Women in prog?

And I am sure there are more threads... 

Crikey! You've really done your research in finding all of those old polls and threads, and just when I thought this topic hadn't been covered before. 

I recommend all of the artists and bands that Jared mentioned. 

My all-time favourite album by a female artist is "Mother" by Gilli Smyth because of its unique blend of psychedelia, space rock, and experimental sound collages. The album, released in 1978, features a mix of whimsical folk-pop elements, dreamy nursery rhymes, trippy rock tunes, and avant-garde jazz influences. Gilli Smyth's signature “space whisper” vocals add an ethereal quality to the tracks, complemented by saxophone-led melodies and unconventional song structures.

The album delves into themes of motherhood, gender roles, and feminist polemics through its eclectic soundscapes. With contributions from Gong members such as Daevid Allen, who was her partner for many years, and other musicians like Didier Malherbe, Christian Tristch, and Pip Pyle, "Mother" offers a journey through surreal sonic landscapes that reflect both the era it was created in and the visionary creativity of its makers. 

From chirpy psychedelic folk music to experimental jazz-rock explorations, "Mother" presents a musical tapestry that is both charming in its eccentricity and musically imaginative. While some tracks may lean towards the avant-garde side with their sound collages and unconventional arrangements, the overall essence of the album captures a time when musical boundaries were being pushed and artistic expression knew no limits.

I wonder what percentage of female prog musicians are female prog fans.

{I would expect that there are various female singers who front bands considered Prog bands, as well as contributing female musicians, who would not consider themselves to be fans of Prog.  That said, there are quite a few composer/musicians who create Prog (as we may define and divine it) rather than those who "just" perform in Prog bands. Some of those might not consider their music to be Prog or consider themselves to be Prog either.  Anyway, just an aside from the topic.}

Belarus's wonderful chamber prog Five-Storey Ensemble is about 50% female.