In a city known for its jazz, R&B and blues singers, music aficionados are often surprised to find a dearth of female artists. Quick, name the most well-known female artists in New Orleans! Irma Thomas, Charmaine Neville, Germaine Bazzle, Banu Gibson, Marva Wright, Nora Wixted, Barbara Shorts, Barbara George, Juanita Brooks, Elizabeth (Holden) Miller, Leigh Harris...yes, there are more, but we unfortunately don't get to see enough of the ladies of New Orleans music.

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