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[1990s] Still Shining! Recommended Female Singers in Western Music

The Western music scene of the 1990s was a transformative era, with bands and artists labeled as grunge and alternative rock overturning conventional hit-chart norms, while club music saw a steady stream of hits emerging from new genres like hip-hop and neo-soul.

This time, we’re focusing on female singers who, amid that turbulent scene, used their unique styles and talents to profoundly influence later generations of artists, presenting a diverse lineup that cuts across genres.

Alongside artists who debuted in the ’90s, we’re also featuring those active since the ’80s.

Enjoy the voices of the female singers who defined the vibrant landscape of the 1990s—a decade that has been receiving renewed appreciation in recent years!

[1990s] Still Shining! Recommended Female Western Music Singers (21–30)

DressPJ Harvey

PJ Harvey is a female singer from England.

In 1991, she released her debut single, “Dress,” on an independent label, and its raw sound earned her recognition from Rolling Stone as one of the best songwriters.

Her debut album, Dry, in particular, was cited as a favorite by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, the charismatic rock band of the ’90s grunge scene, clearly showing how strongly she influenced other artists of her generation.

In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, the music scene of the 1990s was literally an era of mixtures, and as you can see from the artists introduced this time, brand-new talents emerged one after another from a wide range of fields among female singers.

It was also a period when many remarkable frontwomen appeared not only as solo artists but also in bands and groups, so be sure to dig deeper!