Woman vocals - suggestions

[elcorso]

 

Concha Buika

 

 

 

 

One of her best albums:

 

 

Roch

[tmtomh]

What a great thread!

 

Echoing others and adding a few I haven't yet seen, in no particular order:

• Aimee Mann - one of my favorites. Check out her latest, Mental Illness; or 1999's Bachelor No. 2
• PJ Harvey - 2011's highly acclaimed Let England Shake might suit the OP's taste best, but personally I think 1995's To Bring You My Love is her masterpiece.
• Joni Mitchell - Blue, Court and Spark, Hejira
• Joan Osborne's 1995 debut album is excellent
• KT Tunstall is best known for her 2004 debut, but I think her 2007 Drastic Fantastic is better and totally overlooked.
• Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Springfield has to be in every decent music collection. The Audio Fidelity hybrid SACD is by far the best version.
• Beth Orton - unique voice, and has done both trip-hop and acoustic stuff. I like Trailer Park, although I'd guess most people would say Central Reservation should be first on your list.
• Neko Case has a unique voice and style - Middle Cyclone is worth checking out.
• Julia Fordham's 1985 Porcelain album (mentioned previously) is a gem, and doesn't sound very dated.
• Bonnie Raitt is an amazing singer and musician. Personally I think her late-'80s/early '90s breakthrough albums are a bit too slick and polished. Her '70s stuff is better IMHO.
• Amber Rubarth - her Sessions from the 17th Ward album is a great album and a sonic marvel (it's a binaural recording I believe).
• Ani DiFranco - she's an acquired taste but very talented and has a unique vocal style.
• Tracey Thorn - I'm not a huge fan of her previous band Everything but the Girl - but she's a very gifted vocalist and worth seeking out.
• Lisa Gerrard - formerly (and I guess now again?) of Dead Can Dance. Just Google her and listen to whatever comes up on YouTube in the search results, and you'll understand.

 

 

[BigGuy]

15 hours ago, tmtomh said:

What a great thread!

 

Echoing others and adding a few I haven't yet seen, in no particular order:

• Aimee Mann - one of my favorites. Check out her latest, Mental Illness; or 1999's Bachelor No. 2
• PJ Harvey - 2011's highly acclaimed Let England Shake might suit the OP's taste best, but personally I think 1995's To Bring You My Love is her masterpiece.
• Joni Mitchell - Blue, Court and Spark, Hejira
• Joan Osborne's 1995 debut album is excellent
• KT Tunstall is best known for her 2004 debut, but I think her 2007 Drastic Fantastic is better and totally overlooked.
• Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Springfield has to be in every decent music collection. The Audio Fidelity hybrid SACD is by far the best version.
• Beth Orton - unique voice, and has done both trip-hop and acoustic stuff. I like Trailer Park, although I'd guess most people would say Central Reservation should be first on your list.
• Neko Case has a unique voice and style - Middle Cyclone is worth checking out.
• Julia Fordham's 1985 Porcelain album (mentioned previously) is a gem, and doesn't sound very dated.
• Bonnie Raitt is an amazing singer and musician. Personally I think her late-'80s/early '90s breakthrough albums are a bit too slick and polished. Her '70s stuff is better IMHO.
• Amber Rubarth - her Sessions from the 17th Ward album is a great album and a sonic marvel (it's a binaural recording I believe).
• Ani DiFranco - she's an acquired taste but very talented and has a unique vocal style.
• Tracey Thorn - I'm not a huge fan of her previous band Everything but the Girl - but she's a very gifted vocalist and worth seeking out.
• Lisa Gerrard - formerly (and I guess now again?) of Dead Can Dance. Just Google her and listen to whatever comes up on YouTube in the search results, and you'll understand.

 

 

Lisa Garrard is fabulous!  Haunting voice like no one else.  She is the go-to vocalist for Hans Zimmer, composer for many movies like Gladiator, Lion King, Interstellar, and many more.  Her "Gortoz a Ran" on Black Hawk Down sends a shiver up my spine everytime I listen to that track.

 

Someone mentioned Beth Hart.  Reading about her I learned about Joanne Shaw Taylor.  Her "Wild" is terrific if you like Blues.

 

So much great music...

[Nikhil]

 

Maeve O'Boyle

 

Fantastic singer songwriter.

For those who like a little Irish in their lives.

 

 

[Lightstream]

Goosebumps with Pause (live) by Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YwqbAL752c

 

Available as Studio Track in audiophile quality here:

http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-emily-almanac.aspx

[Cornan]

Here is my top woman vocal, shared gold medal with Kate Bush! ?

 

 

 

[Lightstream]

Wonderful voice: Sophie Zelmani with Stay with my heart:

 

 

[BigGuy]

On 6/14/2017 at 10:40 AM, Lightstream said:

Wonderful voice: Sophie Zelmani with Stay with my heart:

 

 

First time hearing her but love Sophie's voice and this song.  Is it typical of her sound?

 

What album is it from?

Do you have a fave album?

[audio.bill]

1 hour ago, BigGuy said:

First time hearing her but love Sophie's voice and this song.  Is it typical of her sound?

 

What album is it from?

Do you have a fave album?

It is from her album titled "Love Affair" as shown in the video. https://www.discogs.com/Sophie-Zelmani-Love-Affair/release/1850402 

[qdwieertteyrujpo]

8 hours ago, BigGuy said:

First time hearing her but love Sophie's voice and this song.  Is it typical of her sound?

 

What album is it from?

Do you have a fave album?

