Briefly discuss her career and musical contributions. In what genres of music did she (or does she still) perform? What instrument(s) does she play? In interviews, has she discussed her female identity and how it affects her career?

Paper #3

Female musicians have always played a significant role in popular music. Choose one of the following three female musicians and complete the task and questions below:

• Memphis Minnie (born Lizzie Douglas)
• Carole King
• Patti Smith

Briefly discuss her career and musical contributions. In what genres of music did she (or does she still) perform? What instrument(s) does she play? In interviews, has she discussed her female identity and how it affects her career?