Top 10 Greatest Singers of Asia

Asia is home to some of the most talented and celebrated singers in the world, representing a wide array of styles, traditions, and cultures.

From classical vocalists who have mastered ancient techniques to contemporary artists who push boundaries with modern sounds, the musical diversity across the continent is truly astounding.

The Top Ten

K. S. Chithra (India)

Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and is a recipient of six National Film Awards.

She is one of the best singers of this generation. When she sings, you can feel the essence of her songs, and she is truly humble both inside and out. I'm one of her avid fans and am always amazed every time she sings.
She has a powerful voice, which she showcases with ease when singing. She deserves to be the best singer in Asia because of her magical voice, which no one else can replicate.
She sings effortlessly, without any visible doubt or reaction on her face, even when hitting the high notes. We love K. S. Chithra wherever you are because you have the talent that a singer should have. When she sings, the charisma is there, which some don't have.
God bless our beloved singer, K. S. Chithra. You're such an inspiration to the youth of this generation. Continue what you're doing. You're the best singer for us. We love you.
Siti Nurhaliza (Malaysia)

Dato' Sri Hajah Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin SSAP, DIMP, JSM, SAP, PMP, AAP is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She has won over 300 local and international awards and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential artists in the Malay-speaking world. Siti has also... read more

She won Best Female Artiste at least six times at Anugerah Planet Muzik (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei). In Malaysia, she has won Best Vocal Female 13 times.
Siti Nurhaliza has performed in many countries, breaking down the language barrier by singing mostly Malay songs during her concerts. This is unlike some singers who always sing Western songs to gain recognition in various countries. Siti Nurhaliza herself is an icon, irreplaceable now and forever.

She is a living legend. After 24 years in the music industry, she is still relevant. Crowned as the Voice of Asia and Asia's Song Bird, she has won the Most Regional Popular Artist award for 10 years in a row (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei). To date, she has 292 awards (local and international) under her belt, an unbeatable record!
Sonu Nigam (India)

Sonu Nigam, born on July 30, 1973, is an Indian playback singer, music director, dubbing artist, live performer, host, and actor. He is best known for his work in Hindi and Kannada films. Over the course of his career, he has recorded more than 6,000 songs in over 30 languages.

Sonu Nigam is an institution of singing. The most perfect versatile singer ever. He can sing Rag, Ghazal, Sufi, Qawwali, Rock, Sad, Melodious, Pop, Classical, and almost all types of music perfectly. He is the only singer who has sung the most types of music. He is the King of Music.

One of the most versatile singers in the world. He can sing both Indian and Western classical songs.

Amazing voice, he can sing in every language! He has great versatility in his melodious voice. He deserves the number one spot.
Mohammad Rafi (India)

Mohammed Rafi, born December 24, 1924, and passed away on July 31, 1980, was an iconic Indian playback singer. He sang in many Indian languages and worked across various film industries, gaining immense popularity for his versatile voice. Rafi received numerous awards for his contributions to Indian... read more

Arguably one of the greatest singers in the world. Certainly the best ever male singer of India. He showed remarkable versatility and had the ability to sing and put emotions into any type of song. Truly a complete singer.

Great range, great emotions. Influenced so many other singers. Cannot be replaced by any other singer in India. Sonu Nigam, Manna Dey, and Lata Mangeshkar believe that he was the best playback singer ever in Hindi cinema.

He is the best male vocalist of all time, even better than Freddie Mercury.
Lata Mangeshkar (India)

Lata Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She was one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Over a career spanning eight decades, she recorded songs in more than 36 Indian languages and received numerous honors, including the Bharat Ratna.

Lata Mangeshkar is largely considered the all-time best playback vocalist. Over the course of her seven-decade career, she recorded over 25,000 songs in 20 different languages. She is well-known for her sweet voice, wide vocal range, and ability to sing in a variety of genres.

What to say about her voice and songs. Her voice is so sweet that even sweetness itself would feel shy. She deserves the number one rank.

