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ArtistA Greatest Singers selfie taken by Aretha Franklin as herself with Whitney Houston as herself, Beyoncé as herself, Mariah Carey as herself, Tina Turner as herself, Diana Ross as HERSELF, Anita Baker as herself, Chaka Khan as herself, Gladys Knight as herself, Mary J. Blige as herself and Janet Jackson as herself on stage with a massive happy cheering concert audience behind them in the background.
A vibrant and detailed painting depicts ten smiling Black women, closely gathered for a selfie against a backdrop of a cheering audience in a golden-brown hue.
In the bottom left, a woman with large, laughing eyes and a wide, open-mouthed smile, is shown in close-up, her face framed by dark, wavy hair. She wears a sparkling silver sequined top and large, intricate hoop earrings. Her dark skin shines under the light, and she has visible makeup including eyeliner and lip gloss.
To her right, a woman with prominent cheekbones and dark, flowing, curly red-brown hair smiles broadly, revealing white teeth. She wears a deep red, textured top and pearl drop earrings. Her makeup includes defined eyeliner and a light lip color.
Above the red-haired woman, another woman with lighter brown, curly hair and a subtle, mischievous smile wears a golden sequined top. Her eyes are bright and her cheeks are flushed with a hint of blush. She also wears earrings that sparkle faintly. This woman appears to be Mariah Carey.
Further up and to the left, a woman with short, dark, textured hair and a warm, genuine smile looks towards the camera. She wears a brown sequined top
Based on their vocal ability, cultural influence, and longevity from the 1960s to 2026, here are 10 of the most significant African American female singers. This list includes icons who established their careers in the 60s and 70s, as well as artists who have continued to shape music through the 2020s.
1) Aretha Franklin ("Queen of Soul," 1960s–2010s)
2) Whitney Houston ("The Voice," 1980s–2010s)
3) Beyoncé (1990s–2026)
4) Mariah Carey ("Songbird Supreme," 1990s–2026)
5) Tina Turner ("Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," 1960s–2020s)
6) Diana Ross (1960s–2020s)
7) Anita Baker ("The Songstress," 1980s–2020s)
8) Chaka Khan ("Queen of Funk," 1970s–2020s)
9) Gladys Knight ("Empress of Soul," 1960s–2020s)
10) Mary J. Blige ("Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," 1990s–2026)
Note: This list includes artists who released major work between the 1960s and 2026, featuring a mix of legendary, trailblazing, and contemporary vocalists. I ran the list of the top 20 but could only feature the top 10 in the image so for those curious here are the other 10.
11) Janet Jackson (1980s–2020s)
12) Etta James (1960s–2000s)
13) Patti LaBelle ("Godmother of Soul," 1960s–2020s)
14) Sade Adu (1980s–2020s) <----My Personal Fave of all Time
15) Lauryn Hill (1990s–2020s)
16) Nina Simone ("High Priestess of Soul," 1960s–2000s)
17) Roberta Flack (1970s–2010s)
18) Donna Summer ("Queen of Disco," 1970s–2010s)
19) Alicia Keys (2000s–2026)
20) Toni Braxton (1990s–2020s)
