) CS: 10.98 . . . string orchestra — Tanita's deep, husky voice soars above Discovered in a small hotel piano bar by the band Tears for CD: 15.98 weaving through lyrics which defy easy interpretation. Jennifer Fears, Oleta was first tapped to contribute vocals to their 1989 Warnes provides vocal support on Mud In Any Water and Onlv album — in fact, they refused to finish recording until she Rickie Lee Jones the Ones We Love. (REP26486) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 consented to quit her job and join them! One listen to the Pirates smoky, glowing embers of her incredible voice shows you why! No one can imitate the smoke-swirling-in-the-air vocals of this Features the hit Get Here, plus Rhythm ot Life as well as title, woman—like an ambience, sometimes a reed instrument, /Ve Got a R/grjf and other originals. Pull up a comfy chair, pour sometimes a rhythm instrument; and, no one writes songs a cup of tea, and warm yourself by her fire! (PLG846346) CS: quite like she does: image-laden like dreams, snatches of 10,000 Maniacs 10.98 CD: 15.98 stories; sensual, sparse, street-kid tough, understated like In My Tribe good poetry. Includes We Belong together, Woody and Dutch Natalie Merchant is the eloquent lead singer of this band, of Patti Smith on Slow Train to Peking. (WB3432) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 special note to some of us because Tracy Chapman opened Easter for them at the beginning of her new release tour (to return as This is our favorite Patti Smith album jacket... where else in Robin Holcolm the main act weeks later...) - apparently Natalie was at least the commercial realm did you see hairy armpits on a woman The NY times said about this 1990 debut release: "Ms. Holcolm in part responsible for choosing their opening act, and it's easy in 1978? Includes Rock n Roll Nigger, opening with frantic has done something remarkable here: she has created a new to see why: there's a similarity in their content. She wrote or poetry; Because the Night, co-written with Springsteen; Space American regionalism, spun from many threads — country co-wrote most of the songs, and they are a medium in which Monkey, Babetogue, High on Rebellion. (ARI8349) CS: 8.98 rock, minimalism, Civil War songs, Baptist Hymns, Appalachian she expresses her socio-political observations on such sub­ ... CD: 14.98 folk tunes, even the polytonal music of Charles Ives. The music jects as child abuse, greed, the military, and even the beat that results is as elegantly simple as a Shaker quilt, and no generation! (EL60738) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Patti Smith less beautiful." Since we were at a loss for words here, we're glad someone else wasn't! Her style could also be described 10,000 Maniacs Dream of Life as New Music "folk"... unusual in every respect, from voice to Finally, the album that so many have been awaiting, as Patti lyric to melody to subject matter. (EL60983) CS: 10.98 ... Blind Man's Zoo comes bounding out of a long retirement with this 1988 release. CD: 15.98 Natalie Merchant offers a second album full of of musical Beginning with the visionary People Have the Power and end­ lyrical, pointed song-vignettes. She gracefully tackles topics' ing with the gentle lullaby The Jackson Song, she explores Sade from poverty to environmental pollution to war to imperialism the relationships and the thin boundaries between dreaming to racism, powerfully communicating messages of conscience and waking life, heaven and earth, physical and spirit Diamond Life in songs like Hateful Hate, Jubilee, The Lion's Share Dust worlds...showing she has lost neither her punch nor her poetry. Contains her number 1 hit, Smooth Operator, and should be Bowl, Poison in the Well. May the radio signals ever be filled (ARI8453) CS: 8.98 CD: 14.98 in your collection of classic albums by great female vocalists! with sounds like these! (EL60815) CS: 10.98 CD-15 98 (COL39581) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 Patti Smith The Shirelles Wave This "greatest hits" collection includes Soldier Boy, Dedicated Patti's final album before her 9-year hiatus is a tightly-produced to the One I Love, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Mama Said, I Tetes Noires culmination of her ideals and her art. It is also the most emo­ Met Him On a Sunday. (EV4102) CS: 5.98 ... CD: 10.98 Clay Foot Gods tionally absorbing, in this reviewer's opinion...The ethereal, yet Their third and most interesting, complex album to date; and, powerful Hymn twinned with the gut-wrenching Revenge Sinead O'Connor they now have a drummer! Described as "hipper than the Rain­ creates an impact as yet unmatched, and Citizen Ship com­ coats, more topical than the Andrews Sisters, and more numer­ bines the personal and political realities of immigration to the / Do Not Want What I Haven't Got ous than the Roches, this 6-woman band from Minneapolis "land of the free" in a stark, uncompromising dirge. Buy this; This 1990 release opens with the Serenity Prayer and ends utilizes multi-harmonies and original material which pokes fun it's worth your time. (ARI8546) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 with the title cut which sounds like a Buddhist meditation; in- at the American institutions various people hold dear. Includes between are songs about topics ranging from social statements Dear Jane and Why Are The Farmers Dying? (ROU9008) CS: to the physical aspects of love to recognition of spiritual realities 9.98 - • CO: iD.yo The Best of Phoebe Snow and inner strength. Includes Nothing Compares 2 U and / Am Includes Harpo's Blues (I Wish I Was a Willow), Teach Me Stretched On Your Grave: ("my grief for the girl/ that I loved Tonight, Poetry Man, and Dont Let Me Down . (COL37091) as a child... the priests and the friars/ approach me in dread/ Throwing Muses CS: 6.98 . . . CD: 13.98 because I still love you... if your hand were in mine I'd be sure we'd not sever/ my apple tree my brightness"). (CHR21759) Hunkpapa CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Biting, disjointed lyrics and driving, sometimes danceable Phoebe Snow instrumentation give this unique 3-woman 1-man band Something Real (guitars, bass piano percussion, vocals) a unique style The Note LP bargain price! Phoebe's first release in many years Sinead O'Connor first cut Devi S Roof,sounds a bit like a demented Suzann. communicates a sense of groundedness and maturity. About The Lion and the Cobra Vega with a full back-up band... Features original songs by half are originals, including I'm Your Girl and title cut...glad to Sinead has been part of the renaissance of women artists band-members Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly, with no feel- have her back! (EL60852) LP: 8.98 . . CS: 10.98 ... CD: which has been the surprise of the 1988 commercial music n S P a e h e y r CSIn S O M and Fa D 15.98 scene. Her debut album is raw, intense, and varied, i S.R2 5 8 8 5) Cs! i 0: 9 8 c D : .1.^ *™ " °™ demonstrating her own quick extremes and contradictions Pretenders (lustful yet demure; wild and loud yet innocent) as well as her This classic recording, featuring Chrissie Hynde — one of ability to create within a multitude of musical styles. the hottest women rockers ever — was voted into the "Top 100 (CHR41612) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 'Til Tuesday Rock 'N' Roll Recordings of All Time." Includes such faves as Precious, The Wait, and Brass In Pocket. (SIR6083) CS: 9.98 Welcome Home CD: 15.98 Stealin Horses Ihi_ £8 ._ .L.T__i_'US\__.,hi"9 ,0 put on tne stere° a«er a The Stealin Horses duo is Kiya Heartwood on acoustic guitar hard day at the g ind - the lyrics are sweet, soothing, wistful and vocals, Kopana Terry on drums and backing vocals, and literate and sensitive, to use just a few appropriate ad actives Rickie Lee Jones P their music is in synch with the current major-label visibility for Bassist and songwriter Aimee Mann also happenS to have one Flying Cowboys female artists whose material is both progressive politically of the most gorgeous voices this reviewer has ever heard - Her best ever, take our word for it...right from the opening cut. and accessible. Their folk-rock originals include their own Har­ trust me and give this a try Includes Coming Up Close, Flight seems to be a theme here, as well as her usual collage/ riet Tubman (different from the version sung by Kate Taylor, Lovers'Day, Angels Never Call and No One is hatching You Holly and Ronnie); Walk Away, about a woman alone trying to Now. Oh yeah, most enthus asticallv reenmmon___i kaleidoscope of wonderful images, personalities, truths, emo­ (EPC40314) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 recommended! tion, nuances and poetic clips. Includes Rodeo Girl. keep her farm; Ballad of the Pralltown Cafe, shut down by (GEF24246) CS: 10.98 CD: 15.98 town officials for being a place where blacks and whites ming­ led. (ARI8520) LP: 8.98 . . . CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98

58 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 'Til Tuesday Everything's Different Now Various Artists Many documentations of the loss of one's lover would simply Red Hot & Blue wallow in melancholy and blame, boring us to tears — well This collection, created as a benefit for AIDS, is a sensational this is certainly not the case here! As with any exceptional' treatment of Cole Porter songs by hot, current artists. Its range artist, Aimee Mann has taken the stuff of her life and skillfully includes a traditional rendition of Vou Do Something to Me by transformed it into a thing of beauty. Some of the songs on Sinead O'Connor, a heartbreaking version of So In Love by this 1988 release do reflect pain, yes, but with such sweet k.d. lang. and contributions by David Byrne, Annie Lennox, candor and desire to process what went wrong and get on with Nenah Cherry, and others. This is one compilation tape that life, that the listener is gifted with the resulting recording — really works, with ecclectic nature, originality and imagination... highly recommended, if you hadn't already ouessedi a great album for expanding your horizons! (CHR21799) CS: (EPC44041) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 a 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Toni Childs Various, inc. The Mint Juleps Union Do It A Cappella Infused with polyethnic rhythms, moods, arrangements and At this point in 1991, this is the only recorded audio work we background vocal styles, toni's debut album showcases her have of the oft-requested amazing women's acappella sextet amazingly rich, deep, full, expressive, emotive, powerhouse the Mint Juleps; they perform 3 cuts here: Dont Let your Heart, voice (at intermittent moments recalling Joan Armatrading or I Want to Live Easy, and Higher and Higher, and, they collabo­ Nina Simone) as well as her conceptual, songwriting, and col­ rate with Ladysmith Black Mambazo on The Lion Sleeps laborative abilities. Zimbabwae and other cuts feature vocal Tonight. Also features works by the Persuasions. Rockapella, tracks by African choirs from Zambia and Swaziland. This Take 6, True Image, and more by Ladysmith. This is the original album offers depth and sustained interest; each listening will soundtrack recording from the film starring Spike Lee. Debbie uncover new strands and layers...recommended! (AM5175) Allen, and the above musicians. (EL60953) CS: 11.98 . . . CD: CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 The Triplets 16.98 ...Thicker Than Water Toni Childs Diana, Sylvia and Vicky Viliegas were born 7 minutes apart Wendy Waldman House of Hope and raised by their American Mom and Mexican Dad in Mexico, Letters Home Combining a voice like Roland Gift's and the intensity of Melissa where they developed their musical roots at a very young age. They consciously sought to produce an aural picture inspired She's been one of our faves for years, even though it's not Etheridge, Toni Childs adds something all her own to create always easy to keep her titles in stock... she has a beautiful unique and compelling songs. Her themes on this latest album by personal experiences, memories of Mexico and their Amer­ ican pop music influences. Accomplishing this goal, their debut voice, kinda bluesy. This 1987 album contains all original are varied — spouse and child abuse, falling in love, angst — songs, and she really rocks out on some of them: This Wall, but no simple phrase can express the nuances she manages album showcases their songwriting depth, their vocal power, and their indescribable sisterly harmonies — the heart and Destined To Be Wild, The Renegade Side, and more. And, a to pack into each piece. With a great voice, complex music budget price! (CYP661114) CS: 6.98 CD: 12.98 and soul-searching lyrics, this is a fantastic follow-up to a prom­ soul of their musical identity. They synthesize Latin and pop ising debut album. Listen for the title song during one of the sounds on most of their songs: Spanish Surrender, Dancing in the Shadows, The Sunrise, and title track, Blood Is Thicker Wilson Phillips driving sequences in the movie Thelma and Louise. (AM5358) This one will make us (older ones) really feel our ages, because CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Than Water. Wilson Phillips, move over... Recommended! (PLG848290) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 the trio consists of 2 grown daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson — Carnie and Wendy — and 1 of Mamas and Papas' Michelle and John Phillips — no, not Paige Matheson, tho she looks kinda like her... it's Chynna! The three women have been friends since early childhood, and their seamless blend of voices parallels this close friendship. The album is charac­ terized by signature harmonies and a sqund both innocent and sophisticated, elegant in its simplicity. Several original songs are included, plus their rendition of Tim Hardin's Reason lb Believe (again for us old-timers!). (CAP93745) CS: 10.98 . .. R&B • Rap • Dance CD: 15.98

BORN Til SINC Crystal Waters Surprise This artist performed at NYC Gay Pride in 1991, and is popular EN\OGUE in the Gay Community there, as well as supportive of it. She creates general as well as some pretty PC dance music, such as Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)... in fact she has two ver­ .* in. sions of it on this 1991 album. (PLG848894) CS: 10.98 . CD: 15.98 > TliillllS En Vogue Born to Sing This vocal quartet, besides having beautiful voices, also co- wrote several of the songs. Taking turns at lead vocals, they also do some scorching harmonies (Boogie Woogie Bugie &JW Boy). One song in particular, Hold On, brings to mind a young Evie Harris (Sweet Honey in the Rock). (ATL82084) CS: 10.98 H ... CD: 15.98 71 e oca c> (_<_• Gladys Knight & the Pips P'.VV t? C* ^, The Very Best of... •etas Fourteen of their biggest hits, including I've Got To Use My 13(3 01? Imagination, Midnight Train to Georgia, Baby Don't Change w Your Mind. (SM4909) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 10.98 Adeva! This New Jersey native turned European sensation, where she Grace Jones is the undisputed queen of "house" music, exudes tremendous lung power as well as a volcanic eruption of attitude and con­ Nightciubbing viction. With driving acid house beats and stirring melodies, This recording is (grace's finest, in this reviewer's humble opin­ the tracks on this debut album encapsulate the energy and ion... it combines crucial elements of islaand rhythms and rock/ excitement of the go's dance boom. By the time of its 1990 disco riffs to create a sultry, smoky-hot compilations of dance tunes. Recommended! (PLG842368) LP: 8.98 . . . CS: 8.98 Neneh Cherry release in the US, it had already gone platinum and gold in ... CD: 15.98 several countries around the world. Includes her incredible Raw Like Sushi dance cover of Respect, plus Musical Freedom, Warning!, I Neneh Cherry is a hard artist to classify, because she blends Thank You. Recommended! (CAP93708) CS: 10.98 ... CD: Irma Thomas techno-pop, rock and rap. One of the contributors to Red Hot 15.98 Live: Simply the Best & Blue, she addresses timeless yet contemporary issues such This New Orieanian singer's career has spanned over 30 years, as teen lust, birth control, and growing up. Not just for young­ Aretha Franklin sters, this artist is hot, her music danceable and her message and this is her first live recording! It also functions as a sort vital and clear. Includes Inna City Mama. (VIR91252) CS: 9.98 What You See Is What You Sweat of "Greatest Hits" compilation, covering classics such as Hip . . CD: 15.98 This hot 1991 release includes Everyday People, Mary Goes Shakin' Mama, Otis Redding's I've Been Loving You too Long Round, Ever Changing Times, and her electrifying version of medleyed with Please, Please, Please, plus contemporary I Dreamed A Dream, from the Broadway show Les Miserables, covers like That's What Love is All About. If you want to experi­ Overweight Pooch which she has adapted as an unforgettable tribute to Martin ence an intimate, joyously rhythmic evening with a fantastically Female Preacher fun woman, put this on! (ROU2110) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Luther King. (ARI18628) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 This 1991 debut album by Overweight Pooch, aka Tonya Davis, is packed with cuts that deliver everything from hard core street Aretha Franklin Monie Love rap, to innovative blues/rap fusion, to her own individual style Down to Earth of Hip House: The Overweight Jam, Queen of Rap, Female Aretha's Greatest Hits _ „. Preacher (a great dance tune), Feeling Good, Hip House Party, Includes Respect, Natural Woman, Baby I Love You, Do Right Perhaps familiar to you as Queen Latifah's partner on the incen­ Kickin' Da Blues and more. Female, overweight and proud! Woman, Do Right Man, Spanish Harlem, Chain ol Fools...\n diary Ladies First, or perhaps from her radio hit. Its A Shame (AM5349) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 other words, just what the title says. (ATL8295) CS: 9.98 . . — regardless, buy this immediately, put it on your stereo, push CD: 15.98 the "repeat" button, and get ready for some serious fun! Monie is one of the few female rappers who doesn't spend most of The Pointer Sisters Aretha Franklin her time complaining about or fending off disses from the guys Serious Slam min' - she's got better things to do, like telling the music industry Emerging from the age of funk, the Pointer Sisters use and Aretha Sings the Blues bozos Dont Funk Wid the Mo, exhorting her slack sisters to liven up the spirit of today's dance and rap music. This new Aretha explores one aspect of the roots of soul and rock here, clean up their acts in Pups Lickin' Bone, shrugging off an release features songs like Serious Slammin' Shut Up and and presents blues and jazz/torch numbers: Muddy Water, abusive lover in Just Don't Give A Damn, and thoroughly Dance, and Flirtatious — draw your own conclusions! So if Laughing On the Outside (Crying On the Inside), and more. embodying self respect, independence & a joyous intelligence. you're ready to dance, let June, Anita and Ruth turn you on. (COL40105) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 Highly recommendedi (WB26358) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 (RCA6562) CS: 6.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 59 Queen Latifah Soho All Hail the Queen Goddess Queen Latifah, a.k.a. Dana Owens, has established herself Soho broke easily into the alternative dance music scene with as one of the most significant forces shaping the powerful their hit Hippychick. and their rhythm permeates this entire fusion of rap, dancehall reggae, htphop and funk... with a heap­ album. This playful release bounces from the light clear lyrics ing dose of political content. Included here are the scathing of Out of My Mind, to Girl On a Motorbike, to the happy-with-life- The Evil That Men Do, which attacks the oppressions of racism and-love message of Nuthin' on My Mind, to the title cut. We and poverty; Ladies First ("Stereotypes have got to go"), A can't say enough about the great beat and danceability of this King and Queen Creation in which she traces her ancestry, album, so we dare you to try it and sit still while listening to and that of all Black people, back to Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, it!! (ATL91585) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Mama Gave Birth To the Soul Children, Princess of the Posse. Recommended! (TB1022) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Yo-Yo Make Way For the Motherlode Queen Latifah Familiar to rap fans as the LA high schooler/hip-hopster who Nature of a Sistah puts NWA's Ice Cube in his place, this founder of the Intelligent Last minute addition as we go to press for fall 1991, no further Black Women's Coalition is a delight as she rhymes her way informationatthiswriting.(TB1035)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 through such issues as pregnancy, sex, and disrespectful males. Includes Stand Up for Your Rights, You Can't Play with My Yo Yo, Sisterland, The IBWC National Anthem, Girl Dont Be No Fool. Ice Cube shows up to dis and be dissed on one cut. (EW91605) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Gospel

Albertina Walker Mahalia Jackson Various Artists God Is Love Best Loved Hymns ofDrML King Jr Say Amen, Somebody (Double Set) This accomplished artist, who was featured on a wonderful Includes We Shall Overcome, If I Can Help Somebody, and 1990 PBS Gospel Special hosted by Patti LaBelle, here croons, Music from the original soundtrack plus more recorded live in others. Backliner relates her recollections of Dr. King. performance. If you saw the documentary film, you witnessed growls, wails, and generally belts it out to full accompaniment (COL9686) CS: 6.98 (piano, drums, bass, horns). Titles include the classic Just a the effervescence and amazing vocal powers of Willie Mae Closer Walk with Thee, plus Rusty Ole Halo, Mountain Railroad, Ford Smith, affectionately known as "Mother Smith," and the and Wot My Will. (PLG839259) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Mahalia Jackson Barrett Sisters. Also includes music by Thomas A. Dorsey Greatest Hits (called "The Father of Gospel Music." who was Ma Rainey's Aretha Franklin Includes her greats Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Walk accompanist back in '24), Zelia Jackson Price at the "Mother" in Jerusalem, The Upper Room and more, all with her vocal Smith Tribute, the O'Neal Twins, and Mahalia Jackson...i.e., Aretha Gospel magnificence. (COL37710) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 13.98 many of the gospel greats. (DRG12584) CS: 14.98 ... CD: Aretha's musical beginnings as a gospel singer; this was 18.98 recorded when she was 14, singing in her fathers church, and includes This Little Light of Mine. Yield Not to Temptation. Marion Williams Various Artists Power, and more. (CHS9105/521) CS: 6.98 Strong Again Gospel Warriors And what incredible strength she possesses! Marion recently A wonderful anthology of some of the most exemplary female Jeffmajors & Yasmeen received ecstatic reviews in Rolling Stone and NY Times for gospel soloists in history, with recordings from 1931-1982...pas­ Back To Classics her previous album, as well as national attention for her perfor­ sionate, dynamic, commanding, and improvisatory..from the mance in the PBS Special, Amazing Grace. This 1991 release, sanctified denominations, the only ones in which women were Yasmeen is known to many the world over for her 12 years as considered her best yet, contains a generous 20 selections, a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock. This 1989 album is a allowed full expressive freedom. Includes cuts by Clara Ward, including several geared to the modern gospel audience. The Georgia Peach, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mary Johnson collection of classics from the African-American church, and (SF1013) CS: 9.98 ... CO: 15.98 includes five hymns plus What the World Needs Now. Yasmeen Davis, Marion Williams, Bessie Griffin, Sister Jessie Mae is the vocalist, Jeffmajors the harper; and actually, they con­ Renfro, and Francis Steadman. (SF1003) CS: 9.98 sider this a trio album, featuring the two of them plus the harp, Sister Rosetta Tharpe Hanifah, named for an ancient African queen who healed Sincerely, Sister Rosetta Tharpe through her incredible beauty. This instrumentation yields new Not just gospel—blues and jazz too—by the foremother who .« . nniniin intomretatinns of spiritual classics. (JY1136) CS: popularized gospel music on the secular stage...at spots such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo. As Sippie Wallace said, "Honey, there ain't no difference (between blues and gospel). Mahalia Jackson In the church we say Jesus, and in the blues we say baby." Many church members felt Rosetta had committed sacrilege, World's Greatest Gospel Singer but she felt the Lord would listen wherever she sang. Selections Contains many songs not included in other anthologies, such were recorded primarily in the 40s, Including shouf Sister, as Keep Your Hand On the Plow, Out of the Depths, Jesus Shout; Swing Low Sweet Chariot; Sometimes I Feel Like a Met the Woman At the Well, I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing Motherless Child; Down by the Riverside. Several are accom­ About in My Song, and more expressions of her greatness. panied by her own hot guitar. Recommended! (ROS1317) CS: (CBS13275) CS: 6.98 9.98 The Mahalia Jackson Collection Includes In the Upper Room (parts 1 and 2), Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen, Walkin' to Jerusalem, My Story, and others, 20 in all. (DV2006) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98

Blues bethscalet blues in paradise Alberta Hunter Amtrack Blues Beth Scalet A variety of material, representative of her performances at Bessie Smith the NYC Club, "The Cookery," over the past several years. Blues in Paradise Any Woman's Blues (Double Set) The simple exterior of this debut cassette belies the sheer raw Includes Sweet Georgia Brown, My Handy Man Ain't Handy Includes title song; Keep It to Yourself; Whoa, Tillie, Take Your No More. (COL36430) CS: 6.98 . . CD: 13.98 power of the interior. Reminiscent at moments of early Ellen Time; St. Louis Gal...32 in all. (COL30126) CS: 12.98 Mcllwaine, Beth belts out her songs which are all original, yet true to the country blues tradition. She accompanies herself Alberta Hunter Bessie Smith righteously on guitar and harmonica, except on two tracks The Glory of Alberta Hunter (including title, winner of a Billboard Sona Contest award) Nobody's Blues But Mine (2-Set) 9 Recorded 5 years into her fantastic return to the music worid 32 blues numbers including Young Womans Blues: "Ain't gonna which feature fuller bands behind her. She's curiently rehears­ (and over 60 years after her first recording session), this marry, ain't gonna settle down, rm a young woman and aint ing an all-woman bues band, and we „ sh m includes such treats as You Cant Tell the Difference After Dark, done runnin 'round..." (COL31093) CS: 12.98 to tour the festivals! Highly recommended! (BSC1) CS: 9 98 I've Had Enough (Alberta's Blues), and a beautiful Yiddish song she learned on a trip to Israel. (C0L37691) CS: 6.98 Bessie Smith Big Mama Thornton Alberta Hunter The Bessie Smith Collection Ball N' Chain 20 Golden Greats, including Young Woman's Blues, Careless This 60-minuK, CDMs an excellent Big Mama anthology; The Legendary Alberta Hunter Love Blues, St. Louis Blues, I want EVry Bit of It, Jazzbo includes HouhdDog^„h,ch she was the first to record and Recordings made in 1934 in London with Jack Jackson and Brown From Memphis Town. (DV2008)CS: 9.98. . CD:15.98 popularize, long before Elvis Presley (and only received $500 his orchestra, during the height of her international renown as '?''})'' '.'."i0.9;,.0",?, °. n!r originals, recorded also by Janis a cabaret singer. The sounds here are more refined, convey Joplin; Wade Ir(hei Wafer, Little Red Rooster, Unfuckydirland more of a Continental sophistication, than her previous and more. She was also a drummer arid harmonica player, and subsequent blues recordings. Includes Miss Otis Regrets one selection here features her on both. (ARH305) CS: 9.98 (She's Unable to Lunch Today) and other numbers which are entertaining and sound like old movie soundtracks! (DRG5195) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 60 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Big Mama Thornton Koko Taylor Various Artists Jail Queen of the Blues Willie Mae Thornton belts the blues on her original songs here On this all out, foot-stomping, house-rocking recording, Koko Ind. Women's Blues 1: Mean Mothers {Little Red Rooster, Ball 'N'Chain, Jail), plus the famous Hound wraps her giant voioce around 10 great songs, including Queen First in a series of Independent Women's Blues...and one of Dog—which she recorded and popularized long before Elvis Bee, Flamin' Mamie, Come to Mama, I Can Love You Like a the best, most refreshing anthologies of women's blues in exis­ Presley (and only received $500 for it), Edwin Hawkins' Oh Woman (Or I Can Fight You Like a Man). With guest perfor­ tence. Informative, insightful, fascinating liner notes... good Happy Day, and more. Recorded live at Monroe State Prison mances by Albert Collins, James Cotton, Son Seals, and Lon- sound quality, which is difficult to obtain with reissues... out­ and Oregon State Reformatory. Dynamite stuff (VAN79351I nie Brooks. (ALL4740) CS: 9.98 standing selection of material. Includes Bessie Brown's Ain't CS: 6.98 .. . CD: 14.98 Much Good in the Best ol Men Nowadays (1926), a 1939 Ida Cox recording One Hour Mama (she also wrote Wild Women Koko Taylor Don't Get the Blues), Billie Holiday's BabyGetLost. (ROS1300) Live From Chicago: Audience w/Queen CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 From the Grammy-winning Queen of the Blues, a live recording on which Koko and her band romp, stomp and wail through Various Artists many of her best-loved tunes: I'm A Woman, Come to Mama, Let the Good Times Roll, and her million-seller, Wang Dang Ind. Women's Blues 2: Big Mamas Doodle. She also debuts her own The Devil's Gonna Have a Another dynamite collection of tunes, mostly reissued here for Field Day. Both she and her fans have been waiting for this the first time, like Ethel Water's No Man's Mama. Ora Alexan­ one. (ALL4754) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 der's Men Sure Are Deceiving. Billie Holiday's Now Baby or Never. Rosetta Reitz. who compiled the series, describes in the liner notes some aspects of searching and re-engineering Koko Taylor these treasures; background noises are filtered out, yielding Jump for Joy a very clean, clear sound quality. (ROS1306) CS: 9.98 Lots of original material on this 1990 release from The Queen, which will probably cause you to do as the title suggests! Various Artists Outstanding sound quality, too. Includes I Don't Want No Lef­ tovers, Tired of That, and It's a Dirty Job, with Lonnie Brooks. Ind. Women's Blues 3: Super Sisters (ALL4784) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 An anthology of bawdy blues, most dealing with women's sex­ uality, others just rowdy in language, spoken or omitted, such as a line by Sweet Peas Spivey (younger sister of Victoria who Saffire died at age 33): "When I first met you. I thought I fell in good The Uppity Blues Women luck/Now I know you ain't worth a ."A humorous and Etta Baker ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The Washington Post describes this as "Sassy, brassy, raun­ delightful compilation and jacket. Songs by Ida Cox, Bertha chy... racy blues and ragtime tunes with rollicking jellyroll har­ Idaho, Mildred Bailey. Ella Fitzgerald. Lizzy Miles (Take Your One-Dime Blues monies. Lean, mean blues by women old enough and frank Fingers Off It), Martha Copeland (I Aint You Hen, Mr Fly Roos­ She's a virtuosa performer in a style heard infrequently these enough to want what they want when they want it."Their second ter), and others (ROS1308) CS: 9.98 days — the finger-picked guitar tradition known as the "Pied­ release includes Even Yuppies Get the Blues, Annie's Blues, mont blues." Using a 2- and 3-fingered technique similar to Fees Up When You Mess Up. Yeah! (ALL4780) CS: 9.98 . . . Various Artists that of other North Carolina guitarists such as Elizabeth Cotten CD: 15.98 and Reverend Gary Davis, Etta fingerpicks with clarity and Ind. Womn's Blues 4: Sweet Petunias precision. However, she never sacrifices emotion for technique, More great women's blues, many involving women's sexuality, creating music that's remarkable in range and depth — by Saffire as you may astutely pick up from the title. Priceless liner notes. turns gentle and strong, subtle and assertive. This 1991 album The Middle Aged Blues (ROS1311) CS: 9.98 contains her first recordings since 1956: masterworks from an Natural acoustic down-home blues on this debut tape by a exceptional artist. (R0U2112) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 culturally and geographically diverse trio: Gaye, a black Vir­ Various Artists ginia Baptist; Earlene, part Cherokee and all Okie; and Ann, a Jewish Ohioan. They rotate vocals on this collection of blues Boogie Blues: Women Sing & Play Ida Cox songs, some original, and all play a variety of the following Passion, vitality, sensuality, intensity...these are the founda­ Wild Women Don't Have the Blues instruments: guitar, bass, piano, harmonica. Includes Middle tions of the type of blues known as boogie woogie. In fact, A volume originally recorded in 1961, Many folks have since Aged Boogie Blues, Your Husbands Cheating On Us. Fun! Rosetta Reitz, on the liner notes, informs us that the word belted this blues song, but here is the woman who wrote & (SAF1) CS: 9.98 "boogie" was a euphemism for sex around the turn of the first sang it in 1924...& it's one of the strongest, no-nonsense century, and that "to boogie and the boogie beat were integral women's statements ever made. Ida was one of the most impor­ to the blues." Boogie woogie was referred to as "fast western" Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women or "fast blues," as differentiated from the slow blues of New tant Classic Blues singers of the golden era ("the only decade Hot Flash Orleans and St. Louis. Sixteen cuts from 1930 to 1961, including when women reigned"). This edition is wrapped in entertaining Christine Chatman's The Boogie Woogie Girl, Hazel Scott's & informative liner notes. (ROS1304) CS: 9.98 If you ever get a chance to see these rowdy blueswomen live, Brown Bee Boogie, Ella Fitzgerald's Cow Cow Boogie, and by all means go! Humorous, affirming, bawdy lyrics sung by other greats. (ROS1309) CS: 9.98 this multi-racial trio to rollicking acoustic piano, bass, guitar, Joanna Connors harmonica & kazdo accompaniment. Titles include Two in the Believe It! Bush is Better Than One in the Hand, Shopping for Love Joanna's debut recording amply demonstrates why she is Elevator Man, Torch Song # 1/02, No Need Pissin' On a Skunk Various Artists ' rapidly becoming one of the Chicago blues scene's most Lots of fun! (ALL4796) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Sissy Man Blues: Str't & Gay Blues sought-after artists, and why she is turning the heads of veteran Blues vocals with a sexual theme from the '20s. '30s and '40s, bluesologists. As vocalist and electric guitarist, she simply siz­ Valerie Wellington pertaining to women and men—lesbian, gay and straight- zles; this is high impact music... searing and supercharged! demonstrating how gay elements have always been a part of Exhilarating;recommended.(BP3289)CS:9.98.. .CD: 15.98 Million Dollar Secret the American musical counter-culture. Contains selections A strong, wonderful debut album by the popular hot young from 2 LP's on the Stash label. AC-DC Blues: Gay Jazz Reis­ Chicago blues singer who appeared as Big Maybelle in the sues and Straight And Gay. Includes Fairey Blues and Bessie Katie Webster movie Great Balls of Fire, the story of rockabilly legend Jerry Jackson's B.D. Women's Blues (B.D. for Bull Dagger or Bull Swamp Boogie Queen Lee Lewis; other theatrical roles have included portrayals of Dyke, the story goes) (JAS13) CS: 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 Bonnie Raitt considers Katie's voice 'Ihe voice of the century;" Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith — get the picture of her power? and makes a guest appearance here, on guitar and vocals, to This followed her opera and classical training! Includes great emphasize her opinion...which we'd agree with. And, she's originals like Independent Blues; songs that cry out from the already released over 500 recordings; it's about time for her blues' most extreme depths like Colo, Cold Feeling; Bessie to gain some notoriety. This, her first album in several years, Smith classics like Dirty No-Gooder's Blues, which harbor no Katie Webster is a musical gumbo of blues, gospel, Louisiana swamp pop, illusions about men... Accompanied by Sunnyland Slim and r&b and soul, featuring her terrific boogie woogie piano. other Chicago musicians, Recommended for all blues fans! Includes Whos Making Love?, Black Satin. (ALL4766) CS: (R0O619) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Various Artists Katie Webster Sorry But...: Women's RR Blues Two-Fisted Mama! In the 1920's & 1930s, thousands of black men headed north To find a better mix of blues, soul and boogie than this, one on the trains for the factory jobs. ..jobs not accessible to women, would have to club-hop in New Orleans for a week! Her boom­ so they stayed behind, this experience was one the blues S^VJFMKJi ing voice and piano prowess predominate on every song, and were largely founded upon: listen to the sound of the blues the transition from blues to boogie proves to be no challenge harp, to lines like "Goin' to Chicago, sorry but I can't take you." THF SLUES WOMEN for her big league talent. Includes C.Q. Boogie, a song com­ This record gives us the side we haven't heard much about. memorating the birth of her grandchildren, and So Far Away, Again, chock-full of information, both details and overview; the liner notes even explain how early recordings were technically a gospelized version of the Dire Straits song. Recommended made. Tunes by Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Bessie Jackson, for anyone with an appreciation for the down-home New Sister Rosetta Tharpe, & others. (ROS1301) CS: 9.98 Orleans sound! (ALL4777) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Jazz

