This list is dedicated to some of R&B's top divas past and present.

The greatest hits by Prince According to me, I've always been a fan since the age of 10.

Hopefully Janet Jackson will come out of retirement soon, but she sure has enough hit songs to last a lifetime. These are some of my favorites!

A romantic classic, Rossini is definitely one of the most important composers of the 19th century.

Patty Griffin is most frequently considered a folk singer, though her work is often found in pop or country sections of music stores. In 2007, she received the American Music Association’s top honor of “Artist of the Year.”