Best female voice

[AVM62]

I can't beleive no said Shirley Horn. If you like Diana Krall check out the late Shirley Horn. I'd add to the list,
Patti Austin
Abbey Lincoln
Eliane Elias
Brenda Russell
Veronica Nunn
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Vanessa Williams

 

[adam71]

Jewel, Tarja Turunen (former Nightwish vocalist), Christina Scabbia and Lisa Loeb. Just some of my faves.

 

[klix58]

Diana Krall!

 

[sparky77]

After reading this thread for the last few weeks, I've kinda lost my train of thought over who I would even nominate as the best female vocalist, except for the fact that two singers do rather stick out in my mind. Sarah McLachlin, and the "old" stuff from Mariah Carey, back before she fired/divorced her manager and started with the collaborative hip hop crap and started dressing link a slut. (not really saying thats a bad thing, but she did look good in a pair of blue jeans) Maybe when I have a long slow night of work, I'll go through the thread and make a tally of what's been suggested and post the results. GOOD LUCK TO ALL.......

 

[dorokusai]

I've been digging Colby Callait recently as her voice is so natural and smooth.

Mark
Polk Audio CS

 

[The Chukker]

Carrie Akre, Diana Krall, Omara Portuondo, Lhasa, Sade.

 

[captiankirk28]

I think Celine Dion has one of the best voices, i think her voice is beautiful.

 

[haraldo]

Bet female voices.... Easy
Kate Bush and Tori Amos

 

[Ciloh]

Some more:

Shirley Bassey - strong and emotional voice
Olivia Newton-John - lovely voice

 

[Zzyzx]

Elizabeth Fraser

 

[Funkmonkey]

Erykah Badu
Aretha Franklin
Astrud Gilberto

(sorry if they have been mentioned before) just wanted to throw in my 2¢

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Bet female voices.... Easy
Kate Bush and Tori Amos

I agree 100%. Especially Kate Bush.
(Sorry if this ends up as a double post. I made this reply earlier, but it disappeared.)

 

[Ciloh]

Liel Kolet - she's an angel

 

[GO-NAD!]

Thought I'd resurrect this thread. I just finished reviewing the whole thing and I didn't see the late, great, Sarah Vaughn. Hard to believe she hasn't been mentioned yet! (If she has been mentioned, my apologies)

A couple of more recent great talents, that don't have a huge profile yet:

Jill Barber - http://www.jillbarber.com/

Meaghan Smith - http://www.meaghansmith.com/

If you haven't heard either, check 'em out!

 

[walter duque]

Joss Stone
I think she looks and sounds good. I just like the way she moves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBH8o8XXnVM

 

[serenity737]

For me a woman who hasn't been mentioned much so far ... Eva Cassidy who died tragically young. Here is a link to a vocal recorded live ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwDYBWEDSc

Enjoy,

Mike

 

[MidnightSensi]

Joss Stone
I think she looks and sounds good. I just like the way she moves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBH8o8XXnVM

Yeah, I always thought she sounded great too.

Look at those legs!

She smokes herb too, she left her Volcano vaporizer in her kitchen for MTV Cribs (by accident?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USMDU5abvxU

It's at 1:25, top shelf...gotta go to high res to see it clear. Only reason I know it is there is because I saw it on TV and was like "whoa, this chick is awesome!"

 

[Soundman]

Has anyone mentioned Charlotte Church? I heard her sing when she was just a girl and my mouth dropped open, couldn't believe it.

 

[Edmonton]

i don't listen to too many female singers, but i really like Beth Gibbons from Portishead

some of the songs have great bass too

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[Vracer111]

My favorites female voices:

Annette Strean (Venus Hum)
Karen Carpenter
Imogen Heap (Frou Frou)
Norah Jones
Selena Quintanillo
Utada Hikaru