Swing Stuff

Ruby Bell

Born out of early 20th century America, swing dancing - and the jazz music that inspires it - is an art form that is still loved and practiced worldwide. Join host Ruby Bell and special guests for a deep dive into swing dancing, swing music, and all of the various stuff that intersects with swing dance culture both historically and today.

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Who are the womxn musicians, composers, and bandleaders of the Swing Era that we should know about? What can we learn about their stories? How can we support womxn in jazz today? Host of ‘Women in Jazz’ podcast, Earanee Niedzwiecki, joins us today for a chat.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Women in Jazz Starter Pack - Spotify Playlist

About Earanee:

Books Mentioned:

Invisible Women - Caroline Criado Perez
White Tears, Brown Scars - Ruby Hamad
Some Liked It Hot - Jazz Women in Film and Television - Kristin A McGee
Swing Shift - “All-Girl” Bands of the 1940s - Sherrie Tucker

Artists:

Jane Sager
Willie Mae Wong
Gladys Bently
○ ‘I am a Woman’ - Article
○ ‘If This Be Sin - Picture Book’
○ Map of Harlem - Gladys’ Clam House
○ Okeh Records
- International Sweethearts of Rhythm - Panel Discussion on YouTube
Marie Anne Standaert
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Mary Lou Williams
Ella Fitzgerald
Melba Liston
Jutta Hipp
Maxine Sullivan

Articles:

Women in STEM Industries study

Documentaries:

'Girls in The Band' - Watch free on HERFLIX

Any feedback for the show? Get in touch at hello@swingstuff.com

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Website: www.swingstuff.com

Insta: @swingstuffpodcast

Host, Producer, Editor: Ruby Bell

Very Special Guest: Earanee Niedzwiecki

Show Art, Technical Support, and Unwavering Moral Support: Jonathan Topf

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