I guess I have always had a soft spot or preference for the female voice ! Overall I seek out female artists FIRST with a few exceptions of course. I have many male vocalists in my collection also.
Some favorites are Bessie Smith,Billie Holiday,Nico,Janis Joplin, Karen Dalton, Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Linda Perhacs, Joni Mitchell, Chrissie Hynde, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Florence Welsh + Machine, Beth Hart, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith,Laurie Anderson, Celine Dion, KD Lang, Adele, Alannis Morisette,Leona Lewis, Meredith Monk, Tina Turner, Imelda May,Lucinda Williams, Judee Sill, Bjork, Lykke Li, EMA, PJ Harvey, Pink, Feist, Lauryn Hill, Lady Gaga, Wendy Williams....etc...lol
Some favorites are Bessie Smith,Billie Holiday,Nico,Janis Joplin, Karen Dalton, Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Linda Perhacs, Joni Mitchell, Chrissie Hynde, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Florence Welsh + Machine, Beth Hart, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith,Laurie Anderson, Celine Dion, KD Lang, Adele, Alannis Morisette,Leona Lewis, Meredith Monk, Tina Turner, Imelda May,Lucinda Williams, Judee Sill, Bjork, Lykke Li, EMA, PJ Harvey, Pink, Feist, Lauryn Hill, Lady Gaga, Wendy Williams....etc...lol
The ultimate connection is between a performer and its' audience!