Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter P

Is a Georgian bass opera singer. Born in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, he graduated from the Tbilisi State

Is a Georgian bass opera singer. Born in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, he graduated from the Tbilisi State Conservatory and began his operatic career at Tbilisi and Moscow, with subsequent appearances at Covent Garden (1984), Salzburg Festival under Herbert von

Is a Finnish composer and pianist. He studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he was taug

Is a Finnish composer and pianist. He studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he was taught composition by Aarre Merikanto, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Einar Englund, and Joonas Kokkonen. He continued his studies in Cologne and at the Juilliard School of Music in New York.Heininen is one of the most important Finnish modernist composers. His works can be roughly divided into two periods: dodecaphonic (c. 1957–1975) and postserialist (from 1976 onwards).

Is a Cuban artist.Borges from 1968 to 1970,studied at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes “San Al

Is a Cuban artist.Borges from 1968 to 1970,studied at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes “San Alejandro” and studied at the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana. In 1980 he became member of the artistic group “Versiones del Paisaje”, in Havana.

Cuba, Pablo Carreno speaks little of his childhood save for his own obsession with drawing and paint

Cuba, Pablo Carreno speaks little of his childhood save for his own obsession with drawing and painting. Though his talents were recognized by the age of four, no money was available for formal training, so his early years were spent developing his art through personal experimentation. During that time he also struggled with the changes wrought by the Cuban Revolution, events which forever shaped his perspective and colored his works.

Is a Cuban singer-songwriter and guitar player. He studied at a conservatory in Havana. He is consid

Is a Cuban singer-songwriter and guitar player. He studied at a conservatory in Havana. He is considered one of the founders of the Cuban nueva trova, along with Silvio Rodríguez and Noel Nicola. He is a pianist and guitarist whose Brazilian-like melodies set him apart from the raw style of Silvio Rodriguez.

Is a popular Mexican singer and actor. Montero is better known for his singing career; in fact, it w

Is a popular Mexican singer and actor. Montero is better known for his singing career; in fact, it was his career as a singer that has led him towards becoming an actor.

Was a Spanish painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. As one of the most recognized figures in 20th-cent

Was a Spanish painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. As one of the most recognized figures in 20th-century art, he is best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work. Among his most famous works are the

Is a famous Mexican singer and actor.Portillo was a member of Mexican group Liberacion and later bec

Is a famous Mexican singer and actor.Portillo was a member of Mexican group Liberacion and later became known internationally as a member of MDO. With MDO, Portillo toured across Latin America, the United States, and Mexico. He became a teen idol during his era with MDO. Portillo was in MDO with Didier Hernandez, Abel Talamarez and Alexis Grullon, among others. During Portillo's time in MDO the group achieved their most successful phase.

Is a Spanish actor, dancer and singer.He was born in Málaga. After starting biology, he studied dra

Is a Spanish actor, dancer and singer.He was born in Málaga. After starting biology, he studied drama in the Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Málaga. He started as a professional actor in Madrid with the musical Grease.

Was born in Argentina. In 1986 he teamed up with Rubén Armado (Writer of 1+1= 2 Enamorados, Recuerd

Was born in Argentina. In 1986 he teamed up with Rubén Armado (Writer of 1+1= 2 Enamorados, Recuerdos Encadenados etc.) as song writer and producer of his first album. This was followed a year later with the album "Un Ángel". Songs like "Linda" and ¡Oh Mamá!, Ella Me Ha Besado" were big hits and have become favorite songs among other Latin artist like Imanol Landeta and Jairo Antonio.In Pablo's 3rd recording "Oceano" he would still sing in a high range. The album contains some unusual sounds effects and some good material. Pablo Ruiz became more famous in Mexico than in his hometown of Argentina. He released further Albums; Espejos Azules in 1991, and Irresistible in 1992 which was recorded in Spain but people managed to resist.

Is an Argentine composer based in Buenos Aires and New York City. He is currently the leading expone

Is an Argentine composer based in Buenos Aires and New York City. He is currently the leading exponent of nuevo tango, thanks to the skills and reputation he gathered while working extensively as Astor Piazzolla's regular pianist in the 1980s. His playing style, both sharply percussive and metallically lyrical, is instantly recognizable and bears some similarities to that of Vladimir Horowitz as well as some of the wistfulness of Bill Evans. As a composer he has taken Piazzolla's contrapuntal approach to tango music and added more jazz influence, notably with the regular use of a drumkit, lighter harmonies similar to those used in Bossa Nova, and extended passages of improvisation.

Was a Cuban singer and bandleader from Santiago de Cuba who is attributed with creating the musical

Was a Cuban singer and bandleader from Santiago de Cuba who is attributed with creating the musical form Pilón.In the 1950s, Alonso sang with Benny Moré and Fernando Alvarez, and the singers known as "The Three Musketeers". Later he was to sing with Ibrahim Ferrer. Pacho Alonso also enjoyed tremendous success in his international tours through Latin America, Europe and Africa.

