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#1 Abing
Abing ( Chinese : 阿 炳 ; pinyin : Ābǐng ; 17 August 1893 – 4 December 1950), born as Hua Yanjun ( simplified Chinese : 华 彦 钧 ; traditional Chinese : 華彥鈞 ; pinyin : Huá Yànjūn ), was a blind Chinese musician specializing in the erhu and pipa . Chinese musician "a bing" redirects here. Not to be confus
Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is an American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, the Great American Songbook , and Latin. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards , [2] three American Music Awards , two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy
Heiner Goebbels (born 17 August 1952) is a German composer, director and professor at Justus-Liebig-University in Gießen and artistic director of the International Festival of the Arts Ruhrtriennale 2012–14. His composition Stifters Dinge (2007) received five votes in a 2017 Classic Voice poll of th
#4 Carmelo Pace
Maestro Chev. Carmelo Pace (August 17, 1906 – May 20, 1993) was a Maltese composer , and a professor of music theory and harmony . Born in Valletta , Malta on August 17, 1906, Pace was the eldest of three children. His parents were Anthony Pace and Maria Carmela née Ciappara. This article needs addi
#5 Robert Bruce (Scottish composer)
Robert Richard Fernie Bruce DFC* (17 August 1915 – 13 August 2012) was a composer, lecturer and a decorated Flight Lieutenant during the WWII. [1] He was the great grandson of James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin and 12th Earl of Kincardine and was born on 17 August 1915 in Inverkeilor , a village and par
#6 Duke Pearson
Columbus Calvin " Duke " Pearson Jr. (August 17, 1932 – August 4, 1980) [1] was an American jazz pianist and composer. Allmusic describes him as having a "big part in shaping the Blue Note label's hard bop direction in the 1960s as a record producer." [2] American jazz pianist and composer Duke Pear
#7 Don Mescall
Don Mescall is a singer and songwriter from County Limerick in Ireland . Don Mescall Born County Limerick , Ireland Genres Acoustic / Country / Folk Rock Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, composer Years active 1994–present Labels AGR Television Records Website donmescall .com Musical artist
Ebenezer Child (17 August 1770 – 11 March 1866) [1] was born in Union, Connecticut , and died in Brandon, Vermont . This article is an orphan , as no other articles link to it . Please introduce links to this page from related articles ; try the Find link tool for suggestions. ( March 2014 ) Child w
Coyle Girelli is an English multi-platinum selling composer, singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. Formerly frontman of alternative rock bands Your Vegas and The Chevin he released his debut solo album, Love Kills , in 2018. He has written songs for BTS , Macklemore , Robin
#10 Phillip Swann
Phil Swann (born Phillip Douglas Swann , November 8, 1960, in Milton, West Virginia , United States) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, arranger, teacher and author. His songs have been heard in television, film, and theater, and have been recorded by numerous artists incl
#11 Viktor Tsoi
Viktor Robertovich Tsoi ( Russian : Виктор Робертович Цой ; Russian pronunciation: [ˈvʲikt̪ər ˈrobʲɪrt̪əvʲɪtɕ ˈtsoi̯] ; 21 June 1962 – 15 August 1990 ) was a Soviet singer and songwriter who co-founded Kino , one of the most popular and musically influential bands in the history of Russian-languag
#12 Marie Jaëll
Marie Jaëll (née Trautmann ) (17 August 1846 – 4 February 1925) was a French pianist , composer , and pedagogue . Marie Jaëll composed pieces for piano, concertos, quartets, and others, [1] She dedicated her cello concerto to Jules Delsart , [2] and was the first pianist to perform all the piano son
#13 Valery Gavrilin
Valery Aleksandrovich Gavrilin ( Russian : Валерий Александрович Гаврилин , (17 August 1939 – 28 January 1999) was a Soviet and Russian composer. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1985). Soviet and Russian composer Valery Gavrilin Born Valery Aleksandrovich Gavrilin ( 1939-08-17 ) 17 August 1939 Vologda
#14 Sue Draheim
Sue Draheim ( / ˈ d r ɔː h aɪ m / ( listen ) DRAW -hyme ; August 17, 1949 [3] [4] – April 11, 2013) [5] [6] was an American fiddler, boasting a more than forty year musical career in the US and the UK. Growing up in North Oakland , Draheim began her first private violin lessons at age eleven, having
#15 Pieter Schlosser
Pieter Schlosser (born August 17, 1980) is a Guatemalan-American film and television composer best known for Destiny 2 , [1] You, Me and the Apocalypse , The Lying Game , and Transformers: Dark of the Moon . [2] He has also composed scores for multiple studio films and network television shows. [3]
