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vocalist

[voh-kuh-list] / ˈvoʊ kə lɪst /


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“Afro-Punk” will premiere in Los Angeles and New York, with a special screening and book talk on Sunday at the Skirball Cultural Center with former S.O.A. and Black Flag vocalist Henry Rollins.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Since 1999, live instruments have effectively been banned, with only the lead vocalist performing live.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Katseye vocalist Sophia Laforteza has announced she will temporarily step away from the popular girl group over mental health concerns.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Bonnie Tyler, the husky-voiced, powerhouse vocalist who performed memorable and dramatic pop rock songs including “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in the 1980s, has died.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

As Dinah Washington was leaving with some friends, I overheard someone say she was on her way to the Savoy Ballroom where Lionel Hampton was appearing that night—she was then Hamp’s vocalist.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

It’s a 19-track, introspective debut that solidifies the duo’s standing in the EDM world as both masterful mixers and vocalists.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Perry’s tangled love for her mother finds full expression in the film’s final act, in which she assembles musicians and backing vocalists to flesh out “What Lies With You,” written after her mother’s death.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

One of his first successes was writing "Stupid Cupid" for one of the era's most popular US female vocalists, Connie Francis.

From Barron's Feb. 28, 2026

It says KPop Forever! will "take audiences on a journey that they will never forget with four epic live vocalists, accompanied by four world class dancers amidst a background of eye-popping lighting and effects".

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

This will depend on why you are transposing, and what kinds of vocalists and instrumentalists you are working with.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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