Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.

I scanned the thread and was SHOCKED that I did not see a mention of EmmyLou Harris until today. Unusual, mesmerizing and just plain awesome! Plus highly respected by other musicians. She's had an incredible solo career, but has also appeared as background vocalist on probably hundreds of other records. Nashville Royalty and the Queen of Alt-Country.......

Sia

Her music is not for most people including me (some great songs though) but her voice is incredible.

Back in 2010 I had cited several classical and opera performers in this thread. In the pop, folk, and jazz genres I’ll add the Australian singer Judith Durham, who was (and sporadically still is, ever since the group was formed in the 1960s) a member of The Seekers, as well as having pursued a solo career.

I find her voice to be both unusual and mesmerizing in its purity and its beauty.

Regards,
-- Al

Cassandra Wilson and Phoebe Snow. 

Syd Straw. Her duet with Michael Stipe of REM is String of Pearls/Future Forties. Great song.