Evelyn Rawlins
Evelyn Rawlins taught music in Palmerston North for over 65 years.
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Elida Rumsey Fowle
American singer, philanthropist, and Union nurse during the American Civil War
Mavis Rivers
Samoan-New Zealander jazz singer
Sonita Alizadeh
At the age of 16, Sonita Alizadeh found out she was to be sold into marriage. Propelled to do something by this experience and the experiences of other women around her, the young Afghani woman turned to rap music. Alizadeh now uses her music and her convictions to end child marriage and to fight for the rights of women and girls all over the world.
Marion Mitchell
New Zealand singer and mayor
Abbey Perkins Cheney
American musical educator
María Roselia Jiménez Pérez
María Roselia Jiménez Pérez has produced several children’s books in Tojolab’al and has composed several pieces of vocal music in her language as well.
Joan Baez
Folk singer and social rights activist Joan Baez uses her voice to advance social change.
Celia Cruz
Known worldwide as the “Queen of Salsa,” Cruz recorded more than 70 albums and received countless accolades.
Helena Blackwood
1800s baroness of Dufferin and Clandeboye, countess of Gifford, author and songwriter