The best female singer in the world, and there is no doubt. I suggest you just check out her stuff. When she sings, it's just out of this world, I mean it totally.
Shaan (India)

Shantanu Mukherjee, known professionally as Shaan, is an Indian playback singer. He has sung in several Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, Telugu, and Kannada. In addition to his singing career, he has hosted various television music shows and talent competitions.

Shaan is wonderful. Very versatile.
Lea Salonga (Philippines)

Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga has released 13 studio albums and multiple live recordings. She has appeared on at least ten cast recordings, including those featuring her acclaimed performances in Miss Saigon and Les Misérables. Salonga is also known for providing the singing voices of Disney... read more

Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. She is an awardee of Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards in the field of musical theatre. She is also a nominee for a Grammy and a "Disney Legend."

Her voice is clearer than my future love life. With a Tony and an Olivier Award, it speaks to her caliber as a vocal singer.

Votes can't even tell how good she is. Her performances in Aladdin, Miss Saigon, and others, demonstrate that she deserves more recognition than the three above her.
Alka Yagnik (India)

Alka Yagnik is an Indian playback singer. She is noted in Indian cinema for a career spanning several decades. Yagnik has recorded thousands of songs in multiple Indian languages and has won several awards, including seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer.

Absolutely beautiful voice. She is an amazing singer.
Hariharan (India)

Hariharan Anantha Subramani (born April 3, 1955) is an Indian playback, bhajan, and ghazal singer who predominantly performs in Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu. He has recorded over 15,000 songs in more than ten languages, including Marathi, Bhojpuri, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati, and English... read more

He has been one of the most acclaimed singers. His melody has been appreciated by the film fraternity. He is one of the most versatile and unique singers. His voice is very, very sweet. He has received almost all kinds of awards.

The most versatile singer. He has got the sweetest male voice. He is the Ghazal and Melody Maestro. He has lent his voice to a huge number of super hit songs. Heart-touching renditions.

An amazing versatile, multilingual singer with a fabulous voice.
Jagjit Singh (India)

He is known as the King of Ghazals in South Asia, the homeland of music. His golden, God-gifted voice is perfect for singing all sorts of songs. He sang in Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Nepali, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, and Tamil. He is perhaps the greatest singer in India.

The Newcomers

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Rose (South Korea)

The Contenders

Sarah Geronimo (Philippines)

Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, also known as Sarah Geronimo or Sarah G., is a multi-talented and internationally recognized Filipino singer, actress, dancer, record producer, model, host, coach and judge, commercial endorser, and television personality. She can also draw and plays the piano. Geronimo is popularly... read more

She possesses a very soulful voice and is a good belter. She can mimic Celine Dion's voice and style, as well as Christina Aguilera's. She sings songs with less effort, and when she starts singing, you'll be blown away!
A trivia: She was the host in a Philippine singing contest where Charice Pempengco joined. She can reach the 5th-6th octave and effortlessly hit C sharp 5 and 6, and some other B sharp!

Sarah Geronimo is a multi-talented artist. When you expect 100% from her, she will give 200% beyond your expectations. She can sing and dance at the same time, host, act, paint, and more!
Despite all her achievements and status in the industry, she has remained humble and grounded. She is the epitome of true royalty with much to offer. She's a queen!
Fatin Shidqia (Indonesia)

Fatin Shidqia Lubis, better known as Fatin Shidqia or Fatin, is an Indonesian singer and actress who won the first season of X Factor Indonesia in May 2013. Her debut album, For You, was released in 2013, reached number one on the iTunes Indonesia album chart, and achieved commercial success. Fatin is... read more

She is very charming and has a rare quality voice. Even though she is new and still needs to learn more, the natural 'herself' makes many people love her.

She is just 16 years old, but her vocal character is so amazing. A young singer and really talented, Fatin is the next Asian talent in the world.

She has a quite unique voice. Her technique is raw, but it's just a matter of time before she goes international!
Babbu Maan (India)

Tejinder Singh "Babbu" Maan is an Indian singer-songwriter, music director, actor, and film producer. He primarily works in Punjabi music and cinema and is known for his socially conscious lyrics. Maan has released several successful albums and appeared in numerous Punjabi films, earning a strong fan... read more

Babbu Maan is a settled artist. He has expressed the sorrows and joys of every class through his singing and has become a popular artist of the people. His writing is amazing. His thinking is amazing.

