Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter R

One of the major art historians and painters of modern India. He was for a long time a professor at

One of the major art historians and painters of modern India. He was for a long time a professor at the M.S. University in Vadodara. He is married to the artist Naina Dalal.His paintings are included in the collection of India's National Gallery of Modern Art.

A contemporary artist from India. Born in 1974, he is the son of famous artist Gopal S. Adivrekar. H

A contemporary artist from India. Born in 1974, he is the son of famous artist Gopal S. Adivrekar. He received his BFA in painting with first class from the Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. He has had several important solo exhibitions Like "Memoirs of the Unreal city", "Refraction of Ideas", and has participated in many important group exhibitions like Pictures of Asia, Larasati, Singapore, ‘Indian contemporary art’, Chelsea Art College, U.K., Ao~rta Project, BBK Kunst Forum, Dusseldorf and Ausstellungshalle Innenhafen, Duisburg, Germany.

Was born in 1969 in the province of Pinar del Rio, in the West of Cuba. Commonly nicknamed the « F

Was born in 1969 in the province of Pinar del Rio, in the West of Cuba. Commonly nicknamed the « French Cuban », he is known for having revolutionized the 21st century Cuban music.Raul Paz learned to sing listening to guajira - country music made in Cuba. He spent ten years studying music at a renowned arts academy in Havana : violin, musical theory, wind instruments, singing, counterpoint, and conducting.

Is a Cuban artist specializing in painting and engraving.In 1960 he Graduated in Sculpture at the Es

Is a Cuban artist specializing in painting and engraving.In 1960 he Graduated in Sculpture at the Escuela Provincial de Artes Plásticas “Leopoldo Romañach” Santa Clara, Las Villas, Cuba. Between 1960- 1962 he studied Painting in the Escuela Provincial de Artes Plásticas “Leopoldo Romañach,” Toguether with his artistic development he was professor of different art schools. Since 1966 is Member of the Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC). He has ben juror en several fairs and contests.

Was a Finnish rock singer. His records were published on such labels as Love Records. His nickname B

Was a Finnish rock singer. His records were published on such labels as Love Records. His nickname Badding is derived from Paddington Bear.Badding was born in Somero into a family of five children. He founded his first band, The Five Yes in 1963 and also worked in the group Suomen Talvisota 1939-1940. Together with M. A. Numminen, he caused some scandal with provocative songs like "Mitä nuoren aviomiehen tulee muistaa" and "Jenkka ulkosynnyttimistä".

Was a prominent classical Hindustani vocalist of Agra gharana, who formed a well-known duo with his

Was a prominent classical Hindustani vocalist of Agra gharana, who formed a well-known duo with his brother Vijay Kichlu. He studied Dhrupad with the Dagar Brothers. He also played cricket for Uttar Pradesh

Was a famous Carnatic musician as well as a music composer from Kerala, India. He was a vocalist in

Was a famous Carnatic musician as well as a music composer from Kerala, India. He was a vocalist in the court of Swathi Thirunal. His compositions are still considered extremely popular and are sung by Malayalees all around the world. One of his best known songs is the lullaby Omanathinkal Kidavo.He was named after his grandfather and was known as Ravi Varman Thampi which was popularised as Irayimman Thampi. Thampi was brought up at a house called Kizhake Madhom by his parents. His early education was from his father but later he went under the tutorship of Shankaran Elayathu in grammar, linguistics and Sanskrit literature. He wrote his first poem when he was fourteen and dedicated it to Karthika Thirunal Dharmaraja of Travancore. Since then he occupied an enviable position in the Travancore court.

Is a Puerto Rican singer, composer, and guitarist, who was a member of the well known boy band, Menu

Is a Puerto Rican singer, composer, and guitarist, who was a member of the well known boy band, Menudo.Torres joined Menudo in 1989, becoming good friends with bandmate Robert Avellanet in particular. Torres gained teen idol status in Latin America when Menudo released the Los Ultimos Heroes CD. Los Ultimos Heroes proved to be one of Menudo's last major international hits (the band still exists, under the new name Tick Tock).

Is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, whose songs often tell stories of faith and ins

Is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, whose songs often tell stories of faith and inspiration. He was raised by his parents William and Ruth Boltz, and was married to his wife Carol for over 30 years prior to coming out as gay in 2008.

Is an American jazz and blues pianist and singer.After moving to California when he was 10, Ray disc

Is an American jazz and blues pianist and singer.After moving to California when he was 10, Ray discovered a passion for the drums and for singing. He attended Beverly Hills High School where he sang with school groups which toured at local festivals and

Is a American Jazz pianist and composer.Ray Bryant began playing the piano at the age of six, also p

Is a American Jazz pianist and composer.Ray Bryant began playing the piano at the age of six, also performing on bass in junior High School. Turning professional before his age of majority, Bryant has accompanied many other leading players such as Miles D

Was an American musician, singer, recording artist, and actor who worked in comedy and live entertai

Was an American musician, singer, recording artist, and actor who worked in comedy and live entertainment in Waikiki and in live-action production and animation in Hollywood.