#16 Angelo Berardi
Angelo Berardi (c. 1636 in Sant'Agata Feltria – 9 April 1694 in Rome) was an Italian music theorist and composer. Italian composer Angelo Berardi Born c. 1636 Sant'Agata Feltria Died ( 1694-04-09 ) 9 April 1694 Rome Occupation Composer Berardi was born in Sant'Agata Feltria . [1] He received early e
Rabih Abou-Khalil ( Arabic : ربيع أبو خليل , born August 17, 1957) [1] is an oud player and composer born in Lebanon, who combines elements of Arabic music with jazz , classical music , and other styles. He grew up in Beirut and moved to Munich , Germany, during the Lebanese Civil War in 1978. [2] R
#18 Bryan Adams
Bryan Guy Adams OC OBC FRPS (born November 5, 1959) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, and photographer. Adams has been cited as one of the best-selling music artists of all time , and is estimated to have sold between 75 million [2] and more than 100 million records and singles worldwide. [
#19 Erik Bøgh
Erik Bøgh (17 June 1822 – 17 August 1899) was a Danish journalist , playwright and songwriter . From 1881 to 1899 he worked at the Royal Danish Theatre . Danish journalist, playwright and songwriter This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in Danish . (April 2
#20 Joseph-Nicolas Lefroid de Méreaux
Joseph-Nicolas Lefroid de Méreaux (22 June 1767 – 6 February 1838) [1] was a French composer born in Paris and composed works for piano and organ – among his piano works, also sonatas. [2] He was the son of Nicolas-Jean Lefroid de Méreaux and father of Jean-Amédée Lefroid de Méreaux . French compose
Salalah Mobiles is a 2014 Malayalam romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Sharath Haridas, Production controller Sanjay padiyoor starring Dulquer Salmaan , Nazriya Nazim , and Jacob Gregory . The film was produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and features music composed by Gopi Sunder
#2 Walk the Dog and Light the Light
Walk the Dog and Light the Light is the ninth studio album by Bronx -born singer, songwriter, and pianist Laura Nyro . It was released in the late summer of 1993, more than nine years after its predecessor, Mother's Spiritual . It followed Nyro's 1989 live album Laura: Live at the Bottom Line , and
Twister Alley was an American country music group formed in 1987. The band consisted of Shellee Morris, Amy Hitt, Steve Goins, Lance Blythe, Randy Loyd and Kevin King. They released one album on Mercury Nashville in 1993. Their highest charting single, "Nothing in Common But Love," peaked at No. 6
" Amarillo Sky " is a song written by Big Kenny and John Rich (of Big & Rich ), along with Rodney Clawson and Bart Pursley. It was originally recorded by Rich for his album Rescue Me in 2001. McBride & the Ride also recorded a version and released it as a single in 2002 from their album of the same
Graduation is the third studio album by American rapper and producer Kanye West , released on September 11, 2007, through Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records . Recording sessions took place between 2005 and 2007 at several studios in New York and Los Angeles. It was primarily produced by West
Try To Be Hopeful is the second studio album by Scottish band The Spook School . It was released in October 2015 by Fortuna Pop! in the UK/EU and Slumberland Records in the US. 2015 studio album by The Spook School Try To Be Hopeful Studio album by The Spook School Released 9 October 2015 ( 20
#7 Love Drunk
Love Drunk is the second album by the American pop rock band Boys Like Girls , released on September 8, 2009 by Columbia Records. The album was recorded in New York City and Vancouver because there are "two different producers/production teams, two different environments, and two different styles of
#8 Step Up (The Cheetah Girls song)
" Step Up " is the third single from The Cheetah Girls 2 soundtrack. 2006 single by The Cheetah Girls "Step Up" Single by The Cheetah Girls from the album The Cheetah Girls 2 (soundtrack) Released August 17, 2006 Recorded 2006 Genre Dance-pop R&B Length 3 : 08 Label Walt Disney Songwriter(s) Matthew
My Love is the second studio album of Taiwanese Mandopop artist Hebe Tien , of girl group S.H.E . It was released on September 2, 2011 by HIM International Music and contains ten tracks. [2] The pre-order opened on August 17, 2011 and came with a bag. [3] The album received seven nominations at the
#10 Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 3
Jung Brutal Gutaussehend 3 ("Young, violent, handsome"; also stylized as Jung, brutal, gutaussehend 3 and abbreviated as JBG 3 ) is the third collaborative studio album by German rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang . It was released on 1 December 2017 through Alpha Music Empire, Banger Musik, and BMG .
