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A great opera singer of Russian origin, a consummate performer and showman supreme, Ivan Rebroff has conquered the world with his powerful voice (that can reach as well the lowest as the highest notes). Listen to this spectacular and colorful rendition of a famous Russian folk song!
Here is a beautiful Dutch song ("Deep In My Heart") performed by the most famous singer Tante ("Aunt") Leen. Tante Leen (1912 - 1992), born Helena Kok-Polder, was a Dutch popular singer. With her companion, Johnny Jordan, she began singing in her own café, first to amuse the guests, and soon attracted the attention. She became quickly famous and then was nicknamed "the nightingale of the Willemsstraat". She remained popular throughout the sixties and the seventies and is now considered as a true institution. Enjoy the vibrant voice of Tante Leen, the Dutch Edith Piaf!
Here is a sample of the traditional music of the native people of Australia, the so-called Aboriginals (actually several peoples, each with its own language), who possess a most original and beautiful culture and are the heirs of the most ancient wisdom of the world. Enjoy this masterpiece of aboriginal folk music and the fascinating sound of the didgeridoo (the traditional aboriginal wooden "drone pipe")! This song was composed, and is performed and sung by Richard Walley, one of the greatest and most famous Australian Aboriginal composers and musicians.
Outside the "Peruvian nightingale" Yma Sumac and her unique and phenomenal "double-voiced trill" (in "Chuncho"), the "highest" singers were "the German nightingale" Erna Sack, and the French "stratospheric colaratura" Mado Robin. Both sopranos could reach easily C above high C, but the latter could emit even higher and incredible notes, and always clearly and powerfully. Listen to those extracts from "Frühlingsstimmen" ("Voices of spring") and "Carnival of Venice" and prick up your ears!
Here is a wonderful, and rarely heard, song (music by Michel Legrand and lyrics by Marilyn & Alan Bergman), magnificently performed by Shirley Bassey. First released in 1971 on her album "Something Else" and as B-side of her "Diamonds Are Forever" single, this song is also entitled "Little Boy Lost". It was the title song of the 1970 United Artists movie "Pieces Of Dreams" (in which it is sung by Peggy Lee). It has also been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Sarah Vaughan, Della Reese, Mel Tormé or Jack Jones. It was nominated for an Academy Award in the category "Best song" in 1970. Enjoy!
Here is a beautiful song, "Gula Gula", by Norway's greatest Saami singer, Mari Boine. Mari Boine Persen is known for having added jazz and rock to the yoiks (traditional singing style) of her native people. Boine (born in 1956) grew up amidst discrimination against her people. She was asked to perform at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, but refused because she perceived the invitation as an attempt to bring a token minority to the ceremonies. "Gula Gula" (1989) was her breakthrough release (her album was discovered by Peter Gabriel), and she continued to record popular albums throughout the 1990's. She is gifted with a magnificent voice, highly delicate and able to reach an absolutely phenomenal guttural power. Enjoy this little tribute to the great and beautiful Saami culture!
Yungchen Lhamo is the female voice of Tibet. She sings its songs and fights for its freedom through them. She is gifted with a pure voice, of clarion-like beauty, that has captivated audiences throughout the world. "I am only an ordinary woman, born in Lhasa in the land of Tibet", sings Yungchen Lhamo. "I weave each note into a chain of flowers for you/I'll offer this in the hope that it will soothe and ease both body and mind." She lives in Australia. Listen to this beautiful a cappella song recorded live at the Columbus OH show in summer 1997 and enjoy!
Here are two short extracts of an exceptional record of Russian choral work (which includes anonymous ancient liturgical chant, popular folk songs, and music by well known Russian choral composers, such as Tchesnokov and Gretchaninov), introducing some of the lowest voices in the world. The two singers here are Vladimir Pasuikov and, with an even lower voice, Yuri Wichniakov, one of the most famous Basso Profondo, who are unique to Russian singing. Their vocal range is at least one octave below the normal bass range (think Paul Robeson). In the first extract the bass hits the low Ab1; in the second the bass hits a G1. Not only do they possess the lowest notes of any choral singer, but the soloists have such full voices that the effect is immediately striking. Enjoy those exceptional samples of the magnificent Russian choral art!
Here is a beautiful song by the little known jazz singer Clea Bradford. Clea Bradford, a statuesque beauty of Choctaw and Ethiopian origin, began her career in St. Louis, Mo, where she often worked with the Quartette Très Bien. Exuberant jazz and blues vocalist who had series of good albums released in the 1960's, she enjoyed some success with Cadet in late 1960's, though these were more soul-oriented records arranged by Richard Evans. She had more straight jazz sessions with Clark Terry, Oliver Nelson and others on the Prestige, Mainstream, Tru-Sound and Hi-Q labels. Enjoy Clea's style!
Here are two songs of the great Shirley Bassey: the first one was released in 1966, and specially written for her, and was a firm favourite in her live stage performances over many years; the second one was released in 1970, and invariably opened her live performances during the early 1970's. Not only is Shirley Bassey one of the most renowned, talented and successful singers, a top entertainer for more than fifty years, gifted with one of the biggest voices ever heard, but she is also one of the most beautiful and glamorous women of the world! Enjoy this little trip with the immarcescible Shirley!
