September 2001

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A brief note about squeezing in an issue before the fall
   Amanda Kowalski Receives Sally Ann Forrester Scholarship by Murphy Hicks Henry An announcement about the first recipient of the new Sally Ann Forrester Scholarship, Amanda Kowalski, a young bass player heading to college.
   IBMA: Those Amazing Kids to Feature Young Women by Murphy Hicks Henry A preview of the young performers, mostly girls, scheduled for the IBMA's youth workshop.
   First Women Inducted in IBMA Hall of Honor: The Carter Family by Murphy Hicks Henry A commentary on the Carter Family's induction into the IBMA Hall of Honor, focusing on the often-overlooked role of Sara Carter.
2. BLUEGRASS IN JAPAN: WOMEN ARE WELCOME
   by Martha Hartmann An essay from an American banjo player describing her welcoming and inclusive experiences jamming with bluegrass musicians in Japan.
3. Monroe’s Daughters & Friends: A Movement in the Japanese Bluegrass Scene of the New Century
   by Hisae Nishigauchi Hisae Nishigauchi's introduction to the (mostly) all-female Japan bluegrass club called Monroe's Daughters
   Bluegrass in Japan and Female Players by Hisae Nishigauchi A historical overview of the participation of women in the Japanese bluegrass scene since the 1960s.
   Monroe's Daughters & Friends by Hisae Nishigauchi A description of a Japanese internet-based initiative that promotes inclusive jamming sessions for men and women.
4. Will Bluegrass Survive Another Fifty Years?
   by Hilary Sloan A critical essay lamenting the overproduced, soulless state of modern bluegrass and calling for a revolution led by women.
5. Bluegrass at the Beach
   by Joann Sanders Loehr (printed “Joanna Sanders Loehr” [sic]) A reflective account of attending an instructional bluegrass camp in Oregon, focusing on lessons learned from Laurie Lewis and others.
6. IBMA Award Nominations: The Women
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy's analysis of gender representation in the IBMA awards
   SECOND BALLOT by Murphy Hicks Henry A breakdown of the number of women appearing on the second round of IBMA award nominations.
   FINAL BALLOT by Murphy Hicks Henry A list of the few women who made it to the final ballot for IBMA awards.
7. The Sound of Women's Voices
   by Katie Laur A personal essay by Katie Laur on the unique quality and emotional power of singing and playing music with other women.
8. FRAN LARKIN: TO THAT MANSION IN THE SKY
   by Murphy Hicks Henry An obituary for WIB contributor Fran Larkin, detailing her passionate pursuit of bluegrass banjo after a cancer diagnosis.
9. Gotta Get These CDs!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Brief reviews of three new albums featuring prominent female artists, highlighting a trend of women-centric projects.

Photos

• Amanda J. Kowalski, Murphy Hicks Henry, page 1. Photo: Kathy Nichols.
• Unidentified, page 2. Photographer unknown.
• Hisae Nishigauchi, page 5. Photographer unknown.
• Hisae Nishigauchi, page 5. Photographer unknown.
• Laurie Lewis, page 8. Photo: Jon Sievert.