NPR Wants YOU...50 Of The Great Voices In Recorded History
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NPR is compiling their list of 50 of The Great Voices In Recorded History to air throughout 2010 on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
You can weigh in by following the link and posting a comment and sounds.
The format for this is a bit unorganized. I was hoping for a drop down list by genre or something..but I guess you just post a comment and someone at NPR will take into consideration your valued opinion?
No matter if what I say is actually counted or not, I'll contribute. Not sure on my nominees yet (I'm limiting myself to either 5 or 10). I'll add them to the comments as I finalize. This should provide a nice rumination over the next few days...nominations end Oct. 16.
Post up your picks in the comments and opinions here...and on the official NPR page...we'll see how close the Mog-O-Sphere can get to the "official" list.
Comments (7)
nice one. for those of us that love lists the comment section could be more interesting than the 50 they pick.
Interesting stuff..
Already saw two Michael Bolton's on there..I think it would be interesting to predict the list..I predict that soul singers outside of Aretha,Otis,and Ray will be slighted by the public vote.
Without a ton of thought here's 5..
James Carr, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Gil Scott-Heron, George Jones
I already want to change..they are looking for the most beautiful and singular voices..I reserve the right to change my votes.
I'm still working on my list, and as the nominees are to represent the best in the world...it may take awhile.
My world music nominees so far are Celia Cruz, Gilberto Gil, Fela Kuti and Luciano Pavrotti (tie with Pucini?).
And after the nominees are in, then comes the more organized narrowing down vote (missed that the first time through)..I'm really looking forward to this one!
Quick add. Rokia Troare.
I just went on the site to give ol' Joao Gilberto a ticket. Umm Kalthoum got a few mentions - nice to see her get some dap. Hmm, may go on again later. So many great ones: Amalia Rodrigues, Salif Keita, Lola Beltran, Maria Bethania (and Caetano, too, needless to say), Sam Cooke, Sandy Denny, Willie Nelson (that's right)....
Ahh..the worldly likings of Ivylander adding to the goodness!