IT’S A MEN’S, MEN’S WORLD, BUT WE ARE GETTING LOUDER.
DONNE launches updated multimedia platform with new features, including a fully searchable database and curated playlists, to continue their fight against centuries of patriarchy.
, a database with over 5,000 names, from pre-medieval composers to 21st-century singer-songwriters, is a key updated feature on DONNE’s website. The list is now both searchable and browsable allowing users to search for women composers along with several different data points including period, musical genre, location, nationality as well as BAME and LGBTQI+ composers.
It is one of the most comprehensive online databases especially dedicated to women composers globally, which will continue to grow as more talent is fostered and unearthed.
Also available on the new multimedia platform: EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, interview series with women composers, as well as a that promotes and celebrates women composers. DONNE continues to fund , host online engaging events, concert series, generate funding for more commissions by women composers and connect the global community of women in music on social media.
For those thinking that inequality in music is a fight of the past, check the information below:
Of these, only 142 were composed by women.
Report showed that just 14.18% of the 12,040 writers represented by UK publishers are women, while female artists make up 19.69% of the rosters of acts signed to labels.
USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative showed that only 10.4% of Grammy Nominees from 2013-2019 were female. 89.6% were male.
The music industry still has a long way to go on the path
to achieve equality, diversity and inclusion.
Gabriella Di Laccio’s quotes
What will get more music by women heard? Having more music by women being programmed.
It’s not rocket science: it’s a simple decision!
Their music is out there. If we don’t act now? When will we?
Not knowing how to act is not an excuse for not acting. The more privileged you are, the higher should be your commitment towards supporting equality, inclusion and diversity.
If you are still finding excuses, I’m sorry for being blunt, but it’s time for you to educate yourself.
ABOUT DONNE:
Launched on International Women’s Day 2018 by soprano Gabriella Di Laccio, DONNE was born from her desire to create a dedicated space for raising the profiles of women composers from past and present and empowering future generations to follow their lead. DONNE’s website functions as a platform to educate and raise awareness, as well as, inspire, connect and provide opportunities for women composers.
Through a distinctive and proactive voice combining multimedia, educational, advancing and informative content, DONNE seeks to continue to be a leading advocate for women in music, by providing valuable resources to all in order to raise awareness, educate, advance and connect all in order to generate real change in the music business.
DONNE recently achieved Foundation status, so is already planning what are the next steps next for this ever-developing initiative.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Clémentine Dreyfus
Press & media relations officer
Email: dreyfus.clementine@gmail.com
Cris De Luca
Press & media relations officer (BRAZIL)
Email: cris@gengibre.cc
