I will admit that when it comes to music, I generally prefer vocal to instrumental.  And that when it comes to vocal music, I prefer the x-chromosome to the y-.  Here, for the Spotifiers among us, is a playlist of twelve fabulous females, to whose voices I return time and time again, especially when in need of comfort and solace.  By the way, the inclusion of the transgendered Antony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnsons was both intentional and apt.  And yes, they’re pictured in playlist order.  

Please recommend others in the comments section.  Maybe we’ll post “twelve more fabulous females” sometime soon.