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19 Aug 11 - 12:47 AM (#3209232) Subject: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic 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? |
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19 Aug 11 - 01:48 AM (#3209239) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Georgiansilver 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 02:15 AM (#3209243) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Little Robyn 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 02:48 AM (#3209250) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Sandra in Sydney 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 02:55 AM (#3209253) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Richard Bridge Try June Tabor or Isla St Clair. Or if you like death doom and destruction Karine Polwarts. |
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19 Aug 11 - 03:11 AM (#3209260) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: theleveller Lucy Ward, without a doubt. |
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19 Aug 11 - 03:11 AM (#3209261) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: The Barden of England Chris While takes some beating. |
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19 Aug 11 - 03:17 AM (#3209262) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: The Barden of England Meant to put this in : - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKHX8gEaxh8 John Barden |
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19 Aug 11 - 06:32 AM (#3209328) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Max Johnson Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Emmylou Harris, Debbie Harry, Alison Kraus, Mirella Freni... |
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19 Aug 11 - 06:46 AM (#3209333) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: maeve Cindy Kallet |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:44 AM (#3209359) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Arthur_itus 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:53 AM (#3209364) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: PHJim Karen Dalton is my all time favourite female folk singer, while Vi Redd is my favourite female jazz singer. |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:59 AM (#3209368) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Andrez 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 09:07 AM (#3209373) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: alex s Sandy Denny Fay Hield |
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19 Aug 11 - 09:16 AM (#3209381) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: I don't know Chris Wild, Julie Matthews, Emily Slade, Miranda Sykes, Emily Smith, Judy Dinning, Lucy Ward, Kate Bramley. |
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19 Aug 11 - 09:42 AM (#3209398) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: artbrooks Aoife O'Donovan of Crooked Still or Elizabeth LaPrelle. |
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19 Aug 11 - 10:38 AM (#3209414) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Morris-ey June Tabor; Diamanda Galas; Chrissie Hynde; Ani Di-Franco; Anne Briggs; Mary Coughlan; Natalie Merchant. |
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19 Aug 11 - 10:52 AM (#3209421) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Midchuck 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 10:59 AM (#3209424) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Elmore Norah Jones,Dianna Krall,Priscilla Herdman,Anne Hills. |
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19 Aug 11 - 11:02 AM (#3209426) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: BobKnight 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 11:18 AM (#3209429) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Commander Crabbe Cara Dillon is worth a mention Cara Dillon |
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19 Aug 11 - 11:46 AM (#3209441) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Auldtimer 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 11:50 AM (#3209443) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Bernard Amy Grant, Julie Fowlis, Jane & Amanda Threlfall... |
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19 Aug 11 - 11:51 AM (#3209444) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic Christine Collister,Eddi Reader. |
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19 Aug 11 - 12:04 PM (#3209451) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: alex s Mary Black Dolores Keane |
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19 Aug 11 - 12:27 PM (#3209465) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Tony Kate Wolf |
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19 Aug 11 - 12:37 PM (#3209473) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Sue Wilcock Lucy Ward definitely mine at the moment |
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19 Aug 11 - 12:39 PM (#3209474) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: BobKnight 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 01:48 PM (#3209512) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu I just keep saying WOW! What a great thread. Crank up the volume. |
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19 Aug 11 - 01:51 PM (#3209516) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Gwyneth Keen - great voice |
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19 Aug 11 - 01:51 PM (#3209517) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu Another Caper |
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19 Aug 11 - 02:26 PM (#3209544) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,leeneia Melanie Oesch Taylor Ware |
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19 Aug 11 - 02:46 PM (#3209558) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Amergin 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 03:00 PM (#3209562) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST 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). |
