In background, Triple J held a ‘Hottest 100 of All Time’ poll in 2009, and the results showed a large male presence – 2 female singers (guests on Massive Attack songs), 2 pianists, 1 drummer, 1 bassist; and of these, none in the top 10. Further, what developed in my perspective was that the issues presented and highlighted by the poll were mere recollections of issues discussed and identified years before. In this retelling, it is obvious that media and history has not proven a tangible, evidential historical account of the influence of female musicians, and the music culture continues to be male dominated.
In my essay, I address the concerns expressed by Triple J hosts, as well as highlighting contradictions which fuel the segregation. I discuss historical developments womens’ emergence in popular music and outline the responsibilities that media outlets such as Triple J have to educate audiences of a fair, even gendered music industry.
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