Varied Voices of Black Women (The)

Work on Paper

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Wanderground Lesbian Archive/Library

Name/Title

Varied Voices of Black Women (The)

Entry/Object ID

2024.14.6

Tags

Music

Description

FRAMED Poster announcing the production of The Varied Voices of Black Women Concert. Performers: (music and poetry) - Gwen Avery, Mary Watkins, Linda Tillery, and poet Pat Parker Date: Nov. 7, 1978 / 7:30 pm Place: Medusa's Revenge on Bleeker St. in Bowery women's concert - childcare available and phone #s

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Concert advertising

Context

"The Varied Voices of Black Women," began in California and ended at Medusa's Revenge on November 7, 1978. The concert featured musicians Gwen Avery, Mary Watkins, Linda Tillery, and poet Pat Parker, accompanied by a band of Olivia musicians. Presented by Olivia Records. Coordinated by Roadwork. Produced by Mud Productions (in NYC)

Collection

Music (also Festivals & Radio)

Category

Poster, Promotional Use

Made/Created

Date made

1978

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

21-3/4 in

Location

Wall

Hanging in Work Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

In Frame

Web Links and URLs

Audio recording archived by Lesbian Herstory Archives, Recording of Final Concert on Internet Archive

Create Date

January 14, 2026

Update Date

August 5, 2026