The Andrews Sisters ^^^^^^^^^^ Abbey Lincoln Timeless Treasures The top 16 hits by this harmonizing trio, including Boogie Abbey Sings Billie Woogie Bugle Boy: Lullaby of Broadway; Woody Woodpecker Betty Carter This superlative contemporary vocalist matches the emotional Song: Hold Tight; Rum and Coca Cola. (EVA34) CS: 6.98 intensity of her first influence, Lady Day, in this beautiful tribute. The Betty Carter Album Abbeys efforts as a spokesperson for the civil rights movement Betty "Bebop" Carter is the youngest and last of the traditional became a catalyst for her artistic expression, and much of her The Andrews Sisters jazz vocalists. Her sounds are those of an improvisor who previous material was extremely political, so it is no wonder Rarities scats, tugs and pulls on the beat, moves, dips, soars...her voice is the most versatile of instruments. Her second record that she includes her interpretation of Strange Fruit here. These women crystallized a style of tight harmonies and on her own label contains six originals, including the amazing, Recommended! (ENJ79633) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 novelty songs; this re-release contains Boogie Woogie Bugle exuberant Happy, On Our Way Up (Sister Candy). (BET1002) Boy, Dont Fence Me In, and other classics from a bygone era! LP: 4.98 (MCA22012) CO: 14.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 61 Cleo Laine Marian McPartland Betty Carter Interplay Finally Woman To Woman Cleo, an internationally acclaimed artist with a career spanning This is the album with which Marian launched her own exten­ Recorded live in concert in 1969, this album was strangely not sive and successful record label! It features her with bass issued until 1975, and now reissued in 1991. The rarer of the 3 decades, is the only singer ever to receive Grammy nomina­ tions in the categories of jazz, classical, and female popular accompaniment only, recorded in a small, intimate nightclub two albums she recorded for Roulette, it contains a great col­ setting. Featured are a couple of originals, as well as some lection of favorites {Girl Talk, Blue Moon, Ego) plus several vocals., she's amazing! A 1989 release. (RCA7999) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 beautiful tunes by other composers: New Orleans, Here's That standards medleys. Still a major voice today, she is considered Rainy Day. (HAL100) LP: 6.98 ... CD: 15.98 by many to be the premiere jazz vocalist currently recording. (RLT95333) CS: 9.98 CD: 15.98 Dinah Washington Marian McPartland Timeless Treasures Betty Carter & Carmen McRae "I like tu get inside of a tune and make it mean something to Solo Concert at Haverford the people that listen, something more than just a set of lyrics This has always been one of our favorites of Marian's albums The Carmen McRae-Betty Carter Duets and a familiar melody."This was Dinah's philosophy, from 1943, — just her and her incredible talent, performing both original This live-in-concert Grammy nominee features two of the great­ when she bacame the vocalist with Lionel Hampton's orchestra, compositions and other wonderful pieces like Send In the est living jazz vocalists engaging in dashing exchanges, spon­ through 1946 when she left the band to chart her own course, Clowns. (HAL111) LP: 6.98 ... CD: 15.98 taneous rounds of scat, intricate harmonies, and pure enjoy­ throughout her 20-year career. This is a collection of top hits, ment of each other's genius, which is shared in fully and audibly including Willow Weep For Me, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Aint Marilyn Monroe by the audience. Tunes such as Stolen Moments (You Belong Misbehavin', 5 more. (EVA827) CS: 6.98 lb Her), Sophisticated Lady, It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Aint Never Before and Never Again Got That Swing) acquire new dimensions in the company of Contains many vocals never before released, some from the these incredible women. Recommended! (GAM2706) CS: 9.98 Dorothy Donegan original soundtrack of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and others. ... CD: 15.98 Dorothy Romps Includes Happy Birthday To John F. Kennedy, which she sang This retrospective of the works of one of the most outstanding to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962, plus Heat Wave, B. Holiday, E. Fitzgerald, et al pianists in jazz history spans 1953-1979, as Volume 9 in Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, Kiss, She Acts Like A Rosetta Records' Foremothers series. From boogie woogie Woman Should, Little Girl from Little Rock, more. (DRG15005) Billie, Ella, Lena, Sarah! CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 A collection which has been growing and changing since the to honky tonk to blues, pop and even classical, this album release of "Ella, Lena and Billie" in 1956. Some of the most demonstrates the spectacular technique and broad-ranging significant recordings by some of the greatest jazz singers abilities of the artist. Includes Greig's Boogie, Louise, I Want Mary Lou Williams ever. Includes Billie's What a Little Moonlight Can Do, Ella's A Little Girl, Minuet in G, Lullaby of Birdland. (ROS1318) CS: First Lady of Piano My Melancholy Baby, Sarah's East of the Sun (And West of 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Lots of early classic Mary Lou, with selections recorded 1936- the Moon). (COL36811) CS: 6.98 1953 and transferred from old 78's; many original compositions, The Ella Fitzgerald Collection and she absolutely swings! From her own Marys Boogie, to Note sale price on LP! 20 of her hits, including Sophisticated Lady Be Good, to The Lady Who Swings the Band; 16 ''sides" Billie Holiday Lady, A Tisket - A Tasket, I Found My Yellow Basket, Gotta altogether, including several with Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Billie's Blues Pebble In My Shoe, Ella. (DV2004) LP: 4.98 . CS: 9.98 . . . Joy. .it's apparent how she earned the title. (GOJ20) CS: 6.98 This one includes hergreat rendition of Summertime, plus nine CD: 15.98 others. (COL32080) CS: 6.98 Mary Lou Williams The Billie Holiday Collection Zoning Ten golden greats, including one of the very few currently-in- Now at a bargain price! Mary Lou Williams, who lived from print issues of Strange Fruit. This song, about lynching, was 1910-1981, was the only major jazz pianist who lived through one of the most political and significant recordings she ever and played the music of each new era of jazz. She started made. It was banned from British airwaves officially by the recording in 1927 and stayed in the forefront through the big BBC, and unofficially from US radio; even today, it is almost band, swing and modern transitions. This, her last record on always omitted from anthologies—except occasional Euro­ her own label, consists of instrumental compositions for piano pean ones, like this release from Italy—to remind us how far & back-up instruments. Mary brought together here many of the compositions that she liked to play in concert or in clubs. our society hasn't come. One of our best sellers. (DV5018) Each selection stands in its own right, but they all blend CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 together to form a whole; part of her concept of musical zoning. Very highly recommended. (M103) LP: 3.98 The Billie Holiday Songbook Here's an excellent anthology we've located, which also includes Strange Fruit in addition to Lady Sings the Blues. The Nina Simone Collection Billies Blues. Stormy Blues, and six others. Informative notes This edition by one of the most unusually honest artists in the on each song; clear sound; we recommend this collection biz includes her unique interpretations of House of the Rising highly. (VRV823246) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Sun, Dont Let Me Be Misunderstood, The Way I Love You, See-Line Woman, When I Was a Young Girl. (DV5104) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Nina Simone My Baby Just Cares for Me Nina has a lot of fun with this live recording. Her charm and Emily Remler energy come through loud and clear on songs as lovesick as This Is Me ______•_•__—_ Do What You Got to Do and as unique as Vbu 7OOK My Teeth. "It is important to understand what this collection ot music is It also includes an audience-assisted version of the title cut all about. Emily, while being acknowledged the world over as and the rollicking Pirate Jenny... as well as Mississippi God­ one of the great jazz guitarists, was encumbered with the repu­ dam, Four Women, Sugar In My Bowl, and more (HD4374) tation of being a straight-ahead player who could interpret CS: 6.98 other people's music her way, however great that was. What drove her intensity was a passion to get to a point in her career Nina Simone which would allow her to play and write her music her way. Porgy And that is what she accomplished with this collection. I nis Gathered here is one of the most interesting collections of 1990 release, Emily's last before her untimely death, is tru y Nina's many sounds and styles - touches of funk, calypso, incredible, bringing out her song-writing talents for the woria synthesizer, Broadway - as her telltale powerful voice takes to hear: music that is emotive, fluid, melodic, transformative. you through a range of tempos and moods.'Includes Fodder Includes Song for Maggie. Deep In a Trance. Carema. Maiestic On My Wings, Sugar In My Bowl, Four Women and The Other Dance. Highly recommended! (JUS0501)CS: 10.98 . . . CD. Woman. (HD4384) CS: 6.98 ... CD: 14.98 15.98 International Sweethearts of Rhythm Nina Simone There were many all-women's jazz bands 'n'he 40s (men The Best of Nina Simone were away, women could play) but this was the hottest and This absolute classic, amazingly still in print includes the first integrated women's group. Like other Rosetta titles blacklisted and banned material such as Mississippi Goddam (most listed in "Blues") this is essentially a book-and-reicoid and Pirate Jenny, plus Four Women, See-Line Woman I Put set, and is probably worth double the price. Although the band Bougainvillea f_?P_Ji,_2___ u.eh!,c__erXaiW val'dates the claim of the title! lasted over a decade, it was ignored by the white media (PHP822846) CS> : 9.98 . . . CD: 15.98 Light Foot on the Exhilarator because it played primarily for black audiences and is still A fantastic Boston women's jazz ensemble releases their fan­ omitted from history books. Don't miss this essential herstory. tastic 1990 debut album! Vibraharpist/ composer Jeanette (ROS1312) CS: 9.98 Nina Simone Muzima has been leading this flexible quintet (usually) for 10 Live in Europe (Double Set) years, so it's a bit overdue, but welcome nonetheless. This Judy Garland This gorgeous double-edition contains When I Was A Young configuration consists of 7 women, adding tenor sax, bass, Girl Please Read Me, Am t Got No/1 Got Life, Don't Let Me keyboards, drums and percussion, and even a vocal. Audible Greatest Hits Be Misunderstood See-Line Woman, House ofthe Rising Sun, influences are Latin and Eastern in addition to pop and jazz. You know what the greatest greatest hit here is; of course, and more. (PHX241) CS: 10.98 Jeanette's compositions here include the lyrical Shalom Over the Rainbow... Also contains Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With Salaam, with haunting Eastern modalities, plus Ojala and a Dixie Melody: Zing Went the Strings of My Heart and more. Nina Simone Yelapa Dream. If you've been missing the sounds of women's (EVR0852) CS: 8.98 ... CD: 14.98 jazz lately, let this fill the void. (MUZ1) CS: 9.98 The Best of Nina Simone Leni Stern This compact disc includes her marvelous interpretations of / Cafe Noir Shall Be Released, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Closer to the Light . __ _,,.„ G zanne and 8 An amazing album of "symphonic gypsy swing," a unique reper­ Leni is an exceptional jazz guitarist from Germany whose orig­ _«_' °,?_"._ £X ' °tner songs. (RCA4374) CS: toire which blends European and American jazz with Middle inal compositions are extremely lyrical and melodic, delicate 8.98 . - . CD. 14.98 Eastern, gypsy and classical elements, by a 1 -woman, 3-man and light - as is her style itself. She plays primarily electric ensemble. The violin, viola, and clarinet of Gale Hess stand guitar, with a bit of acoustic, layering haunting melodies ano Sarah Vaughan at the center, and her heart-wrenching virtuoisity is bound to evocative harmonies on top of the tight accompaniment by send chills up and down your spine. She's joined by acoustic sax, bass and percussion. The sound reminds this reviewer ot Timeless Treasures guitars and bass, and the result is hot, soulful, haunting and some of the ECM recordings from the late 70's, and brings Fat 16 great hits, including Summertime, Black Coffee, Whatever incredible. Includes Villa-Lobos' Bachianas Brasilieras NO. 5. Metheny to mind in particular. Highly recommended! Lola Wants, East of the Sun. (EVA32) CS: 6.98 Aria Cantilena and Variations on a Theme by Paganini. (ENJ79634) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 (GAJ1001) CS: 9.98

62 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog The Sarah Vaughan Collection Tuck and Patti Sarah began singing professionally in 1943 and continued to The Uptown String Quartet become one of the greatest jazz vocalists ever, with the distin­ 7ears of Joy Bringing together 4 very accomplished female musicians, this guishing characteristics of a pronounced vibrato and perfect Fairly incredible jazz vocals by Patti Cathcart, accompanied album presents a wide-ranging assortment of compositions — control. This anthology includes 20 of her greatest, such as only by her husband Tuck Andress' guitar. Each song is a some extremely complex — performed in their unique all-string What a Difference A Day Makes, Scat Blues, East of the Sun perfect gem: notably Cindy Lauper's Time After Time, plus sound (2 violins, viola, cello). The album changes tempo from Motherless Child, I Feel Pretty. (DV2023) LP: 3.98 Takes My Breath Away, title, and more. The maturity and sen­ cut to cut, to keep the listening ear well tuned; on side 1, for sitivity revealed in her style is impressive and engaging, the example, they move from the somber Let Us Break Bread result of nine years of working in this duo. Very fine. (WH0111) Togetherto the catchy Jelly Rag Roll. This project was designed CS: 10.98 CD: 16.98 to exemplify the talents and creativity of jazz musicians, and Sarah Vaughan it certainly succeeds! (PLG838358) LP: 10.98 .. . CS: 10.98 Memorial Album: I'll Be Seeing You Tuck & Patti ... CD: 15.98 Sarah died in April of 1990, and this collecTion was created as Love Warriors a tribute to her greatness. Includes unissued performanced Various Artists from 1949-1962, with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Her­ Their second incredible release maintains the intimacy of the man, Joe Williams and Nat King Cole. A portion of the proceeds first recording while reaffirming their position in the realm of Women in Jazz: Feminist Retrospect. from this project will be donated to Lung Cancer research in contemporary jazz. With one voice and one acoustic guitar, This two-compact-disc set contains material from the Stash the name ofthe Vaughan family. 67 min. (VJ1015) CD: 15.98 they present an eclectic combination of Brazilian sounds, jazz label's double LP Jazz Women plus cuts from their Women standards and gospel. It showcases Patti Cathead's production in Jazz series, now out of print as single albums... in other and writing skills as well, with two originals, including the stand­ words, selections from the also out-of-print 5-LP set Forty Tania Maria out satiny title cut. Recommended. (WH0116) CS: 10.98 . . . Years of Women in Jazz. Over 40 cuts, over 2 hours, featuring The Real Tania Maria: Wild! CD: 16.98 women as bandleaders, arrangers, horn players, pianists, with Master of two instruments—a fiery piano and impassioned liner notes by Mary Lou Williams. Herstorically significant, , scatting voice—Tania Maria blends Indian/ Brazilian/ Por­ Tuck and Patti highly recommended! (JAS9/10) CD: 24.98 tuguese idioms with European classical precision and Ameri­ can jazz improvisation. Her fifth and most rewarding American Dream • release, recorded live at the Great American Music Hall, con­ No ordinary "girl with guitar" here! This woman's voice is as sists of up-tempo, rhythmic Portuguese sambas —no slow bal­ sensual and smooth as silk, and her vocal relationship to Tuck's THE MEDIEVAL & lads here. The rapport between audience and performer is incandescent guitar borders on the surrea! as they dance and RENAISSANCE evident on the impromptu call-and-response sections such as blend and slip and slide around the corners of jazz ballads (As Sangr/a.Recommended!(CON264)CS:9.98. . .CD: 15.98 Time Goes By, Friends in High Places), 3 of Patti's originals HARP {High Heel Blues is her acappella ode to the agony and ecstacy of addictive shoe shopping, which this reviewer is also cheer­ fully powerless over!) and Wendy & Lisa's From Now On (We're One). Recommended. (WH0130) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Classical

Bay Area Women's Philharmonic Baroquen Treasures This long-awaited release, which we welcome with open arms, contains brilliantly executed 18th century works by women com­ posers: Marianne Martines, Camilla de Rossi, Mile. Duval, Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen, and Elizabeth Jacquet Elena Polaska de la Guerre. Four of the five works were first performed in the US by this orchestra; all the composers represented were The Renaissance Harp noted in their time, although little is now known about some Elena performs on Irish harp with La Camerata, an ensemble of them. Conducted by JoAnn Falletta, the Bay Area Women's which plays a colorful assortment of period instruments: rebec, Philharmonic was founded in 1980 by Miriam Abrams to prom­ recorder, vielle (predecessor of the violin), crumhorn, viola da ote women composers, conductors and performers. 75 gamba, psaltery, lute, zarb and percussion. Several works here minutes. Highly recommended! (NC60102) CS: 9.98 . . , CD: are by anonymous composers (therefore probably by women!), 14.98 one by Henry VIII, and others from the 1400's and 1500's. This recording technically belongs in our classical section; but may be listed in the new age section, due to the revived interest in Benedictine Nuns of St. Cecilia's this instrument among new age music listeners. (TRN2314) Gregorian Chant: Ave Maria CS: 6.98 The calm, stilling voices of the nuns of St. Cecilia's Abbey on Bay Area the Isle of Wight radiate purity of heart and the depth of their Elena Polanska devotion; ancient and timeless. (NW150) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: Women's Philharmonic 16.98 Medieval/ Ren. Music for Irish Harp Elena performs on both Irish (gut-strung) and medieval (metal- strung) diatonic harps here, as well as tambourin; she is accom­ Carolann Martin, conductor panied by Guy Durant and Roger Cotte on viele and recorder. Journeys: Orchestral Works by Women Compositions originate from the 12th through 16th centuries, Althea Waites Works by 7 contemporary American women — Kay Gardner, and every piece is quite beautiful! Includes dances, pavanes, The Music of Florence Price Nancy Van de Vate, Libby Larsen, Marga Richter, Katherine salterellos, sequences which sound like derivations from Gre­ A premiere recording of an outstanding, trail-blazing Black Hoover, Ursula Mamlok, and Jane Brockman — are performed gorian or monastic chants, and other forms which convey dig­ by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta and the Arioso Chamber nity yet simplicity. For aficionados of new age and classical American classical woman composer, by virtuosa pianist music alike. Recommended! (TRN4019) CS: 6.98 Althea Waites (who also played with Kay Gardner on Mooncir­ Orchestra. Carolann Martin, a proponent of orchestral works cles). Born into a climate of unrest, activism and the cultural by women, has conducted works by women of the 18th, 19th, movement called the Harlem Renaissance in 1888, Florence and early 20th centuries, as well as by contemporary compos­ Elena Polanska began composing at age 11 and continued to write symphonies, ers; she is the conductor of the Southeast Kansas Symphony chamber works, arrangements for spirituals, and solo piano Orchestra and the Mid-Atlantic Youth Symphony. Over 65 The Medieval & Renaissance Harp minutes (LE0327) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 Music of 5 centuries is performed beautifully by Elena on harp, works until her death in 1953. This very lovely and accessible with La Camerata on almost every other instrument of the recording includes Sonata in E Minor, The Old Boatman, Cotton period: crumhorn, vielle, schalmey, lute, zarb and more. 12 Dance, Dances in the Canebrakes. Produced by Jeannie pieces from medieval days and 33 from the Renaissance are Poole. Very highly recommended for both new and seasoned Cello brought together on this 62-minute album, making it easy to listeners of classical music. (CAM1027) CS: 9.98 follow the transition from vocal style to a more dance-oriented Cello is an all-women cello quartet, and they perform an instrumental basis over the years. (TRN7146) CS: 6.98 ... interesting mixture of contemporary, classical and jazz compos­ CD: 10.98 Barbara Harbach itions, by composers such as Bela Bartok {Hungarian Peasant 18 C Harpsichord/Women Composers II Songs). Miles Davis {So What), Claude Debussy (Sarabande), Here Barbara continues her important research into works by and even Lennon-McCartney {Eleanor Rigby)\ The digital Elena Polanska 18th century women composers who wrote for harpsichord. recording features innovative arrangements and excellent musicianship. (PRO500) CD: 16.98 The Baroque Harp On her second volume, she includes works by an anonymous During the 17tn century, the harp was primarily used to perform composer who wrote under the name "A Lady," as well as lovely music written for the lute, spinet, organ, and clavinet (except pieces by Cecilia Maria Barthelemon, Maria Hester Park, and Clara Schumann & Fanny Mendelssohn for in the Celtic countries, where it enjoyed a reputation in its Elisabeth Turner. 66 min. Also recommended. (GAS281) CD: own right, due to the traveling poets). This recording 14.98 Piano Trios The Darthington Piano Trio (piano/violin/cello) artfully performs demonstrates material drawn from both sources of repertoire, Clara Schumann's Piano Trio in G Minor, Op 17 and Fanny primarily performed as solo harp pieces, accompanied by Barbara Harbach Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D Major, Op 11, two rarely-per­ recorders on a few. Includes minuets, marches, sarabandes, 18 C Harpsichord/ Women Composers I formed works by women composers whose talents have histor­ Welsh Air, Johann Pachelbel's Ciaconne and 13 Variations, This unique series by harpsichord master Barbara Harbach ically been veiled in the light of their more famous and acknow­ and the anonymous but easily recognizable My Lady brings to light works by several neglected 18th century women ledged male relatives. 56 min. (HYP66331) CD: 19.98 Greensleeves.. quite lovely. (TRN7171)CS:6.98 . CD: 9.98 composers who wrote for solo harpsichord. Back then, society didn't approve of professional women composers (big sur­ Elena Polanska Evelyn Glennie prise); so while their male counterparts wrote for the church The Medieval Harp Rhythm Song or courts, these women wrote for themselves, informal salons Evelyn is one of a very few percussion soloists who performs and each other, and therefore had more freedom to be innova­ With the ensemble La Camerata, on instruments ranging from viele de bras to schalmey to Irish and medieval harp, Elena primarily on marimba and other tuned percussion instruments. tive... and so they introduced new twists of harmony and This young Scotswoman lends her exceptional musical and melody. This volume includes beautiful works by Cecilia Maria performs works from the 12th through 14th centuries. She chose these particular pieces for their agreeable and entertain­ technical virtuosity to classical compositions by Gabriel Faure Barthelemon, Marianne Martinez, Marianne d'Auenbrugg, ing character, and the musicians clearly enjoyed playing them. and Saint-Saens, to Scott Joplin rags, to Mexican dances, and Elisabeth de Gambarini, and Mary Hester Park. 66 min. Recom­ (TRN2307) CS: 6.98 other pieces encompassing a wide variety of musical styles. mended! (KIN2010) CD: 14.98 Unusual and entrancing! (RCA60242) CS: 10.98. . . CD: 16.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 63 Hildegard von Bingen/ Sequentia Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Symphoniae: Spiritual Songs Brahms & Bruch: Violin Concertos This recording of spiritual songs contains texts and music in This sensational young violinist here performs Brahms' Con­ praise of the female divinities who figured prominently in much certo in D and Bruch's Concerto No. t in G Minor — both of Hildegard's work: the Virgin Maria, the virgins who inhabit technically formidable within a rich symphonic structure — with heavenly realms at the end of time, St. Ursula, and the virtue the Minnesota Orchestra. (ANG49429) CS: 10.98 . . . CD: of Wisdom, traditionally considered a feminine Deity. Some of 15.98 Hildegard's final visions are expressed here. Performed by Sequentia. an international group of musicians devoted to the Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg vocal and instrumental music of the 12th and 13th centuries, with vocal ensembles, harps, psalteries, fiddles, flutes, and Vivaldi: The Four Seasons symphony. (DHM77020) CS: 10.98 . CD: 16.98 The sensational Italian-American violinist performs one of the most popular of all Baroque compositions... Antonio Vivaldi's ______•!.-.______- pictures of chirping springtime birds, thunderstorms of summer, Hildegard von Bingen autumn merriment and the chills of winter are etched vigorously Ordo Virtutum (2-Set) in Nadja's unique and passionate style of playing. She leads This double set includes Ordo Virtutum, one of Hildegard's and solos with the New York-based Orchestra of St. Luke. mystery plays, in which she confronts the Devil and her own Highly recommended! (ANG49767)CS: 10.98. . CD: 15.98 temptations, ultimately triumphing over them. Also includes the musical ensemble Sequentia performing medieval Ofra Harnoy sequences — the most significant poetical and musical form of the Middle Ages — with fiddle, psaltery, flute, harp and Vivaldi - Cello Concertos hurdy-gurdy. Once again available! (DHM77051) CS: 18.98 . . . The leading lady of the cello, born in Israel and residing in CD: 29.98 Canada, presents five Vivaldi concertos for cello and one for Musica Femina cello and bassoon, accompanied by the Toronto Chamber Orchestra. Her musical intensity and exquisitely impeccable Hildegard von Bingen Returning the Muse to Music phrasing and tone will demonstrate why she is one of the A Feather on the Breath of God Janna and Kristan blend lovely classical and new age sounds world's greatest cellists. (RCA7774)CS: 10.98 . CD: 16.98 Sequences and hymns by a remarkable and creative person­ by historical and contemporary women composers on this 1989 ality from the Middle Ages (1098-1179) - in fact, the most release. Featured are a commissioned piece by Therese Edell; celebrated woman of her age as a visionary, naturalist, playw­ compositions by Theresa Clark; Isabella Leonarda, the early right, poet and composer, as well as politician. Her canoniza­ Baroque Italian nun composer; Maria Theresia von Paradis of tion was proposed, but never came about. This recording draws 18th century Vienna; a few by Janna, including Tremolo for upon her large collection of music and poetry, The Symphony Kristan, a gorgeous guitar solo. Demonstrates the strength, of the Harmony ot Celestial Revelations, and is lovely even to beauty, and diversity of acoustic instrumental music by women. ears with little classical or devotional inclination. Her pieces (LIL3) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 frequently present visions of women — St. Ursula, the Virgin Mary — sometimes with erotic imagery. Currently a renewal Musica Femina of interest is occuring in this composer, though her works are hard to come by. (HYP66039) CS: 14.98 ... CD: 19.98 More Flute & Guitar Music by Women Upholding their commitment to insure that women's contribu­ tions to music not be lost or ignored, Kristan Aspen (once flutist of Izquierda Ensemble) and Janna MacAuslan (once Meg Joya: Women Composers Around World Christian's guitar teacher!) record and perform works by class­ With works by female composers Haruna Aoki, Ruth Watson ical and contemporary women composers. This tape includes Henderson, Deon Nielsen Price and Kazuko Osawa, this album Sonata in D by Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1666-1729), offers a rare blend of Eastern sounds and the classical genre. Caprice for the Guitar by Madame R. Sidney Pratten (1821- Side one, entitled Joya tor Fifteen Musicians, from a traditional 1895), Sonatine Pour Flute Seule by Martha Bracquemond Buddhist New Years ceremony, is a composition whose tempo (1898-1973), A Sad Pavan Forbidding Mourning by Hilary Tann was originally set by Buddhist monks who struck a gong in plus Kay Gardner's The Minstrel I, Naomi Littlebear Morena's cadence with their heartbeats; the music and translated poetry Hearts of Silver, Kristan's own Green Apple Rag, and others. focus on the positive side to every life situation. Side two, (MUS2) CS: 9.98 which includes Missa Brevis for Concert Choir, Big Sur Tryp- Ofra Harnoy tych, and Mon, also accents positive emotion through its uplift­ Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Vivaldi: Cello Concertos Vol. 2 ing tempo. Produced by Jeannie Pool; proceeds benefit the The first volume was so wonderful, we expect many ol you CSUN International Institute for the Study of Women in Music. Mendelssohn/ Saint-Saens/ Massenet will also want the second. This one. with 7 Vivaldi concertos (CAM1025) CS: 9.98 The fire, the intense emotionality of this young violinist (her (in D, B Minor, A Minor, C Minor, F, G, D Minor), includes 3 nickname is Flash!), combined with her fierce virtuoisity, has world premiere recordings. With the Toronto Chamber caught the attention of audiences from both within the world Orchestra. (RCA60155) CS: 10.98 . . CD: 16.98 Lucille Field of classical music and without...who respond to her strong, Songs by American Women Composers extroverted, free-spirited; and feminist presence. She was born Lucille Goodman, accompanied by Harriet Wingreen on piano, in Rome to an Italian-American mother and Russian father, Rosario Marciano, pianist employs an explosive, hypnotic voice to bring to life original and made her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age compositions by 5 renowned female composers: Florence 10. Here she performs Mendelssohn's popular Concerto in E Piano Works by Women Composers Price, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Nancy Van de Vate, Miriam Minor, Saint-Saen's Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso and This is a very beautiful collection of pieces by 13 women includ­ Gideon, Patsy Rogers, and Dorothy Klotzman. Her range and Havanaise, and Massenet's Meditation from Thais, with the ing Maria Szymanowska (Chopin's strongest influence), Clara intensity go beyond performance alone and reflect a commit­ New York Chamber Orchestra. (ANG49276) CS: 10.98 . .. Wieck Schumann, Amy Beach. These women not only com­ ment to the intended emotion of the song's. As a founding CD: 15.98 posed, but were often influential on other male composers who became much more well-known. Recommended (TRN4685) member of the International Congress of Women in Music, her v contributions to the promotion of work by women is already CS: 6.98 ... CD: 10.98. established. Highly recommended for those who appreciate outstanding vocal discipline. (CAM1037) CS: 9.98 . . . CD: Sharon Isbin 15.98 Classical Guitar Contains Bach's Lufe Suite in E Minor (with fingerings by Sha­ Maria Callas ron, who executes the entire piece with all embellishments... Live Recordings 1957-1963 a feat which has been regarded as impossible for guitar) and One of the greatest opera singers of this century, Maria was works by Brouwer and Britten. (SQN79064) CS: 9.98 recognized around the world for her endurance, range and agility. This 54-min. compact disc presents selections from her Shulamit Ran live performances, from some of her great roles in Medea, Macbeth, Anna Bolena, Don Carlo, and more; in each, every It's a newsworthy event when a female composer wins a passage is presented as a unified work of art. (LAS15223) _uJ"Ze.._ . eT_ln,. .£_.curs so rarelV- - and this composer CD: 14.98 did just that. This late 1991 release contains her compositions Private Game Apprehensions. Concerto Da Camera. Hyper­ bolae. Not released yet as we go to press, so this is all the Mamie Hall, narrator information we have at the r__«.—.. _...... _ , __.... „„„,,•—_"•••information w»e •—•have- =at' thmeo niumenimoment; oubut wwe've ve been hopintg .o rmilH offer vnn c_m_*_;_,- !___.._ "at Women Composers & their Music, V. 1 CD.C°7 98 V0U some,hin9 featuring her work. (CRI609 Marnie is the force behind the Leonarda and Gemini Hall record labels, which have done more to promote and preserve class­ ical and contemporary works by female composers than any Susanne Lautenbacher, violin other that we know of. Both samplers represent composers from the middle ages through the present, and contain over Vivaldi: The Four Seasons This rendition of one of the most como. Ilinn _ni_v_hi» _n_ 80 minutes of music and narration. The first volume includes 9 works by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Lili Boulanger, Fanny Men­ popular classical compositions in £.. £_ d l and^avome delssohn Hensel, Barbara Kolb, and 12 other women, as well of ballet choreographers - features Susanne Lautenbarh. r _ as a few male composers. Culled from the Leonarda catalog incredible virtuoisty on the viohn with"the Wurttembero with voice-over interviews (of the living composers only!) and C S a H hl ecomme SS ._n? and l , i? r ^^ both^'ve.eTan commentary. (LE01) CS: 12.98 Vivaldi fans and for individual lookina to exnlor. classical music for the first time. (ALG8002) CS. 6.98fCD? 10 98 Mamie Hall, narrator Virginia Eskin, pianist Women Composers & their Music, V. 2 This second volume of this must-have set. for newcomers as Pickles and Peppers: Rags by Women well as students of classical music, contains excerpts ot works ?V_r_f ?h_°^e. corr,P°sed and published rags around the e c entJ by Clara Schumann, Amy Beach, Hildegarde Von Bingen, "____L_ T h V- b"' only recently has this fact been Rebecca Clarke, Ruth Schonthal, 14 other important women unearthed. The o d familiar story: many composed under composers and some of their male contemporaries. Jam- pseudonyms, or with initials, or never had their work published; packed with information, excellently recorded and superbly biographical material on the artists represented here was dif­ performed, both volumes are highly recommended! They will JOYA: WORKS BY WOMEN ficult to come by. Ragtime was a very disciplined and structured also help you decide which other classical recordings you might style almost a classical form. Contains 20 rags, including COMPOSERS FROM Jt Ra Dls Ra wish to hear in entirety. (LE02) CS: 12.98 "f_. S- IJ. 9. The Thriller!, by 11 women" impeccably AROUND WORLD performed by Virginia Eskm-who specializes in recording works by women composers. (NE225)6S: 9.98. CD: 15.98

