I am surprised no one has mentioned Eileen Pratt as a strong singer who moves quite seamlessly from lows to highs. Great because even though you can tell it's her singing on every song, you don't get that "samey" feeling.

I really don't have it in for the breathy singers. Used to be one and can still do it if I try. Just not that interested in it any more. Having said that, I can't listen to more than a couple of songs at a time by the breathy singer.

I rather like Anne Briggs. There is colour to her presentation. She packs in a lot of notes to a phrase and I find that irresistible. Guest CS does the same but with much fuller richer tone.

RB's daughter (the noisy one) for one so young is a full on roar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxxy-jCvrUo

For me, the most interesting natural voice currently in the published circuit, June Tabor wins hands down. I can listen to her all day and never get bored.

I think it quite possible that lack of dynamics in younger singers is more attributable to the fact that they have amplification and due to recording technicalities. May also be attributable to vocal training which may teach to protect the voice more than project it. How many of the youngsters receive(d) vocal coaching? Also would like to know what that professional coaching is comprised of.