The Best Black Female Artists

There are many black female artists that come to mind when you think of the best artists.  The best of the black female artists definitely include Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Whitney Houston for all of their accomplishments and their contribution to the entertainment industry.

• Aretha Franklin is considered the Queen of Soul by the world.  She was born on March 25, 1942 and can sing gospel, jazz, soul, blues and R&B.  Aretha Franklin was the first female artist that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Aretha was born in Memphis, TN.  She is living in Detroit, MI and has enjoyed over 50 years in the music industry. Aretha is still influencing young female artists today.


• Tina Turner is a high-energy stage performer, with a career of more than 50 years.  She is known as the Queen of Rock and Roll by many of her followers. Tina Turner is known for her gorgeous legs and her powerful big voice.  Anna Mae Bullock was born November 26, 1939 in Nutbush, TN. She was part of the Ike and Tina Turner revue and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.


• Whitney Houston was born with a powerful voice on August 9, 1963.  She is an R&B, pop singer.  Whitney is one of the best selling female music artists. She grew up in Newark, NJ with her mother Cissy Houston, who is a gospel singer. Many upcoming female artists have named Whitney Houston as one of their influences.