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Adrienne Rich Joann Loulan Planetarium: Retrospective 1950-80 Gay Sexuality and Healing This retrospective covers published work plus work in manu­ On this 90-minute live recording, the noted author of Lesbian script by one of the most vital feminist voices over the last two Sex and Lesbian Passion uses her wit to help people under­ decades. Includes studio recordings of earlier works from 1951 stand why we must break the bonds of our "sex-negative" to 1981, from books such as "Dreams of a Common Lanauanr. culture to become whole again. Her wild sex talk will embolden, 1 hour. (WS201) CS: 10.98 a inform and tickle... both intellectually and sexually! Topics include: sexual healing for people living with AIDS, lesbian "safe sex", hot sex related to longevity of lesbian relationships, Adrienne Rich consequences of denying sexuality, and much more. (SND114) Tracking the Contradictions: 1981-5 CS: 9.98 This 1 hour tape, recorded at a live reading at the University of Maryland, includes Sources and other works from "Your Judy Grahn Native Land, Your Life", her 1986 book. (WS224) CS: 10.98 A Woman Is Talking to Death This 1991 release showcases the depth and emotion of the Alice Walker renowned lesbian poet. Be prepared for wrenching, vivid Nineteen Fifty-Five descriptions of tales that will anger, depress and inspire. Marge Piercy/ Toni Morrison/ E Jong Recommended to Judy Grahn fans as an excellent way to One of the most moving readers around, Alice reads her short experience the intensity of her work. 58 mins. (WS202) CS: The Ordeal of the Woman Writer story about the exploitation of black music by white people 10.98 These three noted authors discusses the special concerns of from her collection You Can't Keep A Good Woman Down! women in the field. One of a series of radio interviews con­ She also gives some background on the story. Recorded in ducted by Heywood Hale Broun, which were acclaimed as 1981; 36 minutes. (AAP1161) CS: 10.98 June Jordan/Bernice Reagon some of the best and most provocative literary programs on For Somebody to Start Singing the air. 56 minutes. (JN40061) CS: 10.98 Anais Nin A most beautiful, lyrical interweaving of poems both spoken The Diary of Anais Nin, Vol. 1 and sung. Words by June Jordan, music by Bernice Reagon. May Sarton Anais, who felt that she was speaking on behalf of generations Bernice is also a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock. The As We Are Now/Journal of A Solitude of women who had remained silent, reads from her diaries material is passionate, loving, disturbing, funny and very cen­ This lesbian author reads excerpts from two of her books: one which she kept for 16 years. This volume contains selections tered in a black woman's experience. Includes TV is Easy Next an excellent novel about a woman in a nursing home, or "con­ from 1931-1933. (SA995) LP: 9.98 . . . CS: 10.98 to Life, Sojourner Truth, Poem on Police Violence, Poem in centration campfor the old"; the other a 1970 journal. Acaptivat- Honor ot South African Women ("We are the ones we've been ing reader. 54 minutes. (AAP2121) CS: 10.98 waiting for...") (WS144) CS: 10.98 Anais Nin May Sarton The Diary of Anais Nin, Vol. 2 Laura Simms Two long segments from her diary of 1934...the filter through Interview which she strained her experience into a meaningful pattern. Moon On Fire: ...Power of Feminine She gives a fascinating review of her life and work, speaking (SA996) LP: 9.98 . CS: 10.98 On this storytelling tape for adults, Laura brings to life the about how she blends her life and art, the inspirations for her Feminine Principle through her vivid portrayals of the old crone, characters, awareness of death, love, the gift of poetry, and the wise consort, and other symbols of female being. Folktales other topics. 58 minutes. (AAP2122) CS: 10.98 Audre Lorde from Africa, Siberia, Hawaii, and Persia are told with animation, Shorelines imagination, and colorful characterizations. Laura says, "They May Sarton This excellent compilation of poems consists of selections from can be heard as separate narratives, or as story within story "Chosen Poems, Old and New" and "Black Unicorn." The of the bigger story of ourselves. If we seduce Her to awaken World of Light: Portrait M. Sarton breadth and depth of the pain and struggle, joy and growth of us, She will nurture our world. If we ignore Her, She will destroy The soundtrack of the 30 minute film by the same name, plus our extraordinary lives are exposed here; Chain, where women in order to awaken us." Recommended. (YM1) CS: 9.98 an additional 30 minutes of the author reading and talking. bear their father's children but cannot leave him, The House The portrait is intimate and personal, and she speaks freely of Yemanja, where motherlove is both enriching and sustaining about her life as an artist and a woman. (ISR1) CS: 9.98 yet terrifying...Audre reads with passion and clarity, and this tape is the next best thing to experiencing her in person. Highly May Sarton recommended. (WS178) CS: 10.98 My Sisters, O My Sisters This cassette of poetry by this very prolific writer includes a Clarissa Pinkola Estes 1960 Library of Congress reading and a 1984 NYC recording Women Who Run with the Wolves 2-Set which covers work from 1960 through the present. (WS170) Magical storytelling, myths and commentary by a Jungian CS: 10.98 analyst who explores the Wild Woman Archetype. She says, "Women and wolves, and women and wildlife really, have been Naomi Newman tarred with the same brush. They have been destroyed, exiled and exploited. And the 'Wild Woman' is an endangered species Snake Talk/Messages from the Mother in our culture. Her wisdom and natural instincts must be Presented by "A Traveling Jewish Theater," this unique pro­ reclaimed before it is too late, or we shall be a very dry tribe gram, subtitled Urgent Messages from the Mother, is built of females indeed. These tapes are a reclamation project to around the following premise: In prepatriarchal times the God­ call back the feminine soul, the wild feminine." Her delivery is dess had as her ally and teacher the snake. Together they carried the wisdom of the cyclical nature of all existence. The excellent, and the subject matter fascinating: female sexuality; 3 aspects of women — the maiden, the mother and the crone lust and sublimation, passion and creativity; wolf-woman; and — were seen as the Three Fates or the Triple Goddess who much more. Two 90-minute cassettes. (SND069) CS: 18.98 served as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of life in ancient peoples' mythologies. In this theatrical piece, each of these Eudora Welty aspects is embodied in a contemporary character: Else, Rifke, and the Hag. As Naomi moves from one character's home Why I Live at the P.O. place to the others', we witness one woman simultaneously The author's voice brings her erratic characters to life in her experiencing 3 parts of herself while moving through the circle reading of 3 of her stories: title plus A Worn Path and Memory. of her life. (TJT1) CS: 10.98 (CAE1010) CS: 12.98 Marcie Telander Wild Women & Crazy Ladies! Ntozake Shange Gertrude Stein This story-telling tape is dedicated to the bad girl, wild woman, Gertrude Stein Reads From Her Works crazy lady and crone in each of us. Marcie recounts 4 stories Beneath the Necessity of Talking Note sale price on LP! A 1934 recording of the "mother of us she adapted from oral narratives about legendary women who Ntozake performs 8 pieces, ranging in tone and subject from all." Using words as the Cubists used line & color, she found were so independent, headstrong and outrageous, they were the erotic Kisses to the elegiac fake the "A Train to the violent new ways of expressing reality. Includes The Making of Amer­ labeled "crazy" by their societies; but they became sources of and harrowing Crack Annie, on which she is joined by jazz icans, Madame Recamier: An Opera, and others. (CAE1050) inspiration for subsequent generations of women. Includes woodwind player John Purcell and guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly. CS: 12.98 Crazy Katie Sheenie, Ring of Fire, Madie Fahey, Anka Polanka. She also reads from her novel La Lufa Continua, in progress (MT2) CS: 9.98 at the time of this recording. 59 min. (AAP9051) CS: 10.98 H.D. Ntozake Shange Helen in Egypt Marcie Telander H.D., or Hilda Doolittle, was an American poet who lived 1886- Stories from the Native Spirit / Live In Music 1961 and was the leader of the Imagist poets. Currently there "These stories have been shared with me by Native American Backed by a 3-piece jazz band (keyboards, percussion, bass), is a revived interest in her work. This is a rare 1955 recording. storytellers and elders. They are a giveaway to be shared as Ntozake doesn't just read selections from "Nappy Edges, A (WS158) CS: 10.98 a rainbow between cultures. They are dedicated to all those Daughter's Geography,*and "Three Pieces," as well as three of .Native Spirit of every culture who serve Unchi Maka, Earth works in manuscript, she chants, croons, hollers—words dance Jay Goldspinner Mother...I thank Spider Woman for the voice and her blessings." from her lips! Funny, evocative, highly rhythmic, this tape is Traditional Native American creation and teaching stories, told perfect for when you remember that life is hard, but you forget Rootwomen Stories by Marcie to accompaniment of Lakota love'flute played by that it's fun too. (WS175) CS: 10.98 A full hour of stories which celebrate strong women Kevin Locke - Tokaheya Inajin. (MT3) CS: 9.98 everywhere, from ancient times to present. ..stories of the great Parents of Lesbians and Gays goddesses, witches and amazons, heras and ordinary women Margaret Atwood who take charge of their lives. Includes title, which was origi­ Accepting Your Gay or Lesbian Child nally set to music by Kay Gardner and performed by the Kansas Interview In their own words, mothers and fathers who are members of City Women's Choir; Lilith; Hippolyta the Amazon Queen; The Covers a variety of issues from feminism to themes and craft PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) tell how Woman Who Had No Story, and The Strong One, from the of individual novels and short stories. Conducted by Jan Cas­ parents can overcome their judgments towards their lesbian Mende tribe in Africa. (JAY1) CS: 9.98 tro, editor of River Styx. (AAP3012) CS: 10.98 or gay children, and love them just the way they are. They discuss what it;s like to discover your child is gay; how to talk openly about it; religion, homophobia, and much more. A great gift for a parent who needs it! 90 minutes. (SND122) CS: 9.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 65 Pat Carroll Sonia Johnson Various Artists Gertrude Stein Gertrude Stein Going Farther Out of Our Minds Dyke Proud-A Lesbian Poetry Reading Double set of the highly acclaimed off-Broadway play, with From trie ex-Mormon, ex-presidential candidate, author of Recorded live at the 3rd International Feminist Bookfair. original cast, which highlighted both the personality of this Going Out of Our Minds: The Metaphysics of Liberation, Montreal 1988, this anthology features works by ten excellent great writer and her social milieu. This recording won a Grammy a humorous and inspiring speech recorded live at the University lesbian writers and poets whose material covers a vast array award. (CAE367) CS: 18.98 of Wisconsin in Madison. She discusses her global view of of topics relating to lesbian feminist thought and lives. Judy feminism, internalized patriarchy, and revolution by changing Grahn excerpts from The Queen of Swords; Elana Dykewoman Pat Parker/Judy Grahn values and reality. 90 min. (SJ1) CS: 9.98 reads two poems dealing with Jewish lesbian experience; Suniti Namjoshi reads I Fell In Love With a Woman So Tall: Where Would I Be Without You Susan Strauss Gloria Anzuldua reads a journal entry about feeling excluded Could be the finest album of poetry ever produced...even for by the power and class of white dykes; and much more. Recom­ folks who don't ordinarily like poetry. Moving, inspiring, Witches * Queens * Goddesses mended! (ANR1) CS: 10.98 breathtaking, and funny. It's also the major commemorative Here Susan lends her storytelling genius to tales of the recording we have from the extraordinary work of Pat Parker, "Feminine Mythos"...two Greek myths (Persephone; Venus & who died of cancer in 1989... that's why we're continuing it in Adonis), one Russian (Maruska & Finist the Falcon), and one Various Artists this season of LP-deletiorr. Plenty of wonderful lesbian images original story: The King of Cats. Her interpretations/adaptations By Word of Mouth/ Sous La Langue and references too. 5 stars; highly recommended! (OL909) are imaginative, her inflections expressive. (SS3) CS: 10.98 This compilation contains selections from the anthology By LP: 9.98 Word of Mouth: Lesbians Write the Erotic (What do they do Sylvia Plath in bed anyway; water woman fall: trench kiss; Ah Those Fin­ gers; Spirit and the Flesh and many more) as well as both m_ mm or m PARNSR . >m mm Sylvia Plath Reading Her Poetry French and English readings ol Sous La Langue/ Under Of the many American poeTs who reached their ascendancy Tongue, an erotic lesbian text by the Quebec feminist writer in the last decades, perhaps none looms so large as Sylvia Nicole Brassard. Nicole reads the French version; English Plath. Compiled from B.B.C. & Harvard ccllections, includes translation and By Word of Mouth selections read by Augusta Spinster, The Lady & The Earthenware Head, others. Lapaix. (ANR2) CS: 10.98 (CAE1544) CS: 10.98 Virginia Woolf Ursula K. LeGuin A Room of One's Own Gwilan's Harp and Intracom Claire Bloom reads an abridged version of this great feminist One of the first women to receive recognition in the field, Ursula literary work which, in addressing the subject of women and LeGuin is considered by many to be the god-mother of women's fiction, exposes the patriarchal conspiracy to keep women science fiction. Very prolific, her writing is highly original and silent, servile, poor and powerless. (CAE1718) LP: 9.98 . . . incorporates a multitude of styles...just as one can hear a CS: 9.98 multitude of dialects in her speaking! Her reading is very lively and entertaining—and humorous. Recommended. (CAE1556) CS: 12.98 Imi .<)JV tynmv/f Babysllpper Catalog

