Marianne Faithfull

As Chaka Khan is announced as curator of Meltdown 2024 and Joni Mitchell confirmed to perform at the Grammys, we chart 10 of the most influential female artists in history – none of whom are about to let anyone tell them to settle down to a quiet life.

The material traverses the decades, from her 1964 debut single, "As Tears Go By," to a tune from her 2021 album, 'She Walks in Beauty'

'The Faithful' features contributions from artists such as Cat Power, Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson and Lydia Lunch.