Subject: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic Date: 19 Aug 11 - 12:47 AM I'd like to expand my horizons and so I am asking: who is your favorite female vocalist.People that I have enjoyed in the past (and still listen to) are Marianne Faithful, Karan Casey, Karrin Allyson, Niamh Parsons, Marta Sebesteyn, Nico, Lulu, Edith Piaf, Marina Topferova, Joni Mitchell, Sally Dworsky, Linda Thompson, Kate Rusby, Linda Ronstadt. Is there someone else that I should audition? Please save me from ennui? |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Georgiansilver Date: 19 Aug 11 - 01:48 AM Heidi Talbot.. Francoise Hardy....There are so many others but they are tops for me....ñ!!! Heidi Talbot... If You Stay.. Francoise Hardy.. Fais Moi Une Place. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Little Robyn Date: 19 Aug 11 - 02:15 AM Emily Smith She's married to Kiwi lad Jamie McLennan from Hamilton so she comes over this way more frequently than other Scots singers. Robyn |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 19 Aug 11 - 02:48 AM Joe Offer just mentioned Chloe Roweth on the How Gilbert Died (Banjo Paterson) thread Chloe has the best voice in the Australian folk scene according to a knowledgeable friend. Roweth Music Original, Traditional & Contemporary Music sound clips available on Sales page |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Richard Bridge Date: 19 Aug 11 - 02:55 AM Try June Tabor or Isla St Clair. Or if you like death doom and destruction Karine Polwarts. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: theleveller Date: 19 Aug 11 - 03:11 AM Lucy Ward, without a doubt. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: The Barden of England Date: 19 Aug 11 - 03:11 AM Chris While takes some beating. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: The Barden of England Date: 19 Aug 11 - 03:17 AM Meant to put this in : - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKHX8gEaxh8 John Barden |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Max Johnson Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:32 AM Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Emmylou Harris, Debbie Harry, Alison Kraus, Mirella Freni... |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: maeve Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:46 AM Cindy Kallet |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Arthur_itus Date: 19 Aug 11 - 08:44 AM I like Judy Dinning, who is the lead singer with Real Time. She was at my place Faldingworth Live a few weeks back and this is a youtube video of one of the songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abaDCei_q2s&feature=related |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: PHJim Date: 19 Aug 11 - 08:53 AM Karen Dalton is my all time favourite female folk singer, while Vi Redd is my favourite female jazz singer. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Andrez Date: 19 Aug 11 - 08:59 AM Hard to pick an all time favourite as there are so many really but I'd put in a vote for some of Eva Cassidy's work. Too bad she died before she really had the opportunity to take off! Cheers, Andrez |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: alex s Date: 19 Aug 11 - 09:07 AM Sandy Denny Fay Hield |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: I don't know Date: 19 Aug 11 - 09:16 AM Chris Wild, Julie Matthews, Emily Slade, Miranda Sykes, Emily Smith, Judy Dinning, Lucy Ward, Kate Bramley. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: artbrooks Date: 19 Aug 11 - 09:42 AM Aoife O'Donovan of Crooked Still or Elizabeth LaPrelle. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Morris-ey Date: 19 Aug 11 - 10:38 AM June Tabor; Diamanda Galas; Chrissie Hynde; Ani Di-Franco; Anne Briggs; Mary Coughlan; Natalie Merchant. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Midchuck Date: 19 Aug 11 - 10:52 AM I'm partial to Gillian Welch. Of course, she cheats by having this incredible guitarist who follows her around for purposes of his own... Peter |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Elmore Date: 19 Aug 11 - 10:59 AM Norah Jones,Dianna Krall,Priscilla Herdman,Anne Hills. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: BobKnight Date: 19 Aug 11 - 11:02 AM The aforementioned Fay Heild - great singer. Also a new-ish Scottish lass, Siobhan Miller. She has a great voice, and the more established Emily Smith, and Karine Polwart. I can't recommend these women highly enough. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Commander Crabbe Date: 19 Aug 11 - 11:18 AM Cara Dillon is worth a mention Cara Dillon |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Auldtimer Date: 19 Aug 11 - 11:46 AM Cara Dillon yes but her sister Mary Dillon is even better, Gillian Welch has also been already listed and has Siobhan Miller a very impressive live performer also don't forget Bonny Rait a seasoned singer and fablous slide guitarist. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Bernard Date: 19 Aug 11 - 11:50 AM Amy Grant, Julie Fowlis, Jane & Amanda Threlfall... |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic Date: 19 Aug 11 - 11:51 AM Christine Collister,Eddi Reader. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: alex s Date: 19 Aug 11 - 12:04 PM Mary Black Dolores Keane |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Tony Date: 19 Aug 11 - 12:27 PM Kate Wolf |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Sue Wilcock Date: 19 Aug 11 - 12:37 PM Lucy Ward definitely mine at the moment |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: BobKnight Date: 19 Aug 11 - 12:39 PM How could I forget Kathleen MacInnes? She sings in Gaelic, but what a great voice. You really have to check her out - Scottish gaelic singer of the year a wee while back. You don't have to understand what she's singing about - the voice does it all. She has videos on you-tube. