In honor of Women's History Month, World Cafe has explored a century of music history, highlighting pivotal moments for women in music from each quarter of the century. The journey began in the early 20th century with pioneering figures such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and evolved through the decades to spotlight influential artists from 1950 to 2001, including the impact of Kelly Clarkson's win on American Idol in 2002. The series concludes by emphasizing the shifts brought by digital technology and reality TV in the 21st century music landscape.
In 2002, Kelly Clarkson's victory on American Idol not only launched her career but also transformed television, paving the way for reality shows to proliferate in American entertainment.
The early 20th century saw the emergence of influential female artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marian Anderson, who laid the groundwork for future generations of women in music.
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