April & Susan Join In Assorted Kiddie LP's - Our Choice April, also known to many of us as the Sunwomyn Ensemble COP £i 0M5 We have lots of high-quality children's LP's in stock — in fact, too many. Most are 9.98 values, and we are forced to sell them classical guitarist on Kay Gardners Garden of Ecstasy, is half at way below our cost to reduce our inventory. We can't offer if this children's entertainment duo. She and Susan create you a choice on titles, but we can guarantee educational enter­ recordings which are non-sexist, non-racist, non-violent, har­ tainment for your young friends. (KID?) LP: 3.98 monious, frolicsome, and educational! For instance, from Hal­ lowe'en: "But here's a switch—if you see a witch/ Just smile and be on your way/ 'Cause most witches were good/ They Assorted Kiddie LP's - Set of 3 helped people when they could/ They were somethin' like the Order a set of three LP's, pay for the price of one, and save doctors of today." Includes a rousing Chanukah song, Latkes, even more. No choice on artists or titles. Let us know if there's and altered fairy tales such as Crumpelwetskin, about a queen anything you don't want. Count as 3 items when figuring post­ and her queendom. Ages 4-10. Highly recommended! (JI0001) age and handling. (KID3?) LP: 9.99 CS: 9.98 Beth Goff Adele Abrahamse Stories to Help Children of Divorce Good Morning to You Read by Julie Harris and Joseph Wiseman, this tape includes This is one of the finest children's albums this reviewer has Secrets, a story of acceptance... Where is Daddy?, a dramati­ heard. Adele's voice is crystal clear and a delight to listen to. zation of the experience of many preschool children who have The music is a combo of jazz, folk, broadway, and lots more. no words for the grief, confusion and loneliness divorce often All songs are original and a few such as The Dinosaur Song causes... A Visit to Dads House, which focuses on the problem and Shoes make this album a treasure. Includes a 36-page after divorce for a somewhat older child, her fears of a new resource book that outlines possible dances and body move­ life and new relationships. Appropriate for children ages 2-12, ments, variations on words, and on one song—seven language to aid the healing process of hurts left from divorce by creating translations of a little ditty (the resource book doubles as a a mirror image of other children with the same thoughts and Carol Lavrakas/Midnight Sun Singers coloring book!) There's easily a full afternoon of entertainment problems. (CAE1362) CS: 9.98 Children's Songs of Midnight Sun II here, for even the fussiest child. (VA8305) CS: 10.98 The second volume in this project to help fight child abuse has Bett Sanders, Chuck Cummings more regional and universal material for kids- The Boogie Alice McGill Woogie ABCs, Kahnka (sung in Russian), Lone Tundra, Imagine Yourself to Sleep AlaskasFlag... a great teaching tool for children from the Lower Flying Africans Incorporating environmental and nature sounds, Drs. Bett and 48. as well as a must-have for any Alaskan child. (AGE2) CS: Alice tells wonderful stories derived from African folktales, and Chuck narrate directions for relaxation and then guided imag­ others from slavery times, which have been passed down for ery to help kids get to sleep in a creative, engaging, peaceful generations to educate, inform, entertain, and comfort. way. For ages 4-10...though since they recommend having the Carole King Includes / Smell My Mama's Biscuits Burning; Little Girl Bear. kids use headphones when riding in a car, it obviously wonjjs in which Brer Rabbit is outsmarted by Brer Fox, and Go To for people old enough to have driver's licenses! (Yawn...) 60 Really Rosie Sleepy, a bitter-sweet slave lullaby. She considers herself "a minutes. (AO10) CS: 9.98 Carole King wrote and sings the score from this all-time-kids'- keeper of the tribal history." (EAR4913) CS: 9.98 favonte musical starring Rosie, a wonderful role model forgirls! Derived from the equa ly delightful book by Maurice Sendak. Bett Sanders, Chuck Cummings this title has been one of our best sellers. (COL34955) CS: 6.98 Ann Shapiro & Tom Callinan Imagine Yourself to Sleep, Vol. 2 Let's Clean Up Our Act Also recommended for ages 4-10 (but this 31 year old loved Cathy Fink/J McCutcheon/J Edwards This lively recording of contemporary, humorous-yet-serious it tool), Volume 2 contains more guided imagery with nature folk songs is designed expressly to raise awareness about sounds - really encourages kids to learn to consciously relax Grandma's Patchwork Quilt environmental issues — and it gives listeners of all ages the their bodies, then focus their imaginations to Be A Horse (side A wonderful anthology of children's favorites by some of the feeling that they can contribute to saving the planet, by includ­ 1) and to Be A Cat. Bett narrates side 1, Chuck side 2. Should top artists in the genre. Also includes selections by Naomi and ing songs that offer positive solutions for change! Includes turn falling to sleep into a fun, creative, relaxing experience! Phi Rosenthal and Larry Penn...contains You Can't Make A Mother Ocean, Habitat, Oysters, Garbage, This land Is Your 60 minutes. (AO20) CS: 9.98 Turtle Come Out, Buffalo Gals, I'm a Little Cookie, On My Land with new lyrics like "and it belongs to other folks besides Grandmas Patchwork Quilt. (AMM103) CS: 9.98 me and you", and more. Do something important for a kid today - make a gift of this tape! (AMM106) CS: 9.98 Carol Lavrakas/Midnight Sun Singers Cathy Fink Children's Songs of Midnight Sun I When the Rain Comes Down Anne Murray Created by a group of Alaskan musicians to benefit groups working with child abuse, this wonderful album takes a tun A definitively outstanding children's production by a woman There's a Hippo In My Tub and relaxed musical approach to learning. Performed by carol who has been a leader in providing excellent material for kids. Anne's velvet voice will charm and soothe any child! Many of and the children themselves, the songs cover many subjects, Accompanying musicians include Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet these songs are re-re!eased from her now-out-pf-print Sesame from the common humanity of all people in spite of differences, Honey on Ma vina Reynolds' Magic Penny, pianist Jane Sapp St. album. Includes Animal Crackers, Teddy Bear's Picnic, to the importance of finishing school. Other songs introduce on Martin Luther Kmg21, and co-producer Marcy Marxer on Woody Guthrie's Why Oh Why?, Sleepytime, and Lullaby Med­ various animals of Alaska, and teach the listener how to say hammered dulcimers guitar and vocals. Includes Susie and ley. And this is about to be out-of-print too... so please list "I love you" in Tlingit, one of Alaska's native languages. This the Alligator, the rollicking The Alphabet Boogie (how many of alternative. (CAP16233) CS: 9.98 is a high-quality, engaging album for children, °ne'nat affirms you can recite it backwards?), Cookie. BanjS Song First-rate and encourages as it entertains. Recommended! (AGE1) CS: y s s e w like ,his recommended ! 9.98 ( R°oi?8 & , % iT9t ct-T5% - 66 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Help Yourself Jackie Torrence Help Yourself! to an exciting new album by these two lively ELLA JENKINS Jump Tales performers, as they team up to produce a splendid collection Come Dance By A jump tale is a tale that makes you jump — it has to have a of songs that inspire self-confidence in kids, includes Believe surprise at the end! On this 1991 release, Jackie presents 5 Myself; Read A Book; You Are What You Eat. (ROU8021) CS- The Ocean of her favorite jump tales, about pirates, ghosts and plain every­ 9.98 . . CD: 15.98 day people. Two tales are drawn from her family repertoire, urnum mnop complementing a pair of traditional stories and one original. Cathy Winter & Betsy Rose (ROU8020) CS: 9.98 As Strong as Anyone Can Be Jackie Torrence For children of all ages, especially those between 6 and 12, this lively collection of singalongs, "write-alongs," and old favor­ The Story Lady ites reveals a new dimension in the artistry and outreach of Jackie became a storyteller "years before storytelling "aware­ Winter and Rose's music. Includes / Want to Grow Up to be ness'," and a proud Black woman "long before "Black is Beau­ an Old Woman. Kid's Liberation Song, The Old Woman Who tiful' became a popular saying." She merged her interests, and Swallowed Swiss Cheese, Long Time Friends. (GW1010) CS- here presents some of her favorite tales, including Brer Pos­ 8.98 sum's Dilemma and Kate the Bell Witch of Tennessee. (WES720) LP: 8.98 . CS: 9.98 The Chenille Sisters Jackie Torrence 1-2-3 For Kids Here the Chenilles have turned their charms towards children Brer Rabbit Stories and created a most infectious and delightful kids' album. Kids The symbolic representative of the slave, Brer Rabbit used of all ages will be joining in with Cheryl, Connie and Grace as shrewdness, craftiness and speed to avoid capture. The stories they sing about visiting the moon, dinosaurs and polar bears. synthesized this character with African tales and Native Amer­ One rollicking song even teaches kids how to sing sweet har­ ican legends. Jackie grew up with these stories and here uses mony — step-by-step — the Chenilles way. Best of all, adult a simplified version of the old dialect—"for the rhythm and toes will be tapping too! (RH33) CS: 9.98 Ella Jenkins color of the stories cannot be heard or seen without it.' (WES725) CS: 9.98 Come Dance By the Ocean The Children of Selma This 1991 summer release is a wonderful collection of songs about caring for the environment and enjoying other cultures, Who Will Speak for the Children languages and places, from one of the foremost child Jesse Jackson said of this album: "Unbelievable harmonic mes­ educators. She remarks that the ocean symbolizes life, that sages of peace, love and justice that could transform the world its characteristics are vitality, energy, contrast and change, if the world would listen." This collection of new songs from and that it resembles children at play. Includes A Solution to community children of the historic Civil Rights Movement, pro­ Pollution, A Hump Back Whale, Environment Game, and You duced by Cathy Fink and Jane Sapp, is a highly political and Cant Sink a Rainbow. (SF45014) CS: 9.98 moving statement of continuing strength and struggle. It weaves strands from the musical traditions of gospel, blues, and rap, with lyrics by Rose Sanders which are at once poetic Ella Jenkins and direct, speaking out against racism and sexism and war- Jambo making, and for self-respect, a rainbow coalition. Piano by Ella is a Black woman who has taught rhythm and music to Jane Sapp, vocals by 25 female and male children and teens. countless children and child educators. Many of these songs, Includes Unite Children, Black Is Beautiful, If Children Rule done with the help of children, were inspired by a trip to Africa, the World, I Just Want To Be Me. Highly recommended. and utilize African rhythms, words, and instruments. Always (ROU8008) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 our best-selling Ella Jenkins title! (SF45017) CS: 9.98 Claudia McNeil, reader Ella Jenkins Black Fairy Tales Call and Response These 3 stories from the Bantu-speaking people of the south­ This beautiful recording of singing and chants is a wonderful ern part of Africa all have princesses as their main characters. means of involving young children in group participation. Ella As in most fairy tales the women have cultural restraints, but skillfully uses songs and chants in many languages (African, they all act bravely and cleverly to win their princes. (CAE1425) Arabic, and others) to stimulate and entertain children, and in CS: 9.98 this collection her genius at blending songs, rhythms and chants results in a superb set. Originally issued in 1957; lyrics Connie Kaldor & Carmen Campagne enclosed. (SF45030) CS: 9.98 Lullaby Berceuse This French-English bi-lingual collection won the 1989 Juno The Folktellers Award in Canada, but it's because Connie's voice is one of the Tales to Grow On Janet & Judy finest on earth that if /were a baby, I'd pick this one! Includes Pioneers in the story-telling renaissance, Barbara Freeman her own lullabies and traditionals like All Through the Night. and Connie Regan present Appalachian mountain tales, street Musical Almanac Connie sings the lullabies, Carmen the berceuses — can you chants, and story songs. Apples and Bananas is a sure hit Deserving winner of the Parents' Choice Award for Best Chil­ uess the translation? Sure to calm and soothe. (MLP2206) with any kid. Also Ghost Hunt and Dark Dark Night. (WES711) dren's Album of 1987, this volume's themes are science and gS: 9.98 nature. Utilizing their wit, cleverness and energy, they trans­ form potentially dry subjects into pure fun and good times! Astronomy, biology, zoology, my favorite is Nob Nearthling Diane Mariechild with Shuli Goodman Heather Bishop from What Can We Do to Save the Planet, who nells us how Motherwit for Children Bellybutton to nave our nanet by not nasting nater, not nolluting, naving For children of all ages: delightful, imaginative imageries that Save on the LP! Rated the top children's album in 1983 by the nelecnicity, and necycling our newsnapers (because their will be enjoyed over and over as we journey with our inner CBC—Canada's national radio network—this is assuredly one nerds begin with the letter "n"). Hot beats, terrific music, great child. By using Healing Stars Meditation, each child will feel of the more delightful kids' LP's around. Half the songs are by stories.highly recommended! (JJ003) CS: 9.98 strong and loved and wise, with the help of little blue stars. Connie Kaldor, and they're terrific (she also does back-up voc­ The Friend Inside Meditation will transport the listener to an als). There's // You Love a Hippopotamus ("and you love her Jean Craighead George island where she'll find the friend inside; the one who's always a lotamus") and title song: "Oh my bellybutton I love with her. Music by Kay Gardner on "tonette". Julia Haines in you....You're the only friend I have—the one who really cares/ Julie of the Wolves harp, Adrienne Torf on keyboards, Nurudafina Pili Abena on cause every time I need you—you're always there....When Irene Worth reads this wonderful story which has been cited percussion. Also see New Age section. (AQ6) CS: 10.98 things get down and looking kinda grim/I simply lift up my shirt as one of the best books for children written in the last 25 and stick my finger in..." Also a song by Ferron, Boom Boom, years (and won the Newberry Award). Miyax, an Eskimo girl, which was on her 2nd now-out-of-print LP. Some great rock, decides to run away to her California penpal when she is mar­ Dr. Deborah Rozman country, and good-time instrumentation. Heather produced and ried off as a child. Her only means of surviving the trek across Meditating with Children mixed. (MOP003) LP: 6.98 .. . CS: 9.98 Alaska is to thoroughly learn the behavior of wolves so she Teaches children to relax, concentrate energies, deal with feel­ can be adopted into their pack. For adults too. (CAE1534) CS: ings and stress, and gain self-mastery. Includes Spaceship 9.98 Meditation and Balloon Meditation. Addresses the often-over­ Heather Bishop looked reality that children's beings are as sensitive to and as Purple People Eater Joanie Bartels affected by the pressure of twentieth century life as adults are, Well folks, we lucked out! Heather Bishop decided to focus Lullaby Magic often with fewer outlets to resolve the tension. (UNV1) CS: 9.98 her considerable talent, wit, and warmth on another kids' album. Opening with a moving rendition of Ghost Riders In Remarkable — "T had to leave the keyboard and take a nap! The Sky complete with female pronouns, she then swings into Sweet little lullabies, uniquely designed with vocals on one Elizabeth Swados The Fairy Song and the rollicking The Name Game ("Shirley side and instrumental versions of the same songs on the flip The Girl w/the Incredible Feeling Shirley bo birley..."). Winter Lullabye will soothe sleepyheads side, so you can sing to the baby yourself; lyrics included. One of the neatest stories, exuberantly performed by the author of all ages, as will her gentle version of Somewhere Over the Features music by Buffy St. Marie, Mozart, Brahms, James with original music, about a girl with an indescribably wonder­ Rainbow. Connie Kaldor, Tracy Riley & llena Zaremba contrib­ Taylor, the Beatles and more. Beautifully packaged, easy to fully amazing feeling; how she loses it; and how she gains it ute inspired back-up vocals and again, production and use, Joanie's voice is very soothing, and the instrumentals are back. Includes the story, the full musical version, a goofy read­ instrumentation is highly sophisticated. Recommended for pre­ superbly arranged in a quasi-classical style with oboe, bas­ ing, and a song medley. Recommended! (CAE1830) CS: 9.98 school, middle young. Save on this LP too! (MOP005) LP: soon, cello, and other instruments rarely heard on children's 6.98 CS: 9.98 recordings. Enchanting. (DIS1) CS: 9.98 Ella Jenkins Heather Bishop Joemy Wilson Travellin' with Ella Jenkins Dulcimer Lullabies Subtitled A Bilingual Journey, Ella brings together a world of A Duck in New York City language, song, rhythm, and cross-cultural experience here Winner ofthe Gold Parents Choice Award, and following in the Featuring Joemy on hammered dulcimer with her usual ensem­ in this lively teaching recording created with children. She tradition of Bellybutton and Purple People Eater, Heather's ble of Celtic harp, guitar, violin and flute, this all-instrumental utilizes material from Spanish, arabic. Hebrew, Navajo, third children's album is much more than a collection of songs 1991 collection of lullaby favorites (Brahms'Lullaby, All Through Hawaiian, Hindi, and other traditions. A great way to combine — its the story of the adventures of a country duck in the big the Night, Hushabye) as well as some less familiar quiet-time education and entertainment! (SF45009) CS: 9.98 city. From a chance meeting with a robot on the street to playing gems from several countries is bound to be a favorite of adults a guitar soio with the Slug Opera, Heather's whimsical fantasy as well as kids! it was the logical album for Joemy to record, abounds — funny and touching in turns. Several of the songs since for years parents and teachers have been telling her that are by Connie Kaldor, who accompanies Heather on vocals. they play her soothing sounds to settle down their hyper young Includes Dancing Fool and / Want A Robot. Highly recom­ things! (DM111) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 mended! 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1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 67 Judith Viorst Maria Bostick Meryl Streep & George Winston Alexander & Terrible, Horrible Day There's a Dinosaur in My Bed The Velveteen Rabbit "If a person is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad A fantastic collection of original tributes to nearly every Narration by Meryl Streep. music by George Winston, and one day, one of the things she can do is go to Australia. Another dinosaur imaginable — this music will take the beast out of of the finest stories ever written (DC3007) CS: 10.98 thing she can do is holler and cry. Another thing she can do dinosaurs and welcome the prehistoric giants from the terryfy- is sulk in her room, all full of gloom. Or kick the door. Or eat ing dark into the friendly, cozy warmth of song. Includes Little Michele Valeri a whole peach pie...Another thing she can do is write a book." Russian Dinosaur, about Little Lena. Boogie Woogie Dinosaur, Mi Casa Es Su Casa And we're glad this one did! Her writings, read perfectly, bril­ Doin' the Dinosaur Rag, and others in a friendly rock style. Translated "My House is Your House" and sub-titled "A Bi-Lin- liantly by Blythe Danner, are very humorous and realistic, Recommended! (MLP2123) CS: 9.98 gual Musical Journey Through Latin America," this introduces rooted in her own (obviously sharp) memories of childhood. kids to various rhythms: salsa, cumbia, samba, waltz, etc.. and Includes stories and poems from six of her books. Rosie and Maria Muldaur songs, all written by Michele, depict various Latin American Michael, If I Were In Charge ot the World and Other Worries, On the Sunny Side environments. Includes Maria Elena and others in Spanish more, to a musical background. Very highly recommended! and Portuguese Ages 4-10 (CAE1708) CS: 9.98 (CAE1722) CS: 9.98 With 19 albums to her credit (including the hit Midnight at the Oasis), this artist is already loved by millions. On her first release for kids, Maria sings swing and country favorites — Michele Valeri and Michael Stein Judy Collins ballads, lullabies, and silly songs from yesteryear — with guest Dinosaur Rock Baby's Bedtime stars such as Fred Penner. the star Canadian children's enter­ Save a buck; order the LP! This widely acclaimed 1985 ALA Judy Collin's soothing voice takes young sleepyheads on a tainer; mandolin and banjo player David Grisman; and her Notable Children's Recording award-recipient is a paleontolog- gentle journey into sweet dreams, with this spellbinding collec­ grown-up daughter, Jenny Matthews, on duets like Cookin' ical lecture/musical with swinging jazz and rock tunes, some tion of 27 best-loved lullabies. This will be treasured by parents Breakfast For the Ones I Love. Will charm listeners of all ages! by Michele (SfeHa Stegosauras, Tyrannosaurus Rex, The Tiny as well as children. (LY5102) CS: 10.98 (MLP2222) CS: 9.98 Little Babies & The Great Big Momma), others by Michele and Michael, who share vocals. It would be hard to find a more fun Judy Collins Mario Thomas and Friends way to get educated! Ages 4-10. (CAE1739) LP: 8.98 CS: Baby's Morningtime Free To Be...A Family 9.98 This favorite folk artist sings 26 sweet, happy wake-up poems Just a list of the artists who appear on this follow-up to the and songs based on The Baby's Good Morning Book by Kay original Free To Be is enough reason to present this to every Mimi Bessette Chorao. Includes Morning Is A Little Lass, Elsie Marley, I Am child you know. Whoopi Goldberg, Lily Tomlin's brilliant Edith Lullabies of Broadway Rose. (LY5104) CS: 10.98 Ann, Bea Arthur playing fairy godmother to Gilda Radnor's This very sweet and very professional recording, by an artist comic Cinderella, Bonnie Raitt singing on I'm Never Afraid (To who's no stranger to Broadway herself, includes some well- Katherine Smithrim & Bob McGrath Say What's On My Mind); there's Ladysmith Black Mambazo. known and some not-so-well-known songs from Broadway Carly Simon, Kermit the Frog and the Muppets. Robin Williams, musicals and classic Hollywood films. Lullaby ot Broadway, The Baby Record Mel Brooks, Jane Curtin, Pat Benatar, and the list goes on. A Never Never Land, Castle on a Cloud... the songs bring images Bob's one of the original hosts of Sesame Street; Katherine's companion piece to the best-selling book by the same name, of magic, excitement, and comfort to ears and minds of young a music educator who teaches classes in MUSIC FOR BABIES; or all by itself, the songs, stories and poems on this album and old alike. Notes give background of each selection; a lovely this recording is an adaptation of her classes. From the moment encourage kids to feel part of the universal family (AM5196) addition to any lullaby collection. (MLP244) CS: 9.98 of birth, babies enjoy and respond to music and rhythm, as a LP: 8.98 . . . CS: 10.98 means of communication as well as a method of learning basic Mindy Manley Little* language and movement. Sections are Bouncing Rhymes. Mario Thomas & Friends Finger and Toe Plays, Action Rhymes, Instrument Play, Songs, The Alphabet Operetta and Lullabies. Instructions: put the record on, put the baby on Free To Be... Vou And Me With lively, varied instrumental backgrounds and clear engag­ your knee, and off you go! From birth to 2 years. (KR1007) Note special sale price on LP!! With Carol Channing, Diana ing vocals, Mindy has created 26 original songs, one for each CS: 9.98 Ross, Alan Alda, & others. There may never have been any letter of the alphabet. The sounds of each letter are highlighted, kids' album in herstory which so thoroughly charmed kids, along with the eccentricities such as the silent "e". In 1989 the adults & anyone else. That, it can communicate anti-sexist album was awarded an Editor's Choice listing with Booklist Kathleen Robinson material in such a delightful, creative, appealing, exuberant Magazine: it's educational and invites singalongs; this one plus A Child's Guide to Relaxation way is remarkable. Includes numbers like Girl Land, Williams Alix Dobkin's alphabet song will provide complete English Much research has been done recently acknowledging stress Doll, Parents Are People, It's All Right to Cry. One kid said alphabet instruction! Recommended — a oreat tool for vounq in children and documenting the effects of this stress. This "Listening to this record is like listening to my heart laughing." ones. (MV01) CS: 9.98 tape has been designed to show a child how to relax con­ Highly recommended! (ARI8325) LP: 5.98 CS: 8.98 sciously and how to use the imagination to enhance the state Nancy Tucker of relaxation. Kathleen is a yoga, exercise and stress manage­ Mary Akerman ment teacher who produced this tape for her child, after the Glad That You Asked accidental death of the child's father. For ages 5 and up. (SIM1) Lullabies for a New Age Clever puns, ingenious word Dlays and jokes will tickle the CS: 9.98 Donl just buy this for kids! Yes, you can make a great gift for fancy of kids young and old! This terrific album includes her a child with this... but these gorgeous classical guitar renditions wonderful short-positive song, I'm Not Too Short, plus Buttons of such sweet tender melodies deserves to be heard and Button, Fishy Doo-ah, Corny (the turkeys giving thanks on Laura Simms savored by us oldsters too (insomniacs and all) I Mary's interpre­ Thanksgiving that the farmer's a vegetarian!) and more, with There's A Horse In My Pocket tive talents and beautiful technique reveal the haunting her excellent guitar accompaniment and vocal harmonies. 6 stories brimming with imagination, from African, Asian, Native essences of familiar lullabies like All the Pretty Little Horses. Lyrics enclosed. Ages 5 and over. Lots of fun; highly recom­ American, European and original sources. Instruments suita­ All Through the Night, Brahms Lullaby, and more, as well as mended! (GW1045) CS: 8.98 ble to the origin accompany each: African thumb piano, Indian an ancient Hebrew lullaby, Standing Under My Baby's Cradle, bamboo flute, and so on. To inspire communication abilities of and others from Afro-Cuban, Chinese, Latin American, Carib­ kids so they can have a horse in their pockets which they can bean, and American Spiritual traditions. HR! (That's highly Pamala Ballingham ride through life. Ages 4 and up. Recommended. (KR1026) recommended.) (PRJ730) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 16.98 Earth Mother Lullabies, Vol. 1 CS: 9.98 Selected by the ALA as a Notable Children's Recording for 1986, this is a lovely and even celestial collection of timeless lullabies from a myriad of traditions. Includes carefully-chosen Libby Riddles/Shelley Gill/Hobo Jim representations from the Icelandic, Iroquois (the chant-like Ho Ho Watanay), Irish (Gartan Mother's Lullaby). Jewish. Danger the Dog Yard Cat (Tape-Book) Japanese, African. Australian, Russian, and Spanish cultures. Not only was Libby the first woman to win the famous Iditarod Its unique in the fact that the instrumentation-harp, flute, sled dog race across Alaska, she's a talented children's author, mandolin, guitar and percussion—is sophisticated enough for song-writer and vocalist! She co-wrote these tunes about how adults to enjoy, without diminishing the effectiveness of its her cat, Danger, leads a woman musher's dog team to victory purpose: to put little ones to sleep! Booklet of words included. as "lead cat"! The 36-page book was written with Shelley Gill (EM1) CS: 9.98 (an experienced musher herself — she completed the Iditarod in 1978) and beautifully illustrated by Shannon Cartwright; if you read the book while listening, just turn the page when you Pamala Ballingham hear the Meow! This whimsical and musical tale of the far north makes a wonderful gift for the adventurous girl. (PAWS) CS: Earth Mother Lullabies, Vol. 2 13.98 Her second collection of 10 dreamy lullabies from around the world is a refined musical odyssey of beauty and tenderness that carries us through culture and time. Contains Hymn to a Linda Page Moongoddess, from ancient Ugarit (circa 1400 B.C.). one of Musical Chairs the world's oldest pieces of music! Also the Afro-American "A Classical Music Fantasy for Children" is the subtitle for this Mother Glasco, Abiyoyo from South Africa, Kishmul Cradle unique concept. Linda's lively story-poems, written from the Croon from Hebrides, and the Yiddish Tum-Balalayka. Harp, perspective of a young girl, are interwoven with music by Bach, flute, guitar, vocals. (EM2) CS: 9.98 Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and 12 other classical composers. Contemporary and accessible, it brings a "natural tone and Pamala Ballingham streetwise reality that children identify with immediately"—an alternative to the material oft-repeated on children's albums, Earth Mother Lullabies, Vol. 3 a means of fostering appreciation of classical sounds among Pamala again takes the Lullaby a step further, as she weaves kids, AND a record which will NOT sound juvenile and obnox­ the adventure, beauty and traditions of the world's finest ious to adult ears!! Performed by Cree Summer Francks and slumber songs to bring her listeners a world of dreams. the Chamber Ensemble Camerata Canada; Canadian import. Includes the Nigerian lullaby Do Not Cry, My Child; a magical Ages 5 +. Highly recommended! (KR1003) CS: 9.98 song-in-the round from England to share together at bedtime or around the campfire; and a real sleep inducer, Tender Shepherd, from Peter Pan. (EM4) CS: 9.98 Lois LaFond Pamala Ballingham One World Treasury of Earth Mother Lullabies Fantastic world-beat music for kids, by Lois with the Rockadiles Okay y'all, this is a test... We want to know whether we should and Orchestra King Mama — styles include Soukous, Soca, be stocking children's CD's (lots are available that we're not Highlife, Mbaqanga. plus jazz and blues! These are rhythms listing, since when we did, you didn't buy any); as this is a that acknowledge the child's musical sophistication, lyrics that CD-only release that we think is worth having, we have no build self-esteem and respect for humanity, ideas that honor choice but to offer it in this format! Your orders, or lack of them, the child's intelligence, sounds that foster a world conscious­ will be telling! 14 of the best selections (68 minutes) from ness. . This is a cool album! We like it, and think you AND the Pamala's 3 volumes of Earth Mother Lullabies, from all over kids in your life will too. Recommended. (LL04) CS: 9.98 the world, proven effective tor sleeplessness in both children and adults. (EM5) CD: 14.98 68 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Peter, Paul & Mary Rory Suni Paz Peter, Paul & Mommy Make-Believe Day Alerta Sings... This classic children's album by the beloved trio includes Puff More songs kids will just love, like Yuki, and Noise, plus favor­ Alerta is a curriculum for young children which emphasizes (The Magic Dragon), The Marvelous Toy, Going To the Zoo, ites like Somewhere Over the Rainbow and I've Been Workin' bilingualism and multiculturalism, and this album contains Mockingbird, and other favorites. (WB1785) CS: 9.98 On the Railroad, and songs that encourage imagination and songs and street rhymes in Spanish and English from North friendship. (R0A2) CS: 9.98 and South America. Includes Dis Lang Time Gal, Brown Girl Priscilla Herdman in the Ring, and a Suni original, Vecinos (Neighbors), which Star Dreamer-Nlghtsongs & Lullabies Rory is what this collection is all about. (SF7830) CS: 9.98 For ages womb to forever, this is a veritable classic album of Little Broadway children's music by a vocalist extraordinaire. The first side con­ This show tune primer for kids (and their adults, of course — tains wonderful fantasy nightsongs, about the moon and sky the ones who loved these tunes in the first place!) contains Sweet Honey, Holly Near, et al and waltzing bears and stuff; side 2 consists of 8 lullabies, the best of Broadway, on Rory's most engaging album to date. some familiar and some new. Springing from generations of Includes such greats as Oh, What A Beautiful Morning, I'd Do Peace is the World Smiling oral history, its dedicated to her mother, and was created for Anything, My Favorite Things, I've Gotta Crow, I Won't Grow A group of concerned musicians and poets — Sweet Honey. Up, and more. (R0A3) CS: 9.98 Holly, Pete Seeger, Tickle Tune Typhoon, Taj Mahal, Linda the daughters of Priscilla and accompanying cellist Abby New­ Arnold, and others — have gathered together to produce a ton. Instrumentation is simple and elegant, with supporting rainbow of heart-touching melodies, ranging from beautiful bal­ vocals by Anne Hills and Cindy Mangsen. Charming! Rory Block lads to upbeat island sounds. Proceeds from this tape support (ALA1001) CS: 9.98 1% for Peace, an organization which encourages business Color Me Wild owners as well as the US defense budget to direct 1 % of profits Radhika Miller & Friends From her home ground of country blues, Rory takes a sunny to peace and educational groups. (MLP2104) CS: 9.98 sojourn to a far-away place of dreams and merriness. She Laughing Waters delivers a grab bag of musical fantasies in earthy vocal pack­ FromTongue twisters to lullabies to folk songs to sweet instru­ aging, making this album choice material for the imaginative mentals, this is a pot pourri of treats for young imaginations. of mind. Includes The Invisible Child, In the Wild Landscapes Sweet Honey, Smothers Bros., et al It featuring artists such as Peter Rowan, Sally Van Meter, Mike The Papaya Children. (ALA1003) CS: 9.98 Marshall, and a children's chorus; and selections such as Family Folk Festival Freight Train; Jabberwocky; Whether the Weather; Simple Subtitled A Multi-Cultural Sing-Along, this anthology Gifts; Singin' the States; and Full Fathom Five, with words by Sally Rogers includes great old favorites and new tunes by Lillian Allen, William Shakespeare and music by Robert Johnson! includes Peace By Peace Maria Mufdaur, Pete Seeger, Claudia Gomez, Taj Mahal, Doc lyrics and suggested classroom activities. (RM1106) CS: 9.98 This folksinger's first album for children contains material about Watson, and John McCutcheon in addition to those listed ... CD: 14.98 world peace and harmony, conflict resolution, and self-respect above, all with acoustic accompaniment. Includes The Garden by esteemed songwriters Malvina Reynolds, Woody Guthrie, Song, Little Red Caboose, Puff the Magic Dragon, and more. Cathy Fink, Betsy Rose, Sally herself, and others. Includes (ML. 2105) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 14.98 The Re-Bops Study War No More, Dear Mr. President, Hands, I Can Be Oldies For Kool Kiddies Anything I Want To Be...and others which teach peace-making Tammy Grimes / Donna Barkman Custom-made for the young and the nostalgic; for baby boom­ as an active struggle to be kind, just and responsible, day by ers and boomer kids! Rock 'n' roll favorites from the 50's and day. (KR1042) CS: 9.98 Hurray for Captain Janel 60's, like Lollipop, Monster Mash, Rockin' Robin, Blue Moon, Note safe price on the LP! Readings of 10 stories from various Splish Splash, The Loco-Motion, and many more, re-recorded Sally Rogers sources, among them the Feminist Press and Lollipop Power, by a children^ chorus and a bunch of baby boomer adults! which attempt to reverse the sex-role stereotyping and sexism The cover lends itself to the kinds of stereotypes we at Ladys­ Piggyback Planet which still pervades the bulk of children's literature. Read by lipper don't endorse, but maybe you can use the opportunity Subtitled Songs for a Whole Earth, this upbeat collection of Tammy Grimes, selected by Donna Barkman. (CAE145S) LP: to discuss that with your kids, if you agree with us. Or throw songs about the earth and all its inhabitants is irresistably sung 4.98 CS: 9.98 the cover away and make your own! We think the inside cas­ by Sally and a lively chorus of children. She calls on some of sette is worth It. (RB101) CS: 9.98 the most prominent and socially responsible children's Tammy Grimes/ Maurice Sendak songwriters and blends in her own original work, delving into every facet of earth preservation. Includes The Recycle Song, Where the Wild Things Are La Tierra Es Mi Madre, Whale Song, a beautiful round, The To music by Mozart, Tammy Grimes tells 9 stories by beloved Rain Round, and more. Guaranteed to entertain while fostering author Maurice Sendak. In addition to the favorite of kids and a greater awareness of the earth we all share, and encouraging adults alike, Wild Things, she tells Outside Over There, in which kids and grown-ups alike to share, care and recycle!! (RRV301) Ida rescues her baby sister from goblins by charming them with a captivating tune. An ALA Notable Recording. (CAE1835) CS: 9.98 Sarah Pirtle 7ivo Hands Hold the Earth Tickle Tune Typhoon Named as an ALA Notable Children's Recording, this tape is Circle Around for kids of all ages. Sarah accompanies herself on guitar and Winner of both Parents' Choice Award and ALA Notable Chil­ banjo, her voice is sweet and clear; very pleasing to the ear. dren's Recording distinction, this energetic album will be Most songs are "sing-along-able". Titles include: The Moons appreciated by both parents and kids. The ensemble is primar­ Lullabye, The Magic Horse, May There Alway be Sunshine ily Lorraine Bayes and Dennis Westphall with lots of help, and (with words by a Russian child) and the ever-popular Mexican their message for kids involves fun, respect, opportunity, De Colores. Title cut is an empowering song—for children! peace, hope and humanity (howls that for a worid view in a (GW1028) CS: 8.98 nutshell?)! Includes Vega Boogie, Muscle Music, The Monster Song, Malvina's Magic Penny, and the Native American title Shelley Gill/ Hobo Jim song. (TTT001) CS: 9.98 Thunderfeet: Alaska's Dinosaurs Tickle Tune typhoon This set includes a gorgeous 36-page book illustrated by Shan­ non Cartright, written by Shelley Gill - 1978 Iditarod contender Hug the Earth as well as the creators of Alaska's best-selling children's books From the ode to recycling Garbage Blues, to Uncle Ruthie's — along with a tape narrated by Shelley and sung by Hobo The Family Song, this great ensemble crafts wonderful songs Jim. Together they provide a colorful and educational trip dedicated to the planet and the soul of nature that kids can through verse and rhyme back to prehistoric times. A beautiful easily relate to. Definite fun, from start to finish, which in no The Re-Bops ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ gift for a child. (PAW3) CS: 14.98 way diminishes the consciousness and information imparted Funny 50's & Silly 60's with each song. (TTT002) CS: 9.98 This isn't just a "Volume II" of the Re-Bops' first hit album; its a collection of some of the wackiest, nuttiest songs that the Tickle Tune Typhoon baby-boom generation ever drove their parents crazy with! Hearts & Hands Updated versions of those favorites, from Purple People Eater This 1991 release contains more songs full of learning, imag­ to Wooly Bully to Witch Doctor to Does Your Chewing Gum ination and humor... from Dolphin Dance to Sacred frees to Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?, will keep you and Grammar Rapper to the classic Sing When the Spirit Says the kids in your life giggling, jumping and singing for years to Sing. The sounds of rap, blues, country, opera, reggae, folk, come. (RB102) CS: 9.98 Latin and boogie woogie are blended, as this dramatic group draws the many concerns of all children into its warm and Robin Goodrow & Michael Goodrow exuberant embrace. (TTT006) CS: 9.98 Amazing! One of the most amazing kids' albums we've heard, and we Trenna Sutphen know others share our sentiments. The music's extremely high- Maylene the Mermaid energy, the production very professional, the instrumentation New low price! This exciting underwater adventure story is representative of world cultures, the lyrics pretty right on and filled with "Mer-People," talking dolphins and magical sea ani­ aware as well as fun, and we can't imagine that this wouldn't mals who teach Maylene that all things do change... and usually be a hit anywhere! Songs promote self-confidence, owning for the better. Promotes self-responsibility in kids, ages 4-12. one's inner power (as opposed to transferring it to TV super- (OGO12000) CS: 5.98 heroes), peaceful co-existence, friendship, and mischief! Includes Chocolate Pudding Queen, Rainbow of Colors, The Power, I'm Cool. For ages 4-11... highly recommended! ^THUNDERFEET (AMZ01) CS: 9.98 Various Artists For Our Children Rory To benefit the Pediatric AIDS Foundation, several diverse and I'm Just a Kid top-selling talents have created this 1991 compilation. It fea­ Not only does Rory have the uncanny ability to place herself tures songs by: Bette Midler, Carole King, Paula Abdul, Meryl inside the minds of 2-9 year olds, she also makes music so Streep, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Bob Dylan, Ziggy upbeat, lighthearted and sophisticated that adults will love this Marley, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Jackson Browne as well. From kid-rock to ballads to '50's do-wop to jazz, she and Jennifer Warnes, James Taylor, Paul McCartney, Little bridges the gap between lullaby tunes for tots and top ten hits Richard, and many more. Over an hour of songs we loved as for teens. Includes the The Incredible Piglets, Bubble Bath, kids {The Ballad of Davy Crockett, Itsy Bitsy Spider) as well the glorious My Invisible Band, The Best You Can Be Is You, as new ones, to be enjoyed by folks big and small. (DSN60616) and You're Driving Me Crazy. (ROA1) CS: 9.98 CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 69 Various Artists Vitamin L A Fish That's a Song Walk A Mile This classic collection of folk songs comes attractively pack­ One of the most animated, contemporary, professional, hippest aged with a whimsical, wonder-full 38-page illustrated booklet. kids' recordings we've heard; it should have strong appeal to Included are Peggy Seeger's Space Girl, Elizabeth Cotten's kids from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic back- Freight Train, Irene Poolaw's Wolf Song sung in the Apache rounds, as it cures the problem of boring children's music! language, and more by Mika Seeger, Pete Seeger, Woody Gut­ ?his ensemble of mixed gender, race, and age (half are kids, hrie, Sonny Terry, New Lost City Ramblers, and others. Will half adults) sings songs by Jan Nigra, Laura Nyro's brother, offer any child hours of delight, as it provides an insight into leading us to conclude that good songwriting is a family trait. the connections between folk music, folk art, and storytelling. Great messages, about independent thinking, justice, truthful­ Ages 4-8. (SF45037) CS: 12.98 ness, conflict resolution, and more. Winner, 1989 Parents' Choice Award. Highly recommended! (LCM101) CS: 9.98 Various Artists Adoption Adventure Vitamin L This unique collection of songs about adoption explores the Everyone's Invited! feelings and perspectives of all members of the adoption triad: Another absolutely outstanding kids' release from one of our birthparents, adoptive parents, and adoptee. Several of the favorite groups, with more great messages: Teamwork: Jump­ participants in this project are adoptees, others adoptive par­ ing to Conclusions; Talking 'Bout a Put-Down; Laughter, and ents; the material deals with subjects like self-esteem, more songs about lots of the important things in life. Hip, con­ searches and reunions with birthparents, adopting a child from temporary music, blending gospel, rock, and pop styles. Highly another land, loss and separation as well as love and happi­ recommended again. (LCM108) CS: 9.98 ness. Very well done, enlightening, entertaining. Musicians include six-year-old adoptee Christy Tofaneili, adoptee Sammi Women of Courage: Volume I Whytecap, adoptive father Ken Scaggs. and Tom Paxton. Contains songs and narrations/ stories about six great women Recommended for educators, caseworkers, all triad members, Various Artists in history: Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Sally Ride. Mut­ relatives, and general listenership, young and adult both. simiuna, Sybil Ludington, and Gertrude Ederle. Previously (ADP1) CS: 9.98 Really Rosie released on 7" records, but here they are all together on one This is the original Broadway cast album to the musical of the tape. Excellent for teaching children the Important herstory Maurice Sendak book, to which Carole King composed all the their schoolbooks usually don't. With booklet; 55 minutes. music. (CAE0368) CS: 9.98 (EC114) CS: 11.98 THE FLIRTATIONS