He is a good singer and so smart. My favorite singer is Babbu Maan.

Great singer, musician, and the greatest lyricist.
Anuradha Paudwal (India)

Absolutely beautiful voice. She is an amazing singer.

Just listen to her songs and bhajans. I think you'll understand why she is in the number one position.
Miki Matsubara (Japan)

Miki Matsubara (November 28, 1959 - October 7, 2004) was a Japanese singer, lyricist, and composer from Kishiwada, Osaka, Japan. She is best known for her 1979 hit song Mayonaka no Door ~ Stay With Me, which gained renewed popularity in recent years thanks to social media platforms like TikTok. Matsubara... read more
Ami Suzuki (Japan)

Suzuki Ami (born February 9, 1980) is a Japanese singer, DJ, and actress. She attended Ayase Nishi High School in Kanagawa and later transferred to Meguro Nihon University High School in Tokyo.
She released her first album, SA, on March 25, 1999, which became her best-selling album. During the... read more
Babul Supriyo (India)
Sojung (South Korea)
Agnes Monica (Indonesia)

Agnes Monica Muljoto, known professionally as Agnez Mo, is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, actress, and music producer. She began her career in entertainment at a young age and has received numerous awards in Indonesia and internationally. She is also known for her efforts to break into the U.S. music... read more

She is a young, multi-talented diva from Indonesia, with an amazing voice, style, and so sexy. I am Indonesian and so proud of her. Go, go Agnes Monica, we love you and always support you, girl.

She is young, a diva from Asia, multitalented, a true entertainer, and an incredible singer. Coming soon, she'll become an international diva.

The USA needs people who have it all: the ability to sing, dance, and undeniable beauty. Agnes has it all.
Jubi (South Korea)
Shreya Ghoshal (India)

Shreya Ghoshal is an Indian playback singer. She has received five National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, and ten Filmfare Awards South. Ghoshal is renowned for her versatility and has recorded songs in multiple Indian languages.

She is from Bengal, while my language is Malayalam. She has sung many songs in Malayalam. To be honest, I thought she was a native Malayalee (Can you believe a native saying this... because she sings with too much perfection). She is the best singer in the world for me.

I could vote for her a thousand times. She rules it. Her voice, her technique. Even vocal coaches across the world are amazed by her singing.

She is not only the best singer in Asia but also the best singer in the world. Her singing rank is above Michael Jackson.
Mariya Takeuchi (Japan)

Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや) (born March 20, 1955) is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. She is best known internationally for her 1984 city pop hit "Plastic Love," which saw a resurgence in popularity in the 2010s due to internet sharing and YouTube algorithms.... read more
Atif Aslam (Pakistan)

Muhammad Atif Aslam is a Pakistani singer and film actor. He made his film debut in the 2011 social drama Bol, which received critical acclaim and was a box-office success in Pakistan. Aslam is widely known for his playback singing in Pakistani and Indian cinema and has won several awards for his contributions... read more

Indeed, he deserves a top spot, better than most who are anchored at the top. If you ask his fans, they won't accept him being ranked low. He's a true idol for the current generation, possessing the wisdom and power to rise at any point in his career, a rarity possessed by few.

I think that he deserves to be in the top ten because he is gorgeous, and I love his style. His personality has influenced me. I just wish him a happy life, and also, congratulations on his marriage.
From your little fan in India

Atif Aslam is the pride of Pakistan and deserves the number one spot, although he is not ranked on top because of fewer votes. No matter how many votes he has got, he has won our hearts.
BoA (South Korea)

BoA Kwon is a South Korean singer who became popular across Asia. She is known for performing in multiple languages, including Korean, English, and Japanese. In addition to singing, she is also a professional dancer and performer.
Amii Ozaki (Japan)

Amii Ozaki (real name Misuzu Ohara) (born March 19, 1957) is a Japanese singer and songwriter born in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
She has written music such as Olivia o Kikinagara by Anri and Tenshi no Wink by Seiko Matsuda, as well as many other songs.... read more