Cris Williamson
Ravens and the Roses
Cris Williamson is a singer , songwriter , musician , and activist ... notably , one of the most important figures in the women ' s music movement that started in the 1970 ' s . An avowed champion of independence , she has always been a fearless trailblazer , creating music that spoke directly to women in a way that was new , powerful , and direct .
Told to live within the existing music distribution system , Cris Williamson said no , creating her own label - Olivia Records - in 1973 .
The goal ? To bring music to an audience ignored by the brick and mortar record companies . And she has been remarkably successful - several of her Olivia releases have sold over a half million copies .
Her latest - Ravens and the Roses - continues Cris Williamson ' s journey of discovery . Cris Williamson is revered .
“ She is often considered a treasure , passed hand-to-hand , person-to-person . Williamson is an heroic character whose tireless activism continues .”
- Boston Phoenix
“ The first time I heard Cris ’ s music , it was like hearing honey dripped on a cello … Cris has been a whole lot of women ’ s heroes - including mine .” - Bonnie Raitt
Today , with 30 + full albums to her credit , Cris continues to tour the acoustic circuit , adding new material at each juncture .
You are invited to hear why she is legendary . Listen for Forever and a Day from the new release , Ravens and the Roses on The Bear ...
Find Cris Williamson online - www . criswilliamson . com
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