Hope Sandoval
Diamanda Galas
Jarboe
If you want something a bit different
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Lots of my favourites in here already. Been listening to Sarah Jarosz lately . . .
F.T.F.A.
Hope Sandoval
Diamanda Galas
Jarboe
If you want something a bit different
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Stevie Nicks
Chris McVie
Sheryl Crow
Paula Cole
Moya Brennan was pretty special at times. I remember seeing Clannad live in Southampton years ago. The interval was interesting; the band all disappeared and Moya just stood alone in the middle of the stage and sang with no accompaniment. It was haunting and truly spine-tingling.
Moya's younger sister (Enya) wasn't too shabby either.
I find that you cant beat Ella Fitz on a jazz classic to bring out the very best on a high end audio rig.
As mentioned above; The London Grammar lady is sublime.
Natalie's hi-res 'Natalie Merchant' album is a wonderful listen on decent equipment.
Mo-Fi re-released her solo debut Tigerlily on LP a few years ago. It's a more uptempo record than the later eponymous release, and very nicely produced.
And back in 10,000 Maniacs, Verdi Cries is an excellent showcase of her singing.
Has anyone mentioned the sublime Swing Out Sister?
Should meet the OP’s requirements exactly.
So clever my foot fell off.
Yes! ^^^
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Thanks again. Using a Sonos Connect connected to my hifi, I've got access to my Napster subscription that came with the house. Should be able to find most artists if not all. Its going to be a busy night tonight.
In addition to what has been mentioned, Sinead O’Connor and Lorenna McKennitt.
Try a bit of Beth Hart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEHwO_UEp7A and a bit more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgrB...&start_radio=1
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Must try her. Only know of her from her version of WB Yeats':
"Where dips the rocky highland
Of Sleuth Wood in the lake,
There lies a leafy island
Where flapping herons wake
The drowsy water rats;
There we've hid our faery vats,
Full of berries
And of reddest stolen cherries."
Popped up on YouTube when looking for the Waterboys' version. Back on topic: Alison Krauss? (Edit: Already mentioned by jwg663)
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Anyone mentioned Julie London yet?
Cheers,
Gary
Surprised Mary Chapin Carpenter not mentioned
Stones in the Road track and album immense.
The Corrs and Mary Black
Tina Turner.
Hazel O'Conner though only "Will You", as the saxophone is amazing.
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Mazzy Star
Beth Orton
London Grammar
Lisa Hannigan
Love a bit of swing out sister but Corinne is not a great singer
Spectacular vocals with a great Wilton Felder jazz tinged backing try merry Clayton emotions album. Particularly "when the world turns blue"
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Don't think Etta James has been mentioned yet. I have the reissued 'At Last' album, which is outstanding.
Alison Moyet, Rumer, Linda Ronstadt
A few I believe not mentioned, various eras...
Barbra Streisand
Anne & Nancy Wilson (Heart)
Terri Nunn (Berlin)
Laura Brannigan
Dolly Parton
Donna Summer
Christina Aguilera
Mavis Staples
Lalah Hathaway
Nice thread. A couple of weeks ago I bought a triple CD complilation called "True Acoustic" from a charity shop. It has works from a number of the named women with whose works I am less familiar. So, I've been giving them a closer listen. I really like the songs from Suzanne Vega, Lori Watson, and, particularly, Joan Armatrading.
It also had a nice piece by Sandy Denny, who I admire, but knew mostly as a part of Fairport Convention.
Best wishes,
Bob
PS Janis Joplin -- Perl, in particular, is a happy making album.
RLF
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I nearly forgot, Kate Rusby, one of the purest voices you will ever hear.
Older and softer but Nanci Griffith and either power lines or from a distance.. Soulful country voiced songs
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Love the Etta James - Tell Mama LP
This thread inspired me to play PP Arnold all day yesterday.
Total curveball and now fitting the 'female' category but the last vinyl LP I got is a 1st press of Antony & The Johnsons - I am a Bird now - its simply breathtaking.
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https://youtu.be/r0YmSDR1ouM
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What are you using for source OP? Tidal (now also has the hi-res stuff), vinyl or cd?
I recently rediscovered my CD quality ripped files on my old FLAC player. Made me realise the bud I normally used are not being utilised enough with Spotify.
I'm either going to transition to Tidal - the CD quality/hi res stuff is £20 odd a month, or restart buying music as either CD or CD quality FLAC.
lots of good ones already mentioned,
if you like janis joplin etc my vote goes to saint jude
This is a great thread that has certainly turned into a who's who of female vocalists. I would add two more into the mix.
Firstly Skin from Skunk Anansie, if you want to hear pone of the most stunning acoustic concerts featuring Skins incredible voice and range this is a must-have album which is extremeely well produced too:
Secondly, a South African singer called Miriam Stockley. She is best known as the lead vocal perfomer for Adiemus, a Karl Jenkins project but also has a few solo albums which contains some gems amonst some more average songs.
Very much agree on charity shops/second hand - when I first got into some of the older jazz, picked up CDs for a couple of quid each.
For phone - I agree not necessary to go FLAC. But you could use the phone as a source, to a proper DAC (say the Mojo) to headphones. Pretty much the epic mobile setup. On the go I am now favouring full wireless headphones, so limited by codec.
Many superb suggestions so far, some more below, with suggestions for especially well recorded/produced albums:
Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat (an album of Leonard Cohen covers, really excellent).
Mary Black - No Frontiers (check out the amazing acoustic bass on Columbus).
Suzanne Vega - Solitude Standing.
Gwyneth Herbert - All The Ghosts.
Tina Turner - Foreign Affair.
Rickie Lee Jones - Rickie Lee Jones (Chuck E's in Love)
Pretty much anything by Everything But The Girl.
I could go on...
I use CDs and a Sonos Connect as my source. I looked into TIDAL too but I've already got a lifetime Napster subscription. May give it a trial
My system is Rega CD/ Sonos Connect>Linn pre-amp>Cyrus Monoblocks>Linn speakers. I did a A/B listening test with CD Vs Sonos running the same tracks at the same time and switching over on the pre-amp and whilst I do notice a difference with the CD being marginally better, I can say that I am very happy with the sound the Sonos Connect amp produces. The convenience though really does it for me. I find myself listening less and less to my CD player nowadays. Before that I bought lots of CDs off music magpie. Dirt cheap and huge catalogue.
I've been slowly going through the suggestions, London Grammar is mesmerising. Really like Mary Chaplin Carpenter and Sara Watkins too.IMG_20190814_222629_resize_19.jpeg
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No, you can plug the Sonos Connect (ZP90) into any input of your amp much like a cd player. Be careful not to confuse it with the Sonos Connect AMP (which is more expensive)which you can hook your speakers directly to.
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Just listening to Patti La Belle ‘if only you knew’ ........ great track to settle you into a chilled weekend. Suspect the Bowmore 18 I’ve just poured myself is helping !!! Friends due round in about an hour and got some decent 2015 Rioja .... simple pleasures.
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Just been listening to one I haven`t heard for ages.....Judie Tzuke.
Try Vanessa Fernandez or Melanie de Basio .
For Americana check out Eilen Jewel not mentioned so far. Well I like her anyway....
Gillian Welch, particularly the ‘Time (The Relevator) album.
Most have heard her before singing ‘I’ll fly away’ on the O Brother where art thou? Film soundtrack
Stevie Nicks
Skin
Cheryl Crow
The Cranberries
Changing Faces
Mary J Blige
Roberta Flack
Lauryn Hill