vocal
48 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making vocal. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole vocal 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 vocal?
Phoebe Killdeer, Ella Fitzgerald, Bulgarian State Television Female Choir, Dorothy Dandridge, Ada Jones, and Carmen McRae are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/vocal/girls lists 48, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making vocal?
Further out, try Phoebe Killdeer, Bulgarian State Television Female Choir, Dorothy Dandridge, and Patricia Barber.
Where should I start with vocal?
Start with Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Norah Jones, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-21
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