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From NPR:

In January 2010, NPR will launch a year-long exploration of 50 great voices in recorded history. The series isn't an attempt to catalog the so-called "greatest" singers. Instead, we hope to discover and re-discover awe-inspiring vocalists from around the world and across time.

This list has been whittled down a small cast of 50 to include some of my favourite singers, including Morrissey, Maria Callas and Elvis Presley. There are soundbites available for every singer on the list (just click 'em to hear). The list is pretty American yet quite interesting from a pop perspective, in a way. I'm glad to see people like Benjamino Gigli and Notorious B.I.G., but where's Jussi Björling and Rakim? Of course there will always be scrutiny when a list like this is published, and I won't yak further about my gripes. Instead I'll look into the voices I haven't heard much from, e.g. Celia Cruz and Milton Nascimento.

The picture at the top of this post includes my five faves of the bunch. So, tell me your truth: which are your five faves?

Check out the list and cast your vote here. I'm really looking forward to this series to start broadcasting.