Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joan Jett headshot, 2006. Before The Runaways, female rock bands simply didn’t exist. Prior to forming the band, where did you ...

In the heart of the Motor City, a remarkable organization is harmonizing with the dreams of young girls, helping them find their voices through the power of music. Girls Rock Detroit, a nonprofit that ...

TaLaina Hicks is a little nervous. At the start of this week, the 9-year-old had never met the other three members of her band, "Wild Animals." But for the first time on Saturday, she will perform an ...

“Girls to the front, rush the stage, everybody say ‘Hey! hey, hey, hey, hey!'” That’s a part of Girls Rock! Phoenix’s theme song. More than just a catchy tune, it’s the anthem of the week of summer ...

This story is part of WBUR's "The Third Act" series, highlighting people who worked full careers and re-invented themselves later in life, often in surprising and inspirational ways. In 1967, the ...

(l to r) Emla Berlin, Valentina Pereda, Eleni Sfakianaki at the final performance for Miami Girls Rock Camp. The camp teaches girls to play instruments and write songs. Alexia Fodere for The Miami ...

WASHINGTON — Get ready to turn up the volume for this episode of DMV Heroes! We’re diving into Girls Rock! DC, a nonprofit that’s about more than just learning to play instruments. It’s a space where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Junior counselors Kate Casey, 15, of Detroit, Ava Williams, 17, of Southfield, Olivia Holtzkemper, 16, of Oak Park, and Verona ...