Best known for Pastorale (1978), Poeticus I & II (1986) and (1992), and the very first book he ever

Best known for Pastorale (1978), Poeticus I & II (1986) and (1992), and the very first book he ever wrote in his late teens Wizard's Spider Mystic Glider (1989) which are written in a classical style; he received criticism when he later introduced a more modern style in his experiments and improvisational poetry. In the last few years he returned to his earlier style in works like The Wisdom of Stones (2002), Remnants from the Book of Time (2002), and The Procession (1999). Although for the last 25 years Buttigieg has been writing only in English and very little in his native Maltese, his subject matter still includes a great deal of influence from his native Malta.

Is an American musician, singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and conductor who is best- known as orga

Is an American musician, singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and conductor who is best- known as organizer and leader of The Ray Charles Singers. The Ray Charles Singers were featured on Perry Como's records, radio shows and television shows for 35 years.[

Known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an American pianist and singer who shaped the sound of rhyt

Known by his stage name Ray Charles, was an American pianist and singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. He brought a soulful sound to country music, pop standards, and a rendition of "America the Beautiful" that Ed Bradley of 60 Minutes called the "definitive version of the song, an American anthem — a classic, just as the man who sung it."[1]

Was a Canadian rockabilly singer, saxophonist, and guitarist.Ray attended an elite vocational fine a

Was a Canadian rockabilly singer, saxophonist, and guitarist.Ray attended an elite vocational fine art & design high school specifically established by the Ontario Ministry of Education for those showing exceptional talent in fine art and design. An inten

An Australian artist born in Melbourne. He won the Archibald Prize in 1969 with a portrait of George

An Australian artist born in Melbourne. He won the Archibald Prize in 1969 with a portrait of George Johnston.His painting The Offering (1971) is in the Vatican Museum collection. Many of his works are in Australian galleries. He is known for serene views of Islander people and ocean landscapes, many of which are based on the art of Gauguin. He spent time in Townsville, Cape York and other parts of northern Australia during the Second World War. Returning from the Second World War, he enrolled in Art School at Swinburne University of Technology and later travelled to New Guinea, Tahiti and Fiji. While a portrait of his won the Archibald Prize in 1969, he is not known usually for portrait painting. He has received an Order of Australia medal.

Is an English rock musician, best known as lead singer and songwriter for The Kinks - one of the mos

Is an English rock musician, best known as lead singer and songwriter for The Kinks - one of the most prolific and long-lived British Invasion bands - which he led with his younger brother, Dave. He has also acted, directed and produced shows for theatre and television.

Is a English guitarist, singer, songwriter and founder of the skiffle band, Mungo Jerry.In 1968 he f

Is a English guitarist, singer, songwriter and founder of the skiffle band, Mungo Jerry.In 1968 he formed the group Good Earth, which also included Colin Earl on keyboards, Dave Hutchins on bass, and Ray Bowerman on drums. They recorded the album It's Har

Was a seminal figure of the Pop Art movement. Primarily a collage artist, Johnson was also an early

Was a seminal figure of the Pop Art movement. Primarily a collage artist, Johnson was also an early performance and conceptual artist. Once called “New York’s most famous unknown artist", he is considered the “Founding Father of Mail Art" and pioneered the incorporation and use of language in the visual arts.In the late 1950s, Johnson began exploring the possibilities of Mail Art. He developed a network of friends, acquaintances and strangers to whom he sent highly conceptual images and texts. Like Marcel Duchamp, Johnson was one of the first artists to incorporate instructions for active participation in his artwork, as he encouraged the recipients to “add to” his work or to “please send to…” or to “return to Ray Johnson.” In 1962, Johnson founded the "New York Correspondance (sic) School," a name invented by Ed Plunkett[1] and used by Johnson for his international network of Mail Art participants he spawned by mailing an enormous amount of material

Was a popular English singer, drummer and bandleader. He is best known for his appearances on The Go

Was a popular English singer, drummer and bandleader. He is best known for his appearances on The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. The Ray Ellington Quartet had a regular musical segment on the show, and Ellington also had a small speaking role in many episodes, often as a parodic African, Native American or Arab chieftain (but also often, with no attempt to change his normal accent, as a female secretary or a Scotsman).

Was an American figure skater who competed in pairs and ice dance with his sister Ila Ray Hadley. Ha

Was an American figure skater who competed in pairs and ice dance with his sister Ila Ray Hadley. Hadley was born in Seattle, Washington. The next year, they finished second in pairs at the U.S. Championships and fourth at the North American Figure Skati

A French-Japanese actor and musician from Tokyo.[1] [2] His most notable roles to date are as Kitaza

A French-Japanese actor and musician from Tokyo.[1] [2] His most notable roles to date are as Kitazaki/Dragon Orphnoch in the 2003 series Kamen Rider 555 and Rei Suzumura/ZERO the Silver Fanged Knight in the 2006 series GARO. He is also the lead vocalist

A Canadian country music singer and songwriter from Vancouver, British Columbia. Griff began songwri

A Canadian country music singer and songwriter from Vancouver, British Columbia. Griff began songwriting in the early 1960's and had early cuts by Johnny Horton, Jim Reeves, and others. Griff moved to Nashville in 1964 to pursue his music career full-time

Was mandolin and harmonica player, and joint lead vocalist with Alan Hull, of the folk-rock group Li

Was mandolin and harmonica player, and joint lead vocalist with Alan Hull, of the folk-rock group Lindisfarne from their original formation in 1970 until his departure in 1990. As the group’s drummer Ray Laidlaw shared the same forename, Jackson was gener