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The Most Outrageous (and Queerest) Record Label of the 60s
READ MORE →: The Most Outrageous (and Queerest) Record Label of the 60sAlmost nothing is known about the mysterious 60’s record label Camp Records. They released an album and 10 45 rpm records of gay parody songs, most done with effeminate voices. I believe they were issued in the early 60’s, as they all appeared…
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Preserving LGBTQ+ Music History: The Mission of Queer Music Heritage
READ MORE →: Preserving LGBTQ+ Music History: The Mission of Queer Music Heritage“Queer Music Heritage” is a unique and vital project that serves as both a radio show and a website, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of LGBTQ+ music. The initiative was founded with the belief that the music created by gay…
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Pansy Division & Queercore Special
READ MORE →: Pansy Division & Queercore SpecialPansy Division – Fem in a Black Leather Jacket (1993) Welcome to Queer Music Heritage, and this is JD Doyle. I’m heard every month as a part of Queer Voices on KPFT, and the song I opened with is by one of my…
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The GLAMA’s: Who Won? Who Were Nominated?
READ MORE →: The GLAMA’s: Who Won? Who Were Nominated?The Gay & Lesbian American Music Awards (the GLAMAs) spanned five years and provided the foundation for the recognition of the excellence of GLBT artists. Founded by Tom McCormack and Michael Mitchell, the event grew from seven competitive awards for it’s first ceremony, to…
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Valentino: The Untold Story of Motown’s First Gay Record and Carl Bean’s Legacy
READ MORE →: Valentino: The Untold Story of Motown’s First Gay Record and Carl Bean’s LegacyIn the world of music, certain stories are lost in time, waiting to be rediscovered. One such story revolves around Valentino, a Motown artist whose trailblazing work set the stage for future LGBTQ+ representation in music. Despite the scarcity of information about Valentino,…
