Parker, Pat, 1944-1989


  • The Varied Voices of Black Women: an Olivia Records concert

    This is a recording of the final concert from the Olivia Records tour “The Varied Voices of Black Women,” which began in California and ended here at Medusa’s Revenge on November 7, 1978 at Medusa’s Revenge. The concert features musicians Gwen Avery, Mary Watkins, Linda Tillery and poet Pat Parker, accompanied by a band of…


  • The Lesbian Show – October 23, 1978: Varied Voices of Black Women

    This episode of The Lesbian Show features a conversation among three of the four women from “Varied Voices of Black Women,” a poetry and music production touring the north East Coast, produced by Mud Productions. The guests are pianist Mary Watkins (b. 1939), singer and percussionist Linda Tillery (b.1948), and poet Pat Parker (1944-1989). Gwen…


  • Gay authors’ collage / produced by Kevin Burke.

    Excerpts from the works of gay authors, including Pat Parker.|A GAY AUTHOR’S COLLAGE / produced by Kevin Burke. A collage of gay authors including excerpts from “Come Out”, two letters from the Amherst, Massachusetts “Collegian”, the poetry of Pat Parker, and a short children’s story by Morningstar. – BROADCAST: KPFA, June 20, 1977.


  • Lesbian culture / produced by Helene Rosenbluth

    A program on lesbian culture, starting with a radio presentation of “An Oral Herstory of Lesbianism.” Conceived and produced by Terry Wolverton, written collectively by 13 women: Jerri Allyn, Nancy Angelo, Leslie Belt, Cheri Gaulke, Chutney Gunderson, Brook Hallock, Sue Maberry, Louise Moore, Arlene Raven, Catherine Stifter, Cheryl Swannack, Christine Wong and Terry Wolverton. Sponsored…