Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter Y

Was a popular Japanese musician.He was born in Tokyo Setagaya Ward SDF Central Hospital to Kinue and

Was a popular Japanese musician.He was born in Tokyo Setagaya Ward SDF Central Hospital to Kinue and Kenichi Ozaki. He has one older brother, Yasushi. Early in life, he was hospitalized with intestinal torsion and bronchitis which subsequently weakened hi

A Japanese engraver artist, photographer, and occasional politician.[1]Exhibitions of his work have

A Japanese engraver artist, photographer, and occasional politician.[1]Exhibitions of his work have included "Akiyama Yutokutaishi no sekai-ten" (??????????) in Ikeda 20-Seiki Bijutsukan (??20?????, Ito, Shizuoka) in 1994.Since 1992, Akiyama has joined Genpei Akasegawa and Yutaka Takanashi in Raika Domei (?????).

A Japanese pop singer and a member of Hello Pro Egg, under Hello! Project.In late 2006, Kikkawa audi

A Japanese pop singer and a member of Hello Pro Egg, under Hello! Project.In late 2006, Kikkawa auditioned for the eighth generation of Hello! Project's main group, Morning Musume. She was one of the six finalists, but lost to Aika Mitsui in the end.On Ap

A Japanese singer, born April 3, 1980 in Tokyo, with a 4 octave vocal range. She is most well known

A Japanese singer, born April 3, 1980 in Tokyo, with a 4 octave vocal range. She is most well known for her vocal performances in Gust-produced video games such as the Ar tonelico series and Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm. She has also performed in variou

A vocalist in the Japanese band High and Mighty Color. He was the last member and the first vocalist

A vocalist in the Japanese band High and Mighty Color. He was the last member and the first vocalist to join the band before they were known as High and Mighty Color. He was born on January 25, 1985. He is known mainly for providing the screaming vocals on most of the band's songs. He is currently 23.

Is an Israeli artist, using photography and video. Exhibited at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Isra

Is an Israeli artist, using photography and video. Exhibited at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Israel Museum, Andrea Meislin Gallery NYC, Alon Segev Gallery Tel Aviv, Qbox Gallery Athens, Zuiderkerk Amsterdam, San Diego Natural History Museum]

A Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Osaka. He wa

A Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Osaka. He was part of the casts of Musical Air Gear with his fellow band members and is a seiyu for Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.

A Japanese popular musician and film star, born on April 11, 1937. His father, Ken Uehara, was one o

A Japanese popular musician and film star, born on April 11, 1937. His father, Ken Uehara, was one of the most popular film stars in Japan during the 1930s. Yuzo Kayama became one of Japan's biggest stars of the 1960s in the "Wakadaishô" or "Young Guy" film series.He showed his ability for drama when Akira Kurosawa cast him for his 1965 film, Red Beard (???, Akahige?), starring Toshiro Mifune. Kayama reported that he found the two years spent making this film the most difficult, but proudest work of his life.

A Japanese video game music composer.Koshiro's first composing job was with Nihon Falcom in 1986, wh

A Japanese video game music composer.Koshiro's first composing job was with Nihon Falcom in 1986, where he contributed to the soundtracks of Xanadu Scenario II and Romancia. However, his most well-known Falcom works are his contributions to Sorcerian, Ys I, and Ys II. After Ys II, Koshiro left Falcom.Following his separation with Falcom, Koshiro became a freelancer, composing music for many other companies. Most notable among these were Sega, where he composed music for The Revenge of Shinobi and the trilogy he's most known for, Streets of Rage, as well as Quintet, where he composed the soundtracks to ActRaiser and ActRaiser 2.

Is a singer from Baguio City and former scholar of Pinoy Dream Academy.

Is a singer from Baguio City and former scholar of Pinoy Dream Academy.

Is a French singer-songwriter. He was born in Paris, in 24 July 1949 and is the third child to be bo

Is a French singer-songwriter. He was born in Paris, in 24 July 1949 and is the third child to be born in the family.His 1977 album "Tarentelle", which would become his most classic, included not only his most famous song ("Prendre un Enfant") but also such songs as the title track, "Le Petit Pont de Bois", "Le Mur De La Prison D'En Face" which have all become classicss.

Is a French artist. While he was studying , he collaborated from time to time with his father to the

Is a French artist. While he was studying , he collaborated from time to time with his father to the creation and restoration of stained glass[1].

Was a French artist and is considered an important figure in post-war European art. New York critics

Was a French artist and is considered an important figure in post-war European art. New York critics of Klein's time classify him as neo-Dada, but other critics, such as Thomas McEvilley in an essay submitted to Artforum in 1982, have since classified Klein as an early, though "enigmatic," Post-Modernist.

Was a French pianist and composer.Yves Nat was born in Béziers and showed an early aptitude for bot

Was a French pianist and composer.Yves Nat was born in Béziers and showed an early aptitude for both piano and composition. By the age of seven he was allowed to improvise each Sunday at the organ of Béziers' cathedral during mass. At the age of ten he conducted his own Fantasie for orchestra.Both Gabriel Fauré and Camille Saint-Saëns encouraged him to pursue his studies at the Paris Conservatoire in the master class of the pianist Louis Diémer, receiving the class first prize in 1907. He dedicated himself to chamber music, undertook concert tours with the violinist Jacques Thibaud and George Enescu and appeared frequently in a duo with Eugène Ysaÿe. In 1911 he made the first of a number of tours of the United States. He was mobilised in the course of the First World War, around which time he produced the first of his published compositions, the Six Préludes pour Piano and the Six chansons à Païney.

