Left & Below: Rebecca O'Quinn
Women Making Music
Top & Right: Jesse Barry Below: Mare Carmody
By Peggy Ratusz
Left & Above: Dulci Ellenberger
o piggy, or “Peggy” back (if you will) off the August issue, let’s continue to explore more fantastic “women making music” who reside in Asheville and surrounding towns. I think we can all agree that “low-grade depression” is a real thing. These practitioners of music, without a doubt, contribute to our mental good health as we head into month six of our “Covid crazy” lives.
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Each of these artists persist and each of them, inspiring beyond words. These women persevere and in some cases reinvent themselves. To me, they exemplify courage. I am honored to bring to your attention month after month, the female musicians of all ages who continue to pursue 10
thesofiamagazine.com | September 2020
Right & Above: Debrissa McKinney
