Rob, no I know one doesn't *have* to be ignorant of new music just because one gets older, but many of us go that way. I have anyway. With that caveat in mind, I still tend to think it's always been difficult for independent non-packaged female artists to get support from the music industry. And one of the reasons I find the current trend for girlier vocalists in traditional folk disappointing, is that previously strong female artists were the norm. For me, I see this as a decidedly backwards step. Though I respect the views of others here who support their work.

Otherwise, here's some words from Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth): Kool Thing

"Kool Thing let me play it with your radio
Move me, turn me on, baby-o
I'll be your slave
Give you a shave
I don't wanna, I don't think so
I don't wanna, I don't think so

Yeah, tell'em about it,
hit'em where it hurts
Hey, Kool Thing, come here, sit down
There's something I gotta ask you.
I just wanna know, what are you gonna do for me?
I mean, are you gonna liberate us girls
From male white corporate oppression?
Tell it like it is!
Huh?
Yeah!"