Paisa Vasool ( transl. Money recovery ) is a 2017 Indian Telugu -language action comedy film , produced by V. Anand Prasad under Bhavya Creations banner and directed by Puri Jagannadh . [4] It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna , Shriya Saran , Vikramjeet Virk , Musskan Sethi and has music composed by An
"Candy" is a song by American pop singer Mandy Moore . It served as Moore's debut single from her debut studio album, So Real (1999). and was released on August 17, 1999, by Epic Records and 550 Music . The song was written and composed by Denise Rich , Dave Katz , Denny Kleiman , and produced by Ji
#13 Saving Light
" Saving Light " is a song by English trance producers Gareth Emery and Standerwick, featuring vocals from Haliene . Roxanne Emery , Haliene, Matthew Steeper, and Karra wrote the song. It premiered in June 2016, during the Electric Daisy Carnival music festival and was digitally released on 30 Janua
#14 A–Z Series
The A–Z Series is a series of singles by alternative rock band Ash . Consisting of 26 singles, each represented by a letter of the alphabet, the singles were first released on a fortnightly basis from 12 October 2009 until 27 September 2010 on 7" vinyl and through digital download. [1] Along with th
" We Weren't Born to Follow " is the first single released in August 2009 from Bon Jovi 's eleventh studio album, The Circle . [1] The single premiered on radio on August 17, 2009. The single was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals . [2] 2009 single by
#16 Put Yourself in My Place (Pam Tillis song)
" Put Yourself in My Place " is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Pam Tillis . It was released in August 1991 as the third single and title track from the album Put Yourself in My Place . The song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and
You Are the Best! , known in South Korea as The Best Lee Soon-shin , [lower-alpha 1] is a 2013 South Korean television series starring IU , Jo Jung-suk , Go Doo-shim , Lee Mi-sook , Yoo In-na , Son Tae-young , Go Joo-won and Jung Woo . It aired on KBS2 from March 9 to August 25, 2013, at 19:55 ( KST
#18 Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels is the 19th British (and 21st American) studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones , released on 25 August 1989 in the US [1] and on 11 September in the UK. [2] It was the final album of new material that the band would record for Columbia Records . This article is about t
#19 Eureka (American TV series)
Eureka is an American science fiction television series that premiered on Sci-Fi Channel (renamed Syfy in 2009) on July 18, 2006. The fifth and final season ended on July 16, 2012. The show is set in the fictional town of Eureka, Southern Oregon (although in the pilot episode Eureka was located in W
#20 Guerra de ídolos
Guerra de ídolos (English title: Price of Fame ) [5] is an American telenovela created by Mariano Calasso for Telemundo . [6] [7] It is the first musical telenovela of Telemundo that will play the genre of Mexican Regional music . [8] It was recorded in Mexico . [9] American telenovela Guerra de ído
Empire ( エンパイア ) , stylized as EMPiRE , was a Japanese idol group formed between WACK and Avex Trax in 2017. They have released three studio albums, two EPs and four singles since their formation. They disbanded in June 2022 and are set to redebut as ExWhyZ later in the year. Japanese music group Fo
#2 Loona
Loona (commonly stylized as LOONA or LOOΠΔ ; Korean : 이달의 소녀 ; RR : Idarui Sonyeo ; Japanese : 今月の少女 , romanized : Kongetsu no Shōjo , lit. ' Girl of the Month ' ) is a South Korean girl group formed by Blockberry Creative . The group was introduced to the public through a pre-debut project
The Bronx is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California , originally formed in 2002. The band's current line-up consists of vocalist Matt Caughthran , guitarists Joby J. Ford and Ken Horne, bass guitarist Brad Magers, and drummer Joey Castillo . The band has released six studio albums,
The Jonas Brothers ( / ˈ dʒ oʊ n ə s / ) are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas , Joe Jonas , and Nick Jonas . [1] [2] [3] Raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey , the J
Beartooth is an American hardcore punk band formed by Caleb Shomo in Columbus, Ohio , in 2012. They have been signed to Red Bull Records since 2013. Their debut EP Sick was released on July 26, 2013, followed by their debut full-length album Disgusting on June 10, 2014. Their second album Aggressive
#6 Shed Seven
