Hey Ken, sure there are a lot of solo voices, male and female. Is my memory going crazy again or has there always (?) been more female soloists than male. Speaking of groups, the best I ever heard was the Don Cossack Chorus. They were Don Cossacks that got out of Russia by the skin of their teeth in the 20's I think. I have a lot of their stuff on shellac record and some vinyl . I'm going to get them put on tapes some day. Music sure is a great diversion - just got a walkman for Cecily so she can sit and listen to whatever she wants - Peg ( daughter ) got her into listening to books on tape. I haven't done anything in music since her stroke - too busy with her and stuff. Bob Anibal