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Remembering Barbara ‘Boo’ Price, a pioneering force in women’s music
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Margaret Hetherman , as published by Washington Blade
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Barbara Price was 82 when she died in Oakland, California.
A key figure in women's music has passed away. Barbara Price was 82 when she died in Oakland, California. She played a significant role in shaping a new cultural movement.
Price was involved in organizing concerts and festivals, including a major event in Michigan that ran for nearly four decades. Her work had a lasting impact on the music scene. Further details about Price's life and legacy are available from the Washington Blade, which has published a tribute to her pioneering work in the women's music movement.
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Category: rights Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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