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Broadcast History
broadcast on WXPN-FM in Philadelphia in March for women's history month.
Timing and Cues
Begins and ends with music
possible intro: To celebrate women's history month we hear words and music from some of today's most interesting women making music. Here is New York based folk singer Dar Williams.
Musical Works
As Cool as I am (Mortal City, 1996, Razor & Tie label)
February (as above)
The Pointless, yet Poignant Crisis of a Co-ed (as above)
When I was a Boy (The Honesty Room, 1993, Razor & Tie label)
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