On Sept. 6, 1983, a quirky little redhead with a big, big voice named Cyndi Lauper became an instant MTV icon when she released “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” a feminist anthem for the new wave age.

The pop star explains on PBS' Finding Your Roots how she flipped the song written from the male perspective into a girl-power anthem. By Rania Aniftos Cyndi Lauper is joining PBS’ Finding Your Roots ...