Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a Japanese actress, voice actress, junior idol and singer. Her stage name is simply her given nam

Is a Japanese actress, voice actress, junior idol and singer. Her stage name is simply her given name, Saaya.She has recently been appearing in numerous films, radio, and television programs including the recent live action TV drama adaptation of the Jigo

Was a contemporary Romanian painter. His works are described by himself as belonging to cosmic Roman

Was a contemporary Romanian painter. His works are described by himself as belonging to cosmic Romanticism.Among Balasa's most notable works are several large-scale fresco paintings, such as those decorating the inside of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi. He is the uncle of the famous virtuoso guitarist Andrei Balasa.

A popular singer of Bangladeshi origin. She is renowned in Bangladesh for her patriotic songs as wel

A popular singer of Bangladeshi origin. She is renowned in Bangladesh for her patriotic songs as well as her playback singing in Bangladeshi cinema. She is one of the legendary singer of Bangladesh. She achieved many awards for her music in Bangladesh.One of the most popular singers of the Indian subcontinent and the most prolific singer of Bangladesh, Sabina Yasmin started singing for films (soundtrack), radio, television and gramophone companies as a child. She has reigned supreme in the Bangladeshi music industry for the last 40 years. She is one of those few vocalists who is equally sought after in East Bengal (Bangladesh) as well as in West Bengal (in India). She has recorded more than some 10 thousand songs.

An Indian sarangi player. Khan received several national awards, including the Padma Shri in 1992 an

An Indian sarangi player. Khan received several national awards, including the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Padma Bhushan in 2006.[2]

Is a Greek pop singer born in Zimbabwe to Greek immigrant parents. Her grandparents fled during the

Is a Greek pop singer born in Zimbabwe to Greek immigrant parents. Her grandparents fled during the Greek-Turkish War and settled in Africa as many Greek refugees did so back then. The family moved back to Greece and Sabrina began her pop career.

An English singer and dancer of Jamaican descent who rose to fame as the lead singer of the UK girl

An English singer and dancer of Jamaican descent who rose to fame as the lead singer of the UK girl band, Mis-Teeq. Currently, Washington is recording tracks for her solo debut album Comfort Zone, to be released in Spring 2009.Washington's career began in 1999, when she met Alesha Dixon and they joined Dance Attic (a popular dance class school in West London), and they became a duo. In 2000, when both Alesha and Sabrina were auditioning, they soon met with Su-Elise Nash, and formed a trio. Soon, they were signed to Inferno Records with the addition of a new member, Zena McNally, and they became the popular UK Garage/R&B girl band, Mis-Teeq. However, right after the release of their debut single "Why?", Zena McNally left the band to pursue her own solo career, and Mis-Teeq was signed to a higher record deal with Telstar Records.

A Canadian artist and author.She is the creator of four published books of her journals the first on

A Canadian artist and author.She is the creator of four published books of her journals the first one being published at the age of 23 : Spilling Open; The Art of Becoming Yourself (Villard 1999), Brave on the Rocks; If you don't Go You Don't See (Villard 2001), Messy Thrilling Life; the Art of Figuring out How to Live (Villard 2004) and The True And the Questions; a journal (Chronicle Books 2005) which is based on the teaching of The Art of Becoming Yourself. A course she created in 1996 with a belief that she hold strong to, that, "we must create what we most need to find."

A well known Japanese Enka singer, lyricist and composer.When he was about to graduate from high sch

A well known Japanese Enka singer, lyricist and composer.When he was about to graduate from high school, he decided to become a singer. His debut single was called Bunkacha-Bushi, which was released in 1962.He has many famous songs, including Kita no Saka

Was a French singer who had hits such as a cover version of the Academy Award winning "Raindrops Kee

Was a French singer who had hits such as a cover version of the Academy Award winning "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" (originally recorded by B.J. Thomas), "Scoubidou" and "The Good Life". He was born in Paris.Sacha Distel had a much publicised relationship with actress Brigitte Bardot but in 1963 he married skier Francine Bréaud. During the late seventies, he had a liaison with Dionne Warwick.

A Japanese singer who is best known for her vocals in the opening songs of the anime version of Fate

A Japanese singer who is best known for her vocals in the opening songs of the anime version of Fate/stay night. She has a 3½-octave vocal range.[1]

A contemporary Indian artist. After learning painting with sign-painters in his early years. Nagdev

A contemporary Indian artist. After learning painting with sign-painters in his early years. Nagdev went on to study at Bharti Kala Bhavan, Ujjain, with Dr. V.S. Wakankar, an archaeologist and artist. He graduated from Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay in 1961 and received and M.A. in ancient Indian History and Culture in 1962. In 1970, he was awarded an M.A. in Painting from Vikram University, Ujjain. He lives and works in Bhopal.

A J-pop singer, and a former member of the duet Wink.

A J-pop singer, and a former member of the duet Wink.

