Betty Carter
Betty Carter developed a legendary reputation as one of the great mentors for young jazz musicians. Equally legendary was her singing prowess, creating a distinctive style of improvisation that could transcend any song.
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Martina Arroyo
American opera singer and educator
Pearl Lang
American dancer, choreographer, and teacher
Sheila Jordan
Sheila Jordan was not only one of the premier singers in jazz, but she was known for her stimulating vocal workshops as well. A superb scat singer, she could just as easily reach the emotional depths of a ballad.
Carla Fasano
Carla Fasano was the first woman to be appointed professor at the University of Wollongong (1985).
Dr Gertrude Kelly
Irish surgeon and political activist
Ellen McKenna
Irish Sister of Mercy, American civil war nurse and teacher
Patricia O’Connor
20th century Irish playwright, novelist and teacher
Susannah Coleman
20th century American pianist, composer, and teacher
Rosaleen Mills
1900s Irish activist and educator