Female element in Prog Rock

I went with the obvious here Annie Haslam; however, I must admit that the ethereal voice of Rachel Jones (specifically in the Dark Angel release) does cause my blood pressure to both drop and rise at the same time

Gandalff wrote: Alitare wrote: Miss Haslan from Renaissance, or Kate bush, if you count her. You didn't include her so I don't know. I also have a thing for Bjork. Björk isn´t in PA, I don´t know why. Kate Bush is in Prog Related subgenre, that means not Prog at all...

Bjork has been suggested but met resistance.  I've supported her inclusion -- particularly based on Medulla, but what is includable is quite often subjective.

As for an artist's music not being Prog because it's in Prog Related, that is not accurate.  Not only are notions of Prog subjective, but there are albums in Prog Related that were determined by individuals to be Prog, but the complete discography issue posed a problem.  There's also lots of proggy music in Prog-Related.  As to the degree, that depends on certain individuals.  As I like to say, bands/artists aren't Prog, music is, but the degree often depends on the behearer 9and in some cases the category is based on limited listening.  Had other music been listened to, it would be in a different category.  Quite a few acts have been moved from Prog Related to Prog categories upon further evaluation/ arguments. Opinions vary.  People disagree on what is Prog and what is acceptable and where music should go.  I don't think of Kate Bush as good for a Prog category (and I used to be a big fan), but she does have proggy music.  Prog by degree.

I know you only had so much space, but I think it a shame to exclude so many categories.  Most of my favourites are in RIO/ Avant, and quite a few in Zeuhl (The Eskaton singers are terrific as is Yamamoto Kyoko), as well as other categories you omitted; however, there is an other option, so I'm not complaining.  Woe be it to someone who leaves off Dagmar Krause, though. :)

Barbara Gaskin is the stand-out from your list.  I don't like Haslam's voice.  There are various similar folk ones that I much prefer such as Vashti Bunyan (not that she's Prog).

I'm giving a vote to Haco of After Dinner just cause I feel like it.

Interesting, I´ve  thought about a list which would be acceptable for a wide spectrum of Prog listeners. Therefore I´ve eliminated some marginal subgenres. However, most of forum members suggest me female artists just from these subgenres now. Isn´t it a paradox?

Ruth Underwood

Sacred 22 wrote: How about Julie Slick, the amazing bass player in the Adrian Belew Power Trio. She has to be considered one of the very best bass players alive today and very progressive as well.

Bass to bassoon segue:

Lindsay Cooper was great on the bassoon (and oboe), and a talented composer.

Stella Vander or Georgie Born or Lindsay Cooper or Ruth Underwood or Gilli Smyth.  Since Gilli's on the poll, I'll give her my vote, but she's probably the one I would have put in last out of those five. 

Annie Haslem definitely, just an amazing vocalist

Hey I'm sorry, but Sacha van Geert of Supersister is a man! I voted for Gilli Smith of Gong.

friso wrote: Hey I'm sorry, but Sacha van Geert of Supersister is a man! I voted for Gilli Smith of Gong.

So, you´re right, I apologize! I´ve replaced him by Christina Murphy, she´s a woman without doubt.

Mia Matsumiya from Kayo Dot is my personal pick.