standards
22 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making standards. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole standards guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making standards?
Cleo Laine, Betty Hutton, Beverly Kenney, Dolores Gray, Sara Gazarek, and Kay Starr with Orchestra are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/standards/girls lists 22, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making standards?
Further out, try Betty Hutton and Sara Gazarek.
Where should I start with standards?
Start with Nina Simone, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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