SettingsAmerican contraltos
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress.
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Annette Beard
Annette Beard Sterling Helton is an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for being one of the original members of popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Annette Beard Sterling Helton is an American R&B and soul singer, most notable for being one of the original members of popular Motown singing group Martha and the Vandellas.
Bebe Neuwirth
Beatrice "Bebe" Neuwirth (; born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, musician and dancer.
Beatrice "Bebe" Neuwirth (; born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, musician and dancer.
Beth Hart
Beth Hart is an American singer who became famous with the hit, which aired during Episode 17 of the 10th and final season of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Beth Hart is an American singer who became famous with the hit, which aired during Episode 17 of the 10th and final season of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson is an American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi.
Cassandra Wilson is an American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi.
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan, frequently known as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk...
Chaka Khan, frequently known as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk...
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer, and philanthropist.
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer, and philanthropist.
Christine Johnson (actress)
Christine Johnson Smith (September 8, 1911 – June 9, 2010), usually credited as Christine Johnson, was an American contralto opera singer and actress who sang at the Metropolitan Ope...
Christine Johnson Smith (September 8, 1911 – June 9, 2010), usually credited as Christine Johnson, was an American contralto opera singer and actress who sang at the Metropolitan Ope...
Clara Clemens
Clara Langhorne Clemens Samossoud, formerly Clara Langhorne Clemens Gabrilowitsch (June 8, 1874 – November 19, 1962), was the daughter of Samuel Clemens, who wrote as Mark Twain.
Clara Langhorne Clemens Samossoud, formerly Clara Langhorne Clemens Gabrilowitsch (June 8, 1874 – November 19, 1962), was the daughter of Samuel Clemens, who wrote as Mark Twain.
Etta James
Etta James was an American singer.
Etta James was an American singer.
Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist.
Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist.
Gladys Horton
Gladys Catherine Horton was an American R&B and pop singer, famous for being the founder and lead singer of the popular Motown all-female vocal group The Marvelettes.
Gladys Catherine Horton was an American R&B and pop singer, famous for being the founder and lead singer of the popular Motown all-female vocal group The Marvelettes.
Grace Slick
Grace Slick (born Grace Barnett Wing; October 30, 1939) is an American singer, songwriter, and former model, best known as one of the lead singers of the rock groups The Great Society, Jef...
Grace Slick (born Grace Barnett Wing; October 30, 1939) is an American singer, songwriter, and former model, best known as one of the lead singers of the rock groups The Great Society, Jef...
Jane Morgan
Jane Morgan is an American popular music singer.
Jane Morgan is an American popular music singer.
Johnette Napolitano
Johnette Napolitano (b. September 22, 1957, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) is an American singer, songwriter and bassist best known as the lead vocalist/songwriter and bassist for the alter...
Johnette Napolitano (b. September 22, 1957, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) is an American singer, songwriter and bassist best known as the lead vocalist/songwriter and bassist for the alter...
Katy Perry
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter and actress.
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter and actress.
Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter.
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter.
Lalah Hathaway
Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway (born December 16, 1968) best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer.
Eulaulah Donyll Hathaway (born December 16, 1968) best known as Lalah Hathaway referred to as the First Daughter of Soul, is a contemporary R&B and jazz singer.
Lana Del Rey
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, better known by her stage name Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter.
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, better known by her stage name Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter.
Lili Chookasian
Lili Chookasian was an American contralto who appeared with many of the world's major symphony orchestras and opera houses.
Lili Chookasian was an American contralto who appeared with many of the world's major symphony orchestras and opera houses.
Louise Caselotti
Louise Caselotti (August 23, 1910July 13, 1999) was an American mezzo soprano or contralto.
Louise Caselotti (August 23, 1910July 13, 1999) was an American mezzo soprano or contralto.
Lynda Randle
Lynda Tait Randle, alto singer of southern gospel, was born in 1962 and grew up in the inner city of Washington, DC.
Lynda Tait Randle, alto singer of southern gospel, was born in 1962 and grew up in the inner city of Washington, DC.
Martha Reeves
Martha Rose Reeves is an American R&B and Pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas.
Martha Rose Reeves is an American R&B and Pop singer and former politician, and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas.
Mary Fahl
Mary Fahl (born July 1, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter and actress known for her work with October Project in the mid-1990s.
Mary Fahl (born July 1, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter and actress known for her work with October Project in the mid-1990s.
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and activist.
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American rock singer-songwriter and activist.
Muhsinah
Muhsinah (pronounced Mu•see•na) is an independent singer/songwriter, producer, composer and arranger.
Muhsinah (pronounced Mu•see•na) is an independent singer/songwriter, producer, composer and arranger.
Natalie Merchant
Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Nona Hendryx
Nona Hendryx is an American vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress.
Nona Hendryx is an American vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress.
Patsy Cline
Patsy Cline, born Virginia Patterson Hensley, was an American country music singer as part of the early 1960s Nashville sound.
Patsy Cline, born Virginia Patterson Hensley, was an American country music singer as part of the early 1960s Nashville sound.
Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades.
Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades.
Phoebe Snow
Phoebe Snow was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for her chart-topping 1975 hit "Poetry Man".
Phoebe Snow was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for her chart-topping 1975 hit "Poetry Man".
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8, 1979), better known by her stage name Pink (often stylized as P!nk), is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress.
Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8, 1979), better known by her stage name Pink (often stylized as P!nk), is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress.
Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Lois Vaughan was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century.
Sarah Lois Vaughan was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century.
Sophie Braslau
Sophie Braslau was a contralto prominent in United States opera, starting with her debut in New York City's Metropolitan Opera in 1913 when she was just 21 years of age.
Sophie Braslau was a contralto prominent in United States opera, starting with her debut in New York City's Metropolitan Opera in 1913 when she was just 21 years of age.
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits a...
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits a...
Toni Braxton
Toni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Toni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.
Toni Tennille
Cathryn Antoinette "Toni" Tennille (born May 8, 1940) is one-half of the 1970s Grammy Award-winning duo Captain & Tennille.
Cathryn Antoinette "Toni" Tennille (born May 8, 1940) is one-half of the 1970s Grammy Award-winning duo Captain & Tennille.