And then cutting off his penis and testicles and carrying them around with her in her handbag. The s

And then cutting off his penis and testicles and carrying them around with her in her handbag. The story became a national sensation in Japan, acquiring mythic overtones, and has since been interpreted by artists, philosophers, novelists and filmmakers.

Is an Iranian film maker, video artist and film editor. Foroughi has a bachelor degree in French lit

Is an Iranian film maker, video artist and film editor. Foroughi has a bachelor degree in French literature. After receiving her master degree in film studies from University of Provence in Aix-en-Provence, France, she continued her studies on PHD in film philosophy. She also completed the New York Film Academy’s film making courses. Her films and video art pieces have been screened in different venues and festivals around the world.

Is a Greek rapper, regarded by many as the first woman that entered the hip-hop scene in Greece. Her

Is a Greek rapper, regarded by many as the first woman that entered the hip-hop scene in Greece. Her name is a made up play on the words: "sad" + "jah"+ the flower "zinia". Since 1994 she had been working in the studio and live shows in Greece and Europe with the successful

Is a famous Persian composer, songwriter and arranger. He has composed and arranged some of the most

Is a famous Persian composer, songwriter and arranger. He has composed and arranged some of the most popular songs before and after the Iranian revolution. He introduced a new style into Iranian music, successfully merging traditional and pop instruments.

Is an Iranian contemporary artist who lives in Tehran, Iran.Tirafkan employs different media in his

Is an Iranian contemporary artist who lives in Tehran, Iran.Tirafkan employs different media in his work: photography, video installation, and collage. He graduated from Tehran University with a degree in Photography in 1989 and has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide.

A British R&B singer. She grew up in Kilburn, London in a musical household; her mother Sonia was a

A British R&B singer. She grew up in Kilburn, London in a musical household; her mother Sonia was a jazz singer in a group called the Clamber and her older sister is platinum selling artist Shola Ama.Sadie's first record, So Sure, featuring Kano and produced by Terror Danjah, caused a huge industry stir and catapulted Sadie into the limelight. Recently she has been featured in numerous urban publications including Touch, New Nation, RWD, Blues & Soul and others. She has also appeared in style magazines i-D, Trace and Dummy as well as newspapers such as the Daily Mirror. She is currently working on new material. She also has a song called "Deja Vu" which can be heard on Youtube.

Was a contemporary Iranian artist, scholar and philanthropist based in Orange County, California.

Was a contemporary Iranian artist, scholar and philanthropist based in Orange County, California.

Is an Iranian kamancheh player of Kurdish descent. He is also a prolific Persian music composer and

Is an Iranian kamancheh player of Kurdish descent. He is also a prolific Persian music composer and a lecturer at School of Music, Tehran University.He studied under the supervision of Mohammad Reza Lotfi, maestro Hossein Alizadeh and Hassan Kamkar.

A prolific Japanese seiyu and singer, born on August 26, 1977 in Hachinohe, Aomori. She grew up in T

A prolific Japanese seiyu and singer, born on August 26, 1977 in Hachinohe, Aomori. She grew up in Tokyo, Japan, and married on her 30th birthday: August 26, 2007.[1] She is contracted to the Space Craft Group. She is affectionately referred to by her fel

A famous Bangladeshi painter. He is the pioneer of printmaking in Bangladesh. He, along with Zainul

A famous Bangladeshi painter. He is the pioneer of printmaking in Bangladesh. He, along with Zainul Abedin and others played an important role in the foundation of the Dhaka Art College now Institute of Fine Arts under Dhaka University.

Is a prominent Cuban artist specializing in drawing, sculpture, installation and photography.Brito s

Is a prominent Cuban artist specializing in drawing, sculpture, installation and photography.Brito studied in 1992 at the Escuela Nacional de Arte (ENA) and continued at Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana, Cuba graduating in 1997.

A British-based guitarist, singer and composer, best known for his collaborations with Pete Brown, t

A British-based guitarist, singer and composer, best known for his collaborations with Pete Brown, the lyricist for Cream. [1][2][3]His band featured Mike Casswell and Phil Williams of Walk on Fire, Andy Smith of Hot Chocolate, Zoot Money, Boz Burrell of Bad Company, John Cook of Rory Gallagher band and Pete Brown. Sugiyama was the lead guitarist in the band of Shana Morrison, the daughter of Van Morrison in her UK tour of 2006. [4] Sugiyama's studio albums featured Clem Clempson of Colosseum and Ben Matthews of Thunder.[5]His blues-based lead guitar style as well as his association with Crossroads Centre guitar auctions at Christie's (as a guitar consultant) resulted in Sugiyama being labelled as a "Japanese Clapton" in the London blues clubs despite his remonstrations.

Was an Indian painter.[1] He is one of the early modernists who showed a flair for simplification of

Was an Indian painter.[1] He is one of the early modernists who showed a flair for simplification of forms, vigorous lines and dynamic movement. He is on the 1979 list of Nine Masters of Archeological Survey of India.[2] His work was deeply inspired by people and the environment. India Post released a stamp, The Mosque, with his painting on it.[3]