March is notably known as Women’s History Month, with the national celebration officially being passed in Congress in 1981.

The law requested that the President would proclaim the week of March 7 as “Women’s History Week”. After five years of petitioning from the National Women’s History Project, the holiday would be celebrated for the entire month of March beginning in 1987. This month-long celebration of women would be used each year to celebrate the contributions of women all over the United States.

The 2025 theme for Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Women in music have broken gender barriers and achieved success in various genres, leaving an influential impact for women from every generation. To celebrate, listen to this curated playlist that recognizes all different types of women in the music industry who have inspired generations.

There’s much to celebrate this month with Doechii becoming the third woman to ever win a Grammy for “Best Rap Album” and even being recognized as Billboard’s Woman of the Year in music. Artists with no fear of speaking controversy such as Lady Gaga, just released her sixth solo studio album. Acclaimed pianist and singer Roberta Flack’s recent passing is another reason to celebrate her influence.

From new women in music like Doechii and Chappell Roan to musical legends like Aretha Franklin and Joni Mitchell, Women’s History Month can be celebrated all month long here.