Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.After studies in

Was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.After studies in Naples with B. Carelli, she made her debut in Rome in 1920, singing for three years mezzo-soprano roles. After further studies with Adelina Stehle and Pol

Was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.Russ studied pia

Was an Italian operatic soprano, particularly associated with the Italian repertory.Russ studied piano and voice at the Milan Music Conservatory with Leoni. She made her debut in Bologna, as Mimi, in 1903, at La Scala in 1905, as Aida, and in Florence in

Was a famous Greek musician and composer born in Kios, Turkey (now Gemlik). In English his name is s

Was a famous Greek musician and composer born in Kios, Turkey (now Gemlik). In English his name is sometimes romanized as Yannis, Ioannis or Yiannis. Most active in the 1940s, he wrote many songs, some of which are today considered classics of the rebetiko folk music style. These include: Pente Ellines Ston Adi, Kapetan Andreas Zeppo, Modistroula, Prin To Charama Monachos, and Fovamai Mi Se Chaso. His style retains much of the musical quality of the classical rebetika of the likes of Markos Vamvakaris, although the thematic content of the lyrics tends not to focus as much on the typically dark topics – drugs, death and prison – of earlier rebetika.

Is a Greek singer of the 1960s, 1970's and 1980's who had many prominent hits in the Greek music wor

Is a Greek singer of the 1960s, 1970's and 1980's who had many prominent hits in the Greek music world. His albums are the 4th highest sold in Greece of all-time singers. He is considered a legend by many and still currently sings, refusing to give concerts due to a fear of flying.

Is a Latvian violinist and conductor. In 1980 left the USSR and settled in Germany. Kremer was born

Is a Latvian violinist and conductor. In 1980 left the USSR and settled in Germany. Kremer was born in Riga to parents of German-Jewish origin, his father being a Holocaust survivor.[1] He began playing the violin at the age of four, receiving instruction

He practised to be a general physician he is a self-taught artist, a poet and a playwright.He held h

He practised to be a general physician he is a self-taught artist, a poet and a playwright.He held his first show in Mumbai in 1966 and went on to have several major exhibitions in India and abroad. Patel participated in the Menton Biemale, France in 1976 India, Myth and Reality, Oxford in 1982; Contemporary Indian Art, Royal Academy, London 1982.He has also exhibited for Contemporary Indian Art, Grey Art Gallery, New York, 1985, Indian Art from the Herwitz collection Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts, 1985 and 'Coups de Coeur' Geneva, 1987.

An Italian operatic soprano.She studied in Bologna with Marchesi and Secchiaroli, and made her debut

An Italian operatic soprano.She studied in Bologna with Marchesi and Secchiaroli, and made her debut at the Teatro Comunale Bologna, as Mimi in La bohème. She quickly enjoyed considerable success at major opera houses throughout Italy, Turin, Venice, Parm

Was a Georgian painter and educator. His work was particularly influential since he was the first Ge

Was a Georgian painter and educator. His work was particularly influential since he was the first Georgian realistic artist to cover a wide range of subjects, both in oils and watercolor, including portraits, lanscapes and scenes of everyday life.

Is a Dutch videographer and composer living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.In 1983 he moved to Rio de Jan

Is a Dutch videographer and composer living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.In 1983 he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he worked as a jazzpianist and composer of songs and soundtracks for films and television. In 1989 he worked as video director for the production companies "Spectrum" and "TV PLUS" directing documentaries and commercials. In 1992 he started a group with singer Marianna Leporace

Born Gilette Elvgren, was an American painter of pin-up girls, advertising and illustration. Elvgren

Born Gilette Elvgren, was an American painter of pin-up girls, advertising and illustration. Elvgren lived in various locations, and was active from the 1930s to 1970s. Today he is best known for his pin-up paintings for Brown & Bigelow. Elvgren studied a

Was an Australian painter. Jamieson was born in the central Queensland town of Monto in 1934 and die

Was an Australian painter. Jamieson was born in the central Queensland town of Monto in 1934 and died there in 1992.Jamieson liked to be thought of as a Romantic. He objected to the labels of art commentators. He painted figurative art works, landscape art works, and portraits striking for their passionate intensity of both subject and colour. He wrestled with the tough reality of survival in the bush and lived the landscape that he paintedHe lived and worked on the land with his family raising cattle on a bush block near Monto. He embarked on extensive expeditions throughout Australia capturing the subtle beauty and magnificence of the country in gouaches he called his 'sonnets'. His 72 foot 360 degree mural 'Jay Creek', an oil on canvas, painted on location in Central Australia, his largest and a most engrossing work was painted in four days in searing heat.

Is a well known and influential Chicano sculptor, muralist and painter. He founded the famous Chican

Is a well known and influential Chicano sculptor, muralist and painter. He founded the famous Chicano collective Los Four that consisted of artists Carlos Almaraz, Beto de la Rocha (Father of former Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha), Frank Romero and himself. In 1973, Judithe Hernandez became the "fifth" and only female member of Los Four.After serving in the Air Force, Luján returned home from three years in England in 1962 and began to attend college, first at East Los Angeles College, then to California State University, Long Beach, where he earned his B.A. in Ceramic Sculpture in 1969 and then to University of California, Irvine, where he earned an M.F.A. in Sculpture in 1973. By this time East L.A. had become a hotbed of socio-political and cultural activity, as the Chicano Movement became a turbulent and exciting social force in the communities the U.S. Southwest.

