Birtha / produced by Judy Sherman.
Program Title:
Birtha / produced by Judy Sherman.
PRA Archive #:
BC1044
pbcoreAssetType:
pbcoreAssetDate:
Asset Date (YYYY-MM-DD ONLY):
1972-11-02
dateType:
broadcast
Asset Date (YYYY-MM-DD ONLY):
1972-11-02
dateType:
created
Date Broadcast on:
WBAI, 2 Nov. 1972.
Station:
Item duration:
1 reel (33 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono.
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Description:
Judy Sherman interviews the all-woman rock group Birtha. They discuss their origins as a band and their experiences in both writing and performing music. The members of Birtha are Sherry Hagler (keyboards), Shele Pinizzotto (guitar), Rosemary Butler (bass, vocals) and Olivia "Liver" Favela (drums, vocals).
Songs by Birtha heard in the recording are Work on a dream, Too much woman (for a hen pecked man), Judgement day, Fine talking man, Feeling lonely, and Free spirit.
pbcoreAnnotation:
http://www.birtharocks.com/aboutus.html
Song titles confirmed from here: http://www.discogs.com/Birtha-Birtha/master/137110
pbcoreInstantiation:
instantiationIdentifier:
12369_P01
PRA item ID:
BC1044
INSTANTIATION DATE (YYYY-MM-DD ONLY):
1972-11-02
instantiationPhysical:
1/4 inch audio tape
instantiationDimensions:
7 inch
instantiationLocation:
University of Maryland, College Park, attn: Chuck Howell
instantiationDuration:
00:33:00
instantiationGenerations:
Master: audio
instantiationIdentifier:
12369_D01
PRA item ID:
PRA_NHPRC1_BC1044_00_000_00
INSTANTIATION DATE (YYYY-MM-DD ONLY):
2014-08-25
instantiationLocation:
Y:\NHPRC1 American Women files\GBlood complete drive_3_20140829_Batch 2
instantiationDuration:
00:33:10
instantiationDigital:
instantiationFileSize:
1 119 413 000
instantiationGenerations:
Master: preservation
Contributor:
Role:
Producer
Contributor:
Role:
Guest
Contributor:
Role:
Interviewee
Contributor:
Role:
Interviewee
Contributor:
Role:
Interviewee
Contributor:
Role:
Interviewee
Distributor:
Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archive, 1972.
Rights Summary:
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
Grant Tracking Information:
Shipping Batch Number:
Batch 2
Assessment Completed Date:
2014-05-06
Box and labels scanned:
2014-05-06
Re-labeled box (1980s)--Mylar?:
Date tape pulled from vault (or box printed):
2014-05-28
Pre-digitization cataloging done (Date):
2014-05-28
Pre-digitization cataloging done (INITIALS):
jmb
Possible restriction issues:
No
Sensitive language:
No
Date first level cataloging completed:
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Portable HD ID:
Buffalo_02_NHPRC1_Batch2
HD Receipt Date:
2014-08-29
Location on PRA drive:
Y:Pacifica Wave\GBlood complete drive_3_20140829_Batch 2
Audio File QC (Pass One) completed Date:
2014-10-10
Audio File QC (Pass One) completed Initials:
HRL
Audio file QC (Pass One) notes:
Hiss. Interview portions are in the left channel only. Album cuts are in stereo, but have pops.
Content: Birtha is Shelly, Sherry, Rosemary, and Olivia (nickname Liver), who also all live together in Southern California. Their motto is "Birtha has balls."
http://www.birtharocks.com/
Great article on these ladies: http://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/review/1439/
Produced by WBAI.
Post dig--dup, numbering issue, etc.:
Post dig--Complete songs in intro/outro:
Post dig--Mostly pre-recorded music:
Post dig--Contains reading of published materials:
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Post dig--Editing required for bcast:
Post dig--Minor audio issues (see notes):
CD plays:
Second Level Cataloging completed Date:
2015-05-19
Second Level Cataloging completed Initials:
JG
Reels Reboxed (see tape assessment):
Reels Rewound:
Production CD (copy) created:
Reel removed for contamination:
No
Plastic insert put in box:
Reel sent to Univ. Maryland:
View Folio here (at Archive.org):
This recording is currently on a 1/4” reel tape and has not been digitally preserved. If you would like to contribute to the cost of transferring this recording, and receive your own personal copy on CD, please complete this form and we will return your request with pricing information. You will hear from an archive staff member once your request has been researched. We can also be reached by phone at 800-735-0230.