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Madonna has been hailed as ‘The Queen of Pop’ since she first came on the music scene in the 1980s. She's become the world’s wealthiest female musician, sold 300 million albums, and won numerous awards. Yet, still she is more likely to be attacked than appreciated: for years she has endured mockery of her refusal to dress demurely and ageing. Well, to celebrate her 60th birthday, and our Women in Music Powerlist, we ask, how important has she been for women in the music industry? Jenni asks journalists Sylvia Patterson and Sophie Wilkinson.