Articles by Helen G
Dawn of a new talent
Melissa James's debut album Day Dawns moves through a diverse range of styles, including jazz, blues, torch singing and country. Helen G finds an understated gem from a singer with a voice able to carry all this off with assurance and maturity
Helen G // 14 June 2012
Women born women?
As a controversial conference restricts entry to 'women born women', Helen G analyses this phrase
Helen G // 21 May 2012
Ancient and modern design: The Cornshed Sisters Tell Tales
Fresh from touring the UK with the Futureheads, Sunderland vocal harmony group The Cornshed Sisters are marrying British folk traditions and vocal harmonies with a mixture of ancient and modern lyrical concerns. Helen G found herself impressed by their debut album, and eager to witness the band live.
Helen G // 18 April 2012
Made in solidarity: The Selecter in the 21st century
The Selecter brought us their 2 Tone sound when right wing politics was dividing a nation. Helen G reviews their most recent release Made in Britain and finds their music -new and old- to be as relevant today as their most famous tracks were in the 1980s
Helen G // 20 March 2012
Kitty Wells Dresses: Songs of the Queen of Country Music
Helen G reviews Laura Cantrell's collection of covers of songs by Kitty Wells, the first female country star to release a long-playing record
Helen G // 10 June 2011
A day-by-day struggle
From the struggle to keep domestic violence shelters open to the machinations of which mullah to align with, a discussion with four Afghan politicians reveals the challenges women face. Helen G reports
Helen G // 21 March 2011
Categories: Politics and Current Affairs, Religion, Violence
Trans 101
Helen G sets out a glossary of common terms and definitions
Helen G // 17 March 2008
Categories: Language
A period of transition
Helen G considers why some feminists are hostile to transgender women
Helen G // 2 January 2008
Categories: Body and Health, Feminism, Stereotypes
