From ancient times, people communicated with each other not only through speech, but also through singing. The man sang, wanting to express his joy, grief, give rhythm to work, or simply continue the silence, coloring it with a suddenly arising sense of beauty. The new book in the “100 Greats” series is dedicated to professional vocalists: primarily opera singers of the last three centuries, as well as jazz, rock and pop vocalists who became so popular in the 20th century.