Serge... said:
Yeah, thanks for the recommendations so far. To answer whoever asked, I'm interested in new stuff from any style, so anything non-metal will do too. I'm checking out some of the bands listed as we speak.
How about something with female vocals minus the cheese (sinergy
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Actually, most of the bands I mentioned in my post feature female vocalists and I don´t think you could call them "cheesy". As you said that anything non-metal will do, here are some album recommendations:
Sainkho - "Naked Spirit" (amazing voice!)
Hulu Project feat. Stepanida - "TranceSiberia"
Kate Bush - "The Dreaming" (definitely her most experimental album)
Sussan Deyhim - "Madman Of God"
Parissa & Ensemble Dastan - "Shoorideh"
Mari Boine - "Eallin", "Bálvvoslatjna", "Eight Seasons"
Tactile Gemma - "Tactile Gemma"
The Bulgarian Voices ANGELITE - "Melody, Rhythm & Harmony"
Natacha Atlas - "Gedida"
Sevara Nazarkhan - "Yol Bolsin"
Qntal - "II"
Helium Vola - "Helium Vola"
Egschiglen - "Zazal" (some more overtone singing, a bit like Huun-Huur-Tu)
Fanfare Ciocarlia - "Baro Biao" (if you want to try some "speed brass")