Here is a famous Peruvian song by one of Peru's greatest coloraturas. Born Inés Oropeza Crisóstomo de Vivanco, she began singing at an early age. She was a pioneer of the Peruvian musical folklore. With her group, Wirakocha, she was the first traditional singer to appear on the National Peruvian television. She was very famous in the fifties, the golden age of Peruvian folk music. She participated in the Pachamama company, founded by the famous anthropologist and folklorist Dr. Alejandro Vivanco Guerra. She now lives in Lima and still sings for all audiences. Enjoy the artistry of Ñusta Nativa!
Discover the Yma Sumac-in outer space wail of female Turkish vocalist Hamiyet Yuceses! Hamiyet Yuceses (Istanbul, 1914-1996) was one of the greatest Turkish singers (her surname means precisely "great voice"), and specialized in traditional and popular songs. She was famous for her renderings of the gazel (vocal improvisation) style. Listen to this song, her signature song, which showcases her powerful voice, her wide range and her exceptional control: her lung-busting, long-held notes are really impressive and notice how much she can sing withouth breathing in, especially when she starts modulating! Hold your breath and enjoy this Turkish delight!
Here are two great songs representing a very rare performance by the legendary Jim Bailey and the fabulous Liza Minnelli, singing together. I thank the very generous Jim Bailey for having entrusted me with this precious recording, which was made nearly 30 years ago (so put the volume loud so that the sound of the voices and music might be clear)! Enjoy this exceptional and very nostalgic testimony of a great era!
Recitations of epics date from the 17th century and owe their name to the province of Satsuma (southern Japan), as well as to the pear-shaped lute biwa. This extract tells of one of the numerous battle episodes between the Heike and Genji clans during the 12th century. Kinshi Tsuruta is the most famous of such performers. She has a particularly deep voice: she sings in the chest register, whilst switching to head voice to execute the ornaments. Enjoy her artistry and the beauty of Japanese culture and art!
Lyudmila Georgievna Zykina is a national folk singer of Russia and a real institution. She was born in Moscow in 1929. Ironically, her surname is derived from the Russian word for "loud". Since 1960 she has been performing solo. According to Dmitri Shostakovich, Zykina was "more than a brilliant interpreter, she was a coauthor, co-creator of composers". One of asteroids is named after Lyudmila Zykina. She has been acclaimed by, among many others, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra or Ella Fitzgerald and has performed in more than 90 countries, where she has achieved constant success. Listen to "the Russian nightingale", Russia's greatest voice!
Jim Bailey is the world's greatest impersonator. Not only is he the best "incarnation" of Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland, but he is also gifted with an incredible voice and is far much better than many a modern "professional" singer. (Visit www.jimbaileyweb.com/) Listen to his remarkable version of that famous Garland song and enjoy! *This clip was made for and is dedicated to Mr Jim Bailey.
Here is a charming song performed by the glamorous singer Frances Bergen. Born Frances Westerman, Frances Bergen (1922-2006) was an actress and a former model in the 1930's, the mother of Candice Bergen. Bergen's film credits range from the 1953 version of "Titanic" to "Made in America" (1993, with Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson). In television, she appeared on The Jack Benny Program and on Murphy Brown with daughter Candice, as well as in many TV series, such as "Yancy Derringer" in 1959. But she was also a very fine singer and had several engagements in major supper clubs. She made one LP in 1956, "The beguiling miss Frances Bergen". Enjoy Frances Bergen's sweet voice!
Here is a beautiful song by one of South Korea's most renowned traditional singers, the gorgeous Kim Young-im. This song is a South Korean local version of the song Arirang, probably the most famous and popular Korean folk song with many versions (this one has been sung in Jeongseon County for more than 600 years). Arirang is an ancient native Korean word with no direct modern meaning. "Ari" means "beautiful", "Rang" can mean "dear". Because of those words, Arirang could be interpreted to mean "beautiful dear". Arirang is a mountain in Korea. The song performed here comes from the beautiful Korean film "Bom yeoreum gaeul gyeoul geurigo bom" ("Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring") from 2004. Listen to the incredibly powerful voice of Kim Young-im and enjoy the beauty of Korean music and culture!
Here is a famous song (known in English as "If We Only Have Love") performed by the great French singer Nicoletta. Nicoletta (real name Nicole Grisoni) was born in 1944. She is one of the greatest French singers, with a special interest for jazz, blues and gospel. She made her first record in 1966, with a famous song of Édith Piaf. She soon became a big star in Canada and Ray Charles, calling her "a soul sister", considered her version of "Il est mort le soleil" ("The Sun Died") as a must and took it up, as well as Tom Jones. She has made numerous hits in France and all over Europe. This big-voiced singer is a stunner and has been in show business for more than 40 years. Listen to her powerful rendition of this classic song and enjoy!
Here is a song performed in English by the legendary Swedish-German singer Zarah Leander. Of Swedish origin, Zarah Leander was a huge star in German movie productions of the 1930's and 1940's. She could be seen as the anti-Garbo and also as the anti-Dietrich. After the war, she made a come-back and toured in the late 1950's and 1960's, being an object of nostalgia. With broad shoulders, large moist brown eyes, long flowing hair, and a thrillingly deep voice, she appealed to fans across every conceivable spectrum. Listen to this nostalgic song, from her last period, and enjoy!
Here is a beautiful song from an ultra-rare record, by another great Peruvian soprano, in the tradition of Yma Sumac, the magnificent Esmila Zevallos. It illustrates once more the beauty and richness of this great country and of its immemorial culture, music and exceptional singers. Enjoy Esmila's enchanting voice!
