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Music, like the universe, is an infinite tapestry of possibilities. Populated by countless unknown beings, how can you find your way through the vastness???? Let these Tragic Divas, these wayward angelic voices, be your guide.
For the time time being, merely click on the Tragic Diva to follow a path to wonderful pages all about her until I have the time and inclination to make my own.
Happy Rhodes
From: upstate New York
Most recent release: Many Worlds Are Born Tonight (1999)
My favorite CD: Warpaint
Other Happy CDs I have: Building the Colossus, Equipoise
My favorite song: "Warpaint"
Seen in concert: No (insert unsmiley face)
How I discovered her: Completely by accident. I was living in Providence, RI at the time and was in Newbury Comics, a New England based "indie"-alternative record/comic shop and the cover of MWABT caught my eye. I took a chance and bought it and I was a Happy fan.
Most known for: Unfortunately, many people have never heard of Happy Rhodes. It's their loss.
Kate Bush
From: England
Most recent release: nothing since The Red Shoes (1993)
My favorite CD: The Sensual World/Hounds of Love (tie)
Other Kate CDs I have: The Kick Inside, Lionheart, Never For Ever, Live at Hammersmith Odeon, The Dreaming, The Whole Story, This Woman's Work Extended Edition I
Kate videos: Live at Hammersmith Odeon, The Single File, The Sensual World, The Line, The Cross, The Curve (short film directed by Kate based on The Red Shoes)
My favorite Song: "Hounds of Love"
Seen in concert: Only on the "Live at Hammersmith Odeon" video
How I discovered her: The only time MTV aired the video for "Love & Anger" I happened to see it. And was totally enraptured by what I saw. Ran out and bought The Sensual World. Fell in love. Ran out and bought all the other CDs and video collections. Fell deeper still.
Most known for: Starting the whole female singer/songwriter "thing." At the age of 17. And still going.
Has collaborated with: Peter Gabriel, Prince, Midge Ure, Dave Gilmour, Eric Clapton, the Trio Bulgarka
Natalie Merchant
From: Jamestown, New York
Former member of: 10,000 Maniacs
Most recent release: Live in Concert (2000)
My favorite CD: Tigerlilly
Other Natalie CD's I have: (with 10,000 Maniacs) Hope Chest, The Wishing Chair, In My Tribe, Blind Man's Zoo, Our Time in Eden, MTV Unplugged (solo) Ophelia
Natalie videos: (with 10,000 Maniacs) Time Capsule, (solo) Ophelia (short film directed by Natalie)
My favorite song: "Where I Go"
Seen in concert: Finally!
How I discovered her: Through 10,000 Maniacs. Caught the video for "Like the Weather" on some Dick Clark show. Was hooked. Bought every 10,000 Maniacs CD. When she left the band, began following her solo career.
Most known for: Leaving her old band at the height of their popularity to pursue a solo career... and blowing everyone away.
Has collaborated with: 10,000 Maniacs, Tracy Chapman, Karen Paris (Innocence Mission), Michael Stipe & REM, David Byrne, Katell Keineg
Jane Siberry
From: Canada
Most recent release: Hush (2000)
My favorite CD: When I Was a Boy
Other Jane CD's that I have: No Borders Here, The Speckless Sky, The Walking, Bound By the Beauty, A Collection 1984-1989, Maria, Teenager, Child, A Day in the Life, Tree: Music for Films and Forests
Jane videos: Jane Siberry (documentary film about Jane), A Collection 1984-1989, Boy Plus One
My favorite song: "The Walking (and Constantly)"
Seen in concert: No. Or should I say not yet?
How I discovered her: Her song "It Can't Rain All the Time" was featured during the closing credits of the film The Crow as well as the soundtrack album. Made me go out and buy When I Was a Boy. Was again hooked.
Most known for: The song from The Crow. Starting her own record label and releasing 6 independant CDs on it.
Has collaborated with: The Indigo Girls, kd lang
Stevie Nicks
Tori Amos
Sinead O'Connor
Loreena McKennitt
Aimee Mann
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