Miss Kittin's "1982": Redefining Women in Dance Music Through Unconventional Performance
By
Walden Green
Pure flour-power. Hearty enough to carry you through lunch.
Summary
A review/reflection on Miss Kittin (Caroline Hervé) and her 2002 live performance of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" at Benicàssim, highlighting how she defied conventional expectations of women in dance music—neither a powerhouse vocalist nor a glamorous figure—yet carved out a unique space in the electronic music scene through her distinct style and presence.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAt a time when being a woman in dance music meant you were a big voice or an expressive face, Miss Kittin wasn't much of either.
When she does finally sing, it's with none of Annie Lennox's steely brio; her voice is thickly accented and at least a half-step flat.
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