But as we all know only too well, the real power of the music lies with the record labels and the publishing companies. This is an era when five multinational corporations control 80% of the music industry, and that is where the decisions are made that affect everything from recording, to touring and promotion. That is also where the money comes from. You may have the best hit song in the world, but sad to say, if the powers that be aren't behind you, you and your career can get left behind.

Certain women musicians are waking up to that reality and taking matters into their own hands. With guts, and for glory, they are starting their own labels, publishing their own songs and sometimes using the power of theinternet to get their music out there.