Susan Osborn (26 February 1950 – 14 March 2024) was a vocalist who came to prominence as the lead singer for the Paul Winter Consort from 1978 to 1985.
After leaving the Paul Winter Consort, Osborn relocated to Orcas Island in the state of Washington.
In 1991 Osborn began a long association with Japan, where her voice has been heard on Toyota commercials and film soundtracks.
Osborn has recorded 25 solo CDs, which include traditional Japanese melodies in English, "Wabi" and "The Pearl"; original songs, "ReUnion"; duet recordings of standards with Japanese pianist Kentaro Kihara, "Only One", "Wonderful World" and "Kakehashi"; and a Christmas lullaby, "All Through the Night".
Her musical collaborators include guitarist Ralf Illenberger, pianist Paul Halley, tenor guitarist Bill Lauf, pianist Wing Wong Tsan, multi-instrumentalist Nancy Rumbel; koto, Curtis Patterson and shakuhachi flute, Bruce Huebner.