Shed Seven are an English alternative rock band, formed in York in 1990. One of the groups which contributed to the Britpop music scene of the 1990s, they continue to write, record and release music over thirty years later. They originally comprised singer Rick Witter , guitarist/keyboardist Joe Joh
Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Long Island, New York . The band was formed by guitarist Eddie Reyes and bassist Jesse Lacey in 1999. The band's members currently are Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), John Nolan (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals), Shaun Cooper (bass guitar) and Mark O'Conne
#8 Soulfly
Soulfly is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles , California, in 1997, and later based out of Phoenix, Arizona . Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera , who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. To date the band has released twelve studio albums
#9 ROMES (band)
ROMES is a Canadian alternative rock duo from Toronto , Ontario made up of brothers Jacob and Nicolas Bitove. ROMES Origin Toronto , Ontario , Canada Genres Alternative rock Years active 2016–present Members Jacob Bitove Nicolas Bitove Past members James Tebbitt Andrew Keyes Website romesmusic .com
#10 Winner (band)
Winner ( Korean : 위너 ; romanized : wineo ; stylized in all caps ), is a South Korean boy band consisting of four members: Jinu , Hoony , Mino and Seungyoon . The band was formed in 2013 by YG Entertainment through Mnet's survival program WIN: Who Is Next leading to their official debut on August 1
Waterparks is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas in 2011. The group currently consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Awsten Knight, backing vocalist and lead guitarist Geoff Wigington, and backing vocalist and drummer Otto Wood. American pop rock band For the similarly named CCM
#12 Eidola (band)
Eidola is an American rock band from Salt Lake City , Utah , formed in 2011. The band consists of lead vocalist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Wells, guitarist Sergio Medina, bass guitarist James Johnson, guitarist and unclean vocalist Matthew Dommer, and drummer Matthew Hansen. They sel
#13 Miss May I
Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio . Formed in 2007, [3] they signed to Rise Records in 2008 and released their debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak through the label while the members were still attending high school. The album reached 76 on the Billboard 200 , [4] No. 29
The World Standard ( わーすた , WāSuta ) is a Japanese girl group formed by Avex Trax in 2015. The group, which frequently uses cat-like wordplay and colorful costumes in their song lyrics and performances, has contributed songs to the anime series Idol Time PriPara and Kiratto Pri Chan . [1] Since 2016
#15 Aly & AJ
Aly & AJ are an American pop rock duo that consists of sisters Alyson (Aly) and Amanda Joy Michalka (AJ). They signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records in 2004. Their debut album, Into the Rush , debuted at number 36 on the US Billboard 200 , and was later certified gold by the Recording I
#16 The Rasmus
The Rasmus is a Finnish rock band that formed in 1994 in Helsinki while the band members were in upper comprehensive school. [7] The original band members were Lauri Ylönen (lead singer-songwriter), Eero Heinonen (bass), Pauli Rantasalmi (guitar) and Jarno Lahti (drums). Jarno Lahti left the year af
The Birthday Massacre (abbreviated TBM) is a Canadian rock band, formed in 1999 in London, Ontario , and currently based in Toronto , Ontario . The current lineup consists of lead vocalist Sara 'Chibi' Taylor, rhythm guitarist Michael Rainbow, lead guitarist Michael Falcore, keyboardist Owen Mackind
#18 FripSide
fripSide is a Japanese pop and trance duo originally formed by composer Satoshi Yaginuma (Sat) and singer Nao in February 2002. Japanese pop and trance duo Not to be confused with Flipside (disambiguation) . fripSide Official logo Background information Origin Japan Genres J-pop , trance , synth-pop
#19 Tokio Hotel
Tokio Hotel is a German rock band, founded in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz , guitarist Tom Kaulitz, drummer Gustav Schäfer, and bassist Georg Listing. [10] Their sound encompasses multiple genres, including pop rock , alternative rock , and electronic rock . They have had four number one singles and
