Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Is a Japanese singer of Russian descent. After graduating from music school in 1990, she took an opp

Is a Japanese singer of Russian descent. After graduating from music school in 1990, she took an opportunity to visit Japan in 1991 and finally contracted with the ROAD&SKY Organization [1] in 1993. Origa has since participated in several projects with va

Was an American R&B singer and founding member of the R&B group, 702.[1] She left the group early on

Was an American R&B singer and founding member of the R&B group, 702.[1] She left the group early on to pursue a solo career, while the rest of the group found success in the 1990s and 2000s, but returned on several occasions. 702 is best known for its 19

Was a Cuban bassist, who has gained international attention especially since his involvement in the

Was a Cuban bassist, who has gained international attention especially since his involvement in the Buena Vista Social Club recordings.He was nicknamed Cachaito ("little Cachao") after his uncle, the famous bassist and innovator of mambo music Israel "Cachao" López.

Was a percussionist/vocalist well-known in Cuba and the Americas as a master of the many Cuban music

Was a percussionist/vocalist well-known in Cuba and the Americas as a master of the many Cuban musical folkloric forms. When 'Puntilla' arrived in New York, he brought with him a wealth of knowledge of the profound folkloric music unique to Cuba and became a teacher and mentor to many. Orlando Rios was also the foundation of the religious community in New York, providing and guiding the music at ceremonies and celebrations throughout the tri-state area. He performed with great musicians from the worlds of both Latin music and Jazz throughout the United States, South America, Europe, and Japan. Puntilla died on August 12, 2008.

Was an American jazz accordionist, pianist, composer, and teacher. He is sometimes credited as "Lann

Was an American jazz accordionist, pianist, composer, and teacher. He is sometimes credited as "Lanny DiJay" on jazz recordings. DiGirolamo collaborated frequently with legendary jazz producer Teo Macero, and played on Macero's first commercial release, E

Was a popular Cuban singer specialized in native musical forms such as guaracha, pregón and son mon

Was a popular Cuban singer specialized in native musical forms such as guaracha, pregón and son montuno. Affectively nicknamed Cascarita, he was born on September 14, 1920 in Camagüey, the third largest city of Cuba and the capital of Camagüey Province.

Is one of the most credited Italian traditional pop singers.[1]She started her artistic career in 19

Is one of the most credited Italian traditional pop singers.[1]She started her artistic career in 1960 as a theatrical actress of Bertolt Brecht works under the direction of Giorgio Strehler. At the same time, she started singing, recording for a high-cla

Is an American jazz pianist.Evans was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Philadelphia. He att

Is an American jazz pianist.Evans was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Philadelphia. He attended Rutgers University, and following this studied with Kenny Barron. He worked as a sideman for Bobby Watson, Ralph Peterson, Duane Eubanks, and Lenora

Whose real names are Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo. They started painting graffiti in 1987 and gradual

Whose real names are Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo. They started painting graffiti in 1987 and gradually became a main influence in the local scene, helping to define Brazil's own style. Their work often features yellow-skinned characters - taken from the yellow tinge both of the twins have in their dreams - but is otherwise diverse and ranges from tags to complicated murals. Subjects range from family portraits to commentary on São Paulo's social and political circumstances, as well as Brazilian folklore. Their graffiti style was influenced by both traditional hip hop style and the Brazilian pixação movement.[1]

Is an R&B, pop, and hip hop singer from Morocco, he has seen his career take off in 2008, although t

Is an R&B, pop, and hip hop singer from Morocco, he has seen his career take off in 2008, although their songs are mainly Moroccan Darija and sometimes English, is heavily influenced by big singer as Mario, Colbie Caillat, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Jojo, Usher, Isam Bachiri from Outlandish, and the Moroccan Sultan Ahmad.

An animator and animation director perhaps best known for Magical Angel Creamy Mami. He was born in

An animator and animation director perhaps best known for Magical Angel Creamy Mami. He was born in Fuchuu-shi, Tokyo. He belongs to Ajia-do Animation Works. In 1963, he entered Toei animation (existing TOEI ANIMATION) at the same period as Tsutomu Shibayama and Hayao Miyazaki. He was a chief animator working with Shibayama after having transferred to an A production (an existing Shin-ei-animation). He established Ajia-do Animation Works with Shibayama Tsutomu in 1978.

