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Mar 2024
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Women of Sound: Anandavally

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Anandavally (c. 1950s-2019) was a prolific Indian dubbing artist, known for her versatile vocal talents and impeccable timing. With a career spanning decades, she lent her voice to numerous iconic characters in Indian cinema. Anandavally's contributions to the world of dubbing enriched countless films and left an indelible mark on the industry.

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This month, we're talking about Women of Sound. These women dominated the airwaves: innovating, documenting, and creating the audio landscape we live in today.

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Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.

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