Stabbing Westward is an American industrial rock band. Christopher Hall and Walter Flakus formed the band in 1985 [1] in Macomb, Illinois . The band released an extended play in 1992, followed by four studio albums : Ungod (1994), Wither Blister Burn & Peel (1996), Darkest Days (1998), and Stabbing
#1 Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean (born Jason Aldine Williams ; February 28, 1977) [3] is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer. Since 2005, Aldean has been signed to Broken Bow Records , a record label for which he has released ten albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, My Kinda Party , is ce
Hayley Dee Westenra (born 10 April 1987) [1] is a New Zealand classical crossover singer and songwriter. [2] Her first internationally released album, Pure , reached number one on the UK classical charts in 2003 and has sold more than two million copies worldwide, making it one of the fastest sellin
Justin Drew Bieber ( / b iː b ər / BEE -bər ; born March 1, 1994) [1] [2] is a Canadian singer. Bieber is widely recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music . [3] He was discovered by American record executive Scooter Braun and signed
#4 Zach Blair
Zach Blair (born December 26, 1974) is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Chicago -based rock band Rise Against . American guitarist Zach Blair Zach Blair performing live in Budapest – 2011 Background information Birth name Zachariah Joaquin Blair Born ( 1974-12-26 ) December 26, 1974 (age
#5 Abbie Conant
Abbie Conant is an American trombonist and professor at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik, Trossingen . [3] She was selected in a blind audition as the overwhelming first choice for Principal Trombonist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra in 1980, [4] but was subject to sexist discrimination once
Paul Leonard Schäffer (born 16 March 1987) is a German composer, conductor and pianist . German composer, conductor and pianist
Thomas Picardo Jr. (August 17, 1942 – May 2, 2021), known professionally as Tommy West , was an American record producer and singer-songwriter. [1] American singer-songwriter (1942–2021) This article needs additional citations for verification . ( January 2021 ) Tommy West Birth name Thomas Picardo
#8 Franché Coma
Franché Coma [1] (born Frank Licata August 17, 1957), is an American musician. He is the original guitarist of the Misfits . Coma joined The Misfits in the fall of 1977 as the band's first guitarist eight months after singer Glenn Danzig, bassist Jerry Only, and drummer Manny Martinez formed the ban
James "Jimmy" Ellis (born August 17, 1935) [1] is an American blues musician. [2] [3] He has a recording career that goes back to the mid 1960s. [4] On more than one occasion he has played at the Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festivals . [5] [6] [7] In the 1960s he did some recordings that were released on th
#10 Tyler Posey
Tyler Garcia-Posey (born October 18, 1991) [1] is an American actor and musician. He performed in his early years in a number of children's film and television roles, for which he was twice nominated for a Young Artist Award . He was most notable as Raul Garcia in Doc (2001–2004) and Ty Ventura in M
Waldemar Sorychta (born 1967) is a Polish heavy metal musician and record producer who has lived in Germany since 1982. [1] Polish musician and record producer Waldemar Sorychta Born 1967 (age 54 – 55) Zabrze , Poland Genres Thrash metal , gothic metal , progressive metal , extreme metal , symphon
Jean-Michel Basquiat ( French: [ʒɑ̃ miʃɛl baskja] ; December 22, 1960 – August 12, 1988) was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. American artist (1960–1988) "Basquiat" redirects here. For other uses, see Basquiat (disambiguation) . Jea
#13 Barış Akarsu
Barış Akarsu (June 29, 1979 – July 4, 2007) was a Turkish . He was Anatolian rock singer and actor who rose to fame after winning the television series Akademi Türkiye (Academy Turkey) in July 2004. He released two studio albums in three years and was also acting in television series Yalancı Yarim (
#14 Dall Fields
Dall C. Fields (11 July 1889 Roann, Indiana — 17 August 1956) was an American bassoonist, composer, and music educator, who for much of his career, was based in and around Chicago. As a performer, he had been a bassoonist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra , the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (1
#15 Kyle Patrick
Kyle Patrick Dickherber (born May 20, 1986, St. Charles, Missouri , United States) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Kyle has earned multiple gold records as an artist, and over 100 million streams as a producer & songwriter. He was formerly the lead singer of Boston power pop band The