For those who have access to Qobuz, you can find quite a few of her albums there

[PAP]

On 4/30/2017 at 2:14 AM, kumakuma said:

Sound Liaison has released another album by Carmen Gomes:

http://www.soundliaison.com/studio-showcase-series/276-carmen-gomes-sings-the-blues

Currently on sale.

 

On 4/30/2017 at 2:30 AM, Doak said:

Online samples sound quite promising.

May go for the DXD which is basically the master tape since that is the native recording format.

I can confirm that the SQ is amazing. Best format might depend on you DAC, I was informed that some DAC sounds better with DSD....?

But the 352 pcm sounds pretty good to me

[BacHolz]

To my ears, her four albums are the very best of the Sound Liaison offerings.

Most of their recordings afford exceptional sound quality but to my taste, they don't offer anything that compares favorably She shines as the brightest star in the Sound Liaison firmament.

[PAP]

On 7/2/2017 at 2:32 PM, PAP said:

 

I can confirm that the SQ is amazing. Best format might depend on you DAC, I was informed that some DAC sounds better with DSD....?

But the 352 pcm sounds pretty good to me

 

On 7/2/2017 at 9:04 PM, BacHolz said:

To my ears, her four albums are the very best of the Sound Liaison offerings.

Most of their recordings afford exceptional sound quality but to my taste, they don't offer anything that compares favorably She shines as the brightest star in the Sound Liaison firmament.

Allow me to disagree.

She is the only singer on the label but I find the Paul Berner Band, Witmer Trio and the Batik downloads worthy contesters. 

The clarinet playing on ''Road to Memphis'' sounds like a voice to me. Listen to the Colonel youtube The Colonel.

 

[sphinxsix]

JAZZMEIA HORN.

She's won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and 2015 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Jazz Competition. She was pregnant with her daughter during the recording process of her 2017 debut album 'A Social Call'. IMO she's very talented and promising.

 

 

https://www.7digital.com/artist/jazzmeia-horn/release/a-social-call-6601570

[BacHolz]

On 8/22/2017 at 1:50 AM, PAP said:

 

Allow me to disagree.

She is the only singer on the label but I find the Paul Berner Band, Witmer Trio and the Batik downloads worthy contesters. 

The clarinet playing on ''Road to Memphis'' sounds like a voice to me. Listen to the Colonel youtube The Colonel.

 

A point well made and I may have overstated my thoughts here. I didn't mean to dismiss the Sound Liaison catalogue as I have both Road to Memphis and Batik, enjoying them both. I will give the Witmer Trio offerings a listen, thanks again.

More to the point I meant to express my fondness for Carmen Gomes based on the consistency, quality and quality of her work relative to the other artists in the label's catalogue. It's all good...

[Doak]

2 hours ago, BacHolz said:

A point well made and I may have overstated my thoughts here. I didn't mean to dismiss the Sound Liaison catalogue as I have both Road to Memphis and Batik, enjoying them both. I will give the Witmer Trio offerings a listen, thanks again.

More to the point I meant to express my fondness for Carmen Gomes based on the consistency, quality and quality of her work relative to the other artists in the label's catalogue. It's all good...

BTW: Sound Liaison recently announced an upcoming Paul Berner Band release recorded in DXD format. 

[Booster MPS]

New Lizz Wright on the horizon next month, the first couple singles are very promising.  Thanks to @Musicophile for mentioning Cecile McLorin Salvant with a new album soon, will look out for that.

[elcorso]

Janiva Magness "Do I Move You"

 

Exquisite blues singer (CD rip)

 

 

Roch

[Nikhil]

 

Anita O'Day - Angel Eyes (Live In Tokyo)

 

[PAP]

On 8/25/2017 at 0:11 AM, BacHolz said:

A point well made and I may have overstated my thoughts here. I didn't mean to dismiss the Sound Liaison catalogue as I have both Road to Memphis and Batik, enjoying them both. I will give the Witmer Trio offerings a listen, thanks again.

More to the point I meant to express my fondness for Carmen Gomes based on the consistency, quality and quality of her work relative to the other artists in the label's catalogue. It's all good...

Ok, I understand your point now. Her albums are indeed remarkable.

[PAP]

Blue coast has an fine download on offer with new talent Cyrille Aimee;

http://mackavenue.downloadsnow.net/its-a-good-day

[PAP]

On 8/25/2017 at 0:11 AM, BacHolz said:

A point well made and I may have overstated my thoughts here. I didn't mean to dismiss the Sound Liaison catalogue as I have both Road to Memphis and Batik, enjoying them both. I will give the Witmer Trio offerings a listen, thanks again.

More to the point I meant to express my fondness for Carmen Gomes based on the consistency, quality and quality of her work relative to the other artists in the label's catalogue. It's all good...

But she is also the only artist on the label with more than one album

[Bikutoru]

Has anybody mentioned Youn Sun Nah?

https://www.younsunnah.com/discography

[Bikutoru]

Mazzy Star - http://www.hopesandoval.com/music/index.shtml

[Audiophile Neuroscience]

On 3/26/2013 at 9:12 AM, ivdz said:

Eva Cassidy - Sara K. - Holly Cole - Cassandra Wilson - Jacintha - Diana Krall - Caroll Kid - Chie Ayado - Stacey Kent - Mathilde Santing - Patricia Kaas - Carla Lother - Rebecca Pidgeon - Shawn Colvin - Trijntje Oosterhuis - Jen Chapin - Meldoy Gardot - Katie Melua - Barb Jungr - Patricia Barber

 

Many of my favs are also in your list!

Mary Black, Irish folk singer, only showed up once in a topic search and included in a group list. IMO she is a standout.

I would include most of the female artists on that album " A woman's Heart"