Results tagged “girlsrock”

Music is seen as a man's world. Whether it's heavy metal, mainstream rap music or today's MTV pop, today's entertainment industry is often accused of being fueled by testosterone and sexism. This leaves little room for women in the industry to create and be heard, let alone be taken seriously in a society that seems to favor male musicians over female musicians.

Since 2001, the Rock 'n' Roll camp for girls based in Portland has instructed young women on the finer points of learning to play instruments and rocking out, while also helping to give their students a positive self-image and can-do attitude.