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Over the past several years, the development of gay and anti-sexist "men's music" (or "mehn's music," as we call it) has taken place, drawing its incentive and inspiration from the women's music movement. Some Geof Morgan of the recordings are by gay men, and relate to the Talk It Over A charming variety of songs on a range of political (rape, wife lives of both gay men and lesbians; others are by men abuse, etc.) and personal topics. Stand-out is a gentle song who wish to support the efforts of feminist women in of love and friendship from one man to another, Duncan; also re-examining and changing roles and stereotypes. It's the humorous Like Glass ("I never thought I'd fall for a smoker/ But Cupids not the Surgeon General"). Great guitar and bass quite easy to distinguish from the other men's music accompaniment by Nina Gerber and Cary Black; vocals by i that fills the world! Charlie Murphy. (FF436) CS: 9.98 Geof Morgan Fred Small It Comes With the Plumbing Love's Gonna Carry Us Of the many voices emerging out of the'changing Men's Move­ Fred's debut recording contains one of his most well-known ment , Geof's is one of the earliest, and strongest. Founder of and most-often-recorded songs, Fifty-Nine Cents, the amount Nexus Records, an umbrella company helping sponsor inde­ pendent recordings, many by women, Geof is also active in women make for every dollar made by male counterparts; plus many progressive movements. His songs reflect this, with titles / Lost That Pretty Little Gal of Mine (to Title IX), A Modest like Homophobia; Goodbye, John Wayne; Grandpa Used to Proposal (The Long Underwear Song), and others written with Sing. (NEX102449) CS: 9.98 wit and insight into various issues. (AQU1) CS: 9.98 Charlie Murphy Fred Small Heartsinger/ Ron Lambe Burning Times Songs of Love and Nature Scheduled for release in early 1992, this eclectic rock/folk-rock I Will Stand Fast This 1988 release contains a beautiful duet with Cris William­ This is an unusual selection of songs celebrating men loving album features the most haunting rendition ever recorded of men, especially those involved in building and sustaining inti­ Charlie's Burning Times, his well-known original song about son, This Love; Scott and Jamie, the true story of two children removed from their foster home solely because the parents mate, loving relationships, as well as nature and the unity of the inquisition; plus The Only Green World, I Choose Life, and all beings. Ron Lambe has been managing editor of RFD. a more love songs and issue songs. Jami Sieber performs sev­ were two gay men; Denmark 1943, the story of the escape of 7000 Jews from occupied Denmark to Sweden on the eve 14-year-old reader-written journal for rural gay men, for the eral lead vocals, and her electric cello is featured throughout. past several years, and he has taken poems by various con­ (CMU?) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 before their arrest; if / Were A Moose, based on the true tale of moose-cow courtship; and other vignettes, each a gem of tributors to the magazine and set them to music. The songs lyric, melody and thought. Accompanists include John McCutc- are sung by tenor/ countertenor Heartsinger (Richard Strange), Dan Martin heon, Lorraine Duisit of Trapezoid. (FF491) CS: 9.98 ... CD: to piano accompaniment by Stephen Klein. (LLR213) CS: 9.98 15.98 Homo Love Songs Jimmy Somerville This heartfelt recording features 9 songs, many of them bal­ lads, from the theatrical musical show of the same name by Fred Small Read My Lips Dan and his lover of 15 years, Michael Biello. Covering such Jaguar For those wondering what happened to the distinctive voice subjects as first love, sexual exploration, long-term relation­ On This 1991 release, lawyer turned folksinger/ activist per­ that launched Bronski Beat and The Communards, look no ships, separation and healing, Dan sings and accompanies forms his own material that addresses everything from war to further! Now Jimmy has struck out alone on this solo album. himself on solo piano. Very honest, loving and open — play endangered wildlife to child abuse. Each song tells a story and The upbeat synthesized sound and telltale voice ring out loud this on a quiet day for yourself and bear witness to one gay makes a point in his inimitable manner; includes Light In the and clear as he combines his pro-gay rights lyrics into a stingjng couple's expression of love. (HM01) CS: 8.98 Hall based on the recollections and writings of an incest sur­ dance beat. Includes Perfect Day, And You Never Thought This vivor; Simple Living; All the Time In the World. (FF570) CS: Could Happen to You, and Control. Highly recommended for 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 fans of his earlier work, and for anyone who can appreciate The Flirtations the merging of the upbeat techno-sound with one of the most Michael Callen sings with this gay acappella quintet with strong Fred Small powerful voices in music todayl (PLG828166) CS: 10.98 . .. clear voices and great harmonizing. Cuts range from campy CD: 15.98 versions of "straight" songs like Why Do Fools Fall in Love? The Heart of the Appaloosa to Wallflower, a powerful song about AIDS. Lida Rose and Fred's a prolific and eloauent songwriter, who has written a Housework showcase a beautiful soprano, reminiscent of wealth of material in support of various progressive political Jimmy Somerville Bronski Beat's Jimmy Somerville. Also includes Santa Maria, movements, including feminist, environmental, peace, and dis­ a traditional song with lyrics in Spanish by the group's own The Singles Collection 1984/1990 ability. This album, which features the instrumental and vocal This fantastic 17-song compilation features great dance mate­ Aurelio Font; Sweet Honey's Breaths; and an incredible cover talents of folks like Betsy Rose, Sally Rogers, and Maxine of Cris Williamson's Shooting Star. A wonderlully varied album; rial with Bronski Beat and the Communards, as well as his very highly recommended! (SIG902)CS: 9.98. . .CD:15.98 Feldman, includes Talking Wheelchair Blues', Face At the Win­ own solo hits (plus one with Marc Almond). Includes Smalltown dow, a powerful song which deals with rape, queer-bashing, Boy, Why?, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), To Love Some­ and violence, discrimination, and outlaw status awarded to body, There's More To Love Than Boy Meets Girl. (PLG828226) Fred Barton minorities and "heretics" everywhere; and Annie, about a les­ CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 bian teacher. Great songs and excellent delivery and produc­ Miss Gulch Returns tion. (ROU4014) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 This "wicked musical" is a totally quirky parody of Dorothy's John Bucchino weird neighbor (the one with the bicycle and basket, who Fred Small On the Arrow became the wicked witch of the west) who was out to get her Known to many as the talented pianist generally in Holly Near's little dog Toto in The Wizard of Oz. Fred performs her character No Limit company, John has written, arranged and produced a tape of in her famous costume, and devises an entire history for her. This one, which features Cindy Kallet and Priscilla Herdman his own vocal material...which reflects both lyrical acumen and This one-man show has developed a cult following among gay on a couple of duets, includes Big Italian Rose, for large, real a vulnerability, as well as some of his lightning piano. (DIN301) men, and we've received requests for it, so here it is. women who don't match the Madison Avenue ads; The Peace CS: 9.98 (GUL5757) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Dragon; Cranes Over Hiroshima; and Fathers Sono (ROU4018) CS: 9.98 3' 70 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Lunacy This album is a first, an entrancing album of pagan/ goddess spirituality music from two "faggot witches," as they call them­ selves. This acappella duo—Greg Johnson and Sparky T. Rab­ bit— performs primarily original songs, with occasional mate­ New York Gay Men's Chorus rial from Starhawk and others. One of the most notable songs Ny, Ny * A Broadway Extravaganza here is Boys Burned Too. a very tender and touching tribute A fantastic tribute to NYC by the city's own Gay Men's Chorus, to the gay men who were burned along with the witches. Also a non-profit educational organization founded in 1980. Directed includes Paula Walowitz's Shes Been Waiting; Aphrodites by Gary Miller, this group lovingly paints the town red with Song, Demeter's Song, The Moon Song ("The full moon/ Is songs like Jerome Kearn's All the things You Are, a Sondheim her vagina spread wide/With the wild realm of all possibilities/ medley, Rodgers and Hart's New York, and of course, the title Every possibility pouring out..."), Kali Ma ("Dark Mother/ Black song. Excellent orchestration and recording. (PR0198) CS: Mother"), Purple God ("Queer God"). We like this album — 10.98 . . . CD: 15.98 recommended! (LUN1) CS: 10.98 Marc Almond Enchanted New York City Gay Men's Chorus Marc is a musician who has worked with Bronski Beat and Love Lives On Jimmy Somerville (one of their collaborations appears on The best known of the 100 gay choruses in the US, NYCGMG Jimmy's The Singles Collection). This is a pretty fabulous has a huge following, and, thankfully, a recording back in print album of synthesizer pop... and though his lyrics are riot overtly with this 1991 release! Composed of 150 all-volunteer voices gay, there is little question of his sensibility on dance tunes who make and perform music for the education, enjoyment like Madame de la Luna and Carnival of Life: "Eros awake/ and cultural enrichment of their vast audience, they produce Our hearts to take/ Ready to break every law/ I find I'm no 3 sold-out concerts annually at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln longer/Chasing my youth/The truth is that I'm chasing yours..." Center. A portion of the proceeds from this album will be (CAP94404) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 donated to AIDS research. Includes title, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, No One Is Alone, Tuxedo Junction, 14 more. (VIR91647) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 LUNACY The Nylons Seamless More vocals with percussion only: This Boy, The Lion Sleeps ___#*#! Mari.C}ins6trg Tonight, Up On the Roof. (OA0304) CS: 10.98... CD: 15.98 tRecfaiming tfix 'Wind The Nylons Happy Together Includes Kiss Him Goodbye, Grown Man Cry, Happy Together. (OA0306) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 15.98 The Nylons Four on the Floor Marc Connor died (we think of AIDS) in 1991, and this 1990 Romanovsky & Phillips in-concert recording is a wonderful commemoration of his con­ tribution to this fantastic quartet. Included are Marc's lead voc­ Be Political, Not Polite als on his original Amazon, as well as on Up On the Root and Packed with 15 new songs, this challenging and political — Wildfire; it also contal ns Good Old Acappella, Dream, Heavenly perhaps even a bit controversial — hour-long 1991 release is Bodies, Kiss Him Goodbye, and other favorites. Recom­ their best, in their opinion! John Bucchino is keyboardist/ mended! (SCT75224) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 arranger, and they've enlisted the help of a few friends to sing back-up on severat songs: Holly Near, Alix Dobkin, Phranc, and Michael Callen (of the Flirtations). Includes Oh No... I'm The Nylons In Love (With My Therapist), When Heterosexism Strikes, Rockapella Queers In the Closet, about outing, Love Is All It Takes, for xmrsMyvsh In addition to an exultant acappella-with-percussion version of lesbian and gay parents, and many other new hits. Of course the Parachute Club's paean to liberation, Rise Up, this 1989 we recommend this! (FRF104) CS: 11.98 .. . CD: 15.98 Mark Ginsberg release includes both originals like Another Night Like This and covers of great tunes such as Drift Away, Poison Ivy, Sylvester Reclaiming the Wind Wildfire, (All I Have To Do Is) Dream. One of their best record­ This gay composer, singer and musician (piano, guitar, synth­ ings to date. (WH1085) CS: 10.98 ... CD: 16.98 Greatest Hits: Nonstop Dance Party esizer, flute, congas and percussion!) says this release "is This seamless medley of Sylvester's most danceable hits, on about bringing back the magic that has been long forgotten, which he's joined by The Two Tons o' Fun. includes Dance buried deep within our hearts... By listening to the inner voice (Disco Heat), You Make Me Feel, I Need Somebody to Love we will find the loving truth of the living God/ Goddess." Mainly Tonight, Cant Stop Dancing, Stars, and more. (FAN4519) CS: Jewish spiritual themes, sung in Hebrew and English, some Romanovsky & Phillips 9.98 truly beautiful lyrics from traditional Hebrew sources (trans­ / Thought You'd Be Taller! lated from Shir Hashirim: "O that he would kiss me with his An energetic, humorous, loving, campy, gay-affirming album, Sylvester lips. Indeed your caresses are better than wine'...") IVe Will as evidenced by some of the song titles: Womb Envy, The Make /tis an upbeat song peace in the Middle East. Altogether Prince Charming Tango, Closet Case, (I Can Have) The Original Hits musically and vocally superior, and lyrically imaginative — Attitude...these guys are simply the cat's p.i.'s, the crown 11 hits, including Body Strong, I Need You, Cry Me A River, highly recommendedi (MRK1) CS: 9.98 princes(ses) of the Renaissance of gay mens music...don't You Are My Friend, Stars, Dance (Disco Heat), Cant Stop miss an opportunity to see them live! (FRF101) CS: 9.98 .'.. Dancing. (FAN7710) CD: 15.98 CD: 15.98 Mark Weigle Sylvester One Good Reason Mark's original, guitar-accompanied folk songs deal with his Romanovsky & Phillips The 12 by 12 Collection (Double) process of coming out; they recall his previous pain and isola­ Trouble in Paradise Sylvester, a well-known and very "out" vocalist and drag queen, tion, and his discovery of peace and pride since affirming his Dedicated to gay and lesbian activists around the world, this died recently of AIDS. This is a Greatest Hits collection of his gayness. Includes Leave the Light Alone, a declaration of love LP practically leaps out of your speakers and turns your most popular songs, all in extended 12" dance versions. immediate environment into a rollicking carnival of gay delight! Includes Hard Up, Taking Love Into My Own Hands, Sex, One between two men; Love Is So Hard To Hide, inspired by the Night Only, Trouble in Paradise, Do You Wanna Funk, and more! book The Front Runner; and more. (MKW1) CS: 9.98 Produced by Teresa Trull, it's one of the finest examples of music/commentary/comedy to emerge from the growing genre If you want to party as hard as Sylvester would have wanted of political gay men's music. You can't listen to some of the you to party, this is just what you need! (MEG1023) CS: 11.98 Michael Callen songs— What Kind of Self-Respecting Faggot Am I?, Wimp, ... CD: 17.98 Guilt Trip—without feeling, at the very least, wry amusement Purple Heart at seeing yourself in them...also includes Homophobia and Sylvester If his name sounds familiar, it may be because Michael, a some great advice for Ronnie and others, Dont Use Your Penis musician who has been battling AIDS since 1981, has been in, (For a Brain). Instrumentation is sophisticated; some of the Immortal the forefront of organizing for AIDS support and education: best of Bay Area talent put in an appearances. Highly recom­ This posthumous release, compiled of both previously unre­ testifying before Congress, editing publications, appearing on mended. (FRF102) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 leased material and fresh "house" remixes of his classics, major TV shows, participating in fund-raising events. His demonstrates why he was so loved in so many communities, recording is high-energy, celebratory, and very frankly about from gay to inner city teenagers to aerobicizing housewives. sexuality, passion and love ("how to have sex in an epidemic/ Romanovsky & Phillips Included are Do You Wanna Funk, Menergy, Man Enuff, He'll without getting caught up in the polemic"...from HowToHaye Understand, Rock the Box, and even a rousing and moving Emotional Rollercoaster gospel rendition of How Great Thou Art! The cover photo is Sex). Songs include Where the Boys Are, Me & Dickie D (his Returning to more of an acoustic sound, the third album from Nice Jewish Boy), and Living in Wartime, performed with band- what Sylvester sent back to the president of this record com­ the "queens" of political camp (and we dont mean Camp pany, upon being asked to "tone down the drag (butch it up)..."!! partner ex-Deadly Nightshade Pam Brandt. He thanks Les­ David!) is again chock-full of humor and social commentary. bians and feminism in his notes. And, hes got a real nice voice, He died of AIDS in 1988 (his lover, Rick, died a year earlier), It's as gay- and lesbian-positive as the others, with even more after having given much of his time toward educating the Black with amazing vocal endurance. Enough to recommend it highly. political determination because of the fight against AIDS and (SIG881) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 and minority communities about the disease, as well as bring­ the renewed homophobia from the Right. The empowering ing in millions of dollars through fundraisers and benefits. Living With AIDS could be the theme song of our generation— (MEG 1026) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Michael Callen and makes this album a must for everyone. And from an expose of the absurdity of the Crimes Against Nature laws to the rally­ AIDS, Medicine, & Miracles ing cry for unity and responsibility in the face of AIDS fear Tom Wilson Subtitled AIDS and Long-Tbrm Survival, this talk was pre­ ("We don't have to sacrifice our passion or our pride; we just Gay Name Game sented and recorded at the National Conference. Michael, a have to be on the safe side") and the humor of My Mothers survivor of AIDS for over 10 years, discusses the roles of hope, This 1979 recording is one of the earliest openly gay men's Clothes, Waltz For the New Age, Straightening Up the House recordings—the lyrics are humorous and truthful, and the mus­ political involvement, holistic healing, and religion in survival. a la Kate Clinton, Ron and Paul demonstrate they know that He questions AZT therapy and innovative treatment of ical style is generally Broadway/ cabaret/ nightclub, with the personal is political. Very highly recommended! (FRF103) keyboards, bass and drums. Includes The Love That Dare Not Pneumocystis. Includes a question-answer period. 90 mm. CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 (SND23) CS: 9.98 Speak Its name, Lesbian Seagull, Momma's Boy, Day After Dade, Ballad of Plain Jane. (AB101) CS: 9.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 71 Tom Wilson Various Artists All-American Boy Feeding the Flame This 1982 album furthers Tom in his pursuit of making gay lives Jcedtn? thcjiayn c This anthology by several of the leading artists in the Menls visible, and therefore real...he delights in taking specifically Music genre takes up where the out-of-print Folkways anthol­ gay situations or stereotypes and shedding his own bright per­ ogy, Walls to Roses, left off. It includes songs by Romanovsky spective on them in a loving and humorous way. Includes Two & Phillips (their previously unreleased One ofthe Enemy, about Men Dancing, They Dont Want to Hear Us, he Likes Me, Tons a teacher unable to be out to her/his students), Tom Wilson- of Vinyl. (AB102) CS: 9.98 Weinberg, Michael Callen, John Bucchino, Pete Seeger, Fred r Small, Geof Morgan, Willie Sordill, and Peter Alsop. A great Tom Wilson Weinberg way to become acquainted with these diverse, pro-feminist Ten Percent Revue musicians. (FF541) CS: 9.98 ... CD: 15.98 Recorded live in Boston, this Gay Revue features Tom, Elliott Pilshaw, Joey Branden, Jean Garthier and Robin White- the wimps Portnoy in a humorous, touching, serious, enriching and just- Sacred Bull plain-wonderful presentation. Chronicles growing up gay {The the wimps are a punkish band working to challenge, or at least Ballad of Plain Jane), facing pressure to be heterosexual (Wed­ expose, outmoded patriarchal concepts of men's roles, espe­ ding Song), embracing and empowering ourselves as gay men cially toward women, and traditional concepts of what makes and lesbians {Flaunting It, We're Everywhere). (AB103) CS: a man "manly." On this album, they take an ironic look at such institutions as pornography, sexist language, exploitation of animals, Catholicism and the drug wars, pointing out the hypoc­ SONGS BY MEN TO END AIDS risies men are supposed to accept as their top priorities, and with a good dose of wit, weave their songs into a unified state­ ment. Includes Missionary Dance, Brotherhood of Man. (WIM1) CS: 5.98

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A Woman's Place Narrated by Julie Harris, presented by Time/Life, this 25-minute Bette Midler program documents and salutes notable women who have Divine Madness made great contributions in all fields: arts, sciences, athletics, Enjoy Bette's brilliantly comedic persona over and over, with business, government...Susan B. Anthony. Barbara Jordan, mermaids, music, and more... truly a "National Treasure Billie Jean King, Amelia Earhart, Mary Lou Williams, hundreds Cheat"! (WAR20001VC) 29.98 more. Blends rare photos and film clips. Excellent for schools and libraries, for a synopsis on women in history. (VIE1501 VC) 39.98 Billie Holiday (Lady Day) Desert Hearts The Many Faces of Billie Holiday Our best-selling video...based on the novel by Jane Rule, Alicia Dhanifu This excellent video shows many facets of the legendary blues turned into film by Donna Deitch, and needs no introduction singer, as she attempted to overcome racism, personal tragedy, because most of you have probably seen it several times Belly Dance for Fitness and Fun and drug addiction. Includes performances of Strange Fruit, already! If you haven't, suffice it to say it's a love story between This is a wonderful video on the subject, made by a woman God Bless the Child, and many more. Ruby Dee reads narrative two women with one of the most erotic scenes ever filmed, who is an African and Middle East dance historian as well as from Billie's autobiography, and greats such as Carmen McRae ./ES5120VC. V°Wa,Choverandover' H'9hlyrecommended. a professional belly dancer. She first presents historical and and Annie Ross offer recollection and commentary. 60 mm. cultural notes on the dance form — originally it was a religious Recommended! (KUL1292VC) 39.98 dance performed by women — followed by easy-to-follow Diana Rigg instruction. Order this with your Ofra Haza, Kay Gardner, and Z-Band music... get busy on some costumes... and plan on Cris Williamson, etc. The Avengers: House That Jack Built having a great time. (AMP1VC) 29.98 Olivia 15th Anniversary Concert IPma r®el ls ,he star nere; one of TV's first liberated women, Over 60 minutes of music, interviews, and conversation, celeb­ she outwitted the cleverest villains and had fun doing it. One Barbara Des Marias rating the 15th birthday of this catalytic women's record label. of the classic episodes from the series. (VSG12738VC) 19.98 Features performances by Cris Williamson, Dianne Davidson, Ancient Women's Spirituality Lucie Blue Tremblay, Deidre McCalla, Tret Fure, Nancy Vogl, Donna Deitch & Martha Cooledge Barbara Des Marias discusses the folklore of witchcraft, the Teresa Trull and Robin Flower, as well as a medley tribute to fec reclaiming of women's roles in rituals, and the spirituality Meg Christian; and a segment on Olivia's early years, and the P' ;fors on Directing shared by women in herstory and today. 56 min. folks who made it happen. A special view on an herstonc mus­ iBOK. au,nor of Reei Women: Pioneers of the Cinema (VSG13284VC) 19.98 ical event and some of the founding mothers of women's music. 1896 to the Present, here presents video interviews of Donna (OL1VC) 39.98 ueitch, director of Desert Hearts and The Women of Brewster Barbara Hammer Place, and Martha Cooledge, director of Valley Girl... one of this reviewers best-loved films of all time - having seen it Lesbian Sexuality Cris Williamson more times than she's seen Desert Hearts... These artists Barbara Hammer was one of the first lesbian filmmakers who 15th Anniv of Changer & the Changed discuss their experiences as women in male-dominated field. in the 70's began to create lesbian erotic art films, and her This video tapestry of memories, rich in the recollections of A tew choice film clips are even included! Great to meet the works are considered classics. This video actually contains 4 Cris and the women who made musical herstory, features inter­ makers of both Ladyslipper's best-selling film and a personal short avant-garde films: Dyketactics. Barbara's "lesbian com­ views with Meg Christian, Margie Adam, Holly Near, and many favorite. (RWV7VC) 39:98 mercial", was made in 1974: 4 minutes, 110 images. Double others. As the weaving of music, concert footage and inter­ Strength, 1978, 16 minutes, depicts a trapeze artist as an allegory for a relationship; Women I Love, 1976, 27 minutes, views takes you back in time, relive the moments when you Dustin Hoffman/ Bobby McFerrin consists of footage taken over 5 years; and Multiple Orgasm. first heard the classic all-time best-seller in the women's music genre. (OL2VC) 39.98 Common Threads: Stories from Quilt 57 min. total. (BH1VC) 59.98 From a gay Olympic athlete to an 11-year-old hemophiliac to an IV-drug user, this 1989 Academy Award winner for Best Barbara Hammer Feature Documentary tells the story of 5 people who had AIDS, Crones: ...Elder Quaker Women and whose names are commemorated in the ever-growing Lesbian Humor This 18-minute interview program of older Quaker women NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt that now covers 14 acres. The 6 avant-garde films included here reflect the filmmaker's speaking unselfconsciously about their lives, their feelings Proceeds will be donated to the NAMES Project, to insure that satiric use of technology: Superdyke (a comedy about a troop about death, and their associations with the word "crone" was the Quilt will continue to be displayed around the country. Nar­ of shield-bearing Amazons), Menses, Our Trip, Sync Touch, the first video project of Claire Simon. The production is not rated by Dustin Hoffman, original music by Bobby McFerrin. Doll House, and No No Nooky TV. 59 min. (BH2VC) 59.98 highly professional, but the content is worthwhile, especially '9 min. (HBO430VC) 49.98 for any woman who is in the process of aging — and those of Bernice Johnson Reagon/ Sweet Honey you who aren't, raise your hands! (QV1VC) 19.98 Edith Piaf The Songs Are Free (Video) Dawn Fleetwood Piaf: La Vie en Rose On this outstanding video program. Bill Moyers joins Sweet An excellent documentary on the life of this beloved musician, Honey in the Rock's founder for a celebration of the power of Tai Chi Chuan from her earliest childhood days as a Paris streetsinger, to song — the music and singing that continue to preserve and Subtitled A Calming Exercise for a Stressful World, this is cabaret act, to major performing and recording artist. The story transmit the spiritual strength of African-American culture. She an instructional video for the 5000-year-old Chinese meditation is told through film clips, photographs, and the reminiscences traces the history of communal singing and the repertoire and healing exercise. Dawn has practiced Tai Chi for 15 years of friends. A perfect gift for the ardent fan! (FFH1347VC) 49.98 rooted in the Black church, and explores their roles form the and taught for 5 years, and take it from someone who once Underground Railroad, through the Civil Rights movement, and tried to learn it but gave up (me), this program offers a better into the present. An intimate experience of this great historian technique: the Mirror Image Demonstration. Because Tai Chi En Vogue conversing, sharing, teaching, and performing solo as well as involves all the muscles and organs in the body, those who Born to Sing with Sweet Honey in the Rock and the SNCC Freedom Sin­ practice it find they have lower blood pressure, fewer breathing 28 minutes of performance clips, interviews, and conversation. gers... wonderful concert footage! 58 min.. closed captioned. problems and less stress. (ORC1VC) 39.98 Includes Hold On, Lies, You Don't Have to Worry, Dont Go. Very highly recommended! (MYS204VC) 39.98 (VIR50157VC) 19.98

72 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Entre Nous Greta Schiller Janis Joplin This excellent film is a true love story between two married Before Stonewall Janis: The Way She Was women who find fulfillment with each other that their husbands Narrated by Rita Mae Brown, winner of 2 Emmy Awards, this cannot provide. 110 minutes. (MGM492VC) 39.98 An unforgettable look, through interviews and rare concert program employs films and interviews to give a decade-by-dec­ footage, at one of music's most electrifying performers. She ade history of the lesbian and gay rights movement and experi­ discusses her attitudes and philosophy as this documentary ences, from the 1920's through the present. Revealing, humor­ traces her life from childhood through ultimate superstardom. The Families We Choose ous, and emotionally charged. Directed by Greta Schiller. 87 14 songs, 96 minutes. (MCA80080VC) 29.98 This program explores the diverse kinds of families lesbians min. (MPI1669VC) 39.98 have chosen to create — with best friends, co-workers, lovers and children — as they work through issues common to families Harvey Fierstein, Anne Bancroft in general: being an interracial or working class family, dealing Jazz Women on Video: Foremothers 1 with addictions, deciding to legalize bonds. Informative for both Torch Song Trilogy Produced by Rosetta and Rebecca Reitz, this 30-minute video, lesbian/gay and straight audiences! Produced by Lisa Pontop- Not only one of the most incredible films dealing with gay first volume in the Women's Heritage video series, features pidan and Cheryl Qamar. 37 min. (ML1VC) 29.98 subject matter ever created, one of the most incredible films 9 selections by key artists such as International Sweethearts ever created, period. If you saw it, you'll want to own it; if you of Rhythm, Ada Leonard's Ail-American Girl Orchestra, Rita missed it in the theater, here's your chance. Very very highly Rio's All-Girl Orchestra, Ida Cox and Billie Holiday. A late 1990 Fat Lip Readers Theater recommended. (C0L2829VC) 99.98 release. (ROS1320VC) 19.98 Nothing To Lose Fat and feisty women tell the truth about their lives and the Harvey Fierstein Jean Hollands lives of fat women — what it means to be fat and female in Tidy Endings America today. (WV3VC) 39.98 Adult Children of Alcoholics When Arthur (Harvey Fierstein) and Marion (Stockard Chan­ The noted psycho-therapist Jean Hollands, who asserts that ning) lose the same man — his lover, her ex-husband — to 90 percent of adults were raised in disfunctional families, dis­ AIDS, they are initially thrown into a battle by the loss, but cusses alcoholism, disfunction, and how to overcome the guilt The Feminization of Power ultimately find strength, love, support and friendship from each and confusion of both. 53 min. (VSG13295VC) 19.98 An inspiring program about the national campaign, led primarily other. (PRI6301VC) 89.98 by Eleanor Smeal, to find feminist candidates to run for all JEB (Joan E. Biren) political offices — and statistics to show they can win! Outlines Henry & June the National Feminist Agenda, which promotes equality, repro­ The uncut version of the film about the erotic triangle between For Love & For Life: 1987 March ductive freedom, peace and disarmament, civil rights, lesbian Anais Nin, Henry Miller, and June Miller... as told from the Subtitled The 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and and gay rights, economic justice, rights of disabled, preserva­ perspective of Anais Nin, based on her diaries. 136 min. Gay Rights, this full-length multi-image presentation captures tion of the environment, and other issues. Produced by Peg (UHV81050VC) 99.98 the meaning, the spirit, the excitement, the magnitude, and Yorkin. (FEM2VC) 14.98 the intensity of the march like no other. Viewing it is almost like being there again (or for the first time, for anyone who Heroines: Early Women Sports Stars missed this history-making event, the largest civil rights march Gabrielle Roth With footage from the 1920s through the '60's, this film docu­ ever)... and the narration is so incredibly comprehensive, so / Dance the Body Electric ments the excellence and achievements of many, many women steeped in history of movements, that even folks who partici­ athletes such as Babe Didrikson, Amelia Earhart, and Billie pated will gain a new perspective of its significance. You'll In an informal conversation between this shamanic healer and Jean King, from tennis, golf, track and field, swimming and laugh, cry, be moved, proud, and inspired, as she documents Roger Housden. Gabrielle talks about her early life and trans­ diving, skiing, skating, aviation, Softball, baseball, basketball, the Quilt, the wedding, the march and rally, the civil disobedi­ muting pain into insight; the 5 rhythms of all human movement; field hockey, gymnastics, weightlifting. boating and other ence action, and more. JEB, who has been documenting les­ dance as meditation; liberating emotions locked in the heart; sports. 60 min. (POP2VC) 19.98 bian herstory and culture for many years, once again and connecting to spontaneity and discovering ecstasy. 50 demonstrates her talent as one of the most insightful eyes of minutes. (WOR9001VC) 29.98 our day. Open-captioned version available upon request. Very I've Heard the Mermaids Singing highly recommended! (MFM1VC) 39.98 This weird and wonderful feature-length Canadian film is a delight... for one thing, it depicts one of the main characters Gay Games II: Highlights — the beautiful, sophisticated curator — in a believable, matter- Jimmy Somerville From San Francisco, 1936, interviews with lesbian women and of-fact lesbian relationship; it's also just a neat film. Written The Video Collection 1984/1990 gay men athletes from around the world representing 17 sports; and directed by Patrieia Rozema. (CHA90234VC) 29.98 also shows the pagentry of opening and closing ceremonies. This gay artist at his best, featuring Bronski Beat and the Features guest MC Rita Mae Brown, music and much more. Communards. Clips include Dancing Queen, Smalltown Boy, (1990's event will be held in Vancouver...see you there?) 60 Images: A Lesbian Love Story I Feel Love/ Johnny Remember Me, To Love Somebody, and minutes. (WMN1VC) 39.98 A gentle, sensuous story, erotic without being explicit, and one lots more. (PMV082673) 29.98 which deals realistically with issues faced by most women in relationships. And, the actors are not Hollywood young-blond- Georgia O'Keeffe things, but rather look like regular ordinary lesbians. Sections Joan Armatrading O'Keeffe are set to original music by Ruth Barrett & Cyntia Smith. Made Track Record This documentary of one of the greatest painters of our time by women (Gwen Tucker & Janet Liss) for women. 54 min. A rare public look at one of rock's most private figures; part features her artwork, her inspiration in the New Mexican desert, (TRI1VC) 49.98 documentary and part travelog, part clip compilation and part interviews with people who were close to her, and the artist concert performance. Includes Me Myself I, Heaven, Love and Affection. Drop the Pilot, and more. 90 minutes, stereo. herself speaking candidly about her work and her life. A gorge­ Indigo Girls (AM1007VC) 29.98 ous and valuable film. 60 min. (OKE01VC) 39.98 Live at the Uptown Lounge At a club in Athens G A, the duo performs 12 of their well-known Joni Mitchell Gilda Radner songs; between songs, they speak about their music and their The Best of Gilda Radner lives. 68 minutes. (CMV49029VC) 29.98 Refuge of the Roads This video thankfully preserves some of Gilda's funniest perfor­ A full hour of live peformance, interspersed with a variety of mances from the early years of Saturday Night Live: Roseanne Ingrid Wilhite images, by one of the major singer-songwriters of our time. Roseannadanna, Emily Littela, Baba Wawa, Lisa Lupner, Lucy Includes For Free, Woodstock, Raised On Rdbbery, Wild Ricardo, and more, which she personally selected for this com­ It's A Lezzie Life Things Run Fast, and ten more. (EMP8001 VC) 19.98 pilation. The world, and we, will miss her continuing wit and "Four dykes, one miserable bathroom, a Man of The Cloth and brilliance; she died of cancer in 1989, to which she would have a menstrual sponge make for a wacky, off-beat comedy..the Julia Fordham author shows no mercy in her exploitation and hilariously said, "It's always something..." Highly recommended! Porcelain: Live in Concert (WAR35148VC) 29.98 insane view of modern lezzie life. If you like twisted humor, rude puns, French manicures, army fatigues, beansprouts, Live footage plus an insightful interview; includes Girlfriend, flannel shirts and leather whips, you'll love it." (LBL1 VC) 39.98 China Blue, Prince ot Peace, Invisible War, and more 65 Greta Garbo minutes. (VIR50153VC) 19.98 Queen Christina Jan Phillips Queen Christina of Sweden, played by Garbo, was indepen­ dent, witty, androgynous, and she wore men's clothes. This Out and About An exhilarating, affirming sound/ slide show about lesbians film, while throwing in the obligatory Hollywood het romantic and by lesbians, which offers a vital counterpoint to the stuff, does communicate an ambiguity in Queen Christina's homophobic hysteria of the 80's. With an audio track of sexuality with a bit of a lesbian undertone. Since the notes women's music and poetry, it presents portraits and photo­ call the film a blend of history and fiction, we like to think that graphs which explore our diversity and bondedness, informing they made up the guy, and that she really ran off with the through feeling, celebrating our increasing visibility, our culture, woman she keeps kissing throughout the flick. 1934, black & contributions, and joie de vivre. An excellent resource for white, 100 min. (MGM531VC) 29.98 women's groups, educational institutions, and lesbian/gay speakers' networks. (SCW1VC) 39.98 Greta Schiller & Andrea Weiss International Sweethearts of Rhythm This multi-award-winning film tells the story of the 16-piece swinging, multi-racial, all-women's jazz band of the 1940s; their respect for and love for each other; their travels through the segregated south; and how they had to struggle to be taken seriously as musicians in spite of the amazing talent they col­ lectively represented. A most wonderful documentary; highly recommended! (JEZ1VC) 39.98 Greta Schiller & Andrea Weiss Tiny & Ruby: Hell Divin' Women The award-winning companion documentary to International Sweethearts of Rhythm about the legendary jazz trumpeter k.d. fang Tiny Davis (of the Sweethearts of Rhythm, as well as leader Harvest of Seven Years of her own women's ensemble, the Hell Divers) and her musical Subtitled Cropped & Chronicled, this 1991 video presents 60 and life partner of over 40 years, drummer-pianist Ruby Lucas. minutes of almost everyone's favorite country artist. Containing Touching, powerful narrative poetry by Cheryl Clarke is interwo­ around 15 songs plus some other choice clips, it includes ven with film footage, interviews, and photographs, creating a Barefoot, not released on any album at this time; a rare record­ film that is intimate, inspirational, and joyful. Recommended! ing of a duet with Roy Orbison on his classic Crying; plus Polly (JEZ2VC) 39.98 Ann, Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray, Trail of Broken Hearts, Pullin' Back the Reins, Honky Tonk Angels, Just Walk On By, and more. Very highly recommended! (SIR38234VC) 29.98

