Lorraine Segato and the Unexpected Queer Anthem: Rise Up

11/23/23 • 19 min

Meet Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, social justice activist and Member of the Order of Canada, Lorraine Segato in episode 17 of Queer Legends.

As co-founder of The Parachute Club, Segato and her 1980s bandmates struck a chord with Canadians with their top 10 hit Rise Up, which helped inspire a generation of human rights and other activism during a pivotal time in Canadian history.

Enjoy this fun, smart and candid conversation about The Parachute Club's impact and their accidental queer anthem.

Cover photo: LorraineSegato.com

Meet Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, social justice activist and Member of the Order of Canada, Lorraine Segato in episode 17 of Queer Legends.

Enjoy this fun, smart and candid conversation about The Parachute Club's impact and their accidental queer anthem.

Cover photo: LorraineSegato.com

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