The most beautiful voices in music
Asha Bhosle: She is said to have recorded over 12,000 songs in a career spanning more than 70 years.
Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin's lead singer has a remarkable and instantly recognizable rock voice, capable of going from soft to screaming without losing its strength.
Maria Callas: She was famous for the versatility of her roles, but this flexibility also caused the eventual decline of her incredible voice.
Steve Perry: Jon Bon Jovi nicknamed Steve Perry "The Voice" (the same nickname as Sinatra) in 1989.
Frank Sinatra:
Frank Sinatra's seductive classic baritone inspired multiple generations.
Amália Rodrigues: The Queen of Fado had a huge range, a uniquely coloured voice, and plenty of soul.
Édith Piaf: As shown in this thorough analysis of Édith Piaf's voice, vocal range doesn't necessarily define a great voice.
Whitney Houston: You only have to hear the chorus of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" to understand the exceptional quality of Whitney Houston's voice.
Aretha Franklin:
Aretha Franklin has gone down in history as one of the loveliest voices in soul and gospel as well as one of history's most beautiful American voices.
Youssou N'Dour:
Peter Gabriel introduced North America to Youssou N'Dour in the 1980s.