PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philly jazz contralto Pearl Williams, known for “singing her butt off,” has died at 87 after battling a long illness, according to her family. Williams ...

Mariza routinely sings with an intensity to which most performers only aspire.

"The greatest achievement in singing is to become a well-loved contralto..." - Peter Gammond, Bluffer's Guide to Music Graeme Kay demystifies the ups and downs of the singing voice. There are four ...