"Memphis Minnie (1897 - 1973) called no man her master, defied gender stereotypes, and exemplified a radically adventurous lifestyle," writes Maria Muldaur in the liner notes of her "....First Came Memphis Minnie" project that featured numerous female blues stars (Rory Block, Ruthie Foster, Bonnie Raitt, Phoebe Snow, Koko Taylor and more) paying tribute to the inspirational Minnie. "At a time when women were 'kept in their place,' both personally and professionally, Memphis Minnie was tough, independent, outspoken, and played a mean guitar!"Let's celebrate the inspirational women of music today on International Women's Day.#IWD2016Find out more about "....First Came Memphis Minnie" by visiting: www.stonyplainrecords.com/mariamuldaur