Christian, Meg

  • Lesbian sisters: October 5, 1976

    This is Helene Rosenbluth’s first episode of the series “Lesbian Sisters” on KPFK. The program opens with “Face the Music” by Meg Christian, then author Rita Mae Brown speaking at the Women’s Building about art and politics. Later, Helene interviews Meg Christian and Judy Dlugacz about Olivia Records, and they feature the newly released Be…

  • Meg Christian and Holly Near in concert (Part 5?)

    Meg Christian and Holly Near in concert, venue unknown, November 6, 1976. Two songs are performed: 1. Sister Woman Sister – Holly vocal solo; 2. Sweet Darlin’ Woman (Diane Lindsay) – Meg on guitar and backing vocal, Holly vocal. Much of this tape is stage banter. First few minutes of recording suffers from poor audio…

  • Meg Christian performs at Inez Garcia benefit concert (Parts 1 and 3 of 3)

    Meg Christian performs at a benefit concert on June 10, 1976 to raise money for Inez Garcia, who was charged with the 1974 murder of a man who attempted to rape her. Christian performs the following songs: Reel 1: 1. Hello, Hooray Let the Show Begin; 2. Face the Music — Annie Dinnerman (10:35); 3.…

  • Inez Garcia Benefit musical performances (Part 3 of 3)

    June 10, 1976 Inez Garcia Benefit. Inez Garcia was charged with the 1974 murder of a man who attempted to rape her. Meg Christian performs the following: 1. Walkin’ Around in Little Pieces (intro 35 sec., 5:40); 2. Where Do We Go From Here (intro 2:40, 9:20). This is Part 3 of 3, Part 2…

  • Interview with Meg Christian by Nancy Guinn

    Nancy Guinn interviews musician Meg Christian in mid-July 1981, just after recording her new album, Turning It Over. Christian talks about the stylistic shift on her new album, about her Southern heritage, her involvement in the women’s music movement, and whether she considers herself a “woman warrior.” A number of songs from the album are…

  • View from Gayhead / produced by Margaret Mercer and Ceil Muller. (Part 2 of 2)

    Four women singer-songwriters in concert live at the first New York Women’s Music Festival. In order of appearance: Lou Crimmons, Casse Culver, Alix Dobkin and Meg Christian. Recorded on February 14 and 15, 1975 at Barnard College. Produced by Margaret Mercer and Ceil Muller. Contains sensitive language.

  • Meg Christian performs at the 1981 West Coast Women’s Music Festival

    Meg Christian performs at the 1981 West Coast Women’s Music Festival just after the release of her album “Turning it over,” on Olivia Records. Songs performed are Turning it over — Train song(?) — Restless — There’s a light — You bet (co-written by Holly Near) — Southern home — Gym II — I wish…

  • Classism and relationships among women / Jane Wagner and Josy Catoggio

    Jane Wagner and Josy Catoggio give previews of their upcoming talks at the 4th Annual Women and Alternative Lifestyles Conference, sponsored by the Sexuality and Lesbianism Task Force of LA-NOW. which was held June 9-10, 1979 at the University of Southern California. Wagner’s talk is titled “Lovers: Do We Choose or Are We Driven or…

  • View from Gay Head: the New York Women’s Music Festival (1975) / produced by Margaret Mercer and Ceil Muller

    Four women singer-songwriters in concert live at the first New York Women’s Music Festival. In order of appearance: Lou Crimmons, Casse Culver, Alix Dobkin and Meg Christian. Recorded on February 14 and 15, 1975 at Barnard College. Produced by Margaret Mercer and Ceil Muller. Contains sensitive language.

  • Women and alcohol / produced by Karla Tonella

    A program discussing alcoholism in general and how it affects women, specifically. The panel also discusses the double standard for men and women, co-alcoholism, and games alcoholics play. Panel: Ann Noolen, Ann Worthington, Celinda Cantu, Bonnie Malcolm, and musician Meg Christian. Produced by Karla Tonella. Likely the same recording as AZ0293, preserved as part of…