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Jul 22, 2022 · With the album out now, Simon Button talks to Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward about the reaction to Masquerade, the band’s connection to the LGBTQ community, and what’s next for Bananarama. As you celebrate 40 years in the business, reviewers are hailing the new album as one of your best ever…
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- Keren and Sara Came of Age in A ‘Sexist Establishment’
It’s now 40 years since Bananarama first burst onto the music scene with their big hair and punky aesthetic. They were one of England’s foremost bands, and they were a near constant fixture in the charts for much of the ’80s. Their story is well worn at this stage – Sara and Keren were childhood friends who both had a keen interest in music. They m...
Masqueradedeals with some big themes, but at its core, it’s a “joyous” electro-pop album that’s naturally infused with ’80s synth-pop. “Sara and I, our hearts are in that electro-pop/dance genre,” Keren says. “If you consider the music we’d been listening to as well, whether it’s the Jessie Ware album or The Weeknd or Dua Lipa, there’s a real nod t...
Both Sara and Keren are also keenly aware how much the LGBTQ+ community has stood by them throughout their careers, from when they started out in the early ’80s right up to now. They’ve always felt a kinship with their queer fans. “I think it’s [about] always having to fight for what you want. Gay people have had to do that and women have had to do...
It was a glorious time, but it didn’t come without its challenges. Sara and Keren are glad that they now have full ownership and control over the music they release – but that wasn’t always the case. “I mean we initially signed for no advance,” Sara explains. “We almost signed a publishing deal for peanuts because we didn’t know anything about it a...
Keren is glad the Me Too movement has taken hold in recent years, putting a harsh spotlight on some of the mistreatment women have had to endure. “It’s fantastic that’s come into the public eye because there are so many times where things happened and you think, ‘What a shame you didn’t speak out.’ You just accepted it. We grew up in a sexist estab...
Dec 3, 2023 · In fact, there are now over 50 flags recognized among the LGBTQ+ community, each used to symbolize different gender identities and sexual orientations within. While most queer individuals would also identify with the all-encompassing rainbow flag, many want to have their own individual flag.
Jun 4, 2024 · Here's a guide to all the LGBTQ+ Pride flags, from the gay Pride banner and the bisexual flag to the transgender and non-binary designs.
- Jess Glass
Oct 16, 2024 · The evolution of LGBTQ flags is a testament to the community's ongoing journey toward visibility, acceptance, and representation. From the iconic rainbow flag to the more recent Progress Pride flag, these symbols encapsulate the diverse experiences and identities within the LGBTQ spectrum.
A Guide to LGBTQ+ Flags: Celebrating Diversity and Pride. The rainbow flag has long been a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and visibility, but did you know that there are many other pride flags representing the vast spectrum of identities within the LGBTQ+ community?
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Jun 4, 2024 · Let's take a look at all of the Pride flags—including all of the gay and LGBTQ+ flags—and the Pride flags' meanings behind each of them.
