[vcoheda]

sarah brightman has to be up there. incredible voice.

 

[Crazy88]

Bjork probably tops my list. So expressive, she can express every little nuance of emotion, or blow her voice up huge! Just amazing!

Others I consider...
Dinah Washington, Beth Gibbons, Julie Andrews (duh!), Stina Nordenstam, Lætitia Sadier, and many others I just can't think of!

 

[JadeEast]

Off the top of my head.
Corey Day from Dr.Buzzards Original Savanna band.
Chaka Khan you want a Diva there you go?
Flora Purim brazil in jazz rock fusion.
Nina Simone owns nuanced and heart.
Doris mother Fn Day a voice like a bell.
Frazey Ford from the be good tanyas I think has just a great voice.
Amy Winehouse is pretty glorious in my headphones
singing Valerie right now.
Uhh Loleatta Holloway "hit and run" I'll just stop now

 

[Goh]

I can't believe no one has mentioned:

PATTY GRIFFIN

Possesses both a powerhouse and a sublimely melancholy voice. Her albums are all absolute gems.

 

[hfdean]

For me it's Sinead O'Connor.

 

[Pangaea]

Billie

 

[Debaser86]

Elizabeth Fraser

 

[slwiser]

Katherine Jenkins

or

Kiniko Itoh

 

[amphead]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bjork probably tops my list. So expressive, she can express every little nuance of emotion, or blow her voice up huge! Just amazing! Others I consider... Dinah Washington, Beth Gibbons, Julie Andrews (duh!), Stina Nordenstam, Lætitia Sadier, and many others I just can't think of!

Ditto on Bjork and Julie Andrews!
The hills are alive with the sound of music.

 

[randerson3024]

Sarah McLachlan
Tori Amos
Alison Krauss
Rickie Lee Jones
Anna Netrebko
Kate Bush
Diana Krall

 

[amphead]

Eva Cassidy - "Autumn Leaves"

Haunting and Soulful!
Good acoustic guitar playing!

 

[OpusRob]

Six pages and no Sarah Vaughn? I am going to assume that everybody figured she was already on here somewhere. They didn't call her "Divine" for nothing. Ok, ok, I'll calm down.

Lots of other great suggestions, though. No fault there (except Celine - no can do).

 

[Abominari]

Rosina de Peira simply destroys almost all the ladies mentioned in this thread. Nina Simone remains intact, though.

 

[java]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purgatos /img/forum/go_quote.gif As a huge Kate Bush fan I can't answer with anyone but.

Seconded!!!

Stevie Nicks
EmmyLou Harris
Holly Cole
Joan Amatrading
Joan Baez
Mary Black
Janis Ian
Marrianne Faithful
Amanda McBroom

oh so many wonderful lady singers ...

 

[eddiewalker]

Jenny Jewis. Especially on her solo album.