Sophie B Hawkins March 26, 2008

Singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins began performing professionally as a percussionist with Bryan Ferry in the '80s. As a solo artist, her music ranges from dance-pop to folky introspection. Janis Ian, one of the most prolific and powerful singers of the last 40 years, is known for unflinching looks at taboo topics. She has worked with or written for such talents as Leonard Bernstein, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix and Bette Midler.