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Which genre was the first to provide space for artists to express queerness?
While the Blues' roots originated from the deep American South by and for enslaved people, it also held space for many queer women. "T'ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do", by Bessie Smith, “Prove It On Me Blues,” by Ma Rainey and “B.D. Woman’s Blues,” by Lucille Bogan (BD was slang for lesbian women at the time) all specifically reference same-sex desires.
While the Blues' roots originated from the deep American South by and for enslaved people, it also held space for many queer women. "T'ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do", by Bessie Smith, “Prove It On Me Blues,” by Ma Rainey and “B.D. Woman’s Blues,” by Lucille Bogan (BD was slang for lesbian women at the time) all specifically reference same-sex desires.
While the Blues' roots originated from the deep American South by and for enslaved people, it also held space for many queer women. "T'ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do", by Bessie Smith, “Prove It On Me Blues,” by Ma Rainey and “B.D. Woman’s Blues,” by Lucille Bogan (BD was slang for lesbian women at the time) all specifically reference same-sex desires.
While the Blues' roots originated from the deep American South by and for enslaved people, it also held space for many queer women. "T'ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do", by Bessie Smith, “Prove It On Me Blues,” by Ma Rainey and “B.D. Woman’s Blues,” by Lucille Bogan (BD was slang for lesbian women at the time) all specifically reference same-sex desires.
Which openly queer singer-songwriter duo released the hit album "The Con
" in 2007, which has been celebrated for its LGBTQ+ themes?
Tegan and Sara. This Canadian duo, who are identical twins, have been open and proud about their sexuality since the beginning of their career and continue to use their platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation.
Tegan and Sara. This Canadian duo, who are identical twins, have been open and proud about their sexuality since the beginning of their career and continue to use their platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation.
Tegan and Sara. This Canadian duo, who are identical twins, have been open and proud about their sexuality since the beginning of their career and continue to use their platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation.
Tegan and Sara. This Canadian duo, who are identical twins, have been open and proud about their sexuality since the beginning of their career and continue to use their platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and representation.
Which Queen song does Freddie Mercury elude to to his sexuality with the lyric "Mama, I just killed a man"?
The "man" Freddie is referring to killing in "Bohemian Rhapsody" is actually his old self. He wanted to destroy the man he had been and live his truth in his sexuality.
The "man" Freddie is referring to killing in "Bohemian Rhapsody" is actually his old self. He wanted to destroy the man he had been and live his truth in his sexuality.
The "man" Freddie is referring to killing in "Bohemian Rhapsody" is actually his old self. He wanted to destroy the man he had been and live his truth in his sexuality.
The "man" Freddie is referring to killing in "Bohemian Rhapsody" is actually his old self. He wanted to destroy the man he had been and live his truth in his sexuality.
In what year did gay icon, singer, actor, author and activist, Lance Bass, publicly come out as gay?
In 2006 at age 27, Lance Bass famously came out as gay on the cover of People Magazine after years of being forced to hide his sexuality during his early music career.
In 2006 at age 27, Lance Bass famously came out as gay on the cover of People Magazine after years of being forced to hide his sexuality during his early music career.
In 2006 at age 27, Lance Bass famously came out as gay on the cover of People Magazine after years of being forced to hide his sexuality during his early music career.
In 2006 at age 27, Lance Bass famously came out as gay on the cover of People Magazine after years of being forced to hide his sexuality during his early music career.
Which famous icon did not make an appearance in Taylor Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need To Calm Down"?
Despite being close friends and one of the biggest artists in the world, Elton John did not appear in Taylor Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need To Calm Down."
Despite being close friends and one of the biggest artists in the world, Elton John did not appear in Taylor Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need To Calm Down."
Despite being close friends and one of the biggest artists in the world, Elton John did not appear in Taylor Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need To Calm Down."
Despite being close friends and one of the biggest artists in the world, Elton John did not appear in Taylor Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need To Calm Down."