Was an Argentinian tango violinist.[1] He became popular and recognized in Argentina following his a

Was an Argentinian tango violinist.[1] He became popular and recognized in Argentina following his appearance on the Argentine television show Grandes Valores del Tango.[1] He also was a member of Aníbal Troilo's orchestra.[1]Achával was born to parents Alejandro and Josefa Scalesi in Ingeniero White, Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires province.[2] Achával enjoyed singing from an early age, and sang in a church choir during his childhood.[2] However, encouraged by his father, he took up the violin at age five, under the tutelage of his uncle, Alibeo Crudeli.[2] He married Juana Dodero, also known as "La Negra", later in life.[2] He had two children with Dodero, Mirta and Leonel.[2]

Was a well-known caricaturist and cartoonist.Later, when Hitler came to power, Berger's cartoons ang

Was a well-known caricaturist and cartoonist.Later, when Hitler came to power, Berger's cartoons angered Hitler and Berger was forced to leave the country. He spent time in Budapest, Paris, and Geneva, where he attended numerous sessions at the League of

A folk singer, songwriter, and author. In his career, spanning over 60 years, he has composed at lea

A folk singer, songwriter, and author. In his career, spanning over 60 years, he has composed at least 300 songs and released nearly 100 albums, among them Canadian patriotic songs, songs of the U.S. Armed Forces, sea shanties, presidential campaign songs

Was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellin

Was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, "O.P." by his friends, and was a member of jazz royalty.

Was a Canadian jazz pianist, vocalist and composer cultural icon. He was called the "Maharaja of the

Was a Canadian jazz pianist, vocalist and composer cultural icon. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, "O.P." by his friends, and was a member of jazz royalty.[5

Is an Argentine folklore singer, also known as El Chaqueño Palavecino.

Is an Argentine folklore singer, also known as El Chaqueño Palavecino.

Was a Romanian sculptor and writer. A student of Dimitrie Paciurea at the Academy of Arts in Buchare

Was a Romanian sculptor and writer. A student of Dimitrie Paciurea at the Academy of Arts in Bucharest, he was a member of the Group of Four together with painters Nicolae Tonitza, Francisc Sirato and Stefan Dimitrescu. His works were exhibited mainly in Bucharest, but also at Romanian art exhibitions and international exhibitions in other European cities.

Was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was more famous for his mordant c

Was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was more famous for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, than for his music.Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania into a musical and Orthodox Jewish Russian family, Levant moved to New York with his mother, Annie, in 1922, after the death of his father, Max. He began studying under Zygmunt Stojowski, a well-established piano pedagogue. In 1924, Levant appeared with Ben Bernie in a short film Ben Bernie and All the Lads made in New York City in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film system.

He went to Buenos Aires to specialize; harpsichord, chamber music, and interpretation on early keybo

He went to Buenos Aires to specialize; harpsichord, chamber music, and interpretation on early keyboard instruments. His activities as a soloist and chamber musician with the Camerata Bariloche took him to several countries of South America and also to Europe. Recordings for the ORF and Picks Records.He built one of his country’s first harpsichords based on historical models (Baffo of 1574), which has met with great acclaim from the European press. Claudio di Veroli was a great help.A German State grant (DAAD) enabled him to continue his studies in Europe, first with Kenneth Gilbert in Stuttgart, then in courses with Marinette Extermann, Johann Sonnleitner, Colin Tilney and Bob van Asperen.

Was an Argentine musician.In the late 1960s, Moro was the drummer of pioneer Argentine rock and roll

Was an Argentine musician.In the late 1960s, Moro was the drummer of pioneer Argentine rock and roll band Los Gatos, who sang in Spanish (quite unusual at the time for rock bands) and achieved wide renown, transcending their native Rosario.In the early 1970s, Moro joined ex-Almendra guitarist Edelmiro Molinari in Color Humano. After that, he played professionally with León Gieco and others, exploring African rhythms with bassist 'Beto' Satragni.

An Argentine comic book artist and illustrator. He has drawn for the UK comics magazine Crisis. He i

An Argentine comic book artist and illustrator. He has drawn for the UK comics magazine Crisis. He is probably best known in the U.S. as the artist for Alan Moore's graphic novel A Small Killing. He has drawn an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello (1985, reprinted in 2005). He has also provided the illustrations for Freud for Beginners (2003, ISBN 0-375-71460-X)

Is an Israeli singer, actor, and entertainer. He started his career in the late 1960s, as a rock sin

Is an Israeli singer, actor, and entertainer. He started his career in the late 1960s, as a rock singer, first in a group and then as a solo artist, gaining fame for such songs as Ha-Ballada la-shoter Azulay ("The Ballad of Officer Azoulay" - the theme song for Ephraim Kishon's film Ha-Shoter Azoulay,(released as "The Policeman" in English language markets), Hoze Lech Brach ("Seer, go and flee" - based on a verse in the biblical book of Amos), and Yonatan Sa Ha-Baita ("Yonatan, Go Home" by Yonatan Geffen).

Was an Austrian artist, poet and playwright, best known for his intense expressionistic portraits an

Was an Austrian artist, poet and playwright, best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes.Kokoschka's early career was marked by portraits of Viennese celebrities, painted in a nervously animated style. He served in the Austrian army in World War I and was wounded. At the hospital, the doctors decided that he was mentally unstable. Nevertheless, he continued to develop his career as an artist, traveling across Europe and painting the landscape.

German painter, sculptor and designer associated with the Bauhaus school. In 1923 he was hired as Ma

German painter, sculptor and designer associated with the Bauhaus school. In 1923 he was hired as Master of Form at the Bauhaus theatre workshop, after working some time at the workshop of sculpture.