A popular singer and songwriter from the Philippines.Formerly the lead singer of the popular bands H

A popular singer and songwriter from the Philippines.Formerly the lead singer of the popular bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle, she pursued a solo career in 2005, releasing her self-titled compilation album, Barbie: The Singles.In 2006, she released her debut solo album, Parade. Her music is characterised by a rather quirky, but endearing vocal style, and guitar work.Barbie is a capable guitarist in her own right and a painter; she is a born-again Christian and recently got married to Martin Honasan (the son of the former Sen. Gringo Honasan), a painter and scion of a Philippine political family. The couple named their firstborn Noa Stina.

Is a French prima ballerina assoluta who was born in Paris. She celebrated her 90th birthday in 2007

Is a French prima ballerina assoluta who was born in Paris. She celebrated her 90th birthday in 2007. She is possibly the greatest French ballerina of her time. She was the étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, and later its director. She is also the holder of the Légion d'Honneur.

Is a French prima ballerina who was born in Paris. Her dancing career was from 1937 to 1972. [1] She

Is a French prima ballerina who was born in Paris. Her dancing career was from 1937 to 1972. [1] She celebrated her 90th birthday in 2007. She was the étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, and later its director. She is also the holder of the Légion d'Honneur. She is often described as France's greatest ballerina, and was the coach of prima ballerina Sylvie Guillem.

Was a French cabaret singer and actress of the Belle Époque.Guilbert began singing as a child but a

Was a French cabaret singer and actress of the Belle Époque.Guilbert began singing as a child but at age sixteen worked as a model at the Printemps department store in Paris. She was discovered by a journalist. She took voice and acting lessons on the sid

Was a French-born pianist, singer and actress.Germaine Yvonne Arnaud was born in 1892. From 1905 (at

Was a French-born pianist, singer and actress.Germaine Yvonne Arnaud was born in 1892. From 1905 (at age 12) to 1911 she performed with leading orchestras throughout Europe and America. In 1911 she decided to try the stage instead of the concert hall and

Was an Australian pop singer who made the Top 40 charts in Melbourne & Sydney and was nationally kno

Was an Australian pop singer who made the Top 40 charts in Melbourne & Sydney and was nationally known for her TV appearances.She began her performing career early, commencing ballet lessons at the age of two and a half. This led to appearances in stage shows such as Sound of Music and Carnival. She took singing lessons in her mid-teens and was able to pass an audition for Australia's national pop music TV program. The Go! Show. She soon became a regular on this show doing songs like "Off & Running", "I Walk Alone" and The Toys "A Lovers Concerto". Signed to Go records, a record label spin-off from the show, Yvonne achieved her most chart success in 1965-66 with her version of the Tony Hatch song, "You're The One" b/w " Little People". In Dec 1965 she performed over Xmas in a tour for Australian troops in Vietnam.

Was an American figure skater. She won the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships twice

Was an American figure skater. She won the gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships twice in ladies' single skating and once in pair skating with Robert Swenning. Sherman competed in both disciplines in the 1948 Winter Olympics. After her compe

A German singer, actress and TV host.

A German singer, actress and TV host.

Is a South African singer.Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of

Is a South African singer.Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 20 years. Songs like "I'm Burning Up", "I'm in Love With a DJ", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland" and the ever-popular "Umqombothi" ("African Beer") ensured Yvonne's stardom.Chaka Chaka started singing at 19 in 1985 when Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovered her in Johannesburg. Shortly after, her debut album "I’m in Love With a DJ", sold 35,000 copies, and the title track became an instant hit.

Began her career as a ballet dancer but later she made the transition to a musical comedy performer.

Began her career as a ballet dancer but later she made the transition to a musical comedy performer. Yvonne Constant has sung in cabarets in New York, other parts of the United States and in Europe. Recently she has appeared at the Metropolitan Room in New York 14 times in 2008 and 2009. Her appearances were well received by cabaret critic, William Wolf. Her shows are presented by Jan Wallman, directed and staged by international choreographer Molly Molloy, and her musical director is Russ Kassoff.

Was a Belgian singer and feminist actress.George started her artistic career on the stage, where she

Was a Belgian singer and feminist actress.George started her artistic career on the stage, where she befriended Jean Cocteau, but gravitated especially toward a repertoire of old songs with realist themes.Paul Franck, director of the Paris Olympia, discovered George in the 1920s in a Brussels cabaret. George debuted at the Olympia in 1922, singer her famous Nous irons à Valparaiso (We will go to Valparaiso) and Good bye Farewell. A certain high-minded section of the public did not appreciate the refrain of this song; George already achieved a polemical success, criticised by this section of the public which would be hostile to her intellectualism and emancipation throughout her career.