Peter Jacobs (born 17 August 1945) is an English pianist. For other people named Peter Jacobs, see Peter Jacobs (disambiguation) . English pianist Jacobs was born in London and studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Alexander Kelly (piano) and Eric Fenby (harmony). For a while he was D
#17 Josh Groban
Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) [1] is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum , and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records. [2] [3] As of 2012 [
#18 Gary Talley
Gary Talley (born August 17, 1947) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and author. [1] He began his career as lead guitarist for the Grammy-nominated group The Box Tops who were famous for hits like "The Letter", and "Cry Like a Baby". American songwriter Gary Talley Guitarist, Songwriter,
#19 Kathinka Pasveer
Kathinka Pasveer (born 11 June 1959) is a Dutch flautist . Dutch flautist Kathinka Pasveer Background information Birth name Kathinka Pasveer Born ( 1959-06-11 ) 11 June 1959 (age 62) Zaandam , Netherlands Genres Classical Occupation(s) soloist , chamber musician , dancer - mime Instruments Flute
Eric Johnson (born August 17, 1954) is an American guitarist , vocalist , composer , and multi-instrumentalist . His 1990 album Ah Via Musicom was certified platinum by the RIAA , and the single " Cliffs of Dover " won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance . For other people named
Luis Abner Mojica Sierra (born 17 August 1988), better known as Ele A el Dominio , is a Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton singer. [1] Puerto Rican singer Ele A el Dominio Birth name Luis Abner Mojica Sierra Also known as Ele A El Dominio Ele A el Dominio Born ( 1988-08-17 ) August 17, 1988 (age
Moufdi Zakaria (born Zekri Cheikh ; 12 June 1908 – 17 August 1977) was an Algerian activist and nationalist , poet and writer. He wrote " Kassaman ", the Algerian national anthem while in prison in 1955. Moufdi Zakaria مفدي زكرياء Born Cheikh Zakaria Ben Slimane Ben Yahia Ben Cheikh Slimane Ben Hadj
Chancelor Johnathan Bennett (born April 16, 1993), known professionally as Chance the Rapper , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Born and raised in Chicago , Bennett released his debut mixtape 10 Day in 2012. He began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013 after releasin
Taslima Nasrin [lower-alpha 1] (born 25 August 1962) is a Bangladeshi-Swedish writer, physician, feminist, secular humanist, and activist. She is known for her writing on women's oppression and criticism of religion. Some of her books are banned in Bangladesh . [2] [3] [4] She has also been blacklis
David Le Chaine Hollister (born August 17, 1968) [3] [4] is an American R&B singer who found fame during the 1990s as one quarter of the R&B quartet Blackstreet , [5] before going on to have a solo career. Hollister is best known for his 2000 gold-certified album Chicago '85... The Movie , which inc
Evan Shelby Connell Jr. (August 17, 1924 – January 10, 2013) was a U.S. novelist, short-story writer, essayist and author of epic historical works. He also published under the name Evan S. Connell Jr. American writer Evan S. Connell Born Evan Shelby Connell Jr. ( 1924-08-17 ) August 17, 1924 Kansas
Ann Hampton Callaway (born May 30, 1958) is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and actress. She wrote and sang the theme song for the TV series The Nanny . American singer Ann Hampton Callaway Background information Born ( 1958-05-30 ) May 30, 1958 (age 64) Chicago , Illinois, U.S. Genres Jazz ,
Irom Chanu Sharmila (born 14 March 1972), [1] also known as the " Iron Lady of Manipur " [2] or " Mengoubi " ("the fair one") [3] is an Indian civil rights activist, political activist, and poet from the Indian state of Manipur , which is located on the north-eastern side of India. On 5 November 200
Friedrich Kuhlbars (pseudonym Villi Andi; 17 August 1843 Uniküla , Sangaste Parish (now Valga Parish ), Kreis Dorpat – 28 January 1924 Viljandi ) was an Estonian poet. [1] Estonian poet Kuhlbars in 1912 From 1859 to 1861, he studied at Tartu German Pedagogical College. From 1862 to 1895, he worked a
#10 Elio Schneeman
Elio Schneeman (October 16, 1961 – August 17, 1997) was an American poet. Born in Taranto , Italy of American heritage, Schneeman moved with his family to New York City in 1966. [1] He was well-known and respected by poets associated with the Poetry Project in New York. [2] Schneeman's poems were pu
