For lovers of husky voices: Female singers in Western music

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Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, I built experience with a major label as a composer and producer. I then moved to the United States and studied voice and singing under Elizabeth Sabine, one of Los Angeles’s top vocal coaches, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal technique advocated by Sabine. After returning to Japan, I have been involved in training and producing a variety of singers. My direction, which brings out the full appeal of both the music and the vocalist, is highly regarded. In the collaboration video with Vo. ryuichi of the band Guild below, I handled keyboards, vocal direction, and sound production. For inquiries and requests regarding voice training and music production, please contact me via the website below. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-402518821

From a slightly hoarse, smoky, soothing tone to a powerful voice that might make you think for a moment, “Is that a male vocalist?,” husky female vocals radiate a wide range of charms.

Many of my vocal training students admire husky voices as well.

This time, I’ve selected recommended works by female artists in Western music who showcase such captivating husky singing.

Some tracks are chosen from my perspective as a vocal producer, so I believe they’ll be helpful references for female singers with husky voices.

However!! No matter how wonderful a husky voice is, please never intentionally damage your own voice to get it, okay? I truly mean it—please be careful.

For lovers of husky voices: Female Western music singers (71–80)

Free MeSia

Sia – Free Me (Lyrics)

Free MeSia

A female singer-songwriter from Australia who is also popular in Japan.

This work is a slow ballad featuring a beautiful, ear-pleasing ensemble of piano and strings.

Her husky, full-bodied voice makes it a piece perfectly suited for the end of the day.

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MissingTracey Thorn（Everything But the Girl）

Everything But The Girl – Missing (Official Music Video)

MissingTracey Thorn（Everything But the Girl）

A smooth vocal riding over a lively beat creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

This is “Missing” by the British band Everything but the Girl.

Everything but the Girl is a duo categorized in the subgenre known as neo-acoustic.

The husky, wistful vocals are a perfect match for the song’s downbeat mood.

If you like bands such as Radiohead or Portishead, this will definitely resonate with you!

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In conclusion

So, we’ve introduced plenty of female Western singers with captivating husky voices—how did you like them? Smoky, husky female vocals have an indescribably unique charm, don’t they? I hope this article let you fully immerse yourself in those alluring husky voices.

That said, as I mentioned at the beginning, no matter how wonderful a husky voice may be, please never try to deliberately strain or damage your own voice to achieve it.