exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)

This is an absolutely great forum.  I remember most of the names listed and they bring back memories and make me smile.

great singers and voices. 

I disagree about Whitney Houston and Diana krill having no soul. 

Diana Krall knows the limit of her range and stays there.  Which I respect. Whitney Houston no soul???? Come on now. 

But the names listed wow.  The key to me also is/was seeing them live. People are leaving us much too soon. Go see them while you can.  

Also, Shirley Horn.   Every time she came to LA before she passed I went to see her.  Sitting at the bar after a set with a drink talking to people.  Great.

linda Ronstat,  great voice. 

Roberta Flack in her prime had one of the best voices I’ve heard.

Etta James wow!!

enjoy

Also, the female singers in Sergio Mendez Brazil 66.  Great voices

Was Cassandra Wilson mentioned?  And Nina Simone?

And Mary Black is excellent although not as well known as she is a niche (Irish) market artist.

In pop, Annie Lennox, and although I haven't quite decided, there is something about Adele....

Yes Karen carpenter great great voice and one of my favorites. Bonnie Rait live her voice and style, and yes, to Katie Malta. 

Bebel girberto 
, Elaine Elias and phylis Hyman.  Listen to Norman conner’s version of betcha by golly wow featuring phylis and you’ll see what I mean.  She left us wayyyy too soon

Sigh, spell check. Katie Malua