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 73 Kate Bush Lesbionage Longtime Companion The Sensual World: The Videos In this romantic thriller, blackmail, kidnapping, and fraud com­ This critically acclaimed Oscar-nominee tells the heart-wrench­ bine to give two lesbian private detectives (and lovers) their ing story about a group of friends and companions, and the Short interviews with Kate about her work as a visual artist as effects of AIDS on their relationships and way of life. This film well as a singer-songwriter, and the making of the three music toughest case. Will their love survive? Watch it and see! Directed by Giovanna Manana, features Jewelle Gomez. 90 will at once outrage you and uplift your spirits; absolutely not videos included here: Love and Anger. The Sensual World, to be missed! (VMK5357VC) 99.98 This Woman's Work. 16 minutes. (CMV49034VC) 19.98 min. (POP3VC) 39.98 Kate Bush Lifetime Commitment: Karen Thompson Love Game Live at Hammersmith Odeon Hey, it's finally released — for real! A tale of lesbian passion This classic re-issue, featuring vintage Kate live from London Subtitled A Portrait of Karen Thompson, this excellent video in 1979, captures the essense of her talents as a complete documents a now-famous legal battle. Sharon Kowalski, Sha­ and competition on the women's tennis tour. 90 min. (POP6VC) musician/ songwriter, vocalist, pianist as well as choreographer ron's lover and partner of many years, was injured in an 39.98 and dancer. Songs include Wuthering Heights; James and the automobile accident; Sharon was declared legally incompe­ Cold Gun; Oh England, My Lionheart; Wow and more. 52 min. tent; the courts granted Sharon's father legal guardianship; Lucille Ball (EMI1632VC) 29.98 and Karen was denied visitation as well as input into Sharon's medical decisions. Karen, who prior to this had lived a very Pioneer Women/ The Camping Trip closeted, Republican life, was radicalized by this experience, To commemorate this great slapstick comic, here are two hilari­ Kate Bush and became a national advocate for the rights of disabled ous skits from the early 50's I Love Lucy series. In the first, The Whole Story: The Videos people as well as lesbian and gay couples. Produced by Kiki Lucy and Ethel attempt to live as their grandmothers did during 55 minutes worth of creative music videos of songs from her Zeldes and Susan Bruce. 33 min. Highly recommended! the "gay 90s," and confront the classism of the society ladies compilation album, and more! Includes Wuthering Heights, (WV1VC) 39.98 in the process. In the second, Lucy (with a little help from her Babooshka, The Dreaming, Hounds of Love, The Big Sky. best friend Ethel) shows Ricky that she can outdo him in the (S0577VC) 29.98 Lillian Hellman great outdoors. Recommended! 52 min. (CBS2436VC) 19.98 The Children's Hour Madonna Kate Wolf Starring Shirley MacLaine (she's great!) and Audrey Hepburn, An Evening in Austin this 1961 film, based on Lillian Hellman's controversial play, ...The Real Story! shattered the stage and film taboo against depicting or mention­ Subtitled An Unauthorized Video Documentary, this is sort A 74-minut3 concert video, which had been edited for Austin of a 42-minute video gossip column about the artist. A colum­ City Limits, but here's the entire show! A must for all true Kate ing lesbianism. It was inspired by an actual case of two school­ teachers whose careers and lives were radically damaged nist (gossip, of course!) talks about Madonna's life from child­ Wolf fans, and will make a fan out of anyone who's not one hood to present... including rumors of her lesbian affair with already. She and guitarist Nina Gerber exhibit a wonderful when rumors that they were in a lesbian relationship circulated in their community. It doesn't end as any of us would wish it Sandra Bernhard. True "trash" for those followers who want rapport on stage, as the genuineness, sweetness, ease and the details! (GT9221VC) 19.98 radiance of Kate's personality really shine through. Includes did, but you can either cut off your VCR a minute early, or many of Kate's favorite concert songs; most are original; lyric acknowledge the reality of internalized homophobia, especially booklet included. Recommended! (OWL005VC) 29.98 back then. Recommended! (MGM200947VC) 29.98 Madonna The Immaculate Collection Katherine Hepburn Lily Tomlin Special, Vol. 1 This 60-minute clip compilation, including some live clips, This show, with Richard Pryor and Alan Alda, won 2 Emmy's covers seven years of hits: Material Girl, Like A Virgin, Lucky Sylvia Scarlett for Best Special and Best Writing. Her brilliant characteriza­ Star, Borderline, Like A Prayer, and more. (WAR38195VC) Katherine Hepburn masquerades as a boy in this daring 1935 tions never grow old. (KRL54VC) 29.98 film of comedy, tragedy, and sexual ambiguity. It wasn't a hit then and rarely gets selected for Hepburn festivals now... won­ der why? (TNR6199VC) 29.98 Lily Tomlin, Mario Thomas et al Madonna NOW's 20th Anniversary Justify My Love Kay Weaver A fantastic 2-hour documentary of NOW's 20th anniversary The famous video banned from MTV. Was that because of its celebration in December 1986, documenting the last 20 years general sexy content, or because of the fleeting erotic scene One Fine Day of feminism and women's rights activity. Covers the herstory between Madonna and A WOMAN?? You know how we'd cast A film about the women who have come before us...the women of ERA, abortion rights, lesbian rights, Title IX, and more, celeb­ our guess! (WAR38224VC) 14.98 who have made our road a little easier. One ofthe most inspiring rating the victories and mourning the defeats. A star-studded short films on women's achievements ever made ...audiences cast of presenters and clips: Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly, everywhere have gone wild during the showings! Set to Kay's Martina, Sally Ride, Gloria Steinem, 100's of others. Highlight Maedchen in Uniform rousing feminist anthem. 5+ minutes. (CRC1VC) 39.98 is Lily Tomlin's priceless enactment of her crush on her grade- This 1931 German movie, banned by Hitler and considered by some to have been the first radical lesbian-feminist film, is school teacher, Miss Sweeney. Inspiring...Recommended! about a young girl in a boarding school who falls in love with Kay Weaver (PEG1VC) 29.98 her woman teacher. 87 min, black & white. (EMB6093VC) Take the Power 39.98 Sequel to ONE FINE DAY, this new video-anthem begins where Long-Awaited Pleasure Kay's first video leaves off, with present-day women's lives, Produced by women for women, this is a story about two Maile Klein & the Lavender Fillies famous and unknown, and projects us into the future. It urges women meeting, courting, and falling in love. Sound's a shade us to "take the power", for if this planet is to survive, we women muddy in spots, but it's a nice first effort by a lesbian video Country Attitude-Country Line Dance must not only take the reins in our own lives, but also assume company, and you'll enjoy the story and the "soft" love scenes, Take lessons for 4 country line dances - CC Shuffle, Tush roles of leadership on a national and international scale. 6 smoothly integrated into the plot. Lois and Peggy, the stars, Push, Slap Leather, and Ramblin - in the comfort and conveni­ minutes. (CRC2VC) 39.98 co-founded the New york feminist theater company, Split ence of your own living room. Maile's a pro, and her presenta­ Britches, and recently completed an extended run in the play tion makes these dances easy to learn and fun to practice. version of Patience and Sarah. Directed by Giovanna Manana, You too can become an expert at these before the next women's Kay Weaver starring Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw; 90 mm. (POP1VC) music festival! 55 min. (WLF1VC) 29.98 Wild West Woman 39.98 Celebrating and starring the real women who made the history Making It Last of the west — Calamity Jane, Belle Starr, and countless others In this rare look at sexuality in long-term lesbian relationships, — this 6-minute rousing presentation features original music several couples and two lesbian sex therapists discuss defini­ by Kay Weaver. (CRC3VC) 39.98 tions of long-term relationships, frequency of sex, sexual prob­ lems that can arise and how they have handled them. They La Cage Aux Folles incorporate the impact of class and race differences, substance Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault are gay lovers in this classic abuse, and histories of incest. Produced by Catherine Russo French cult comedy; English subtitles. (MGM201580VC) 29.98 and Cheryl Qamar; 45 min. (ML2VC) 29.98 The Ladies Sing the Blues This program contains rare film footage of performances, as Making It Last/ Families We Choose well as stills and biographical information, on many ofthe most This combo-pack contains both programs (as described above) influential artists in early blues and jazz: Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ethel Waters, Ida Cox, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Connie on one videotape. (ML3VC) 49.98 Boswell, Sarah Vaughan and more. (VIE1313VC) 39.98 The Mamas & the Papas Laurie Anderson Straight Shooter The Definitive Story of a Quintessential Sixties Super Home of the Brave Group features interviews, rare footage and classic perfor­ This 90-minute high-tech musical-visual presentation show­ mances of California Dreamin', Monday Monday, Dedicated to cases the absolute genius of the artist... her humor, her percep­ the One I Love, and other hits. 80 minutes. (RH1931 VC) 29.98 tion, her vision and her creativity are all given expression in 18 performance pieces which will leave you full of awe and laughter. Includes Sharkey's Day and Sharkey's Night, Zero Marilyn Monroe and One, White Lily, Language is a Virus, Drum Dance, and Originally made just months after her untimely death, this film more. Recommended! (WAR38157VC) 29.98 brings together rare footage and revealing insights from the people who knew her best: foster parents, friends and fellow Laurie Anderson stars. Color, 60 min. (BMG0010VC) 19.98 Collected Videos An unsolicited comment from Reggae, our product manager: Martina Navratilova et al "The Laurie Anderson vid is excellent — 4-star rating! It's witty, Wimbledon '90 intelligent, in short, she's brilliant!" Includes music videos, The 1990 Championships, which featured Martina plus Zina never-before-seen live footage and interview clips. 55 min. Garrison, Gabriela Sabatini and others can be yours to treasure (WAR38180VC) 29.98 forever. (HBO90590VC) 19.98 Lesbian Tongues Martina Navratilova Both famous and infamous lesbians — JoAnn Loulan, JEB, Joan Nestle, Barbara Grier, Jewelle L. Gomez, and more — Martina talk about life, love and sex, and relate some of their funniest A training and conditioning program suitable for any athlete experiences about the realization of their love for women. this tennis champion shares the secrets and techniques of her (POP5VC) 29.98 success, as part of her way of thanking those who have sup­ ported her tennis career. 60 minutes. (RKO6000VC) 29.98

74 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Massage for Relaxation Renee Taylor There are lots of massage videos on the market, but this one's special. Not only does masseuse Cleo explain techniques — Yoga, The Art of Living (Beginner) including Swedish massage, Shiatsu and Reflexology — while This video won the 1985 Award of Excellence from the Film demonstrating as she massages Maria, she also teaches Self- Advisory Board! Renee introduces the Hatha Yoga classic Massage techniques. So you can recap your investment with movements, incorporating methods of relaxation as well as the first two massages you give yourself... a great self-help special breathing techniques. Easy to follow for beginners. tool in reducing stress, relieving pain, and channeling your Recommended for building health, endurance, and stress-con­ healing energy. (NU01VC) 19.98 trol. (SPE001VC) 29.98

Michelle Shocked 'THROWING Roseanne Barr The Captain Swing Revue OUR The Roseanne Bar Show This 55-minute concert was filmed in Oxford, England on her This special show of Roseanne's stand-up comedy will have recent sold-out tour. Features the hits On the Greener Side, WEIGHT you in stitches, as you experience aspects of her humor not Anchorage, If Love Was a Train, When I Grow Up, and Dont apparent in a TV sitcom situation. Roseanne has credited the Mess Around With My Little Sister. (PMV081977VC) 29.98 feminist movement in general, and in particular the women's AROUND" bookstore in Denver (now closed), for changing her life and Nanci Griffith making her career possible. (HB056VC) 29.98 One Fair Summer Evening Like the audio recording of the same name, this video preser­ I Sandy Dwyer vation of a concert at Anderson Fair provides an intimate con­ Throwing Our Weight Around cert evening with this compelling vocal artist. The connection This compelling documentary examines the physiological ills she establishes with her audience is evident, and it is clear Patty Duke/ Sara Botsford of chronic dieting, as it explores how our culture views the how this gift has contributed to her stature in the field. 45 min. By Design issues of fat, beauty and health. Produced from a feminist Recommended! (MCA87003VC) 29.98 Patty Duke and Sara Botsford play a lesbian couple who want perspective, it evaluates: the mis-information propagandized a baby; after exploring the options of adoption and artificial by the capitalistic diet and health industry; our culture's pre­ Naomi Newman insemination and finding that these are not viable for them, occupation with dieting and being thin; the impact of Snake Talk/Urgent Message fm Mother they consider the traditional method. Both humorous and seri­ stereotypes of fat people; discrimination against fat people This video is the wonderful theater presentation of Naomi's ous. (EMI1122VC) 69.98 (especially women) in employment, health care, public access, friends and lovers, clothing, and more. This video offers, with one-woman show (see description of the audio cassette in the humor and hope, resources and alternatives to the isolation Spoken Section). Out of one woman, 3 characters emerge (as Personal Best Portrays 2 women athletes and their relationships as com­ that many fat people live with. 60 min. Recommended! the Three Fates or Triple Goddess): an artist, an Eastern Euro­ (RBT1VC) 39.98 pean Jewish mother, and a street crone. With humor and petitors and lovers. Patrice Donnelly's terrific; also starring insight, through stories and song, they tackle issues of aging Mariel Hemingway. 129 minutes. (WAR11242VC) 79.98 and death, planetary survival, jealousy, child abuse, and the theft of women's power and sacred teachings. Both earthy and Peter Paul & Mary visionary - recommended! (TJT2VC) 29.98 Say Amen, Somebody 25th Anniversary Concert This joy-filled documentary about gospel music and some its Share the music, memories and magic in a special Silver foremost performers — Mother Smith, the Barrett Sisters, Never Give Up — Imogen Cunningham Anniversary performance featuring Blowin'ln the Wind, Leavin' Thomas A. Dorsey and others — celebrates the music created Imogen took her first photographs in 1901, and went on to On a Jet Plane, Puff the Magic Dragon, and many more hits for the purpose of uplifting the human spirit. Time Magazine become one of the most important photographers of our time; by this timeless folk supergroup. 88 min. (RH1950VC) 29.98 called it "A movie to which even a tone-deaf atheist will say her work is still being shown in major galleries all over the Amen," and we would agree, interjecting "or post-Christian world. In this documentary by Ann Hershey, which covers the matriarchist" after the word "atheist"! (PAV547VC) 19.98 final 5 of Imogen's 96 years, the legendary artist reminisces Peter, Paul & Mary — with humor and her own quirky philosophy — about life, Holiday Concert death, and photography. Blue Ribbon winner of the 1976 Amer­ Recorded live with the New York Choral Society and 40-piece Sheila McLaughlin ican Film Festival. 30 min. (AHE1VC) 29.98 orchestra, this is a wonderful holiday celebration with carols She Must Be Seeing Things and folk song classics. Includes We Wish You A Merry Christ­ This full-length contemporary film deals with the love affair mas, Puff the Magic Dragon, and more. 90 min. (RH1951 VC) Nina Simone Live at Ronnie Scott's 29.98 between Agatha, a lawyer, and Jo, a filmmaker, and their exp­ This live recording made in London features the legendary loration of the dynamics of sexuality, career, commitment, vocalist performing Mississippi Goddam, See-Line Woman, I jealousy, fidelity and companionship. Running parallel to this Loves You Porgy Fodder in Her Wings, and more. This is as PrideTime Travels plot is the storyline of one of Jo's films-in-the-making about a close as many of us will ever come to seeing her in concert, 17th-century nun's rebellion against the convent. Starring the events are so rare. 57 min. (HEN1VC) 39.98 Provincetown I Sheila Dabney and Lois Weaver; 95 minutes. (FIR1 VC) 59.98 This is a terrific video travel series for the lesbian or gay traveler, produced by Mary Kennedy, presented by hosts Cynthia Pape Not All Parents Are Straight and Jim Voltz — with video tours, transportation tips, inter­ This excellent documentary examines the dynamics of the par­ views, overviews, and the lesbian and gay history of each Sinead O'Connor ent-child relationship within several households where children area. Part I of this edition, on what must be the most lesbian/gay The Year of the Horse are being raised by lesbian and gay parents. Through open town in the world, gives information on P'town by day: guest 60 minutes live from Brussels and Rotterdam, 1990; songs and honest interviews with the remarkable children and their houses, beaches, restaurants, shops, the drag "Carnival", and include Nothing Compares 2 U, I Feel So Different, Black Boys parents, the film explores the love, conflicts, custody problems, more. I'm booking my reservation tonight! 30 minutes of "liter­ on Mopeds, Troy, Irish Ways, Jerusalem, I Want Your (Hands and discrimination experienced by these families. Produced ate, lightheartea and lesbian-friendly" travelogue; recom­ On Me), and more. (CHR25053VC) 29.98 and directed by Kevin White, 58 min. Moving, humorous, infor­ mended! (PTT1VC) 24.98 mative, and recommended! (FFP1VC) 39.98 Sinead O'Connor PrideTime Travels The Value of Ignorance P'Town ll-Kate Clinton, Lea Delaria 35 minutes worth of performance and music video from this Volume II — Provincetown by night — is a must-have even if creative artist; 8 songs, including Jackie, Mandinka, DREAMERS you have no plans to travel, because it includes performances Jerusalem, I Am Stretched On Your Grave. (PMV081321VC) by comics Kate Clinton and Lea Delaria, as well as the "Funny 19.98 OFTHE Gay Males" trio. 30 minutes of great comedy. (PTT2VC) 24.98 Sippie Wallace PrideTime Travels Sippie: Blues Singer & Song Writer Provincetown I & II (2-Video Set) Exploring her life and music, wit and wisdom, this film portrait Get the pair and save money... you'll enjoy the set! 60 minutes. features concert footage, conversations with the 83-year-old (PTT1/2VC) 39.98 singer, rare recordings and photographs. Documents a major artist and contributor to the classic blues and the "bluos shou- ter" style she made famous. Especially valuable, since every PrideTime Travels album we previously listed is now out of print! Directed by Key West Michelle Paymar and Roberta Grossman. 23 min. (RHF1VC) This travelogue, by the same folks, introduces the innkeepers, 39.98 the mayor and other folks, and presents the best in lesbian and gay accomodations, activities, and hangouts in Key West. Invest in this before you plan your trip, it's worth it! 30 min. Sonia Johnson (PTT3VC) 24.98 Going Farther Out of Our Minds Vid. Patricia Rivera Spencer In this spirited speech recorded live, Sonia brilliantly analyzes Dreamers of the Day how we make personal and social change, and describes how A great independently-produced soap-like lesbian flick!! PrideTime Travels right now, in the midst of patriarchy, women can create a totally There's Claire: well-to-do and successful in her career, she Fort Lauderdale new world. Sonia is a noted feminist theoritician and author. has to drink too much to set her passion free. In her own mind, Fort Lauderdale doesn't have a widespread reputation for being (SJV1VC) 29.98 she's no lesbian — just sexually adventurous. And Andra: a a common lesbian or gay traveler's destination, but this video film-maker who has long acknowledged her passion for could change that. Lots of spots and activities for women and Sonia Johnson women, she has everything in her current project carefully men; make sure you've seen this before you call your travel plotted - except for Claire. The plot unfolds to reveal Claire's agent! 30 min. (PTT4VC) 24.98 Living the Dream deception... will their love transcend? The producer of this film, New release as we go to press for 1991, but we know it will who lives in Canada, set out to fill the void for good entertaining PrideTime Travels be interesting, informative, and inspirational, as she proposes material that relates to lesbian lives... and she's succeeded a revolutionary way of loving for women. (SJV2VC) 29.98 marvelously on her first project. 90 minutes; definitely worth San Francisco the more-than-reasonable price; highly recommended! A complete history of the city, from the women in the military Spread the Word: (PRS1VC) 39.98 during WWII through present... a walking tour through the les­ bian Valencia Street and the gay Castro... two-stepping... and Teens Talk to Teens About AIDS lots more for the lesbian or gay traveler to this great city. 45 This is a vital educational tool for teachers, schools, and lib­ The Real Patsy Cline minutes. (PTT5VC) 29.98 raries: teenagers (some who have AIDS) talk as peers to teen­ A video biography of Patsy Cline's brilliant career, as the first agers, presenting information, stories, attitudes and feelings. woman to really break through the male domination of the Accompanied by a study guide which provides teachers, coun­ country music industry. Rare film of performances alternates Reflections...a moment in time selors, leaders and parents with a structure for discussion and with interviews of the people who were closest to her: her This erotic video tells the story of Xavier and Megan who meet action, as well as resource listings. Recommended! (WV5VC) daughter, her husband, frineds such as Loretta Lynn, who said, through a lesbian correspondence club, and together over­ 79.98 "Patsy opened the door for all the girl singers. She certainly come the pain of racism and the fear of trusting-and loving. did for me." (CF008VC) 19.98 30 minutes. (TRI2VC) 39.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 75 Su Friedrich The Way of the Warrior The subtitle here is Seven Basic Principles of Inner Power; Damned If you Don't -——^~"*V i ".^. '1 * t. \ / — one of the highest-ranked female martial artists in the world, This "experimental narrative" is about a young nun who Grandmaster Kyong-Ae-Fontaine, demonstrates the beauty becomes attracted to another woman. It's an avant garde, and energy of Jong Soo Won. She shows how mastering this dream-like, strange film, with several sub-themes woven in martial art can give you extraordinary mental, spiritual, and and out, such as a reading from a 17th century account of a physical power. (AHV950VC) 49.98 lesbian nun, and reminiscences of an ex-nun about the crushes > in the convent. The final love-making scene is probably more „,_.«"' _r erotic than any video with that express intention. For recovering West Coast Crones Catholics and non-Catholics alike! (SFR1VC) 49.98 Subtitled A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nine Old Lesbians, here are candid portraits of women who all part of a support group. They say,"We call ourselves old to reclaim the word Susette Haden Elgin which has been used disparagingly in our society for people Native Tongue over 60. We are Old Lesbians inventing ways to live out our This noted linguist/author discusses basic concepts of linguis­ aging... fighting our own internalized ageism and the ageism tics, the writing of her novel Native Tongue, and the creation of society... We do not represent or speak for the whole Old of the Laadan language, one which, unlike any others in exis­ Lesbian community. We are a support group of white, mostly tence, can express the full range of women's experiences. 56 middle class Old Lesbians... We are political Old Lesbians. min. (OZA1VC) 29.98 One of the ways we practice our politics is by sharing with each other the stories of who we are." Produced and directed by Madeline Muir. 28 min. (WV4VC) 49.98 Susun Weed Weeds to the Wise Herbalist Susan Weed teaches the Wise Woman Tradition, the Woman and Her Symbols - Part I oldest healing tradition, which stands apart from the scientific ._,{*_£">'• *" The Great Mother Earth method and from the "heroic" or holistic method; this tradition An excellent, highly educational series of value to anyone — is connected to the natural cycles of the plants, the earth, the beginner or veteran of women's culture — who wants to know moon, and our bodies. On an outdoor tour through her Wise Two in Twenty: Episode 5 & Outtakes how and why the patriarchal perspective has been not only Woman Center in upstate NY, she identifies these herbs and reflected but sustained by the imagery in the art of our culture... In the last episode (so far!) of this riveting soap opera with a the Goddess culture which preceded this... the power of sym­ demonstrates how they can be prepared for the body's health. twist, Lee confronts the homophobes she meets in court, (WHB1VC) 39.98 bols... and much much more. This first volume starts with the Helene reaps the fruit of her first love, Sharon grapples with beginnings of human history, and includes a feminist critique her conscience, and MJ's music video is finally unveiled. Also of the myth of the Virgin Mary. No matter how much you think Terrorist Bridesmaids included is a 15-minute segment called The Making of TWo you already know, you'll learn something more from watching All comedy connoisseurs, take note of this video featuring 4 In Twenty... watch the actors flub their lines and have a great this; it's the result of many years of research by writer-narrator female stand-up comics: Betsy Salkind, Dorothy Dwyer, Susan time! 90 min. (TWOCVC) 39.98 Mary R. Hopkins. Produced by Claire Simon. (QV2VC) 49.98 McGinnis, and Helene Lantry — already known to many folks in the Boston area for their zany antics. Not complete as we go to press, but expected in by late 1991. 80 min. (COM6VC) Two In Twenty Series of 3 Videos Woman and Her Symbols - Part II 29.98 Enjoy the entire series and save money! This series is one of our best selling videos...Recommended! (TWOZVC) 99.98 From Earth Mother to Love Goddess Also highly recommended! The second volume documents, Therese and Isabelle through an analysis of art, the fall of female divinity and the The story of two girls' lesbian/erotic awakenings, at the French Various Artists, inc. Mint Juleps rise of patriarchy, where the Love Goddess is one of the only boarding school where they are classmates. 1968, B&W, 102 Do It A Cappella permissable roles for women. The characteristics represented min. (MNT34428VC) 49.98 This 85-minute video is the only item we've been able to locate in Diana, Athena, and Sophia are explored as well. (QV3VC) which includes contributions of the often-requested all- 49.98 The Times of Harvey Milk women's group, the Mint Juleps; they appear on 5 of the 23 This brilliant Academy Award-winning documentary tells the cuts on this video. Also features work by Spike Lee, Ladysmith Woman and Her Symbols - Part III story of the beloved San Francisco gay politician who was Black Mambazo, Debbie Allen, the Persuasions, Rockapella assassinated after 11 months in office; contains touching inter­ and more. (ELV40116VC) 29.98 Women Revisioning Ourselves views with several lesbians and gay men who knew him. Explores the post-patriarchal vision of women through contem­ (PCA632VC) 39.98 porary art: over 100 images by 17 artists from the US and Various Artists Canada participate. This entire set should be in the permanent Folk City: 25th Anniversary Concert collection of every school and library! (QV4VC) 49.98 TWo in TWenty: Episodes 1 & 2 The legendary Greenwich club celebrated its Silver Anniver­ We're just tickled that this 5-episode lesbian soap opera (2 in sary with a fantastic concert featuring. Suzanne Vega, Joan 20 because 1 in 10 sounds so lonely) is now available on video! Baez with Odetta, the Roches, Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, Women of the Night The characters in two lesbian households confront child cus­ and other folk greats! Mixing documentary with music, this Four very different stand"-up female comedians show their stuff tody, lesbian parenting, AIDS, substance abuse, racism, com­ wonderful video offers interviews, insights and much more. 8J here — Judy Tenuta, Ellen de Generes, Paula Poundstone, ing out, monogamy, non-monogamy, crushes, lust, sex, bisex- minutes; recommmended! (RH1977VC) 29.98 and Rita Rudner — satirizing men, exercise, shopping, prayer, uality, and of course therapy (you name it. they confront it)! and more. 56 min. (HBO90241VC) 19.98 Ads for fictitious products, rooted in feminist and lesbian humor, satirize the consumerism at the core of daytime TV. Cameo Various Artists, inc. k.d. lang appearances by lots of stars; closed captioned. In the first 2 Red Hot & Blue - The Video World of Light: Portrait May Sarton episodes, we meet all the characters... in one household there's A wonderful, intimate portrait of this prolific writer, as she Here's the music video collection of Cole Porter classics per­ speaks frankly about her life: writing, the process of creation, Nikki, the therapist everyone loves to hate; her lover of 10 formed by contemporary artists including k.d. land, aineaa years, Lee; Lee's teenage daughter Charlie; Luna Birdsong, solitude, aging, being a woman, her relationships with women O'Connor, Jimmy Somerville, Annie Lennox Nenah Cherry who acted as the source for her art, and more. An excellent the spacy tarot card-reading dyke; and Sharon, the try-sexual and so many more; again, proceeds benefit AIDS research med student... in the other household meet Helene, a baby film, by Marita Simpson and Martha Wheelock... recom­ and relief agencies. Includes 6 additional videos not seen in mended! 30 minutes. (ISR1VVC) 59.98 dyke who's yet to sleep with a woman; and MJ, her roommate, the recent TV special. (WST5718VC) 29.98 who's yet to pass one by. Produced by Laurel Chiten, 90 min. (TWOAVC) 39.98 Waking Up - A Lesson In Love Produce? by tinda Farin and directed by Greta SchH er (of Two in Twenty: Episodes _ S4 Before Stonewall), this is the hot magical storyo[Susan. What does Sharon, the struggling m_ J student, have in com­ quest for self and sexuality, as she is initiated into lesbian love, mon with David, a man with AIDS? Will Nikki and Lee have to becomes the dyke about town, gets her heart broken, and reevaluate their commitment? Why is Helene's mom suddenly comes into her own strong, woman-centered self. 60 mm. so hungry? And why is Helene so furious with her roommate MJ? Tune in for more drama and intrigue! 90 min. (TWOBVC) (F001VC) 39.98 39.98

