Recommended Western music for women in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s signature song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Although this piece is often cited as a difficult song, it’s not without singable elements.

The tricky part is mainly the slow-tempo opening; once the beat kicks in and the tempo picks up, the kind of wide-interval vocal runs heard in the intro appear less frequently.

Even so, the overall difficulty remains on the higher side, but given its top-tier recognition and popularity, it’s well worth the challenge.

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StitchesShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Stitches (Official Music Video)

He is a highly popular singer from Canada.

He became famous on the short video sharing platform Vine and gained recognition after signing with a label.

Although still in his teens and very young, he has earned support from female fans thanks to his good looks and beautiful voice.

Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Deloris and The Sisters)

Sister Act, a classic film that continues to be loved by many viewers, is a heartwarming music-centered movie in which a struggling singer transforms a convent choir so dramatically that she gradually gains recognition from the townspeople and the convent community.

The film features numerous iconic songs, and among them, the most memorable is surely Hail Holy Queen, the first piece performed by the newly evolved choir.

Although it’s a traditional Christian hymn, this rendition is arranged with a decidedly groovy and lively vibe.

As a choral piece, some parts feature frequent improvisational embellishments, but the basic main melody is fairly easy to sing—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Come & Get ItSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Come & Get It

Selena Gomez is a singer from Texas, United States.

She transitioned from acting to singing and is also well known as Justin Bieber’s ex-girlfriend.

She performs a wide range of songs, from ballads to sexier tracks, and has many female fans.

Work (Explicit) ft. DrakeRihanna

Rihanna – Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

Rihanna is an artist from Barbados who is primarily active in the United States.

She’s one of the pop world’s top hit-makers, and her somewhat delicate yet undeniably cool sound is hugely popular with women.

This song, too, has a mature, cool vibe and is finished in a sleek, stylish way.

I’m YoursJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

I’m Jason Mraz, a singer-songwriter from San Diego, USA.

My guitar sound, which incorporates soul, funk, reggae, and R&B, is a key attraction.

“I’m Yours” is one of my signature songs and spent a long time on the U.S.

Billboard charts.

White TigerIzzy Bizu

Izzy Bizu – White Tiger (Official Video)

A singer from London, England, she’s hugely popular for her soulful, husky voice and is often called the Norah Jones of the soul world.

This song is one you should definitely know—upon its release, her overwhelming vocal power shocked audiences around the world.