#11 Ed Sanders
Edward Sanders (born August 17, 1939) is an American poet, singer, activist, author, publisher and longtime member of the rock band the Fugs . He has been called a bridge between the Beat and hippie generations. [1] Sanders is considered to have been active and "present at the counterculture's creat
Louise Gabrielle Bobb (born 19 July 1969), known professionally as Gabrielle , is a British singer and songwriter. Bobb was born in Hackney , London. She released her debut single " Dreams " in 1993 and it topped the UK Singles Chart the same year. Her other singles include " Going Nowhere ", " Give
#13 Princess Mathilde of Bavaria (1877–1906)
Princess Mathilde of Bavaria (Mathilde Marie Theresia Henriette Christine Luitpolda; 17 August 1877 – 6 August 1906) was the sixth child of Ludwig III of Bavaria and his wife, Maria Theresa of Austria-Este . [2] After her early death, Life-Dreams: The Poems of a Blighted Life , a collection of poems
#14 Constantin Al. Ionescu-Caion
Constantin Al. Ionescu-Caion ( Romanian pronunciation: [konstanˈtin al joˈnesku kaˈjon] , born Constantin Alexandru Ionescu and commonly known as Caion ; 1882 – November or December 1918) was a Romanian journalist and poet, primarily remembered for his legal dispute with humorist Ion Luca Caragial
#15 Calvin Harris
Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris , is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. After his vocal performance on his records, Harris rose to international prominence after producing songs for other artists, in 2011 and in 2012 . Harris has
#16 Otis Redding
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music and rhythm and blues . Nicknamed the " King of Soul ", Redding's style of singi
#17 George Orwell
Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell , was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. [1] His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism , opposition to totalitarianism , and support of democratic socialism . [2] Engli
#18 Caitlin Rose
Caitlin Rose (born June 23, 1987) is a country singer and songwriter from Nashville , Tennessee. [1] [2] She has released two albums, Own Side Now (2010) and The Stand-In (2013). She also recorded two Arctic Monkeys songs for Record Store Day in 2012. [3] American singer-songwriter This article is a
#19 Maung Thaw Ka
Maung Thaw Ka ( Burmese : မောင်သော်က ) was the pen name of retired Major Ba Thaw (Navy). He was a satirist , popular speaker and Central Executive Committee member of the National League for Democracy (NLD) of Burma . Maung Thaw Ka Born Ba Thaw 1928 Shwebo , British Burma Died 11 June 1991 ( 1991-
#20 Philomene Long
Philomene Long (August 17, 1940 – August 21, 2007) was an American poet. Long was born in Greenwich Village , New York City . From the 1960s onward, she lived most of her life in Venice, California . In 2005, she was made Poet Laureate of Venice. [1] [2] American poet Philomene Long Born August 17,
#1 Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), [1] [2] popularly known as Lovi Poe , is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. [3] Filipino artist and singer In this Philippine name , the middle name or maternal family name is Moran
#2 Koda Kumi
Kumiko Kōda ( 神田 來未子 , Kōda Kumiko , born November 13, 1982) , known professionally as Koda Kumi ( 倖田 來未 , Kōda Kumi ) , is a Japanese singer from Kyoto , known for her urban and R&B songs. Japanese singer In this Japanese name , the surname is Koda . Koda Kumi 倖田 來未 Koda at Kami Kaze Con 2005 Backg
Elvis Aaron Presley [lower-alpha 1] (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis , was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the " King of Rock and Roll ", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century . His energized interpretations of songs and sexually
Asuka Kuramochi ( 倉持 明日香 , Kuramochi Asuka , born September 11, 1989, in Kanagawa Prefecture , Japan ) is a singer, actress, and a former member of the idol group AKB48 under Team K. [2] The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia's notability guideline for biographies . ( May 2019 ) Asuka Kura
#5 René Hérent
René Hérent (16 May 1897 – January 1966) was a French tenor whose career was centred on the Opéra-Comique in Paris, where he played supporting roles for many years, and left several recordings. [1] French tenor
#6 Xuxa
Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel ( / ˈ ʃ uː ʃ ə / SHOO-sha ; Portuguese pronunciation: [maˈɾi.ɐ dɐ ˈɡɾasɐ ˈʃuʃɐ mẽneˈɡɛw] ; born 27 March 1963) is a Brazilian television host, film actress, singer, model, and businesswoman. Known as "Queen of Children", Xuxa built the largest Ibero-American children's
#7 Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang Cheng Lin ( Chinese : 楊丞琳 ; born 4 June 1984) is a Taiwanese singer, actress, and television host. Taiwanese actress and singer This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points . ( September 2021 ) In this Chinese name , the family name is Yang . Rainie
Marie Rappold , née Winterrath (17 August 1872 – 12 May 1957) was a German-born American operatic soprano . [1] She sang with the Metropolitan Opera from 1905 to 1920. American opera singer Marie Rappold in 1916 Marie Rappold while at the Metropolitan Opera (before 1920) "O patria mia" ( 4 : 22 ) Ma
#9 Han Groo
Han Groo (born Min Han-groo on May 29, 1992) is a South Korean actress and singer. South Korean actress and singer In this Korean name , the family name is Min . In the stage name or pen-name, the surname is Han . Han Groo Born Min Han-groo ( 1992-05-30 ) May 30, 1992 (age 30) Namyangju , Gyeonggi
#10 Jill Whelan
Jill Whelan is an American actress. She played Vicki Stubing, the daughter of Captain Stubing, in the American television series The Love Boat . American actress (born 1966) For the Irish cricketer, see Jill Whelan (cricketer) . This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize th
William Ingersoll (October 9, 1860 – May 5, 1936) was an American actor on stage, in musical theatre and in film. During a career spanning over five decades, he played more than 800 roles on stage. After performing in his first silent motion picture in 1920, he appeared in a handful of " talkies " i
#12 Lucille Ball
Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and producer. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards , winning five times, [1] and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars o
#13 Friederike Grün
Friederike Grün (14 June 1836 – January 1917) was a German operatic soprano who had an active career during the latter half of the 19th century. Possessing a powerful voice with a wide vocal range , she sang a broad repertoire that encompassed Italian, French, and German opera. High points from her
#14 Little Pattie
Patricia "Little Pattie" Thelma Thompson (née Amphlett) OAM (born 17 March 1949) is an Australian singer who started her career as a teenager in the early 1960s, recording surf pop , with her backing group The Statesmen, she subsequently went onto to record adult contemporary music . [1] [2] [3] Lit
#15 Nanette Guilford
Nanette Guilford (17 August 1903, New York – 17 March 1990, New York), born Nanette Gutman, was an American opera singer ( soprano ), voice teacher and recording entrepreneur. She is best known for singing at the Metropolitan Opera House from 1923 to 1932 [1] and as one of the first American singers
#16 Lyn Paul
Lyn Paul (born Lynda Susan Belcher ; 16 February 1949) is an English pop singer and actress. She came to fame as a member of the international chart-topping pop group the New Seekers in the early 1970s. She has more recently found success and critical acclaim starring in the long-running West End mu
#17 Johnny Sayles
John Earl Sayles Jr. (February 9, 1937 – August 17, 1993), [1] known as Johnny Sayles , was an American R&B and soul singer. Sayles was born in Winnsboro, Texas , United States. [2] Around 1955, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri , where he sang with Eugene Neal’s Rocking Kings, and with Ike Turner 's
#18 Eric Morecambe
John Eric Bartholomew , OBE (14 May 1926 – 28 May 1984), known by his stage name Eric Morecambe , was an English comedian who together with Ernie Wise formed the double act Morecambe and Wise . The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe's death in 1984. Morecambe took his stage name from his h
#19 Frankie Grande
Frank James Michael Grande Marchione (born January 24, 1983) [1] [2] is an American dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host and YouTube personality. He is the older half-brother of singer and actress Ariana Grande . American actor, dancer, singer and TV host Grande at VMA red carpet in 2018
#20 J. Holiday
Nahum Thorton Grymes (born November 29, 1981), better known by his stage name J. Holiday , is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. He came into prominence in 2007 with his breakthrough hit " Bed ", peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 . [1] His debut album, Back of My Lac'