Back in the day you could see all the bold soul sisters (and brothers too) on Soul Train, which used to be the "hippest trip in America." This official site will help you relive all those groovy musical memories from one of the greatest music TV shows of all time. Make sure to visit the Archival Library for all the old school goods (including full episode lists and video clips) from 1971 until.
Non Soul/R&B Women in Music Sites
Lea Gilmore's "It's a Girl Thang!"
ACLU Deputy Director Lea Gilmore loves the blues and it shows! Whether it's modern blues women, women who work in the blues music industry, or traditional blues artists like Big Maybelle, Alberta Hunter, or Dinah Washington, you'll find 'em on her page. Great!!
Women in Music Project
Unique site by John Harp features current and past female bands in rock who you'll be hard-pressed to find info about elsewhere on the web. Lots of wonderfully collected writings and photos on artists including Isis, Fanny, Bikini Kill and more.
Women of 1970s Punk
A great resource by Webmistress Rockin' Rina. She breaks it all down with info on the women of UK, US, European, even Canadian 1970s-early 80s punk rock, post-punk, ska, new wave, and alternative music. Includes band bios, discographies, pics, audio, and recipes to boot!
Women of Ska
Another super cool site featuring info on the original Jamaican Rocksteady stars from the 60s and 70s to the US and UK queens of 2-Tone and Third Wave. From Phyllis Dillon to Pauline Black and the Selecter, you'll find over 181 entries dedicated to the Ska ladies here.
Other Music-Related Sites
All Music Guide
All Music Guide is a gigantic online repository of musician bios and discographies for all genres. The AMG was a great resource in helping me develop several of the mini-bios for this page.
Encyclopedia Breakannica
For all the hip hop people out there, this site is one of the best-kept secrets on the web. Why? Because it is a "comprehensive compilation of samples and their sources, organized by genre" so that you know songs which rappers use to "enhance" their works. For instance, if you want to know which Minnie Riperton song A Tribe Called Quest sampled, just go here.
Char Star Lyrics Scene
The most amazing lyrics site I've ever come across. This page specializes in rhythm & blues, soul, funk, and disco lyrics, though you'll find all sorts categorized neatly by performer name and song. If you can't find the lyrics you need here, this site even has a handy page of links to other lyrics sites.