Stories make up our lives.  Black History Month and it is a challenge to choose female vocalists who have left a lasting impression on the industry, on the culture and the zeitgeist of our realities.

Here are but a few to share with you. Photos and links credit to Grooveshark.com

Billie Holiday




http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Strange+Fruit/3Za3jx?src=5

Etta James


http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/I+d+Rather+Go+Blind/3VQh4b?src=5

Roberta Flack

 http://grooveshark.com/#!/search?q=the+first+time+I+saw+your+face

Be the teller,