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19 Aug 11 - 03:23 PM (#3209573) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Arkie 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 03:24 PM (#3209574) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Colin Randall 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 04:37 PM (#3209608) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 05:05 PM (#3209622) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: michaelr 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 05:38 PM (#3209636) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: skipy 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 |
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19 Aug 11 - 05:55 PM (#3209641) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,John Sidmouth Give Karine Polwart a listen I love her to bits and marvellous songwriter too |
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19 Aug 11 - 06:18 PM (#3209650) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu Gilly Darbey... wow again... great thread!... again! |
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19 Aug 11 - 06:48 PM (#3209664) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: skipy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE_i4dUBARg Skipy (in a 6x sauce) |
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19 Aug 11 - 06:54 PM (#3209666) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: skipy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2TorCWYM1Q&feature=related Skipy. |
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19 Aug 11 - 06:56 PM (#3209668) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Little Hawk Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Lynn Miles. And there are hundreds more... |
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19 Aug 11 - 07:11 PM (#3209683) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Bernard Jay Bradbury (Jaywalkers)... only just eighteen, but with amazing maturity. |
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19 Aug 11 - 07:23 PM (#3209689) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Edthefolkie 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 07:32 PM (#3209694) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Gurney 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. |
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19 Aug 11 - 07:44 PM (#3209700) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: PHJim Catherine MacLellan, Martha Wainright and Serena Ryder are three great Canadian songstresses; very different, but all lovely singer/songwriters. |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:09 PM (#3209712) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Gordeanna McCulloch
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19 Aug 11 - 08:16 PM (#3209716) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST oops, how come I have turned into a guest? have asked Joe, need to be ME again!! |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:30 PM (#3209726) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Helen Billie Holiday, especially her early recordings. I have a 10 CD set and the more I listen, the more beauty and complexity I hear in her singing, her arrangements and the songs themselves. I've just discovered Adele, and bought her latest album called 21 and her first album called 19. She is a pop singer who writes and sings her own songs, but also did a very good cover version of The Cure's Lovesong. She's not the best singer I have ever heard, but her song called "Set Fire to the Rain" is complex, interesting arrangement, and her singing on that is up there with the best, I think. I like the songs Rolling in the Deep, and Someone Like You, but not as much as the Rain song. I will also add an Australian singer, Kavisha Mazella, and African singers Angelique Kidjo and Miriam Makeeba, and the Scottish harp duo Sileas (Patsy Seddon and Mary McMaster) who also collaborated on the Poozies album, Infinite Blue. Sileas are full of passion and fun, and are brilliant harpers and singers, IMHO. Casey Donovan - Wikipedia was the winner of the second Australian Idol series. She is an Indigenous singer, whose voice used to send chills up my spine when I watched the programme. She was only 16 at the time, and I don't know whether she has made any more CD's but I'm sure she will still be singing and decide to re-launch her career when the time is right. I just read the last bit of that article and she will be playing the role of Mama Cass in a new musical "flowerchildren - the The Mamas & the Papas story" written by Peter Fitzpatrick. And if you are looking for some light relief combined with excellent female singing and musical arrangements, search YouTube for the Kransky Sisters. :-D I'm sure I'll come back with more recommendations, after I've had a further ponder on this request. Helen |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:36 PM (#3209728) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Paul G. Amanda Shires |
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19 Aug 11 - 08:48 PM (#3209731) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST I agree with the Emily Smith recommendation. |
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19 Aug 11 - 09:02 PM (#3209734) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: maeve I also love Ray Fisher, Cilla Fisher, Lizzie Higgins, Jane Turriff, Margaret MacArthur, Mary Ann Kennedy, Priscilla Herdman, Anne Dodson... |
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19 Aug 11 - 09:21 PM (#3209737) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Commander Crabbe Emily Smith on the transatlantic sessions Emily Smith CC |
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19 Aug 11 - 09:25 PM (#3209739) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Bobert Anyone mention Patty Griffin??? B~ |
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19 Aug 11 - 10:34 PM (#3209759) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Effsee Mariza! |
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20 Aug 11 - 12:58 AM (#3209784) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: michaelr So, Azoic -- does JT know you're dumping her? And just what was it she did wrong? |