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76 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Meryl Streep/ George Winston Rock & Read Tickle Tune Typhoon The Velveteen Rabbit This cool kid video is an exciting blend of entertainment . :id education! Live action, children, computer animation and Let's Be Friends - Live in Concert This classic story by Margery Williams has re-captured the 12 joyful songs from 3 of their albums come alive with dramatic imaginations of children of all ages. Narration by Mery! Streep, imaginative sets combine with ON SCREEN WORDS to illus­ trate familiar lyrics of best-loved songs arranged with a dance- dance, colorful costumes, contagious energy, crucial social original music by George Winston. 30 minutes. (KN087844VC) messages, and a spirit of love and caring for the earth and 19.98 along beat. Learning to read was never this much fun when we were in school! Includes the voices of De La Soul on I'm numanity. Includes the traditional African dance Kye Kye Kule; a Little Teapot: written and directed byTamar Simon Hoff. Ages life supporting consciousness songs such as Skin, Everyone Nancy Schimmel 2-7, 29 min. (MCA80910VC) 19.98 Is Differently Abled, My Body Belongs To Me, and Garbage Tell Me A Story Blues; and fun stuff like Sneakers and the Hokey Pokey! A lot Nancy probably learned the art of storytelling from her mother of thought obviously went into the presentation of the various — Malvina Reynolds. Stories with active female characters Sharon, Lois & Bram messages here, and the result will be powerfully experienced are Nancy's favorites, and she includes some in this collection by kids and their adults alike. Highly recommended! Who Stole the Cookies? (TTT005VC) 19.98 of American and international folk tales and songs... which Collected highlights from the trio's award-winning Elephant entertain as they stimulate the creative and imaginative powers Show series on Nickelodeon, from silly songs to lullabies. 30 of young viewers. She also incorporates her talent for origami, minutes. (AM61308VC) 19.98 or Japanese paper folding. 30 min. (KAR049VC) 19.98 Songbooks

Alix Dobkin Holly Near Adventures in Women's Music Words & Music The two photographs of Miss Alix Dobkin, International This expanded edition now includes all the songs from Holly's Folksinger (1962,1964), are alone worth the price of this book, first 3 albums: Hang in There, Live, You Can Know All I Am, which is already a bargain! Lead sheets with lyrics and back- plus numerous photos. Chord chart in back. (RR601 SB) 8.98 round for the songs on Lavender Jane and Living with Les- glans, plus others; material on Alix's life and career, Balkan The Kate Wolf Songbook singing, photographs and lesbian comic-strip illustrations. A For several years, Kate talked about compiling a songbook, wonderful volume. (T0M1SB) 4.98 but she never found time between her work on the road and in the studio. After she died, her family and friends designed Anna Kealoha this book with her thoughts in mind. Includes 56 songs she wrote and recorded, plus her favorite closing piece, Redtail Songs of the Earth • Hawk; 60 photos from her musical life; long biography and This is a veritable treasury of chants, rounds, graces, birthing discography; 160 pages in all. A beautiful commemoration. songs, and circle songs from all over the world, organized by (ASD1 SB) 16.98 tradition (African, Islamic/Sufi, Native American, Jewish, Neoteric, etc.), with sections on music theory and resources. With lyrics, melodies, and chords, titles include: We All Come Libana From the Mother; Give Thanks to Mother Gaia; Om Tara; Fire Within Songbook Ancient Mother; River She Is Flowing; Isis; Maiden, Mother, The companion songbook to Libana's 1990 release on Ladys­ Crone; We Are the Daughters; and hundreds more! 215 pages, lipper Records is the perfect tool for learning and teaching the enough songs for years of singing. Highly recommended! rounds and chants on the album. (LRS108SB) 9.98 (CSL558SB) 11.98 Libana Bernice Reagon A Circle is Cast Songbook Compositions I This 30-page songbook contains words, music, and annota­ This superb edition contains 35 of Bernice's original composi­ tions to the 22 selections from their gorgeous cassette of the tions, with introductory statements and full choral arrange­ same name; an excellent resource for round- and chant-sing­ ments, to be used both as a songbook and a teaching tool. ing. (SPN2SB) 8.98 Gives historical perspectives of her music over the past 20 years; much of it is based on her personal experience in the Linda Hirschhorn civil rights movement as well as participation in the formation Gather Round Songbook and continuity of Sweet Honey in the Rock. Features many Subtitled New Hebrew Canons, Rounds and Musical Set­ Sweet Honey favorites. (ST1SB) 12.98 tings, this songbook includes material in non-patriarchal Heb­ rew and English, celebrating renewal, Jewish values of peace The Cris Williamson Songbook and justice, and the experiences of our foremothers and This extensive, long-awaited book contains piano and guitar forefathers. 22 selections in all, including Ruth and Naomi, parts for 70 of Cris' songs...all the songs she wrote through Miriam's Slow Snake Dance, Circle Chant, Chanukah/Solstice, her first 7 albums. Includes photo collage. (OLS940SB) 14.98 and songs for Pesach, Shabbos, and High Holidays. (TRP1 SB) 10.98 Hilda Wenner & Elizabeth Freilicher Miriam Therese Winter Here's to the Women A deluxe anthology of 100 songs for and about American Womanprayer, Womansong women — traditional, vintage, and contemporary — about Subtitled Resources for Ritual, this is a wonderful worship Rise Up Singing friends and lovers; politics and action; social issues; children resource for feminists within the Christian tradition, sister-cir­ Subtitled The Group-Singing Songbook, with 1200 songs, and growing up; personal struggles toward liberation and self- cles and women-church; one in which "feminine biblical images this is probably the most comprehensive songbook ever pub­ awareness. Each contains melody lines, chords, and lyrics of God are recovered, feminine pronouns for God are supplied; lished, even though it offers no melody lines, and no musical valiant women are remembered; and oppression and violence notations other than chord sequences. But it teils you where with backgrounds on the songwriters, including Alix Dobkin, against women in scripture and society are exposed." Includes Bernice Johnson Reagon, Malvina Reynolds, Sue Fink, Holly you can hear each song, if you don't already know it; and many all the music from the cassette Womansong, also by Miriam, many will already be familiar enough that you'll be able to pick Near, Buffy-Sainte Marie, Betsy Rose, Ida Cox, Hazel Dickens. as well as rituals for creation, liberation, and transformation. Discography, bibliography, even index of first lines; thi*hisc out the tunes. Edited by Peter Blood-Patterson, topics include Recom- A very needed, illuminating, and groundbreaking volume. Ecology, Peace, Struggle, Women, Work, Play, Freedom, songbook took years of research, and it shows (MS1SB) 18.98 mended! (SYR1SB) 24.98 Funny Songs, Rounds, Sacred Rounds & Chants, and more; songwriters include Holly Near, Cris Williamson, Malvina Reynolds, Betsy Rose, Charlie Murphy, Buffy Sainte-Marie. Pete Seeger, and on and on... you're guaranteed to never run Posters out of something to sing! (SNG137SB) 14.98

Gina Halpern A Rainbow Path Poster Gorgeous 24 by 32" poster of the cover artwork of A Rainbow Crab-Bag Path, from the painting by Gina Halpern, for hanging, dry- mounting, and/or framing. Gina is an artist who is dedicated to bringing a vision of healing, hope, peace, and optimism through her work—and has fulfilled that commitment through Ladyslipper's "Sweet 16" this beautiful painting. It is reverent, celebratory, womanly, and visually representative of a unity in body/spirit. (ARP1PR) Chance-St-Dance Anniversary Grab-Bag 18.98 WOW! To celebrate our Sweet 16th Birthday (hey, now we can drive!), we ars offering 10 items for not much more than the price of one! YOU adventuresome spirits, how GX/JW any of Gina Halpern you pass this up? Each assortment contains seveial records, A Rainbow Path 8-Mandala Poster Set a couple of tapes, occasional 45's, CD's, songbooks. hooks, This portfolio of 8 stunning "art for healing" mandala posters etc. Most but not all ot the recordings are by women. Great is the perfect companion to Kay Gardners A Rainbow Path for gifts, prizes, and for new musical horizons for yourself. No recording. Each full-color, 16 by 20" print corresponds to one choice on format. Se sure to include postage/handling costs composition, one color, one chakra, and one meditation from for 10 items. (GB1) 16.00 the album. These are high-quality art prints on heavy glossy stock, suitable for framing, sumptuous for viewing and decorat­ ing. Comes with booklet explaining their use. Meld the visual with the audio, the mind and body with the spirit. (ARP8PR) 39.98 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 77 ^m

Barb Yoder/ Crone's Throw Pottery Porcelain Pendants, Pins, Earrings Barb is a local artist and creator of the following beautiful orcelain pieces for adornment. Here's what she says about ?he Crone: "She was the powerful and wise elder of matriarchal mythology: Healer - Teacher - Priestess - Interpreter of the signs and symbols of the ancient goddesses and gods. She guided her people through dark and difficult passages to per­ sonal growth and accompanied them through the cycles of birth, death and transformation." And about Crones Throw Pot­ tery: "The designs come from many sources. Many are ancient, Moon and Star such as the rune signs. Some are contemporary, and all are Almost everyone has experienced a sense of awe while gazing oriented to Women's Culture, selected to touch and inspire the at the night sky; it's no wonder that this design has a cross-cul­ inner spirit we all share." Each piece is approx. 1" in diameter. tural meaning of spirituality. Pendant (CT7PE) 9.98 . Dl- Every design is available as a pendant, strung on a silk cord; (CT7PN) 8.98 ... Earrings (CT7EA) 14.98 as a pin (make your own bolo!); and as earrings, which hang from pierced earwires... please specify. Moon and Sea The forces of the moon cause the sea tides to ebb and flow. These interconnected symbols have a unique relationship to the feminine essence and life force. Pendant (CT8PE) 9.98 ... Pin (CT8PN) 8.98 ... Earrings (CT8EA) 14.98

Oak Tree Judy Chicago Enamel Bolos, Brooches For the ancient Druids, the oak tree was sacred, and the ancient Judy Chicago's work has contributed greatly to the develop­ ment of a female point of view in art. She is best known for Greeks felt the oak embodied the Goddess Divine. It is a sym­ The Dinner Party, a multi-media installation telling the sym­ Cat bol for wisdom and power. Pendant (CT4PE) 9.98 ... Pin bolic history of significant women in western civilization, Felis Domesticus (House Cat): sacred to the ancient Egyptians, (CT4PN) 8.98 ... Earrings (CT4EA) 14.98 through a series of unique place settings arranged on a trian­ witch's familiar, and now our most popular pet. Pendant gular banquet table. Her jewelry images, each available as a (CT9PE) 9.98 ... Pin (CT9PN) 8.98 . . . Earrings (CT9EA) 2" enamel brooch or bolo. honor these important women in 14.98 history, from her Dinner Party series; and, each is hand-crafted Pentacle as part of a limited edition — truly an exclusive work of "wear­ Considered a magic symbol for life and health in ancient times, able" art. this design represents the earth element in Tarot. In contempo­ Healing Spiral Hand rary times it is once again representative of Goddess worship. In the Japanese healing system of Reiki, the spiral commands Pendant (CT1PE) 9.98 ... Pin (CT1PN) 8.98 ... Earrings the universal life force to be channeled for healing purposes, Hildegarde of Bingen (CT1EA) 14.98 This piece commemorates the life of the great visionary/poet/ Pendant (GT6PE) 9.98 ... Pin (CT6PN) 8.98 ... Earrings composer Hildegarde von Bingen (1098-1179), see classical (CT6EA) 14.98 section. She utilized "sacred geometry" or "the divine propor­ tion" in her composing^ and that concept appears to be reflected in this work. Bolo (JUD65B0) 79.98 ... Brooch Joined Women (JUD65BR) 69.98 A design which depicts the love and connection between all women. Pendant (CT2PE) 9.98 ... Pfn (CT2PN) 8.98 ... Sojourner Truth Earrings (CT2EA) 14.98 This work commemorates the great abolitionist/suffragist. Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), probably best known for her famous "Ain't I a Woman" speech. Bolo (JUD76B0) 79.98 ... Brooch (JUD76BR) 69.98 •-\DOW SHAMAN Books

Craig Harris The New Folk Music Audre Lorde This 1991 overview of trends in contemporary folk music con­ Zami: A New Spelling of My Name tains interviews and photographs of over 100 artists, including Zami is a Carriacou name for women who work together as Holly Near, Ferron, Tracy Chapman, Nanci Griffith, Connie Kal­ friends and lovers. Calling this A Biomythography, this is the dor, Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Gilbert, Shawn Colvin, Odetta, powerful and eloquent autobiography of one of the most impor­ Queen Ida, Fred Small, and many other female and male art­ tant literary figures of our time. (CRP122BK) 10.98 ists. Interesting reading, and it makes a nice supplement to our catalog! (WCM25BK) 19.98 Audre Lorde Sister Outsider Cathleen Rountree This book of Essays & Speeches is an essential collection Coming Into Our Fullness of 15 non-fiction prose pieces by a major black lesbian feminist Subtitled On Women Turning Forty, this is a collection of author, spanning a decade of her work. She discusses racism, photographs and interviews with 18 women between the ages self-acceptance, motherhood, womanhood, and more. of 40 and 50, including: Brooke Medicine Eagle, Gabrielle Roth, (CRP141BK) 10.98 Barbara Hammer, Judy Chicago, Maxine Hong Kingston, Cokie Amber Wolfe Roberts. Wiih passionate concerns and visions for a new world, they are creating their own initiations into middle life, changing In the Shadow of the Shaman the mid-life crisis into a mid-life discovery. (CRP517BK) 12.98 Subtitled Self, Nature & Spirit, this book is about Aquarian shamanism: how to walk the path in the shadow of shamans of old by exploring and incorporating ancient ways into your Diane Mariechild spiritual experience. Shamanic journeys, sacred dreams, wheels, the circle, totems, shields, directions, divinations, The Inner Dance spells, care of sacred tools and meditations are all discussed. A Guide to Spiritual & Psychological unfolding, this work­ The author was taught by the Wolf Clan Mother of the Seneca book offers exercises for breathing, exploring, forgiving, releas­ . Nation (LLF888BK) 12.98 ing, and transforming... uncoverinq and discovering your true self. (CRP245BK) 10.S8 Anne Wilson Schaef Meditations/ Women Do Too Much (Bk) Diane Mariechild This book of 365 daily meditations, combined with quotations Mother Wit (Book) from women of different ages, cultures and perspectives, is This Guide to Healing arid Psychic Development is a classic, designed to help women break the cycle of doing too much — having sold Over 120,000 copieslThe author presents a wealth for workaholics, rushaholics, and careaholics. (HRP662BK) of information on healing and women's spirituality. New revised 9.98 edition. (CRP358BK) 10.98 78 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Diane Stein Hildegard ot bingen The Women's Book of Healing Illuminations of Hildegard ... Reclaim your natural right to be a healer; get in touch with this Hildegard's stunning mystical visions are portrayed here as "Womenfe. primal psychic ability; bring out your abilities with color, vibra­ beautiful 4-color reproductions, accompanied by the text of tion, creative visualization, crystals and gems for healing auras her personal reflections and commentary by Matthew Fox. Her and the chakras, and more. This book takes healing out of the visionary images speak of profound celebration and healing Spirituality exclusive domain of professionals and gives it back to women, of spirit and body, cosmos and individuality, male and female, who have been healers since the beginning of time. A must sensual and spiritual. (BEA21BK) 16.98 Book for anyone who practices healing techniques. (LLE759BK) 12.98 Hildegard of Bingen Diane Stein Scivias ("Know the Ways") Hildegard's alchemical weaving of earth and sky, water and The Kwan Yin Book of Changes fire, is a magnificent fusion of divine inspiration and human Kwan Yin, the ancient Chinese Goddess who is also known intellect. As a visionary record, it is perhaps the most complete as "Mother of Mercy and Knowledge," is evoked in this new and powerful documentation of mystical illumination in adaptation of the I Ching. Used in divination, ritual and medi­ recorded history. After 800 years, it is once again available. tation, this I Ching becomes a system not only for knowledge Translated by Bruce Hozeski. (BEA22BK) 14.98 W3MEN but for psychological integration and balance, and for the resto­ ration of humanity and nature to planetary wholeness. Hildegard of Bingen (LLE760BK) 9.98 Meditations w/ Hildegard of Bingen COMPOSERS Diane Stein This introduction to the thought and writings of the great IHE LOST TRADmON medieval mystic — and musician, composer, poet, scholar, The Women's Spirituality Book scientist, healer, abbess, and visionary — contains selections FOUND Once the basis for all religion, the Goddess is being reclaimed from Hildegard's eleven books. Compiled by Gabriele Uhlein. by women who are searching for inner development and whole­ (BEA12BK) 7.98 ness. The author presents the deceptions of history and hidden secrets of our matriarchal past... in other words, she presents MAflE P£__K_ Jt-IC the women's spirituality movement in atrue herstorical perspec­ Holly Near ra___ BV WZAJXIH _wo tive. She also shares the techniques of ritual, group structure, Fire in Rain...Singer in the Storm individual work, healing, crystals, Tarot and the I Ching, and In this winning autobiography, Holly not only reveals her profes­ much more. (LLE761BK) 9.98 sional triumphs and setbacks, but also her persona! side, her politics and ideas, giving an in-depth view of this remarkable Diane Peacock Jezic Diane Stein musician and performer. She takes us through her childhood in rural California; her Hollywood and TV career; her political Women Composers All Women Are Healers activism; her friendships and affairs with men and women; the Subtitled The Lost Tradition Found, this 251-page textbook Subtitled A Comprehensive Guide to Natural Healing, the founding of her record label; and the forging of her unique, discusses the lives and works of 25 classical women compos­ author encourages us to take care of our bodies through intui­ personal music style. Hardcover, 384 pages. It's a hard book ers, from Hildegard of Binaen to contemporary composer tive practices and preventive medicine. She discusses stones to put down; recommended! (WM8733BK) 19.98 Judith Lang Zaimont. Included for each artist is a biographical and crystals, Chinese healing, homeopathy, flower remedies, summary, an analysis of her music, a list of works, and a vitamins and herbs, and more. (CRP409BK) 12.98 Jean Shinoda Bolen bibliography and discography. Excellent for women's studies, musicology, and general interest. (FP95BK) 12.98 Diane Stein Goddesses in Everywoman (Book) In this best-seller, the author shows the archetypal goddesses Casting the Circle in us all, and how they influence us in our choices and lives. Subtitled A Women's Book of Ritual, this well-organized book (HRP291BK)9.98 gives information on Wiccan festivals, poems and incantations, The Womens ritual structure, rites of passage, and more. (CRP411BK) 12.98 Kay Gardner Book of Healing Sounding the Inner Landscape (Book) Diane Sward Rapaport Subtitled Music as Medicine, this long-awaited book by a How to Make & Sell Your Own Record pioneer in healing music and the women's spirituality move­ Subtitled The Complete Guide to Independent Recording, ment is the culmination of years of Kay's research into the this is the "bible and basic text" that has helped revolutionize curative and transformational elements of music and sound. the recording industry! Revised and enlarged third edition, now As she explores the ingredients (rhythm, melody, harmony, with a section on CD releases as well as cassettes. Includes instruments, droning, mantra, chants, etc.), she offers insights information on recording, manufacturing, promotion, distribu­ into their origins and mysteries, and how they may be used in t '. tion, and more...don't even think about making a record—or a the healing process. Published in late 1990 along with a com­ cassette, or a CD—without reading this. It's invaluable. panion tape by the same title, it provides the context and under­ (HLP1BK) 16.98 lying basis for all her musical works. We're glad to finally have the opportunity to better understand why music — by Kay and other artists — affects us as profoundly as it does. Illustrated, Gabrielle Roth 250 pp. Highly recommended! (CDC3BK) 13.98 Maps to Ecstasy This book of Teachings of an Urban Shaman initiates us into the sacred rhythms inherent in all our actions. This practical •^mt&lfam**... program allows us to awaken our latent shamanic and healing powers, as we break out of habitual roles and routines — and reconnect to primal knowledge through exercises, dance, song, poetry, meditation, theater, and ritual. (NWL52BK) 8.98

Hildegard of Bingen's Medicine This ground-breaking contribution to medicine and healing, written by Wighard Strehlow and Gottfried Hertzka, is based on Hildegard's divinely inspired visions — which included infor­ 1 fpfiypPr' mation on how to heal and which plants and herbs to use. Her remedies are being used actively in Germany today. She dis­ cusses ways to heal nervous disorders, indigestion, heart prob­ lems, and cancer, and gives tips on diet and fasting. (BEA44BK) 9.98 l Hildegard of Bingen SOUNDING Diane Stein, ed. Book of Divine Works THE This cosmology reunites art, religion and science; her 800- The Goddess Celebrates year-old visions present an astonishing symbiosis with contem­ INNER LANDSCAPE This Anthology of Women's Rituals includes rites of passage, porary physics. Also included: 51 letters written by Hildegard celebrations, a healing ritual for sexual abuse, and more, from to significant political and religious figures of her day, and 13 contributors including Z Budapest, Starhawk, Shekinah translations of 12 of her songs. Edited by Dominican theologian Mountainwater, Jay Goldspinner, Antiga, and others. Matthew Fox. (BEA35BK) 14.98 (CRP460BK) 12.98 Diane Stein Dreaming the Past, Dreaming Future Subtitled A Herstory of the Earth, this 1991 publication discus­ ses the unrecorded history of the planet, in Atlantis and other lost continents... the hidden future of the planet... earth changes and Women's Spirituality. (CRP519BK) 12.98 Diane Stein Stroking the Python The Python is a symbol of the psychic power and the Goddess within us all. In this step-by-step course in women's psychic development, over 70 psychic women reveal their experiences with the Goddess working through them: clairvoyance, divina­ tion, healing, meditation, past life regression, astral travel, Music as Medicine channeling. The author also discusses women's censored past, altered reality states, chakras, auras and more. (LLE757BK) 12.98 Kay Gardner

1992 Ladyslipper Catalog 79 Sonia Johnson dmwK jonwejjs on t/;e patlj of >vi_)om Wildfire: Igniting the She/Volution Sonia designs a feminist anarchy, a woman-created social, *-*\ spiritual, and economic order, at once both exquisitely wild Ariadne's SHAKTI WOMAN and wise. (WFB1BK) 10.98 Thread F I EL INC OUR FIRC, Sonia Johnson THI MCW 'IMAU IHAMANItM Ship That Sailed Into the Living Rm wow A Workbook of Subtitled Sex and Intimacy Reconsidered, this is a very per­ sonal account of the author's odyssey through the intricate Goddess Magic world of sexual relationships, and her conclusion that there is a new. powerful, pain-free, and lasting way of lovinq (WFB2BK) 12.98 M M

Starhawk The Spiral Dance (Book) This 10th Anniversary Edition of A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess shows why this classic resource transformed the women's spirituality movement. In addition to offering rituals, invocations, chants, blessings, exercises, spells and charms, it's a brilliant overview of the growth, sup­ VICKI HOBtX: pression, and modern-day reemergence of Witchcraft as a Goddess-worshipping religion. She discusses the changes in NICKI SCLID-Y the worid, and in the practice of ritual and Goddess religion, within the last 10 years, and how they have influenced and Hustmtii)bytDigdaViarnek enhanced her original ideas. (HRP148BK) 13.98 Shekhinnh Moiir.t.iinw.itor Starhawk Laura Davis and Ellen Bass Truth or Dare The Courage to Heal (Book) Subtitled Encounters with Power, Authority, and Mystery, This inspiring, comprehensive Guide for Women Survivors this examination of the nature of power offers creative alterna­ of Child Sexual Abuse offers encouragement and hope, as Shakti Gawain tives for positive change in our personal lives and in the world the authors combine personal experience with professional Meditations we inhabit. (HRP164BK) 13.98 knowledge. They provide clear explanations, practical sugges­ This book contains meditations and visualization techniques; tions, a map of the healing journey, and hundreds of interviews each exercise is introduced and discussed, then Shakti leads Vicki Noble of survivors telling the stories of their experiences and their the reader through the meditation. Chapters include: Creating recovery process. (HRP348BK) 18.98 Shakti Woman an Inner Sanctuary: Contacting Your Inner Guide: Discovering In this guide to awakening women's shamanic power subtitled Your Inner Child: Expressing your Creativity; Balancing the Feeling Our Fire, Healing the World, this feminist shaman- Laura Davis Male and Female Energies Within. (NWL68BK) 8.98 healer and teacher discusses the history of shamanism, show­ Allies in Healing (Book) ing that early religious rites and cultures were women-led and Subtitled When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused Shakti Gawain women-centered. She calls on women to awaken their "snake as a Child, this support book is based in in-depth interviews Awakening power" — the raw, potent earth energy that will fuel the fight and her workshops for partners across the country The author With 366 new entries, this late 1991 publication of daily medi­ for planetary survival. (HRP676BK) 14.98 (herself both a lesbian and a survivor of incest) offers practical tations delves even deeper into her principles, with a new focus advice and encouragement to all partners — girlfriends, boyf­ on maintaining your spiritual center not just when you are in Vicki Noble riends, spouses and lovers — trying to support the survivors solitude, but when you are in the world, and especially, in in their lives while tending to their own needs along the way. relationship. She discusses accepting and balancing all sides Motherpeace (HRP834BK) 12.98 of ourselves, living with the dualities and polarities of life, and Subtitled A Way to the Goddess Through Myth, Art, and exploring the shadow sides of ourselves. To be read every day Tarot, and illustrated with contemporary feminist art inspired Margo Adair of any calendar year. (NWL87BK) 8.98 by the Tarot, this classec shows how traditional myths and symbols can provide ideas and images for understanding the Working Inside Out-Tools for Change meaning and power of the Goddess today. (HRP006BK) 14.98 Starhawk describes this as a "valuable resource in remember­ Shekhinah Mountainwater ing the interconnectedness of the personal, spiritual and polit­ Zsuzsanna E. Budapest ical. It is full of tools that empower individuals to change their Ariadne's Thread own lives and in doing so challenge the social order and change Ariadne is the ancient goddess of the labyrinth - the universal 77__ Grandmother of Time (Book) 1 symbol for the path of initiation. This Workbook of Goddess ni. woiiu a;_iuu_i : ' jg - -- - '_-.w <|_0 ns?gesl Magic is designed to lead women on a magical journey of A Women's Book of Celebrations, Spells, and Sacred offers discussion as well as affirmations and meditations'on: discovery and initiation into the mysteries of the Goddess. Objects for Every Month of the Year teaches both beginners creativity, healing, sexuality, relationships, communication, Shekinah — priestess, teacher, writer, artist, musician, and and experienced practitioners how to integrate Wiccan spiritu­ sexism, racism, and much more. Both pragmatic and visionary. founding mother of the Women's Spirituality movement - ality into their everyday lives... with new approaches to today's (WBW50BK) 12.98 offers 13 chapters, one for each moon, which cover building rituals, from birthdays and dedications of newborn babies to alters, rituals and spells, divination tools, making and using a purifying our homes and protecting us in travel. (HRP097BK) Nicki Scully lunar calendar, herbal magic, the Goddess in her aspects as 15.98 The Golden Cauldron Maiden, Mother, Crone, and more. (CRP475BK) 12.98 in this book subtitled Shamanic Journeys On the Path of Wisdom, Nicki guides us into the spirit world of sacred totems, oracles, and animal teachings from many cultures of Africa, Egypt, and North America... through various initiations, rituals, and shamanistic journeys. You'll encounter the archetypal wis­ dom of Cobra, Dolphin, Eagle, Lioness, White Buffalo, Coyote, Cedar Tree, and many others. Each totem is beautifully illus­ trated by Angela Werneke, the award-winning illustrator of Medicine Cards. (BEA78BK) 12.98