Was a French singer, composer and actor, known as Monsieur 100,000 Volts for his energetic performan

Was a French singer, composer and actor, known as Monsieur 100,000 Volts for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are "Nathalie" and "Et Maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as "What Now My Love". For nearly fifty years France hummed the melodies of this music hall star, dark blue suited, white shirted, and always wearing his lucky tie - blue with white polka dots. When asked to explain his gift he said, - 'A flower doesn't understand botany.' [1] His favourite venue was the Paris Olympia. He debuted there in 1954 and headlined in 1955, attracting 6,000 on his first night, three times the capacity. On the 13 November 1997 Becaud was present for the re-opening of the venue after its reconstruction.

Was an American painter from Rhode Island.Gilbert Stuart is widely considered to be one of America's

Was an American painter from Rhode Island.Gilbert Stuart is widely considered to be one of America's foremost portraitists.[2] His best known work, the unfinished portrait of George Washington that is sometimes referred to as The Athenaeum, was begun in 1

Is a French musician, both a pianist and organist, as well as a singer. Blind from birth, he is best

Is a French musician, both a pianist and organist, as well as a singer. Blind from birth, he is best remembered for his international hit "The Fool", which was a number 1 single across Europe in 1971. In France he is still a popular albums and concert artist, having toured with the likes of Johnny Hallyday.

Was a Colombian vallenato music traditional composer, singer and accordionist.Duran was born in El P

Was a Colombian vallenato music traditional composer, singer and accordionist.Duran was born in El Paso, Cesar. He is notorious for lyrically "self-flagellating" himself in his songs. In 1968 Duran gained notoriety for winning the first version of the "Vallenato Legend Festival" in the city of Valledupar and is often cited as one of the best Vallenato musician of all times. He died in Montería, Córdoba.

Was a guitarist, and singer of boleros.Monroig's parents moved from the countryside to the city in s

Was a guitarist, and singer of boleros.Monroig's parents moved from the countryside to the city in search of a better way of life and settled in the Villa Palmera sector of Santurce, a section of San Juan where the musical sounds of the bomba and plena and of the tango filled the air. Monroig was born in Santurce, where he received his primary and secondary education. He later moved to New York City and earned his high school equivalent diploma.

Is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and his poli

Is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, known for both his musical innovation and his political commitment. From 2003 to 2008, he served as his country's Minister of Culture in the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Is a Puerto Rican singer of salsa, bolero, and bandleader.Santa Rosa was born in Carolina, Puerto Ri

Is a Puerto Rican singer of salsa, bolero, and bandleader.Santa Rosa was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, a city on the north eastern part of the Island. Here he received his primary and secondary education and became interested in music. He took part in his first concert whilst a teenager and in 1976, he made his recording debut as a backup singer with the Mario Ortiz Orchestra; soon afterwards he was recruited by La Grande Orchestra, where he became the lead singer.

An Austrian singer from the late 1970s disco era.Gilla was discovered by German producer Frank Faria

An Austrian singer from the late 1970s disco era.Gilla was discovered by German producer Frank Farian who got her signed to Hansa Records in 1974. After an unsuccessful German cover version "Mir ist kein Weg zu weit" of Marcella Bella's Italian hit single "Nessuno mai", Farian had her record a German disco version of La Belle's "Lady Marmalade". Despite being a modest hit (#24), it caused some attention of being the first German record to feature such explicit lyrics as "Willst du mit mir schlafen gehn?" (Do You Want to Sleep With Me) (1975). It was followed later in the year with "Tu es" (also recorded in English as "Why Don't You Do It") which became Gilla's biggest hit, peaking at #10 in the German charts and giving Farian a commercial breakthrough as a producer. Gilla's debut LP, featuring a mix of disco, pop and schlager tracks, was released shortly after.

Is a contemporary artist born in 1965 in Vanuatu. He now lives and works in Marseille, France.

Is a contemporary artist born in 1965 in Vanuatu. He now lives and works in Marseille, France.

Was a French sculptor of the second rank, providing tomb sculptures and decorative sculptures in int

Was a French sculptor of the second rank, providing tomb sculptures and decorative sculptures in interiors, in the Baroque idiom.

Is a French artist, author, and creator of the imaginary city of "Urville". His book, also titled Ur

Is a French artist, author, and creator of the imaginary city of "Urville". His book, also titled Urville, is based on his writings of the fictional city's history, geography, culture, and economy, and includes over 300 drawings of different districts of Urville, all done by Trehin.

A Maltese actress, singer and a famous personality on Maltese television.The singer started her sing

A Maltese actress, singer and a famous personality on Maltese television.The singer started her singing career at a very young age. Unluckily for her, she lost her mother very early in her childhood. A song was written in her mom's memory, Quddiem l-inkwa

A British keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist, best known as a member of the Manchester band New Ord

A British keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist, best known as a member of the Manchester band New Order and a founding member of The Other Two.Her family moved from her birthplace Manchester to the nearby market town of Macclesfield when Gillian was young. She has a sister called Kim and another called Julie. In a 1987 New Order interview, Gillian says that she disliked living in Cheshire as a teenager and couldn't wait to live in Manchester when she grew up, however she now prefers living outside the city.