In this episode I chat to to the incredible Dr. Joanna Ross Hersey about her research into women brass musicians in American music, routes into the profession, the changing political and social settings, all female bands and their inspiring leaders including Helen May Butler and Cora Youngblood Corson. Joanna Ross Hersey website Cora Youngblood Corson Composer Diversity Database Every episode a portion of the ad revenue is donated to an organisation chosen by our guest - this week its the Athena Brass Band If you like the podcast you can support it by leaving a tip or buying a perk - including asking my next guest a question or getting a shoutout via PodInBox Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band
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