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25 years on, Lilith Fair is a reminder of how one woman's radical idea changed music

Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan performs during its 2010 revival in Camden, New Jersey. Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images hide caption

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25 years on, Lilith Fair is a reminder of how one woman's radical idea changed music

Lilith Fair brought an eclectic array of women's music to millions of fans and was the top grossing music festival of the 1990s.

25 years on, Lilith Fair is a reminder of how one woman's radical idea changed music

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How Claiming Creative Control Helps Women Musicians Stay The Course

Tori Amos (shown here performing in 2009) was part of a wave of women musicians who took the reins, creatively and professionally, over their music in the '90s. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images hide caption

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The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women

How Claiming Creative Control Helps Women Musicians Stay The Course

The 1990s saw a wave of prominent women musicians who took the reins, creatively and professionally, over their music — and provided a blueprint for lasting careers.

A Lot Of Songs About Ice Cream

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All Songs Considered

A Lot Of Songs About Ice Cream

Even though it was a rocky road, we whipped together a show sprinkled with some of our favorite ice cream tunes.

A Lot Of Songs About Ice Cream

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With Sales Lagging, Lilith Fair Faces Question Of Relevance

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Hey Ladies: Being A Woman Musician Today

With Sales Lagging, Lilith Fair Faces Question Of Relevance

Lilith Fair, one of the most successful festivals of the '90s, featured a full lineup of women artists. It's back this summer after a 10-year hiatus, but is a women's music festival necessary in 2010?

With Sales Lagging, Lilith Fair Faces Question Of Relevance

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The Best, Worst and Weirdest in Holiday CDs

Every year brings a flood of new holiday CDs, and with good reason: They're quick and easy to make, most if not all of the songs have already been written, and they get reissued practically every year. From Sufjan Stevens to Twisted Sister to The Chipmunks, here's a look at 2006's holiday crop.

The Best, Worst and Weirdest in Holiday CDs

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