Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter M

Is a well known cartoonist in Malaysia. Also known as Lat, many of his cartoons appear in the editor

Is a well known cartoonist in Malaysia. Also known as Lat, many of his cartoons appear in the editorial pages of the Malaysian newspaper New Straits Times.

Is an Iranian composer and conductor. Born in a family of musicians, he has composed more than 650 p

Is an Iranian composer and conductor. Born in a family of musicians, he has composed more than 650 pieces of traditional, classical and modern music.

Was a prominent 20th century Egyptian singer and composer. Born in Bab El-Sheriyah area of Cairo, Eg

Was a prominent 20th century Egyptian singer and composer. Born in Bab El-Sheriyah area of Cairo, Egypt (Where his statue stands), Abdel Wahab played oud before the Prince of Poets, Ahmed Shawqi. Abdel Wahab acted in several movies. He composed 10 songs for Omm Kalthum (?? ?????). He was the first Egyptian singer to move from silent-era acting and move to singing. He died in 1991, and is still considered one of the five greats of Arabic music, along with Umm Kalthoum, Farid Al Attrach, Fayrouz, and Abdel Halim Hafez

An Indian journalist and artist. He is Editor of the India edition of Reader's Digest.Mohan started

An Indian journalist and artist. He is Editor of the India edition of Reader's Digest.Mohan started his art career while at college in Kerala, publishing his first cartoon in Shankar's Weekly, India's equivalent of Punch, in 1975. After college, he worked for The Times of India group in Bombay, where his cartoons and articles appeared regularly in several of the group's publications.

Was a popular Sri Lankan musician. He was Muslim and moved to Sri Lanka from Salem in the Tamil Nadu

Was a popular Sri Lankan musician. He was Muslim and moved to Sri Lanka from Salem in the Tamil Nadu.[1] Beg's son, Ishak is also a singer but not that popular in Srilanka like his father was.[2] Baig has dueted with H. R. Jothipala, G.S.B. Rani Perera, Latha Walpola, Sujatha Attanayake and Jamuna Rani among others. He was also the only Sri Lankan to duet with Lata Mangeshkar.Even though he was not a Buddhist, Baig sang a lot of Buddhist related songs. Because of his nature to support other cultures, he was one of the most influential multicultural/"multi-religious" figures in the Sri Lankan art history.

Is an Iranian singer and songwriter of pop music who currently lives in Tehran.He began his music ca

Is an Iranian singer and songwriter of pop music who currently lives in Tehran.He began his music career right after he completed school and army service. He released his first album in 2002 called Nefrin. None of his albums were released in Iran, but his latest album Ye Shakhe Niloufar has been released.

Is an Iranian singer-songwriter, author, musician, and setar player. He was born in 1976 in Torbat-e

Is an Iranian singer-songwriter, author, musician, and setar player. He was born in 1976 in Torbat-e Jam, a small town in northeastern Iran.

Was a Polish painter.In 1910, Kisling moved to Montmartre and a few years later to Montparnasse. At

Was a Polish painter.In 1910, Kisling moved to Montmartre and a few years later to Montparnasse. At the outbreak of World War I he volunteered for service in the French Foreign Legion, and in 1915 he was seriously wounded in the Battle of the Somme, for which he was awarded French citizenship.Kisling lived and worked in Montparnasse where he was part of the renowned artistic community gathered there at the time. For a short time he lived in the Bateau-Lavoir in Montmartre and in 1911-12 spent nearly a year at Céret. In 1913 he took a studio in Montparnasse, where he lived for the next 27 years; Jules Pascin and later Modigliani lived in the same building. He became close friends with many of his contemporaries, including Amedeo Modigliani,

Was a heuristic and self made Iranian painter who won several international talent prizes.She began

Was a heuristic and self made Iranian painter who won several international talent prizes.She began painting at the age of 63 when she came across some artist's paintings which her son had left at her home. She continued her painting using bright, original colors inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings of her neighborhood, and within a few years her works were noticed by painters in Iran and overseas.

An English singer-songwriter from Suffolk, England. She currently lives in London.Beanland was born

An English singer-songwriter from Suffolk, England. She currently lives in London.Beanland was born to Marion Ann Edwards and Stan Beanland at London's Guy's Hospital. She moved with her family in the 1990s to live in the county of Suffolk. She officially resides in London.Beanland studied English at Queens' College, Cambridge University. She attended Queens' for one year before leaving to sign with Island Records, Universal in 2005.

