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All Access Pass: Cris Williamson

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Trish Bendix

On the last episode of the year, Andrea talks to women's music icon Cris Williamson.

They discuss Cris' music journey, the historical concert at Carnegie Hall in the '70s, and her new album, Fringe.

All Access Pass: Cris Williamson

For more information about Cris Williamson, go to www.criswilliamson.com. For more information about Andrea Meyerson, visit www.alloutfilms.com or www.womenonaroll.com.

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    • Submitted by
    Trish Bendix
    on December 23, 2008 - 9:00am.
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    Filling Up and Spilling Over...With Gratitude

    Submitted by
    Sista (69 posts)
    on December 23, 2008 - 11:11am.

    Thank you for an AMAZING interview with the women's music foundress Cris Williamson. I was "filling up and spilling over" with gratitude and emotion as I listened to Cris recount her life, her work, and her love in this world.

    Cris was my saving grace during my college years as I was "coming out" in the early 80s, supported by my discovery of Cris and Meg Christian's Carnegie Hall event, and the beautiful music that assured me I would be okay in this world. And, in the 25 years that have since passed, I have been a devoted fan.

    I was particularly touched by Cris' remark that she is sometimes tired at 61. She should be! She has carried me and a world of women with her music, her inspiration and her art, for decades. And for that I am forever indebted!

    Bless you, Cris, and thank you, Andrea, for bringing this to us!

     

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    Sweet Woman, Rise Inside My Glow

    Submitted by
    dustyspringfield (46 posts)
    on December 23, 2008 - 9:02pm.
    What a holiday gift to find beautiful Cris at afterellen. I'm so excited that I'm saving watching this until Christmas. My own little gift to myself. Sista- Love your extremely thoughtful and well written post. You're speaking my language! In an endless waterfall...Please, everyone. Gift yourselves with Cris's CD's, if you haven't already. "Winter Hearts," her holiday CD released just weeks ago, will not disappoint. She concludes it with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Somewhere, even Judy Garland herself is smiling and dreaming of better days. As long as Cris is in the world, there will always be light, even on the darkest days. Hugs to Meg, Margie, Teresa, Barbara, Vicki, Julie and all of the women who saw the light before others did. Blessings to you all.
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    ahh, now this woman could truly SING...

    Submitted by
    Babs (208 posts)
    on December 27, 2008 - 8:29pm.

    we are trying to learn "Song of the Soul" for our next Unity presentation....

    i tell you, when you hear cris sing "Shooting Star" and "Sweet Woman", you will know why my generation counts ourselves as some of the lucky ones to hear the true songbirds of women's music:  cris and meg christian, sing the songs of our hearts and soul.

    tyvm for acknowledging this contribution to our "her"itage.  and herstory.


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