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu Date: 19 Aug 11 - 01:48 PM I just keep saying WOW! What a great thread. Crank up the volume. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Date: 19 Aug 11 - 01:51 PM Gwyneth Keen - great voice |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu Date: 19 Aug 11 - 01:51 PM Another Caper |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,leeneia Date: 19 Aug 11 - 02:26 PM Melanie Oesch Taylor Ware |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Amergin Date: 19 Aug 11 - 02:46 PM One of our own...the gorgeous Harpmolly aka Molly Bauckham whose beauty is only surpassed by her voice. Loch Tay Boat Song I understand she'll be having a cd coming out soon. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Date: 19 Aug 11 - 03:00 PM Karan Casey and June Tabor set the bar pretty high but of those already mentioned already I'll reiterate Cara Dillon and Anne Briggs (thanks Morris-ey)but also raise you Norma Waterson, Sally Barker and the wonderful Thea Gilmore (more mainstream folk/rock but a superb voice). |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Arkie Date: 19 Aug 11 - 03:23 PM More nominations: Jennifer Warnes Elana James Lacy J. Dalton k.d. lang Zooey Deschanel Tracy Grammer Candace Knight Nikki Yanofsky Annette Griffin Donna Ulisse Jheena Ladwick |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Colin Randall Date: 19 Aug 11 - 03:24 PM Since I've just noted her absence here, in my Mudcat thread about a Song of the Day series at my own site, I'd say Eliza Carthy on her day should be in there with a shout. Linda Thompson, too, at her height. And while I know it's deeply unfashionable to say so, I still love Joan Baez's voice. But we are spoilt for choice. Looking back over this thread, I can say without even checking that Mary Black, Cara Dillon, June Tabor, Dolores Keane, Chris While and, of course, Sandy Denny have all appeared in my selections, along with a few of the others mentioned. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Date: 19 Aug 11 - 04:37 PM Aoife O'Donovan (vocalist for Crooked Still in addition to her other projects and solo ventures) is one of my favourite female singers. I've seen her sing live many times and she is wonderful. A great talent who can work her magic on traditional songs and inventive cover versions as well as writing some superb songs herself. There are tons of clips out there in the ether but here's a sampling... Aoife sings Harvest Moon Aoife sings her own song Lay My Burden Down Aoife sings Wind and Rain |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: michaelr Date: 19 Aug 11 - 05:05 PM I second Mary Dillon of Deanta; sadly, she appears to have retired from performing. With Eddi reader a close second, my all-time favorite, heartstopping, heartbreaking voice is that of Karen Matheson. There is no instrument like hers. A more recent one. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: skipy Date: 19 Aug 11 - 05:38 PM Gilly Darbey without a doubt, best female voice ever, not keen on her choice of material these days, but, that is her right to choose. Checkout Waterfall (you will need a few more wild cards) on youtube. Skipy |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,John Sidmouth Date: 19 Aug 11 - 05:55 PM Give Karine Polwart a listen I love her to bits and marvellous songwriter too |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:18 PM Gilly Darbey... wow again... great thread!... again! |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: skipy Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:48 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE_i4dUBARg Skipy (in a 6x sauce) |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: skipy Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:54 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2TorCWYM1Q&feature=related Skipy. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Little Hawk Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:56 PM Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Lynn Miles. And there are hundreds more... |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Bernard Date: 19 Aug 11 - 07:11 PM Jay Bradbury (Jaywalkers)... only just eighteen, but with amazing maturity. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Edthefolkie Date: 19 Aug 11 - 07:23 PM Lucy Ward (again). The only person who can make the word "Shardlow" sound like a curse. Eliza C. And her mum. And Lal. Also let's put a word in for KAMI Thompson. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Gurney Date: 19 Aug 11 - 07:32 PM My favourite is Madeleine Peyroux, just for the recordings. She used to be jazz/blues/swing, but has lately turned to recording her own songs, which IMO isn't so good. Performers cover covers because they are the best songs, even in their opinions. Julie London if you like steamy late-night jazz. The late Dusty Springfield if you like CW just a touch raucous. Melody Gardot has as good a voice as I've heard. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: PHJim Date: 19 Aug 11 - 07:44 PM Catherine MacLellan, Martha Wainright and Serena Ryder are three great Canadian songstresses; very different, but all lovely singer/songwriters. |
Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Date: 19 Aug 11 - 08:09 PM Gordeanna McCulloch
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Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Date: 19 Aug 11 - 08:16 PM oops, how come I have turned into a guest? have asked Joe, need to be ME again!! |
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