Lorraine Segato and the Unexpected Queer Anthem: Rise Up

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 convcersation about The Parachute Club\'s impact and their accidental queer anthem. Cover photo: LorraineSegato.com