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Greetings all!

I am creating this post so that, for those who are interested, there is a list of trans singers and possibly links to their Youtube videos.

I love music, of all genres and languages. I love many many many singers. However, the inspiration I found, seeing other trans singers, hearing their voices, seeing their success, and adoring fans... it all inspired me. It showed me that I too can become the person I want to be. I can be successful. I can be accepted. I NEEDED trans role models in my life, and sadly there are no Big Broghters/Big Sisters for trans people.

Back when I started my transition the internet was a different place. There was TS roadmap... and don't get me wrong, I love Calpernia Addams... but the whole site was dedicated to selling you some very important information you NEEDED TO LIVE your new life as a new person at a high price. There were forums... and they were often vandalized and attacked. It wasn't as safe as it is here. The members welcomed you with open arms but... the board itself was full of adult content, members put down other members in petty attemtps to feel better about themselves I guess... and so I turned to youtube. I have lived in a small town in Cali and a small town in Arkansas (yuck) for the past 11 years... These videos lead me to the only living source of positive TS role models I had. A source of inspiration, self confidence, and something to aspire to be... as song has always been in my heart and soul, and puberty nearly robbed me of my singing voice.

Many of them are Foreign Language and most of them are Pop Music. Please refrain from criticism as to genre... I understand you may not like this type of music but you don't need to insult it. I won't be insulting the bands you listen to so please do the same favour here for all interested parties... These are the TS singers I know about. I hope if anyone has others to add they will add them. The singers I follow are MtF but I know there are some amazing FtM singers as well and so I hope people will share links and info about them as well :)

Lets support our Trans entertainers in the world! Even if we don't care for their voice, speak their language, don't appreciate their musical style, humour, etc, let us tell them good work! Please keep it up for future generations! Please continue to shine a positive light on our people!

Now for my list - (Under construction)

Namoli Brennet: A MtF American Folksinger! www.namolibrennet.com Namoli often sings at pride festivals across the country, and while I do not know too much about her, the few songs I have listened to are very profound.

We Belong -

Thorn in your side -

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x_x I just wanted to post links... not videos... oy...

Harisu: A South Korean MtF pop singer, model and actress! Her beauty and talent as both a singer and dancer are what inspired me to pursue transition the first time, and the second time. Harisu is more than an entertainer, She is a Trans, Gay, Human rights activist in her native country and throughout asia. She is only the second Trans person to legally have her gender changed in her country and the first to marry! She has opened an orphanage because Korea refuses to allow Harisu and her husband to adopt. She opened a night club called Mix Trans after many LGBT entertainers in Korea commited suicide in protest to the discrimination they faced due to Korea's extremely conservative culture. Mix Trans is a place where people from the LGBT community can gather in peace and acceptance in Korea. She is also noted for helping a young chinese MtF pay for her GRS. I could go on and on about Harisu but if you want to know more you can PM me or do the research yourself. For now, enjoy the videos! Listed in order of release date.

Temptation-

Love Hurt-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKPoQ0lY-lQ

D Day-http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhvcu_harisu-d-day_music

She Bop -http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9u38m_harisu-she-bop-live_music

Cheeky Girls -http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9padl_harisu-cheeky-girls_music

Liar -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3E4RxZdK9k

Foxy Lady -

(This video was release before Brit Spears released me against the music or w/e... >.>)

Reaction -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvGzfO3fiYM&playnext=1&list=PL95E99BF3657347F4

Summer Summer -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vockkdsAt9I

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Dana International: Dana is a MtF singer from Israel. Her most famous song, Diva, was nominated to be Israel's entry into the Eurovision song contest in 1998, and won! Dana would later go on to win the Eurovision song contest that year! Dana is famous throughout europe and has released songs in English, French, Russian, Gibberish, and of course her native, Hebrew. She mainly performs pop and house music. Dana is very active in Israel's LGBT community and she helps to fight for political, social, and cultural change in her country.

Diva (english version) -

Diva (Hebrew MV with eng subs) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OpeR2XJavc&playnext=1&list=PLEB7312FE9165F99B

Love Boy (Hebrew with eng subs) -

Indian Movie (Hebrew eng subs) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVPT1zIm5p4

Hakol Ze Letova ("It's all for the best", eng subs)-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jfiG8U40Dg

Don Quixote (Hebrew, eng subs) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2EbEFqbpqc&feature=related

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Ne Angely: A MtF Pop duet from the Ukraine. Very Cher-esque vocally. It is hard to find much info on them, however despite fading from view they remain in the spotlight in their native country and continue to release new albums. I have read their songs are in Russian? They once did a song together with Dana International. If anyone has more to add about them I would love to know.

I need your Love Feat. Dana International - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21wKf0GlxJE

Otpusti -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miBIpkiYgzQ

Jura Prosti (sorry Jura) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLAFbMvvZaQ

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Lady: A MtF Pop Group from South Korea. Following Harisu leaving her major record label to found her own company and produce her own music, her original label commisioned a search to create a new MtF girl group. Unfortunately Lady did not fare well, their first album being remixes of the same 3 tracks was released in Korea and Thailand with little success and in 2009 the group officially disbanded.

Attention (Original MV Version) -

Attention (Revamped MV Version) -

Ladies Night -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h0IIhHL6QM

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Venus Flytrap: A pop group of MtF "Katoey" From Thailand. Venus Flytrap was formed by Sony in response to the Korean group Lady. The original five girls remained active for a few years but eventually two left the group. A reality television show called "Search for the missing puzzle" was filmed in which the remaining members found new girls to replace the two who had left. Despite the addition of some incredible talent to the group they have since faded from the spotlight. Four members continue to perform live shows at film openings and other events after their fifth was in a near fatal motorcycle accident and had to take a leave from the group to recover.

Visa For Love -

'Cause I'm your lady - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7vmdqmbE6A

Stop me up, Lock me down -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTgdNJ7Q8ks

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Kim Petras: Formerly considered the worlds youngest post op MtF at 16, though she now has competition for this title down in Mexico. She hails from Germany and was discovered after she posted videos of herself singing on youtube. Her videos are in english. She is still very new and so where she will go and what she will do remains to be seen.

Die for you-

Last Forever -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4fnC09nTeE

Fade Away -

Unfortunately the only others I know of are not as widely popular or well known and those listed about, but videos existed on youtube last time I searched for them and they once had pages on myspace...

Nikka: Another talented pop singer, MtF from Israel.

Jouel: A nightclub performer and house music singer from Israel.

Aderet: Another nightclub and house music singer from... Israel :)

I hope someone here finds this list helpful. Those who watch the videos I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. Please add any videos, info, news about new trans singers etc here!

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Guest Karen K

Risa,

Thank you so much for this post. These ladies are inspirational and talented. If you would like to read as well as listen, then might I suggest you go to Dr. Lynn Conway's site and you will find a link to "Transexual Successes" these are trans ladies who have had a successful transition and have a successful career and/or home life. I find these very uplifting, as there is an airline pilot who made the transition. I am a corporate pilot, myself and hope to transition on my next job.

Laura Jane

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I was just thinking about that pilot and how lifetime should do a movie on her yesterday! Waaaaaay back when I first started transitioning I found Lynn Conways site and read that story. I am pretty sure it was also she who introduced me to Harisu and Lady. You are right her site has many inspirational stories. I should look it up again. Thank You! Its been years since I have visited it. Need to refresh my memory. :)

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the cliks- lucas silveira

ftm canadian lead singer for the band the cliks. and this is his natural voice. he wanted to save his singing voice so he isn't taking T. freaking awesome singer...and i love his shirts...

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he does a crap ton of covers on youtube too. ^ ^

madison

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