Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert

Vocalist, songwriter, actress, and activist Holly Near was a major figure in the rise of the women's music movement in the '70s, and has been a proud champion of using music as a medium for social change. With a background in both music and theater, Near enjoyed success as an actress in the early '70s before changing her focus to songwriting, making the most of her clear voice and knack for compelling melodies. Founding her own label, Near's debut album, 1973's Hang in There, focused largely on the War in Vietnam, while feminist themes were strongly felt on much of her work of...