Favorite Newly Discovered Female Vocalist
Thanks to Qobuz I can endlessly explore new music and artists. I enjoy female vocalists and I’m always searching for new talent whether Pop, Jazz or Classical.
A few I have discovered and very much enjoy:
Laufey: From Iceland and writes very melodic somewhat old school songs
Eva Cassidy: Amazing voice. Best cover of Over The Rainbow I’ve ever heard. Spellbinding and emotional
Diana Panton: Very silky smooth voice. Enjoy anything she sings
Pamela D’Amico: Wonderful Brazilian singer/Guitarist
Kacey Musgraves: Grammy winning artist who spans pop and country. Her song The Architect is a gem She’s been singing for a while but I just found her on a recommendation from my granddaughter
Michelle Simonal: Another wonderful singer from Brazil Love her rendition of the 80s song Some People as well as other covers
Sarah Menescal: Also from Brazil and offers wonderful covers. Especially love her cover of Over My Shoulder
Stacey Kent: What a delicate sweet voice. Especially enjoy her covers of So Nice and The Gentle Rain on the Brazilian Sketches Album
Hope you enjoy these artists as much as I do
Oh although not a singer but a Classical Pianist please check out
Yuja Wang: Phenomenal and well recorded by DG especially her newest
The Vienna Recital
@larsman thanks. I have to say The Dreaming is a very close second and in many ways is a more interesting album. Have been a fan since about 1985 so she is not a "new discovery". but i could not leave her out of this discussion. It is amazing how many names on this list i do not recognize. Also surprised not to see Loreena Mckennitt listed. She does some really lovely music
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Discovered a British trip hop/psychedelic band called Morcheeba in recent times... The album "escape the chaos" is a decent intro to their sound, perhaps. Sample Track - Bleeding Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVS6j_Ax0FU
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Many thanks to @jfrmusic for this awesome thread. BTW you are spot on with your Katie Melua comments. About 5 years ago as I was dipping my toe (ear and credit card ) back into audio I was captivated and fell in love listening to female vocalists. More so on the jazz side of the spectrum but its broadened from there. Its my sweet spot and whether cooking or having a glass of wine with my wife we tend to listen to these artists. Over the past 2 years we have heard Melody Gardot live at the Montreal Jazz festival and also Diana Krall and Samara Joy at live performances. This thread has given me numerous new artists to search out and listen to. I am a bit surprised that Melody Gardot has barely been mentioned. Lets keep this going -Its like discovering new authors with a series of fantastic books! |
