Who are your three favorite female singers?

@fleschler
I do understand Brazil Folklore music and Brazilian Folk and two different types of music...And she has an American heritage to boot!

The only American singer of her day that I may even try attempt any contemporaneous similarities is maybe Marion Anderson?

Thank you introducing me to the music of Elsie Houston.
Such power, softness and control in her voice...I had no idea...It’s as if she’s singing in incantations!

+1 on Elis Regina too!

At this moment:

Dionne Warwick
Dusty Springfield
June Christy

It depends on my mood.

jachan,  June Christy is like a great glass of champagne....perhaps a bad comparison. 

+1 LULU - To Sir With love
A hauntingly good song.

@whatjd. I think a VERY good comparison. But there are so many great female vocalists, and my favorites vary over time.

Except Donna Jean.