Is a singer/songwriter from Southern California. In 2005, she released her first album, ôMaybe Tomo

Is a singer/songwriter from Southern California. In 2005, she released her first album, ôMaybe Tomorrowö with the help of musician/producer Greg Laswell. She won the award for "Best Acoustic Act" at the 2007 San Diego Music Awards[1]. In April of 2007, Teen Vogue Magazine named her "One of the three best new artists on MySpace". In 2008, she collaborated with Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman on his solo ôSpring" EP. In 2008, she was also signed to Bully! Pulpit Records, in a joint partnership with Nettwerk Music Group (home to top artists like Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne and The Cardigans)[

A prolific Canadian teacher, writer, printmaker and painter working in oils and watercolours. During

A prolific Canadian teacher, writer, printmaker and painter working in oils and watercolours. During World War II, she was the first Canadian woman artist to be sent overseas to document Canada’s war effort, and in particular, the work of the Canadian Women's Army Corps (C.W.A.C).Mortimer-Lamb was an art critic and collector who befriended the artists of the Group of Seven, whom would visit the family on occasion. [2]

Was an American country music vocalist who had some degree of fame and commercial success in the lat

Was an American country music vocalist who had some degree of fame and commercial success in the late 1940s. Despite her short recording career, 5 years, she became a legend in her own lifetime.Lois, now unemployed, applied for the position as a vocalist

A Swedish singer.She represented Sweden in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 by singing the so

A Swedish singer.She represented Sweden in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2006 by singing the song Det Finaste Någon Kan Få. She received a record position of 3rd place, despite the fact no other Scandinavian countries competed or where eligible to vote. Molly has also entered Melodifestivalen 2009, the Swedish contest to choose the entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia.

A J-pop singer, songwriter who is a member of POR, a duo which she and RYO formed. MOMO is a former

A J-pop singer, songwriter who is a member of POR, a duo which she and RYO formed. MOMO is a former member of the Japanese music production, I've Sound.

A J-pop singer. Her career began in 2002 when she successfully auditioned for the Hello! Project Kid

A J-pop singer. Her career began in 2002 when she successfully auditioned for the Hello! Project Kids, an all-female teen pop group within Hello! Project. Since then, she has continued to sing in that group and has become a part of three smaller groups composed of Hello! Project Kids members, ZYX, Berryz Kobo and Buono!.

A Japanese American actress, singer, and songwriter whose music encompasses and fuses a wide variety

A Japanese American actress, singer, and songwriter whose music encompasses and fuses a wide variety of genres including jazz, dance, pop, and soul. She is arguably best known for being a pioneer of the acid jazz movement in Japan in the early 1990's yet

A Romanian singer born in Austria. In 1996 she took part in the international preselection for the E

A Romanian singer born in Austria. In 1996 she took part in the international preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Unfortunately the Romanian song "Rugâ pentru pacea lumii" was not chosen to go to the international final in Oslo. In the same year, she won the "Golden Stag" for Romania.There was more Eurovision luck for Monica when she could participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 in Tallinn together with Marcel Pavel. Their song "Tell me why" reached the 9th place, which was the third best score ever for Romania. Their appearance at Eurovision 2002 it can be watched right HERE From few years ago Monica started to collaborate with comical group Divertis and her acting qualities and talents are outstanding.

A musician from Italy known for the many dance tracks coming from her debut album Lifestories. Among

A musician from Italy known for the many dance tracks coming from her debut album Lifestories. Among the notable singles from the album are "Dove (I'll Be Loving You)", "Acrobats", and "This Is Your Life".[citation needed]Raised in Venice, Moony was first

Is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. She debuted in 1995 under the guidanc

Is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. She debuted in 1995 under the guidance of Rowdy Records head Dallas Austin and became the youngest recording act to ever have two consecutive chart-topping hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Following a major success with "The Boy Is Mine," a duet with singer Brandy, in 1998, a series of hit records established her position as one of the most successful of the new breed of urban R&B female vocalists to emerge in the mid-to late 1990s.

Is a pianist, artist, performer, music producer, film & television scorer and public speaker.Once kn

Is a pianist, artist, performer, music producer, film & television scorer and public speaker.Once known as "Soulful Jazz," Monica dropped the term from her biography in late 2006 to expand her musical description.

Is an American singer and actress.She started her career as a radio personality and vocalist in New

Is an American singer and actress.She started her career as a radio personality and vocalist in New York City and quickly signed to Decca and later Capitol Records, recording hit renditions of songs like "Autumn Leaves," "People Will Say We're in Love," a

Was an Australian ice dancer. With partner Rodney Clarke, MacDonald won four consecutive national ti

Was an Australian ice dancer. With partner Rodney Clarke, MacDonald won four consecutive national titles, beginning in 1985. The duo competed at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, finishing in last place out of twenty couples. In 1989, she paired with Duncan

Is an entertainer of French and Italian descent, born in Monte Carlo. She rose to fame during the mi

Is an entertainer of French and Italian descent, born in Monte Carlo. She rose to fame during the mid 1980s as part of the Italo disco-New wave project of the same name and became an influence for many European disco acts that followed. Italo revival act

Was a Swedish singer and actress.Monica Zetterlund was, above all, an outstanding singer, particular

Was a Swedish singer and actress.Monica Zetterlund was, above all, an outstanding singer, particularly noted for her work in jazz. As a young girl she started out by listening to her favourites Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and, in particular, Sarah Vaughan. She began by learning the classic jazz songs from radio and records, initially not knowing the language and what they sang about in English. She went for the melody, rhythm and feeling.