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20 Aug 11 - 01:46 AM (#3209792) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Joe Offer I'd agree with Gallus Moll about Gordeanna McCullough. I fell in love with Gordeanna's singing when I heard her at Whitby Folk Week several years ago. -Joe- |
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20 Aug 11 - 03:08 AM (#3209806) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Bizibod Kristina Olsen |
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20 Aug 11 - 03:34 AM (#3209809) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Kit Griffiths Maria Cunningham. She used to sing round here (Sevenoaks), but moved to Eastbourne several years ago.Only one solo CD, as far as I know, though she was also on "Apples, Cherries, Hops and Women -Folk songs from Kent Volume 2", with Pete Castle et al. Superb voice, and great songwriting, too. (By the way, I lost her address after she had written to tell me that she had moved again, and I've been unable to trace her via the internet -if anyone knows her whereabouts(Vic Smith, possibly?), please give her my love and/or let me have contact details. I had been going to start a "Does anyone know what happened to...." type thread, but as she is one of the finest singers I have known, this post kills two birds with one stone!) |
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20 Aug 11 - 04:09 AM (#3209816) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: MGM·Lion Can it really be true that nobody has mentioned Maddy Prior, or have I just missed it? ~Michael~ |
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20 Aug 11 - 04:09 AM (#3209817) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: SussexCarole Re: Maria Cunningham - I have contact details. PM sent |
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20 Aug 11 - 04:22 AM (#3209823) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic Fado songstress Cristina Branco from Portugal.Yes M-JT STILL is the greatest.It's just that I need an occasional diversion from her unrelenting gravitas.I also like Astrud Gilberto,Rosa Passos,Susanna Baca.Valerie Carter,Natalie Merchant. |
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20 Aug 11 - 10:56 AM (#3209928) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: TopcatBanjo oops - the Guest above singing the praises of Aoife O'Donovan with the three links was me, sorry. Thanks also to Bernard for the vote above for Jay Bradberry (note correct spelling) of Jaywalkers. This is a great young English band featuring top class instrumental prowess from Jay on fiddle, Michael Giverin on mandolin and Lucy Williams on bass (and they all seem to play other instruments as well). Michael writes some excellent songs too. I love Jay's voice so much. I remember that the first time I heard her sing was in the bar at Sore Fingers bluegrass camp, the first year I went. She was just 15 at the time! Her rich, mature voice blew me away. Here's a little clip I took of them performing one of Michael's original songs: Jaywalkers at the Orwell Bluegrass Festival Cheers Maria |
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20 Aug 11 - 05:49 PM (#3210097) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: gnu Ohhhh... this thread just keeps gettin better. The links and the names... like Bobert's Patty Griffin reference.... holy crap! I have said it many times on other music threads and such... it just amazes me how much music there is and how little time we all have to hear even a small portion of it. It's just awesome... humans are just awesome. No, I haven't smoked dope in years. Why do you ask? |
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20 Aug 11 - 06:16 PM (#3210111) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Helen I did a search on YouTube for Casey Donovan. Move forward to about 40 seconds of the clip, to avoid the yakkety-yak of the announcers. Casey Donovan - Hello (a song by Evanescence) Ethereal, crystal pure voice. Also, I would add Patti Smith to the list. I especially like her album called Gone Again. Helen |
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21 Aug 11 - 04:08 AM (#3210257) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Ken Hall of singers still with us Rita Gallagher wonderful Irish traditional singer and suprised nobody has mentioned Brit jazzer Claire Martin |
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21 Aug 11 - 06:14 AM (#3210278) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,John Sidmouth Karine Polwart -Hole in the Heart |
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21 Aug 11 - 06:22 AM (#3210279) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Sheila Stewart If death is not a barrier, her mother Belle. |
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21 Aug 11 - 12:37 PM (#3210398) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: beeliner Amazing that, unless I missed it, no one has mentioned Joan Armatrading. She would be at the top of my list. Kathryn Calder of the New Pornographers is also noteworthy, though I haven't much from her as a soloist. |
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21 Aug 11 - 01:06 PM (#3210412) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Banjiman I'm with Aoife O'Donovan, being gorgeous helps! I'm also with this, Annachie Gordon . Same comment applies!! |
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21 Aug 11 - 02:11 PM (#3210449) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: paul vaughan My favourite from the last few years is Mary Gauthier. A wonderfuly expressive voice coupled with some of the finest songwriting I've ever haerd. Try this for starters; I Drink |
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21 Aug 11 - 02:28 PM (#3210463) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: pdq Suzy Bogguss is one of the greatest Pop singers I have ever heard, although she is usually called Country. Her records "Simpatico" (with Chet Atkins), "Aces" (prety much Country), and "Swing" (a retro album, but about half the material is brand new), and her Christmas album "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" all all great. |
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21 Aug 11 - 02:36 PM (#3210471) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: RoyH (Burl) So many, but of those singing today I'd like to mention Peta Webb, and Frankie Armstrong. And I'll give another vote to Gordeanna McCullough |
