Many solo artist have worked with female singers, many mixed groups have female vocalists
Robert Plant – Alison Krauss & Patty
Mark Knophfler – Emmylou Harris
Fleetwood Mac – Stevie Nicks
Big Brother – Janis Joplin
Jefferson Airplane – Grace Slick
Heart – Ann Wilson et al
What about Jimmy Page working with a female vocalist , I’d go for Bettye Lavette