Note By Note-Guide to Concert Prod. We and others have been waiting so long for this Guide to Concert Production, we're thrilled it's finally here! The succes­ Resources sor to the now out-of-print Making A Show of It is a revised, updated, and expanded large format handbook, useful for new and experienced promoters and producers alike. Covers con­ AWMAC tracts, budgeting, technical aspects, publicity, and much more. Hot Wire: A Journal of Women's Music & (RR603BK) 15.98 Association Women's Music & Culture Culture AWMAC is an association whose mission is to foster, encour­ This excellent tri-annual publishes lively and informative arti­ Pia Mellody age, and empower women's music and culture through serv­ cles on women's music, art. film, theater, literature, and more. ices, networking, and the education and support of its mem­ It reports on new record releases, festivals and upcoming Facing Codependence (Book) bers; and to build a diverse, multicultural and international events, musical foremothers, profiles of behind-the-scenes A new guide to understanding tne origins of codependence community which is respectful of differences and is committed women, news and announcements. Rarely is there an article and the path to recovery, through reparenting oneself and the to quality and excellence within our cultural network. If you that this reviewer doesn't read and enjoy start to finish; and in "precious child." (HRP890BK) 10.98 enjoy women's music, we encourage you to join! For a brochure fact, the magazine is Ladyslipper's nominee for "outstanding with membership information, write AWMAC, 2124 Kittredge achievement in women's music and culture"! Manuscripts on Shakti Gawain St. No. 104, Berkeley CA 94704. any aspect of women's music and culture invited. We urge you to write for subscription info: Hot Wire, Empty Closet Enter­ Creative Visualization Workbook prises, 5210 N. Wayne Ave., Chicago IL 60640 Based on her international bestseller Creative Visualization BITCH: The Women's Rock Newsletter With (over 2 million sold!), this large-format workbook is an Bite organized system for designing your own individual blueprint A funny and terrific me/gazine about female rock and heavy Womyn's Braille Press for positive change and growth. (NWL12BK) 11.98 metal artists, among other topics. Their articles are varied Ladyslipper Catalog on Tape Shakti Gawain informative, definitely devoted to providing coverage of a di­ Taped copies of the Ladyslipper Catalog are available to verse group of women performers, from Ruth Barrett and Cyn­ women who are blind or physically disabled. For 20 hours of Return to the Garden tia Smith, to Dionne Warwick at a perfume-signing event to material, send $6.00 per catalog to: Womyn's Braille Press, The author reveals her path to self-discovery and personal the Leathur Panteez. Great extras too, such as generic do-it- PO Box 8475, Minneapolis MN 55408; (612) 872-4352. They power, and teaches how to live on earth in a natural and yourself concert posters you can fill in and have printed and could use some funding and volunteers to continue to keep balanced way. Includes meditations, visualizations, and rituals humorous cartoons. For subscription info, write San Jose Face this project current, so please be in touch with them if you for attuning to the earth, connecting with our inner child, and Suite 164,478 W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell CA 95008 have ideas. integrating the many aspects of ourselves with ancient wisdom and modern technological intelligence. (NWL66BK) 9.98 80 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Calendars

Diane Stein Take Back Night 1992 Lunar Calendar The Goddess Book of Days The 1992 edition oTthis multicultural 13 Moonth Lunar Calen­ a.k.a. A Perpetual 366 Day Engagement Calendar, is a 300- dar has 13 "moonths" out of respect for matriarchal societies page hardbound book/ datebook/ engagement calendar — who observed a 13 moonth year; each honors a different aspect which can be used year after year. Contains 100 illustrations of the Goddess, with solar months noted. The only "holy days" of Goddesses from around the world, listing the Goddess indicated are the ancient celebrations of the changing seasons. associated with each day of the year, plus tables of Goddesses The cover is a gorgeous visual affirmation/ prayer for Audre of the zodiac, and lunar months. An important reference for Lorde, in her spirited defense against cancer; the inside black all pagans, witches and feminists, and anyone else interested and white drawings are by various artists, including many in women's spirituality, women's history, Goddess cultures, women of color. Dynamic poetry and prose plus reliable, crea­ magick, and the Wiccan religion. (LLE758CL) 12.98 tive astrological information round out this 8V2" by 11" wall calendar. (FWP1CL) 9.98 Hrana Janto Women Writers Engagement Calendar The Goddess Calendar 1992 This spiral-bound. 5V. by 8 inch 144-page calendar features 13 original, extraordinary, full-color paintings by Hrana Janto excerpts from the work of 12 women writers, with biographies depict the Goddess in Her many manifestations from different and photos. Ample space for daily and weekly listings of The 1992 Lunar Calendar eras and cultrues, including Rhiannon (Wales), Morgan Le Fay engagements and appointments. (CRP2CL) 9.98 Dedicated to the Goddess in Her many guises, this is the (Celt), Nut (Egypt), Skadi (Scandinavia), Yemaya (Africa), original and archetypal lunar wall calendar, now in its 16th year Sophia (Judeo-Christian). Artemis (Greece), Inana (Sumer), - Just like Ladyslipper! With the months displayed as spirals, Tara (Tibet), Yolkai Estsan (Navajo Indian), Pachamama it contains splendid graphics, poetry and prose by celebrated (Bolivia), and Ameratsu (Japan). The goddesses and sym­ luminaries such as Marge Piercy, as well as comprehensive bolism are described in the accompanying text, and date pages astronomical and astrological moon data and instructions, such include moon quarters and holiday information. 12" by 13" wall as the moon's rise and set times and the visibility of the morning size; recommended! (LLE469CL) 9.98 The Goddess Calendar and evening stars. 8V2" by 11". (LP1CL) 12.98 Alison Bechdel Sara Steele Originals/1992 Calendar How dull the new year would be, without a new calendar by Dykes to Watch Out For Calendar this exceptional watercolorist to grace our walls! This year's Irresistable! Let Mo, Harriet, Clarice, Tony, Lois, Sparrow, and edition contains all new original full-color works of landscapes the rest of the girls help you make your dates and keep your and flowers, with Chinese calligraphy. 12" by 15"; perfect for appointments, on this 11" by 11" full-color wall calendar by the framing after the year's over; a classy gift item for everyone infamous lesbian cartoonist. (FB1CL) 9.98 you know! (STE1CL) 12" Carry It On: 1992 Peace Calendar On the 500th anniversary of Native Peoples' discovery of Col­ umbus, this calendar is dedicated to the Native Peoples of North and South America. Progressive artists and, poets address domestic and global issues with a reverence for life and a vision for hope. This full-color 14" by 11" wall calendar, featuring paintings, photographs, collages and more, will nourish your energy and fire your imagination with loads of historical dates of actions taken in the name of justice and human rights... a marvelous mix of art and political conscious­ ness. (SCW2CL) 10.98 Celebrating Women's Spirituality This 112-page, exquisite 6 by 9" engagement calendar features beautiful paintings and drawings by visionary artists (including our cover artist Sudie Rakusin!); meditations and visualiza­ tions; rituals for the seasons of our planet and of a woman's life; prayers, poems, and affirmations. (CRP1CL) 11.98 Cards T-Shirts 10 Postcards of Great Women A beautiful collection of ten portraits of great women from music, art, literature, and politics...and using these postcards 4000 YI__AR5 of helps get our images out there! (PC2PC) 6.98 25 Postcards of Great Women A giant assortment of postcards of great women from music WOMYN'5 MU51C arts, literature, giving you greater savings and more oppor­ tunities to write more friends! (PC5PC) 13 98

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4000 Years of Womyn's Music T-Shirt 10 Woman-in-Moon Notecards This wonderful t-shirt design, based on ancient Egyptian This woman-in-the-moon, strumming an autoharp, is the per­ fect design for solstice, holiday, or birthday qreetinqs with artwork, shows that our herstory is a long one, harkening back a in to the beginnings of civilization! A project of Market Wimmin, envelopes. (NC1NC) 4.98 screen-printed by Snake & Snake, we're happy to make this great shirt available to all of you who might not make it to the festivals. Multi-colored design on light turquoise crew-neck t- 25 Woman-in-Moon Notecards shirt; specify size M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. (MW1TS) 15.98 The best buy in notecards you'll find anywhere! (NC2NC) 9.98

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Adeva 59 Amigas 43 Angelis, Kim 15 Aviva Duo 46 Baez, Joan ... 36.51.52 Bare Necessities .... 50 Bass, Ellen... 22 80 Akasha 10 Ancient Future 10 Anna Crucis Womente Awoke, Aster 38 Bagby, Rachel 31 Barkman, Donna .... 69 Bay Area Womens A Akerman, Mary 68 Anderson, Jamie .... 28 Choir 24 Aya! 24 Baino, Giorgi • . 22 Barnwell, Ysaye 34 Philharmonic ... 63 ADA 23 Alive! 23 Anderson, Annabouboula 43 Baker, Etta 61 Barolk Folk 11,35 Bear Tribe Medicine Abrahamse, Adele .. 66 Allen, Lillian 47 Laurie 57,74 April & Susan 66 B Balafon 38 Barr, Roseanne 75 Society n Acoustic Medicine .. 10 Almond, Marc 71 Andrews Sisters 61 Armatrading, B-52ls 55 Ball, Lucille 74 Barrett, Ruth 20,42 Bechdel, Alison 81 Adair, Margo 17,80 Altan 40 Andrews, Catherine . 11 Joan 56,73 BB, Maria 30 Ballingham, Bartels, Joanie 67 Bel. M'Belia 38 Adam, Margie 30 Altazor 43 Android Sisters 35 Ashira 46 BETTY 24 Pamala 68 Barton, Fred 70 Ben & Jerry's Newport Adams, Oleta 58 Amazulu 47 Angarola, Anisa 40 Atwood, Margaret ... 65 Baczewska, Mimi ... 31 Bancroft, Anne 73 Basia 55 Folk Festival 50 86 1992 Ladyslipper Catalog Benedictine Nuns of Dancing-Light, Lisa . 16 Grant, Monica 31 Kelly, Georgia .... 13,36 Medicine Heart Plath, Sylvia 66 Shakti & Ambika .... 20 Torrence, Jackie 67 St. Cecilia*. 35,63 Davidson, Dianne ... 26 Green, Lucinda Kenny & Tzipora .... 15 Woman 17 Pointer Sisters 59 Shakti, Nada 18 Townsend, Elaine ... 26 Benson, Sarah 20 Davis, Hunter 28 Treelight 17 Kessel, Louise 12 Melanie 53 Polanska, Elena 63 Shange, Ntozake ... 65 Trapezoid 54 Berezan, Jennifer ... 26 Davis, Laura 22,80 Griff.s, Jennifer 36 King, Carole .. 55,66,76 Mellody, Pia 22,80 Pomegranate 19 Shanin, Sandy 23 Tremblay, Lucie Berkson, Laura 29 Dax, Danielle 55 Griffith, Nanci. 48,49,75 King, Valarie 40 Mendelssohn, Pomegranate Rose . 19 Shapiro, Amy 46 Blue 29 Bernhard, Sandra ... 35 Day, Nancy 22.31 Griffiths, Marcia 47 Kinnaird, Alison 40 Fanny 63 Pomerantz, Lauren . 46 Shapiro, Ann 66 Trio Bulgarka 43 Bessette, Mimi 68 De Anza, Lee 29 Grimes, Tammy 69 Kirsch, Kayla 13 Mgcinas, Sophie .... 39 Pretenders 58 Sharon, Lois & Triplets 59 Beth, Karen 28 DeDannan 41 Graf, Christina 22 Kitka 43 Middleton-Moz, Price, Marjorie Bram 77 Trull, Teresa 25,33 Biehl, Kathy 14 DeGroot, Caryl 25 Grove, Diana 12 Kiva 15,16 Jane 22 Baker 17 Shenandoah, Tuck& Patti 63 Bilides, Sophia 43 DeMore, Melanie .... 30 Guardabarranco 44 Klein, Maile 74 Midler, Bette 55,72 Prior, Maddy 41 Joanne 45 Tucker, Nancy 68 Biren, Joan E 73 Deitch, Donna 72 Gurtu, Shobha 40 Klezmer Conservatory Midnight Sun Puckett, Lana 48 Shirelles 58 Tulip, la 14 Bishop, Heather . 27,67 Deltones 47 Gypsy 13 Band 36,46 Singers 66 Purim, Flora 18 Shocked, Tupahache, Asiba ... 22 Black, Mary 41,42 Demby, Knight, Gladys 59 Mieko 39 Michelle 53,75 Two Nice Girts ... 33,34 Blackgirls 50 Constance 11,12,21 H Koch, Lisa 29 Miller, Cathy 25 Q Shonen Knife 40 TwoTru 34 Blazing Redheads .. 24 Denny, Sandy 42 H.D 65 Koleet 46 Miller, Queen Ida 53 Short Sisters 54 Tyler, Edwina Lee ... 26 Block, Rory 53,69. Dhanifu, Alicia 72 Hagen, Nina 58 Kotz, Cappy 24 Radhika ... 19,21,37,69 Queen Latifah 60 Siberry, Jane 56 Tyler, Robin 35 Blue Rose 50 Di Miceie, Alice 23 Haines, Julia 14 Koutev Bulgarian Millington, June 28 Sieber, Jami 70 Bolen, Jean DiFranco, Ani 49 Halcyon 27 National Milum, Lyn 17 R Sienna 32 u Shinoda 14,79 Diabate, Sona 38 Hale, Susan Ensemble 43 Mint Juleps 59,76 Radner, Gilda 73 Silly Sisters 41 Uma 21 Bonnet, Alicia 10 Diana Earthmission. 12 Elizabeth 21 Kouyate, Sanougue. 38 Mitchell, Joni 57,73 Raitt, Bonnie 55 Simmons, Woody ... 34 Underwood, Judy ... 28 Bonoff, Karla 57 Disappear fear 26 Hall, Marnie 64 Krauss, Alison 49 Monroe, Marilyn . 62,74 Rakugaki 40 Simms, Laura .... 65,68 Uptown String Booker, Cedella Dobkin, Alix ... 23,24,77 Halpern, Gina 77 Kron, Virginia 36 Monsur, Melanie 30 Ran, Shulamit 64 Simon, Carly 55 Quartet 63 Marely 47 Dolphin Group 12 Hammer, Barbara ... 72 Kubler-Ross, Morgan, Geof 70 Ranch Romance .... 49 Simone, Nina 62 Uzume Taiko 40 Borden, Barbara 11 Domino, Anna 55 Hamouris, Deborah & Elisabeth 13 Morgan, Melissa .... 17 Rand, Joanne 52 Singh Kaur .... 15,20,37 Bostick, Maria 68 Donegan, Dorothy .. 62 Rick 12 Kulthumm, Umm .... 39 Morgan, Pam 22 Ranking Ann 47 Sister Carol 47 v Botsford, Sara 75 Doumbia, Nahawa .. 38 Hang, Mari 22 Kurtz, Dayna B 25 . Morrison, Melanie ... 30 Rapaport, Diane Sister Phuong 19 Valeri, Michele 68 Bougainvillea 62 Dover, Connie 41 Harbach, Barbara ... 63 Morrison, Toni 65 Sward 79 Slack, Susan 21 Van Meter, Sally 54 Boutet, Danielle 12 Drach, Tracy 33 Harjo, Joy 45 L Morton, Jaime 28 Rashani 19 Small, Fred 70 Vance, Aileen 49 Boyle, Maggie 42 Duke, Patty 75 Harnoy, Ofra 64 LaFond, Lois 68 Moskow, Lisa 16 Re-Bops 69 Small, Jacquelyn .... 22 Vaughan, Sarah . 62,63 Bradshaw, Bran 14 Dunn, Barb 11 Harris, Emmylou .... 48 Labelle 57 Mother Nature 18 Rea, Tori 19 Small, Judy 28 Vega, Suzanne 54 Brickell, Edie 55 Dvorin, Miriam 46 Hay, Louise L 17 Lady Isadora 16 Mountainwater, Reagon, Smith, Bessie .... 60,72 Venus Envy 34,37 Briggs, Glee 13 Dwyer, Sandy 75 Haza, Ofra 46 LadyGourd Shekhinah ... 20,37,80 Bernice ... 24,65,72,77 Smith, Cyntia 20,42 Verena, Marisela .... 44 Brouk, Joanna 14 Dzintars 43 Heartsinger 70 Sangoma 29 Mowatt, Judy 47 Reagon, Toshi 33 Smith, Patti 58 Viorst, Judith 68 Brown, Alison 49 Heatherstorm, Laine, Cleo 62 Mthembu Queens ... 38 Redpath, Jean ... 36,41 Smithrim, Katherine . 68 Vitamin L 70 Brown, Foxy 47 Robin 20 Lambe, Ron 70 Muana, Tshala 39 Reed, Ann 24 Snow, Phoebe 58 Vogl, Nancy 31 Bucchino, John 70 Edell, Therese 33 Hellman, Lillian 74 Lang, k.d. . 48,54,73,76 Muldaur, Maria 68 Reel World 31 Snow, Shelley 20 Voice of the Budapest, Zsuzsanna Elgin, Susette Hendryx, Nona 58 Larkin, Patty 53 Mullaney, Beth 24 Reeves, Martha 57 Sobule, Jill 56 Turtle 37,46 E 21,80 Haden 76 Hennings, Nancy .... 18 Lautenbacher, Munsey, Cathy A. ... 22 Remedi, Angle 10 Soho 60 Burch, Sharon 45 Ellen James Henson-Conant, Susanne 64 Murphy, Charlie 70 Remler, Emily 62 Somerville, w Bush, Kate 57,74 Society 55 Deborah 20,35 Lavin, Murray, Anne 66 Reyes, Jessita 45 Jimmy 70,73 Waites, Althea 63 Buttenheim, Nancy . 18 En Vogue 59,72 Hepburn, Katherine . 74 Christine 50,51,55 Musica Femina 64 Reynolds, Malvina .. 30 Sophia 20 Waldman, Wendy ... 59 Enya 21,40,41 Herdman, Lavner, Lynn 30 My Sister Jane 57 Rhiannon 23,32 Sorrels, Rosalie 54 Walker, Albertina .... 60 c Eskin, Virginia 64 Priscilla 50,53,69 Lavrakas, Carol 66 Rhines, Marie 42 Sosa, Mercedes . 27,44 Walker, Alice 65 Cafe Noir 62 Estes, Clarissa Heretics 27 LeGuin, Ursula K. ... 66 N Rich, Adrienne 65 Spencer, Patricia Wallace, Sippie 75 Caldicott, Helen 14' Pinkola 65 Herrick, Susan 23 Leitner, Isabella 46 NYC Gay Men's Richards, Mary 17 Rivera 75 Ward, Peggy 31 Callas, Maria 64 Etheridge, Melissa .. 30 Hickman, Sara 54 " Lems, Kristin 29 Chorus 37,71 Richards, Sue 42 Spino, Dyveke 13 Warnes, Jennifer .... 56 Callen, Michael 71 Etzler, Carole 25 Higbie, Barbara .. 24,33 Leonesio, Mary 17 Najma 39,40 Richards, Vicki 21 Sri Chinmoy Bhajan Warrick-Smith, Campagne, Eurythmics 55 Hildegard von Lerner, Rokelle 22 Nanaba Midge 45 Riddles, Libby 68 Singers 20 Pamela 53 Carmen 67 Evenson 13 Bingen 14,64,79 Lewis, Laurie 52 Native Flute Rieger, Beverly 11 Staneslow, Sunita ... 21 Washington Sisters . 34 Capercaillie 40 Exit 154 26 Hill, Nancy 31 Libana 16,77 Ensemble 45 Rigg, Diana 72 Starhawk 21,80 Washington, Dinah . 62 Capitol Steps 35 Hills, Anne 49,50 Lijadu Sisters 38 Navratilova, Martina . 74 Ritchie, Jean , 35,36,51 Stealin Horses 58 WatchOut! 34 Carmitchell, Bobbi .. 24 Htnojosa, Tish 44 Lincoln, Abbey 61 Near, Holly Ritter, Leslie 10,49 Stearns, Carolyn .... 22 Waters, Crystal 59 Carpenter, Mary Faielia, Ida 35 Hirschhorn, Lippitt, Betsy 24 27,44,51,69,77,79 Robertson, Kim .. 15,36 Steele, Sara 81 Watkins, Mary 17 Chapin 48 Fairuz 39 Linda 46,77 Little, Mindy Manley . 68 Neustadt, Lisa 36 Robinson, Kathleen . 68 Steeleye Span 42 Weaver, Kay 29,74 Carroll, Pat 66 Fallen Angel Choir .. 35 Holcolm, Robin 58 Little, Penny 19 New Coon Creek Roches 37,53 Stein. Diane .. 12,79,81 Weavers 55 Carter, Betty 61,62 Farina, Mimi & Holiday, Billie 62 Locke, Annie 11 Girls 53 Roderick, Libby 29 Stein, Gertrude 65 Webster, Katie 61 Casselberry- Richard 53 Hollands, Jean 73 Lorde, Audre 65,78 Newman, Naomi. 65,75 Rogers, Sally ....9,51,69 Stern, Leni 62 Weed, Susun 76 Dupree 25 Farrera, Irene 44 Homier, Anna 10 Los Folkloristas 44 Nicks, Stevie 58 Romanovsky & Stevens, Marsha .... 30 Weigle, Mark 71 Cello 63 Fat Lip Readers Hooke, Helen 9 Loulan, Joann 65 Nin, Anais 65 Phillips 71 Stone, Merlin 17 Weis, Sam 54 Cervenka, Exene.... 56 Theater 73 Horse 56 Love, Laura 29 Noble, Vicki 21,80 Ronstadt, Linda 48 Story, Liz 16,17 Weiss, Andrea 73 Chaba Fadela 39 Ferron 26 Howard, Jane 28 Love, Monie 59 Nolan, Faith 26 Rory 69 Strauss, Susan 66 Wellington, Valerie .. 61 Chaba Zahouania... 39 Field, Lucille 64 Huber, Ruth 22 Lunacy 71 Nylons 71 Rose, Betsy ... 11,24,67 Straw, Syd 54 Wells, Kitty 49 Chakravarty, Fier, Debbie 12 Hunter, Alberta 60 Lunch, Lydia 29 Nyro, Laura 57 Rosen, Kim 10 Streep, Meryl 68,77 Welty, Eudora 65 Krishna 39 Fierstein, Harvey .... 73 Hwong, Lucia 39 Lyman, Andrea 10 Rosenthal, Margie .. 36 Suede 32 Wenner, Hilda 77 Chambers, Bren 25 Fink, Cathy ... 50,66,67 Lyons, Abbe 23 o Roth. Sukay 44 Wes 34 Chandler, Teresa .... 33 Fink, Sue 32 O'Connell. Maura ... 42 Gabrielle 13,73,79 Summer Angels 35 Wetzler, Laura 46 Chandra, Sheila 40 Fitzgerald, Ella... 35,62 l-Three 47 M O'Connor, Roiint.ee, Cathleen . 78 Sunazaki, Tomoko .. 40 Wharton, Chapman, Tracy 33 Fjell, Judy 28 Ian & Sylvia 51 MacDonald, Carol... 25 Sinead 58,75 Rozman, Deborah .. 67 Sunwomyn Dianaruthe 26 Chenille Sisters.. 50,67 Fleetwood, Dawn ... 72 Ian, Janis 51 MacKenzie, Talitha.. 42 O'Gorman, Patricia . 22 Rude Girls 32 Ensemble 15 Wheeler, Cheryl 50 Cheremshyna 43 Flirtations 70 Iglehart, Hallie 13 MacNeil, Madeline .. 17 O'Hara, Mary 42 Rumbel, Nancy .. 18,37 Susan & Fran 46 Wheeler, Erica 26 Cherry, Neneh 59 Flowers, F. Artemis . 20 In Process 28 Machado, Edi 44 O'Keeffe, Georgia... 73 Rumors of the Big Sutphen, Trenna 69 Wilhite, Ingrid 73 Chicago, Judy 78 Folktellers 67 Indigo Girls 56,73 Mackay, Karen 29 Ochoa, Amparo.. 43,44 Wave 71 Swados, Elizabeth .. 67 Williams, Anne .... 10,11 Children of Selma... 67 Fordham, Julia ... 52,73 Innocence Mission .. 56 Madonna 57,74 Odetta 37,53 Runnalls, Jana 14 Sweet Honey in the Williams, Lucinda ... 48 Childs, Toni 59 Forman, Joanne 10 International Madsen, Catherine . 25 Oliveros, Pauline .... 19 Russell, Linda 36 Rock 32,33,69,72 Williams, Marion 60 Chinle Valley Four the Moment.... 26 Sweethearts of Mahina 30 Otivor, Jane 56 Ryce, Daryle 51 Sweethearts of the Williams, Mary Lou . 62 Singers 45 Fox, Mimi 31 Rhythm 62,73 Mahotella Queens .. 38 On Wings of Rodeo 49 Williams, Tim 49 Chiwese, Stella 39 Fox, Selena 20 Isbin, Sharon 64 Makeba, Miriam 38 Song 18,19 s Sylvester 71 Williamson, Christian, Fradon, Amy 10,49 Ishtar 14 Malone, Michelle .... 57 Osborn, Susan ... 19,21 Sabia 44 Cris 25,35,72,77 Oslin, K.T. 48 Meg 17,25,30 Franklin, Aretha .. 59,60 Itzqueye 44 Mama Cass 57 Sade 58 T Wilson Phillips 59 Outlaw Women 31 Christmas Revels ... 35 Freedman, Cindy 11 Mamas & Papas . 57,74 Saffire 61 Tabor, June 41 Wilson Weinberg, Clannad 40 Freelove, Laurie 29 J Marciano, Rosario .. 64 Ova 31 Safyan, llene 36 Taylor, Koko 61 Tom 71,72 Overweight Pooch .. 59 Clarke, D. A 25 Freilicher, Elizabeth . 77 JEB 73 Maria, Tania 63 Sainte-Marie, Buffy . 45 Taylor, Renee 75 Wilson, Clarke, Diane 17 Friedrich, Su 76 Jackson, Mahalia ... 60 Marias, Barbara P Salerno-Sonnenberg, Tchiumba, Lilly 38 Joemy 36,41,67 Telander, Marcie , 36,65 Cline, Patsy 49,75 Fure, Tret 33 Janet & Judy 67 Des 72 Page, Linda 68 Nadja 64 Wimmin on the Temple Edge 34 Clinton, Kate 35 Janto, Hrana 81 Mariechild, Paley, Cindy 35,46 Sanders, Bett 66 Song-Hearts 21 Wimps 72 Clishmaclaver 41 Jasmine 28 Diane 12,67,78 Palmer, Martha & Sangare, Oumou .... 38 10.000 Maniacs 58 Windy City Gay Cocteau Twins 55 Gaia's Voice 13 Jenkins, Ella 67,76 Marilyn T. 30 Hap 76 Sansone, Tetes Noires 58 Collins, Judy 52,68 Garbo, Greta 73 Jezic, Diane Marley, Rita 47 Pam& Maggie 31 Maggie 36,42 Men's Chorus 37 Tharpe, Sister Collins, Lui 52 Gardner, Peacock 79 Martin, Carolann .... 63 Parachute Club 31 Santata, Assar 24 Winter, Cathy 67 Winter, Miriam.... 18,77 Collins, Mitzie .... 36,42 Kay 14,15,17,23,79 John& Mary 56 Martin, Dan 70 Parker, Pat 66 Sapp, Jane 51 Rosetta 60 Woititz, Janet G 22 Colorado Midwives Garland, Judy 62 John, Esther Little Marxer, Marcy .... 50,67 Parra, Isabel 44 Sarton, May 65,76 The Story 54 Wolf, Kate 52,74,77 Association 11 Gawain, Shakti .. 20,80 Dove 13 Mathis, Nick 31 Parra, Violeta 44 Saunders, Debbie .. 26 Theories of the Old Wolfe, Amber 10,78 Coltrane, Alice 10 Gayle Marie 26 Johnson, Mattea, Kathy 48 Parton, Dolly 48 Savell, Susan 21,23 School 54 Woods, Akia 22 Colvin, Shawn 54 Gemini, Mary 30 Sonia 66,75,80 McCaffrey, Anne 10 Pavlova, Zina 43 Scalet, Beth 60 Therapy Sisters 33 Woods, Sylvia .... 37,42 Connors, Joanna .... 61 George, Jean Jones, Etta 35 McCalla, Deidre 26 Pawlak, Lisa 52 Schaef, Anne Thiel, Lisa 16 Woolf, Virginia 66 Conti, Teri 21 Craighead 67 Jones, Grace 59 McCaslin, Mary 52 Paz, Suni 69 Wilson 11,78 Thomas, Irma 59 Cooledge, Martha... 72 Gilbert, Ronnie .. 27,32 Jones, Gwen 13 McClennan, Kate.... 22 Pentangle 42 Schiller, Greta 73 Thomas, Lynn 30 Worster, Linda 16 Coon Creek Girls ... 51 Gilkyson, Eliza 51 Jones, Mamie 17 McComb, Carol 50 Perrigo, Gale 13 Schimmel, Nancy ... 77 Thomas, Corazon al Sur 44 Gill, Shelley 68,69 Jones, Rickie Lee ... 58 McGarrigle, Kate & Person, Kim 48 Schmidt, Claudia ...9,51 Mario 68.74,76 Y Cotten, Elizabeth .... 51 Ginsberg, Mark 71 Joplin, Janis 56,73 Anna 52 Peter, Paul & Schroeder-Sheker, Thornton, Big Yasmeen 60 Cowboy Junkies 51 Giraud, Tiye 33 Jordan, June 65 McGill, Alice 66 Mary 37,53,69,75 Therese 21,37 Mama 60,61 YeastieGirlz 34 Cox, Ida 61 Girls in the Nose .... 26 Justice 14 McKinney Sisters ... 48 Petric, Faith 26 Schumann, Clara ... 63 Throwing Muses 58 Yer Girlfriend 34 Criss, Deb 12 Glennie, Evelyn 63 Justice, Jennifer 28 McLachlan, Sarah .. 54 Petrie, Robin 37 Scott, Molly 18 Thunder, Mary 45 Yo-Yo 60 Cross Current 25 Glover, Sheilah 11 McLaughlin, Janet .. 28 Phillips, Jan 73 Scully, Nicki 18,80 Tibbett, Teri 54 Yoder, Barb 78 Crossen, Cynthia R.. 12 Goff, Beth 66 K McLaughlin, Sheila . 75 Phillips, Shelley 42 Seale, Anne 24 Tickle Tune York, Beth 11 Cruz, Celia 43 Goldberg, Whoopi .. 35 KALI 14 McNeil, Claudia 67 Phranc 31 Seattle Men's Typhoon 69,77 Ywahoo, Dhyani 45 Cryer & Ford 25 Goldspinner, Jay .... 65 Kahler, Nancee 18 McPartland, Marian. 62 Piaf, Edith 43,72 Chorus 37 Tikaram, Tanita 58 D Good Of Persons ... 51 Kaldor, Connie ... 25,67 McRae, Carmen 62 Pickett, Phrin 24 Sebestyen, Marta ... 43 Til Tuesday 58,59 z Goodrow, Robin 69 Kallet, Cindy 51 Second Opinion 32 Tillery, Linda 29 Z-Band 21 D'Rachael 13,37 Medical Mission Piercy, Marge 65 Grace, Cindee 11 Kallick, Kathy 52 Second Wind 32 Tofa'ah 46 Zicari, Leah 29 DEUCE 26 Sisters 18 Pintar, Judith 41 Graetz, Susan 32 Kath& Ini 14 Segato, Lorraine .... 29 Tomlin, Lily 74 Ziegler, Roxanne. 36,42 Dalton, Lacy J 48 Medicine Eagle, Pirtle, Sarah 69 Grahn, Judy .. 22,65,66 Kealoha, Anna 77 Brooke 44,45 Sell, Michelle 18 Torf, Adrienne 10 Zuleikha 21 Daman's 12 Platero 19

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