Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a Cuban singer, guitarist, troubador and composer. He was a member of the old trova movement who

Was a Cuban singer, guitarist, troubador and composer. He was a member of the old trova movement who specialized in boleros and nationalistic songs.He began composing during the 1930s, and met with a certain amount of popularity in his native city. He recorded with his group Los Tradicionales, formed in 1953. From 1962 he was a regular performer in La Bodeguita del Medio, a bar-restaurant in Old Havana which was a favourite haunt of Cuban and foreign intellectuals.

Is a Spanish baritone and member of the operatic pop musical quartet Il Divo.When he was twelve he m

Is a Spanish baritone and member of the operatic pop musical quartet Il Divo.When he was twelve he moved to Spain, where he won several awards in television contests like "Gente Joven" (Young People) and "Nueva Gente" (New People) in TVE (Spanish Television) when he was 15 and in his 20s.

Was a comic book artist and penciller born in Argentina. One of his best-known creations is the Cybe

Was a comic book artist and penciller born in Argentina. One of his best-known creations is the Cybersix series, done in partnership with Carlos Trillo. Meglia died on August 15, 2008 at the age of 50.

Is an Argentine composer and guitarist. He is professor of tango guitar at the Gilardo Gilardi Conse

Is an Argentine composer and guitarist. He is professor of tango guitar at the Gilardo Gilardi Conservatory of Music and [Manuel de Falla] Conservatory of music Buenos Aires.After winning the Soloist Prize for guitar at the first New Popular Music Meeting in his province, he recorded his first solo album, El corazon manda, on Epsa records. The album features compositions of his own and arrangements of famous Argentine folk music. His work won him the public admiration of the guitarist Juan Falù.[1]

He has been a member of Les Luthiers since 1969. In the group, his functions include:Creating new in

He has been a member of Les Luthiers since 1969. In the group, his functions include:Creating new instruments (e.g. glamocot). - Composing (e.g. Las Majas, Teorema de Thales, San Ictícola, Epopeya de Edipo). - Vocal arrangements (e.g. Conozca el Interior). - Singing (e.g. Voglio Entrare, most Serenatas, A la Playa con Mariana, etc). - Playing piano and synths as well as many other instruments (tubófono, recorder, maracas, glamocot, guitar, fiddlecan, etc).

Was a virtuoso Portuguese guitar player, born in Coimbra, son of the equally famous Artur Paredes. H

Was a virtuoso Portuguese guitar player, born in Coimbra, son of the equally famous Artur Paredes. He is credited with popularising the medium internationally during the 20th century, being frequently considered to be the most talented Portuguese musician

Is a Cuban artist specializing with painting, engraving, drawing, graphic design, photography, and c

Is a Cuban artist specializing with painting, engraving, drawing, graphic design, photography, and ceramics. Since 1989, Uribazo resides in Madrid, Spain.

Is an American martial artist, action star and television and film actor who is known for action rol

Is an American martial artist, action star and television and film actor who is known for action roles such as Cordell "Cord" Walker on Walker, Texas Ranger and for his iconically tough image and roundhouse kick.

Is a Mexican singer who rose to fame by becoming the winner of the third generation of La Academia.R

Is a Mexican singer who rose to fame by becoming the winner of the third generation of La Academia.Rivera became a local celebrity while still a child, winning several singing contests and hosting a radio show on Radio Huamantla. He rose to fame when he won the third generation of La Academia in 2004 at the age of 18.

Is one of the most relevant Cuban painter of the Generation of the 80s.He went to form part of the R

Is one of the most relevant Cuban painter of the Generation of the 80s.He went to form part of the René Portocarrero workshop, where he begins to make a name for himself in the areas of serigraphy, drawing and painting becoming a key figure in the resurgence of criticism and of the arts movement at the time. His participation plays a decisive role in the birth of the so-called provisional group.

Is a Grammy Award-winning Mexican-American Latin rock musician and guitarist. He became famous in th

Is a Grammy Award-winning Mexican-American Latin rock musician and guitarist. He became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which created a highly successful blend of salsa, rock, blues, and jazz fusion. Their sound featured his melodic, blues based guitar lines set against Latin percussion such as timbales and congas. Santana continued to work in these forms over the following decades, and experienced a sudden resurgence of popularity and critical acclaim in the late 1990s. Rolling Stone also named Santana number 15 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003

Is an Argentine singer and musician. He was the leader of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota be

Is an Argentine singer and musician. He was the leader of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota between 1976 and 2002.He left Redondos and then started his first solo work in 2004 (El Tesoro de los Inocentes (Bingo Fuel)), together with band Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado. His last disc was released in December 2007 Porco Rex. This was much less complex and very poetic.[original research?] In the prologue he says: “Loneliness is the playing yard of Porco Rex.”