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21 Aug 11 - 06:14 PM (#3210560) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Geordie-Peorgie (sans Cookie - again!) Anna Shannon - A W E S O M E |
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21 Aug 11 - 11:35 PM (#3210668) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Arkie Marie Mazziotti is certainly not a name from the mainstream of any form of music as far as I know but worthy of some attention Marie Mazziotti - Valentine |
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22 Aug 11 - 05:01 AM (#3210748) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic Jonatha Brooke and her homage to Woody Guthrie cd called "The Works".Masterpiece. |
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22 Aug 11 - 06:01 AM (#3210763) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Azoic Lea Salonga |
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23 Aug 11 - 05:18 AM (#3211280) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,CoriSCapnSkip Joan Baez--best ever, especially early stuff Mary O'Hara Karen Carpenter |
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23 Aug 11 - 05:22 AM (#3211283) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: RoyH (Burl) Ingrid Temple. Moira Craig. |
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23 Aug 11 - 05:29 AM (#3211284) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Rob Naylor From several genres: - Julie Fowlis - Tarja Turunen - Flossie Malavialle - Mari Boine |
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23 Aug 11 - 07:11 AM (#3211319) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Janet Russell |
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23 Aug 11 - 03:18 PM (#3211583) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: MikeT How about my daughter Shaina Taub: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KWXyG3Di_Q&hd=1 www.shainataub.com Shameless plug from a proud dad. Mike |
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24 Aug 11 - 08:10 AM (#3211959) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST Julie Fowlis!!! If she doen't move you....check your pulse. In Gaelic, but still. Excellent piper and whistle player too. Julie Fowlis |
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24 Aug 11 - 10:06 AM (#3212003) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser) Fiona McConnell. Sings with the great new Irish band from the Liverpool area, Ildanach. I say this in all objectivity.... |
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26 Nov 11 - 05:00 PM (#3263921) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Bob Francis Emily Slade. She's got a live album out soon from a concert I was at. Definitely give a listen, bf |
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26 Nov 11 - 05:28 PM (#3263939) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Tattie Bogle Muireann Nic Ambhlaoidh: http://muireann.ie/biog.html As well as many of the others above! Sally Barker, anyone? |
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26 Nov 11 - 05:43 PM (#3263946) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: cptsnapper Melanie Harold Sharon Fountain Beth Nielsen Chapman |
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26 Nov 11 - 05:46 PM (#3263951) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: dick greenhaus Moira Craig Maureen Jelkes Vera Ward Hall (hard to find recordings, but an astonishingly good singer) Mahalia Jackson |
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26 Nov 11 - 09:21 PM (#3264049) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Stewie I don't think the wonderful Eleanor Shanley has been mentioned. Eleanor Shanley. --Stewie. |
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27 Nov 11 - 03:15 AM (#3264112) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,Alan Antje Duvekot Here's her version of "Reasonland" a song she wrote http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5z3JRljJj4&feature=related |
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27 Nov 11 - 10:04 AM (#3264226) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Sandy Mc Lean Subjective indeed but a great thread! I am both pleased and surprised to see so many Gaelic singers mentioned. In English there are so very many wanderful ones to choose from. A few of my personal favourites that I have not seen mentioned would be Judith Durham, Catherine McKinnon, Anita Carter, Raylene Rankin, and Rita MacNeil. In Gaelic in addition to those mentioned earlier I would add Flora MacNeil, Margaret Bennett, Joanne Rankin, Mary Margaret MacLean, and once again Raylene Rankin. |
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27 Nov 11 - 10:23 AM (#3264236) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: moecurlythanu Mandy Morton just edges out Maddy Prior for me. |
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27 Nov 11 - 12:24 PM (#3264287) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Mrs Wickham In no particular order.... Gordeanna McCulloch Moira Craig Maddy Prior Patricia Flynn Fay Hield Sylvia Barnes |
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29 Nov 11 - 02:22 AM (#3265239) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: Joe Offer I thought I would be the first to mention Suzy Bogguss, but I see pdq beat me to the punch way back in August. As pdq said, the Simpatico album she did with Chet Atkins was terrific - I especially liked their recording of "He's in the Jailhouse Now." Well, Suzy now has an album out called American Folk Songbook. It's good. Give her a listen. I'm also partial to Nanci Griffith, and really liked her two Other Voices, Other Rooms albums. Another is Kathy Mattea, who did a nice collection of mining songs titled Coal. Tops on my list are Priscilla Herdman, Anne Hills, and Cindy Mangsen; along with Sally Rogers. Oh, and Iris Dement - they don't get much better than Iris Dement. -Joe- |
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29 Nov 11 - 03:44 AM (#3265254) Subject: RE: I need a new favorite female vocalist. From: GUEST,tonguefish Gillian Welch |