A post-#MeToo reckoning in the French jazz scene

Musicians from the world of jazz have been speaking out about the sexism and sexual violence that has long cast a shadow over their corner of the music industry. FRANCE 24’s reporters went to meet the women who are now working to change that culture and are demanding justice and accountability.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Musicians from the world of jazz have been speaking out about the sexism and sexual violence that has long cast a shadow over their corner of the music industry.
• FRANCE 24’s reporters went to meet the women who are now working to change that culture and are demanding justice and accountability.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• women who are now working to change that culture and are demanding justice and accountability. Musicians from the world of jazz have been speaking out about the sexism and sexual violence that has long cast a shadow…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Musicians from the world of jazz have been speaking out about the sexism and sexual violence that has long cast a shadow over their corner of the music industry.
• FRANCE 24’s reporters went to meet the women who are now working to change that culture and are demanding justice and accountability.