Fanlistings: Female Musicians
Alicia Keys
Nine-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys says she possesses an "old soul," and the hard facts seem to back up the implied claim of wisdom and experience that transcend Alicia Keys' youth. Barely in her twenties, Keys was responsible for an extremely hot debut, Songs in A Minor. The release, which she wrote and produced for Clive Davis' J Records, blends diverse influences, including R&B, hip-hop, classical, and jazz.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is known to her fans as "The Queen of Soul" and is also affectionately called "Sister Ree". She is renowned for her soul recordings but is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, gospel, and even opera. She is widely acclaimed for her passionate, soulful vocal style, which is aided by a massive and powerful vocal range.
Maria Mena
Maria Mena is an artist who has always put honesty – both musically and lyrically – at centre stage. She burst on the Norwegian music scene as a 15-year old, with her debut single My Lullaby describing painful aspects of her parents divorce. Apparently Unaffected continues and expands on this tradition. The 14 new tracks give the listeners more pieces to the puzzle that is Maria Mena. The songs are honest and personal, without becoming too private.