Barbra Streisand - the best-selling female singer of the 20th Century - is well regarded as a versatile performer and movie -maker.

Barbra is an Oscar -winning actress, director, producer and writer, but is most well-known for her powerful singing voice and her distinctive looks. Once her voice and singing talent were noticed she was propelled towards superstardom in musical films where she was able to utilise her acting skills and quirky personality to create a unique persona.

Barbra's vocal range is phenomenal. She can sing country , the blues , opera , pop and jazz . Her first album, The Barbra Streisand Album , released in 1963 when she was just 21 years old, won her a Grammy Award for 'Album of the Year', making her the award's youngest ever recipient. She has had number one albums in every decade since the 1960s, and her ability to sell records continues well into the 21st Century. Her achievement of 49 gold [500,000 sales. ] , 30 platinum [1,000,000 sales. ] and 18 multi-platinum [2,000,000 sales. ] albums (to 2005) surpasses that of all other female singers.