Cris Williamson and Barbara Higbie

Cris Williamson, born in Deadwood, SD, is a pioneering singer-songwriter known for her contributions to the women's music movement. Notably an activist and out lesbian, she co-founded Olivia Records. Her seminal album, *The Changer and the Changed*, sold over 100,000 copies in its first year. Collaborations include Meg Christian and Tret Fure. Influencing artists like Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls, Williamson's legacy is unmatched in feminist music. She won a Parents' Choice award for her children's album *Lumière* and has performed at Carnegie Hall.