Songwriters serve as historians and preservers of oral tradition in our culture. Songs reflect and influence what humans consider important: ideas, feelings, and stories. Women songwriters and singers greatly reflect and influence the culture. Linda will share songs by brilliant women songwriters (Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Iris Dement, Mary Gautier, Alice Randall) and discuss their relevant lyrics. Class participants will be invited to join the conversation after the presentation.