[Western Music] A Recommendation of the Lady of Soul: Wonderful Female Soul Singers

Among the genres born from the gospel created by African Americans and the blues that evolved from it, there are many soul fans who affectionately refer to women’s soul music as “Lady Soul,” just like the title of a classic masterpiece by one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha Franklin.

In this article, we’re spotlighting female soul singers, presenting a special feature on international women soul artists you should listen to at least once!

Many of these artists span multiple genres, making strict definitions difficult, but we’ve put together a wide-ranging lineup centered on renowned soul singers, also including neo-soul and artists from the 2000s onward.