Is a Cuban painter.Mr. Trillo is considered a self-taught painter. He lived in the New York City fro

Is a Cuban painter.Mr. Trillo is considered a self-taught painter. He lived in the New York City from 1954 to 1961. He currently resides in Havana, Cuba. He was member of the "Espacio 5" (Pedro de Orá, Raimundo García, Carlos Trillo Name, Félix Beltrán, Raul Santoserpa y Juan T. Vazquez Martin) a Cuban artistic movement.

A New Zealand Pop singer, who was a former member of TrueBliss. In 2000 she left the band citing per

A New Zealand Pop singer, who was a former member of TrueBliss. In 2000 she left the band citing personal differences, and decided to go solo. Her debut solo album Passenger peaked at #6 on the New Zealand album charts and went gold. It was also released in Australia, where Binding toured extensively.Her second album So Radiate was released on 3 July 2006. Supporting this album, she undertook an acoustic duo tour of New Zealand with fellow NZ singer-songwriter Donald Reid.In 2007 Binding was invited to play at the world renound music festival SXSW which is held in Austin Texas each year. This led to her spending a further 4 months in the US playing regular shows at legendary venues on the sunset strip and surrounding areas in Los Angeles.

Is an American singer/songwriter and musician. She is also an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and two-

Is an American singer/songwriter and musician. She is also an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and two-time Grammy Award winner. Simon was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994.

A former member of the all-girl group No Secrets. She began singing and dancing when she was 4. She

A former member of the all-girl group No Secrets. She began singing and dancing when she was 4. She has four brothers.

In 2001 Smithson released her first studio album for MCA Records called Ultimate High. The album had

In 2001 Smithson released her first studio album for MCA Records called Ultimate High. The album had little success, only winning two awards for Smithson, and Smithson was dropped from her record label in 2002. Smithson was a sixth place finalist on the seventh season of the television series American Idol and she is currently performing in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008 from July 1, 2008 to September 13, 2008.Before her marriage to Todd Smithson, Carly Smithson (as Carly Hennessy) released an album for MCA Records called Ultimate High in 2001. Smithson has stated that the album did not have the opportunity to find an audience, due to the record company's merger with a parent company

Was a flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro slum of Barcelona, Spain (Vila Olímpica n

Was a flamenco dancer and singer, born in the Somorrostro slum of Barcelona, Spain (Vila Olímpica nowadays). She danced from the time she was 7 years old. In 1929, she made her debut in Paris, to warm acclaims and admiration of her dancing skill. She moved to America in 1936, where she went on to act in several films that broke box office records, including the Romeo and Juliet adaptation Los Tarantos, and the short film Danzas Gitanas (Gypsy Dances).She was invited by Franklin Roosevelt to dance in the White House in 1944, and also by Harry S. Truman in 1953.

One of Philippine Kundiman Diva of the 60s along with Norma Ledesma, Norma Balagtas, Pilita Corrales

One of Philippine Kundiman Diva of the 60s along with Norma Ledesma, Norma Balagtas, Pilita Corrales among others.Some of her recordings are Kapuspalad ng Isilang & Nagkamali AkoShe recorded most of her songs under the recording company of Villar Records

An Italian singer-songwriter. She has released 6 studio albums and 2 live albums.

An Italian singer-songwriter. She has released 6 studio albums and 2 live albums.

Was a famous singer of boleros.In 1948, Dipini, who had befriended fellow Puerto Rican singer Ruth F

Was a famous singer of boleros.In 1948, Dipini, who had befriended fellow Puerto Rican singer Ruth Fernández, left for New York City at her friend's recommendation. While in New York, she participated and won the first place prize in a talent show held at the Triboro Theater. Part of the prize was a singing contract with Johnny Albino and The San Juan Trio and she would go on to record her first "hit" "El Día que nací yo" (The Day I was Born) with the trio.

The vocalist and founding member of the gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol.She is the sister of Liv K

The vocalist and founding member of the gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol.She is the sister of Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull, a singer who has had a solo career along with positions in the bands Theater of Tragedy and Leaves' Eyes. In September 2004, Espenæs was offered a chance to tour with Cradle of Filth, on their road trip for Nymphetamine. However, due to commitments to the band, Espenæs declined the request.[

Is a Cuban painter, born in Havana, who has lived in New York since the mid-1950s and has recently s

Is a Cuban painter, born in Havana, who has lived in New York since the mid-1950s and has recently seen her work recognized in international circles. A retrospective exhibition opened in July, 2009 at the nonprofit IKON Gallery in Birmingham, England, and is traveling to the Pfalzgalerie Museum in Kaiserslautern, Germany from January 23rd to May 2nd 2010. London's Tate Modern and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. have recently acquired her works.

Was an Italian soprano and teacher.Melis was a pupil of Antonio Cotogni and made her debut in 1905 i

Was an Italian soprano and teacher.Melis was a pupil of Antonio Cotogni and made her debut in 1905 in Mascagni's Iris at the Teatro Coccia in Novara at the age of 20. She quickly started singing in Madama Butterfly, Tosca and La Bohème and her predisposit

Was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential

Was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums during her career, and enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.