Is a Filipino musician best known as the drummer of the band Introvoys. He is best remembered for hi

Is a Filipino musician best known as the drummer of the band Introvoys. He is best remembered for his song "Line to Heaven". The song was said to be inspired by the loss of both his parents.Paco Arespacochaga's passion for the media arts began at age 10. He started joining school plays and declamation contests at La Salle Greenhills. He would eventually become an active participant of La Salle Greenhills' Drama club. Drawing strong encouragement from his parents, he eventually began appearing in TV commercials like Milo, Crest Toothpaste and other family oriented products.

Was a major Australian Indigenous artist from Warmun in the Kimberley, and one of eight Australian a

Was a major Australian Indigenous artist from Warmun in the Kimberley, and one of eight Australian artists selected for an architectural commission for the Musée du Quai Branly.Bedford was familiar with body-painting as a young man. He commenced painting on canvas in around 1998, together with other artists from the Warmun / Turkey Creek locality, and encouraged by former gallerist Tony Oliver.[2] Bedford was one several artists who own Jirrawun Arts, a company established to assist the development and sale of works by Indigenous artists from parts of the Kimberley.[3] Bedford was the subject of a major catalogue and retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney in 2006-07.

Is an English singer-songwriter and member of the band Prefab Sprout. Allmusic describes him as "one

Is an English singer-songwriter and member of the band Prefab Sprout. Allmusic describes him as "one of the most underrated lyricists of the '80s".McAloon has also written songs that have been recorded by Kylie Minogue ("If You Don't Love Me"), Cher ("The

Is a Scottish performer and composer.In the year following his graduation from Kings College with a

Is a Scottish performer and composer.In the year following his graduation from Kings College with a music degree, Paddy was introduced to Gerry Bron, signed a deal with Bronze Records and recorded the highly original album Walking On Eggshells. This, his

Was an Irish painter. Also know as PH Marrinan or Patrick H Marrinan, he was born in Belfast, Irelan

Was an Irish painter. Also know as PH Marrinan or Patrick H Marrinan, he was born in Belfast, Ireland. He contracted poliomyelitis at the age of five years and for several years, he could not walk. Virtually self-taught as an artist, he was privately educated as his ailment prevented public schooling.

Was an American jazz and pop pianist, vocalist, and arranger.While serving in the military during Wo

Was an American jazz and pop pianist, vocalist, and arranger.While serving in the military during World War II, Cavanaugh met guitarist Al Viola and bassist Lloyd Pratt, with whom he formed a trio. After the war's end they performed together in the style

Is an American painter and illustrator specializing in acrylic landscapes, portraits, and figural im

Is an American painter and illustrator specializing in acrylic landscapes, portraits, and figural images. She is the daughter of billionaire and former US Secretary of Commerce Peter George Peterson. She now lives and works in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island. Peterson's work has been characterized as "lyrical" by the Philadelphia Inquirer[1] and "spare but evocative" by the San Francisco Chronicle.[2] Peterson has been exhibited regularly in galleries from California to Maine (where, in 2004, her paintings appeared in a group show that also featured works by Christo, Chuck Close, and Alex Katz).

A Japanese reggae artist. She is signed onto Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records division.She began pe

A Japanese reggae artist. She is signed onto Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records division.She began performing in the Kansai reggae scene in 1995. In 1998, she contributed back-up vocals for the Refugee Camp's "It's Too Late", a Carroll King cover. After be

He studied fine art extensively, specializing in portraiture, impressionism and the styles and techn

He studied fine art extensively, specializing in portraiture, impressionism and the styles and techniques of western art at the art school of Hina and the University of Xian.Pall lectured final year art students at the university of Western China, sketching practical theory at Xinjian Normal University and painting and drawing at the Modbury tafe in South Australia. His works are recognised internationally as one of the top ten Chinese artists, with private collections not only in China but also in Europe and Australia. His works regularly fetch 10,000 dollars in private galleries around the world.

A principal ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.Ms. Herrera was born in Buenos Aires, Arg

A principal ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.Ms. Herrera was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and began studying ballet there at the age of seven with teacher Olga Ferri. She quickly became a noted prodigy in South America, winning many competitions throughout and was able to continue her training at the Minsk Ballet School in the Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (now Belarus); returning to Buenos Aires, she was cast as Cupid in a performance of Don Quixote at the Teatro Col=n.

A Latin Grammy Award-winning Spanish singer.She starred in the Spanish language premiere production

A Latin Grammy Award-winning Spanish singer.She starred in the Spanish language premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Evita at Teatro Monumental in Madrid. The show later transferred to Barcelona and certain cities in Latin America. She represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden, with the sad ballad La fiesta terminó (The party ended), and finished 14th. She also starred in highly acclaimed Madrid revivals of "Man of La Mancha" and "My Fair Lady," and the Madrid production of "Victor/Victoria." In 2006, the Latin Grammy Award Society gave San Basilio the Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award based on her work in Spanish-language music.

A member of the Contemporary Christian group Carried Away. Pam showed an interest in music at a very

A member of the Contemporary Christian group Carried Away. Pam showed an interest in music at a very young age. She plays both the piano and trumpet and developed her voice singing in choirs, ensembles and solo performances. She loves being able to share

Is an American singer of reggae and roots music.He has also been featured in newspapers and magazine

Is an American singer of reggae and roots music.He has also been featured in newspapers and magazines such as the Village Voice, New York Post, The New York Times and Billboard magazine. He has recorded for many labels such as BMG, Bull Wackies, VP Record