I’ve always said that all the proof I need that God exists is that there is such a thing as the female singing voice. In no particular order, here are a dozen international female musical artists I have long obsessed over.
Liv Kristine Norway (ex-Leaves’ Eyes). The voice of an angel.
Charlotte Wessels The Netherlands (ex-Delain). What Karen Carpenter (one of my all-time favorite singers) would sound like if she were a singer for a symphonic metal band.
Jennifer Haben Germany Beyond the Black. What Pat Benatar (one of my all-time favorite singers) would sound like if she were a singer for a melodic metal band.
Adrienne (Liesching) Camp South Africa (ex-The Benjamin Gate). Two incomparable albums too far ahead of their time. The disbanding of this group still haunts me 20 years later. One of the most unique voices ever.
Christina Scabbia Italy Lacuna Coil. Power.
Sharon den Adel The Netherlands Within Temptation Sounds as stunningly beautiful singing symphonic metal as power rock/pop.
And then there is my London division.
Adele Because she’s Adele.
Dua Lipa Distinctly deep, sultry, smoky, and soulful.
Ella Eyre. In another era, she’d be a Motown star.
Jessie Ware. So effortlessly smooth.
Katy B. Sweet and soft, and the perfect human counterpoint to the electronic beats of underground club music.
Eli & Fur Their brooding, haunting vocals float over their moody, dark melodic house and techno beats.
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