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Nov 2024
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Canadian Women in Music: Part 1 | 126

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About this episode

In the 1990s four Canadian women dominated the charts, each with their own style and type of music. Over the next two episodes of History of the 90s, we are looking back at their journeys to fame and success in a male dominated industry. These are the stories of Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette.

Guest Info:

Andrea Warner, author of "We Oughta Know: How Celine, Shania, Alanis and Sarah Ruled the 90s and Changed Music and co-host of the Pop This! podcast.

Show Info:

Instagram: @that90spodcast  

TikTok: @90spodcast

Email: 90s@curiouscast.ca


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