Still Shining! Recommended Female Singers of 1980s Western Music

The 1980s saw dramatic changes—from technological advances to the birth of MTV—and produced many massive hit songs that made music history.

At the same time, a wide range of genres flourished, from new wave and soul to disco and pop, and it was also an era that saw the rise of many leading female singers.

This article highlights female Western artists who colored the era, focusing on those who debuted in the 1980s while also including artists who had been active since the 1970s.

Enjoy it together with the hit songs these women sang in the ’80s!