jlafrenz
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Post by jlafrenz on May 23, 2014 12:07:53 GMT -5
Looking for some recommendations for well recorded female vocalists other than the typical Allison Kraus, Patricia Barber, Norah Jones etc...
Please share some of your favorites.
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Post by Cogito on May 23, 2014 12:17:58 GMT -5
Diane Shuur. "Pure Shuur" is a great recording.
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Post by audiobill on May 23, 2014 12:21:00 GMT -5
Diana Krall, Patricia Barber, Cassandra Wilson, Madeleine Peyroux, Holly Cole, Paula Cole,
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Post by drtrey3 on May 23, 2014 12:25:21 GMT -5
I enjoy Margo Timmins from the Cowboy Junkies. Ella Fitzgerald has the best voice in the world I think, many, many of her recordings were very well done too. Kate Bush can sing with lovely tone, when she wants to. She can also shriek when she wants too! I have a weak spot for Donna Summer. Karen Carpenter had a wonderful voice, pretty poppy songs though. Joan Osborne sings with LOTS of soul. Oops, I almost forgot Jennifer Warnes who has a wonderful voice and has very well recorded albums.
Trey
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Post by restless on May 23, 2014 12:59:22 GMT -5
Samatha James, Dilerium, Lesium, Bliss and a bunch more have been my main background listening on Pandora.
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Post by geebo on May 23, 2014 13:03:46 GMT -5
Dala has very nice female harmonies. There is a cut of theirs (Horses) on the 2nd Emofest sampler.
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Post by Dark Ranger on May 23, 2014 13:20:27 GMT -5
Most of my favorites are already listed here, so I won't repeat them. However, I'll add two more to the list:
Melody Gardot (I'd put her in my top 5 favs) Kelly Sweet
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Post by jmilton on May 23, 2014 13:34:49 GMT -5
Stevie Nicks.
When she's not mumbling.
...wait a minute...forget I mentioned her.
Sorry.
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Post by indyscammer on May 23, 2014 14:13:53 GMT -5
Second Joan Osborne, and in a Stevie Nicks-ish way I enjoy Lissie. Others (not yet mentioned) to check if they are your thang...Brandi Carlisle, Grace Potter, Susan Santos (of Honey Honey), Neko Case. None of these would be considered "Crooners" or "classical" voice presentations, however.
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Post by cd on May 23, 2014 14:16:25 GMT -5
Ooooh, I cannot stand Stevie Nicks. I never did understand why folks were so enamored of her. One singer that has not been mentioned yet is Imelda May. She has an incredibly powerful and sexy voice, somewhat reminiscent of the great "girl groups" of the 40s and 50s . And she's pretty easy on the eyes, too. She was on tour with Jeff Beck for a while, a ringing endorsement if ever there was one! Imelda May's website: imeldamay.co.uk/ And here is a link to her live show schedule: imeldamay.co.uk/livedates.htmlIf you can possibly get out to see her, YOU MUST DO SO!! She is absolutely fabulous - IMHO, the most exciting female singer in the world today... Here are some other recommendations: Joni Mitchell. Check out "Court & Spark". This is a very well-recorded album, I think the CD is an HDCD. Mary Fahl. She fronted a band called October Project and they were spectacular. They are now led by Marina Belica and she also has an ethereal, spookily beautiful voice. www.octoberproject.net/ She was also in a follow-on group called, naturally, November Project. No list of female singers would be complete without Sarah McLachlan. She has a beautiful, beautiful voice and is also and accomplished musician (guitar and piano) and songwriter. Sarah is also very easy on the eyes <g>. Others that come to mid are Natalie Merchant, k. d. lang (her spelling), and Tori Amos, and Alanis Morrisette. Alanis is the "quirkiest" of these and she is an accomplished songwriter as well. Another gal who just now comes to mind is JC Lodge. She is a very popular reggae artist with a beguiling voice. She's also a very accomplished painter: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.C._LodgeGo to YouTube and give a listen to those I've mentioned, you're sure to find some that really strike your fancy! CD
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Post by geebo on May 23, 2014 14:21:05 GMT -5
Beth Hart if you like a Janis Joplin/Ertha Kitt/Tina Turner kind of singer.
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Post by dazza on May 23, 2014 14:33:23 GMT -5
Deborah Bonham and Sass Jordon for those into blues/rock genre.
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Post by cheapthryl on May 23, 2014 14:40:29 GMT -5
More: Nikki Yanofsky, Velvet Janes, Amy Lee, Fiona Apple, Anne Lenox.
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Post by tasdom on May 23, 2014 14:45:01 GMT -5
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Post by FLcanuck on May 23, 2014 14:54:53 GMT -5
Eva Cassidy Shelby Lynne Janis Ian Carole King Emmylou Harris Susan Tedeschi Ann Wilson (Heart) KT Tunstall Sade
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Post by jlafrenz on May 23, 2014 15:06:26 GMT -5
Beth Hart if you like a Janis Joplin/Ertha Kitt/Tina Turner kind of singer. I'm going to have to check this one out. I really like Joe Bonamassa. Lot of good suggestions from others. I will be seeking out music from these ladies.
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Post by cd on May 23, 2014 15:12:04 GMT -5
One more that just now came to mind is Jewel. She has an astonishing voice and is most certainly *very* beautiful. I have her album "Pieces Of You" and it is very, very well recorded.
You have certainly been given a boatload of great recommendations. Give 'em a listen and get back to us with those you fancy most. This will aid us in making further recommendations...
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Post by mfeust on May 23, 2014 15:22:49 GMT -5
In additions to alot of my favorite above,
Ayo Jackie Naylor Lizz Wright Amy Winehouse Andreya Triana Cowboy Junkies, I know this is a group but almost always female lead vocals Dido Rickie Lee Jones
Mark
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Post by uthiker on May 23, 2014 15:26:20 GMT -5
Kris Delmhorst , Patty Griffen , Patty Larkin , Antje Duvekot , Natalia Zukerman... if your into folk at all... These are all great .
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Post by Porscheguy on May 23, 2014 15:32:52 GMT -5
Shawn Colvin Stevie Nicks Suzanne Vega Sade Barbara Higbee Enya Halestorm Joni Mitchell Laura Nero Carole King Vanessa Carlton
But most favorite female singer is Alice Cooper....
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