Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter M

A female Japanese pop singer. She debuted with the single, I LIKE THE WAY, composed by BULGE, which

A female Japanese pop singer. She debuted with the single, I LIKE THE WAY, composed by BULGE, which reached 28 on the weekly Oricon. Her newest single, Tori no Uta / PLACE contains the opening and ending themes for the hit Japanese anime series, Juso Kiko

Is a popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pian

Is a popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pianist father, Nikos Stamatopoulos and a classic soprano opera mother Mary Apergi. From a young age she began to develop her talent and interest in music, and was characterized as a "born musician".

A musician in the Carnatic musical tradition of Southern India.[1] He came to prominence not only fo

A musician in the Carnatic musical tradition of Southern India.[1] He came to prominence not only for his playing but for his choice of instrument: an electric mandolin (the acoustic instrument is incapable of sustaining notes or producing the "slides" between notes necessary for Indian music). He has mesmerised lovers of Carnatic music for over a decade, and in recent time has steadily made his mark in the world music scene, working with John McLaughlin and Michael Nyman, among others.[2]

Is an Italian-German singer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of the pop group Monrose

Is an Italian-German singer who rose to fame as one of the founding members of the pop group Monrose.Capristo is one of the three winners of the fifth German Popstars season and is a member of the resulting group Monrose, together with Senna Guemmour and

A English/Australian female singer/song writer.Mandyleigh Storm was born on 27 May 1972 in Southampt

A English/Australian female singer/song writer.Mandyleigh Storm was born on 27 May 1972 in Southampton, England. Mandyleigh did 3 years of ballroom dancing from 8-11 years and at the same time had a stint at modeling, however, it was singing that finally won out in her mid teens.Mandyleigh started off singing much of Barbra Streisand songs and then swiftly into all the great music of the 30s-40s-50s & 60s. Her love grew for jazz standards, gospel, soul and especially the blues.

Is a keyboard player best known as a founding member and namesake of Manfred Mann and Manfred Mann's

Is a keyboard player best known as a founding member and namesake of Manfred Mann and Manfred Mann's Earth Band.In 1961, strongly opposed to the apartheid system in his native South Africa,[1] Lubowitz re-located to the United Kingdom. Around this time, he began to write for Jazz News under the pseudonym Manfred Manne (after jazz drummer Shelly Manne), which was soon shortened into Manfred Mann.[2] The following year he met drummer and keyboard player Mike Hugg, at Clacton Butlins Holiday Camp, and together they formed a large blues jazz band called the Mann Hugg Blues Brothers. This eventually evolved into a five-piece group and they signed a record deal with EMI in 1963, under the HMV label. They changed their name to Manfred Mann at the suggestion of the label's record producer, and from 1964 to 1969 had a succession of hit records, ("Do Wah Diddy Diddy", "Sha La La", "Pretty Flamingo", "Mighty Quinn").

A digital art pioneer.Mohr started his career as an action painter and jazz musician. He began using

A digital art pioneer.Mohr started his career as an action painter and jazz musician. He began using the computer (1969) because of his growing interest in creating an algorithmic art. He lived in Barcelona in 1962 and in Paris between 1963 and 1983. Since 1981 he lives and works in New York.His early computer works are algorithmic and based on his former drawings with a strong attitude on rhythm and repetition. In 1990 he was awarded the Prix Ars Electronica (Golden Nica) at Ars Electronica festival in Linz, Austria. He maintained an art studio in Paris from 1963 to 1983. Mohr attended Kunst + Werkschule in Pforzheim and École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He has lived and worked in New York since 1981.

Is a German singer-songwriter and Lecturer in American Studies in Mainz.Siebald is best known as a C

Is a German singer-songwriter and Lecturer in American Studies in Mainz.Siebald is best known as a Christian singer-song writer, who writes and speaks on Contemporary Worship music. His songs have gained a firm place in the song books of many different Christian denominations and are sung in fellowships and youth groups throughout Germany.

Is a German painter and photographer. Jürgens spent his childhood and youth in Mecklenburg in north

Is a German painter and photographer. Jürgens spent his childhood and youth in Mecklenburg in northeastern Germany. After attending the Polytechnical Secondary School, he became an apprentice seaman (1973–1975) at the Deutsche Seereederei Rostock, which allowed him to travel to Sweden, the Netherlands, and Cuba in his youth. An apprenticeship and employment as painter and glazier in Mecklenburg followed from 1976 to 1986.

Is an Italian artist. Beninati first started studying law then switched to film courses in the early

Is an Italian artist. Beninati first started studying law then switched to film courses in the early 90s while working as an assistant director in the Italian film industry. In 1994 he moved to London where he started working as a visual artist. In 2005 h

A Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interests in music, encou

A Filipina actress and singer.At a very young age, her parents noticed her interests in music, encouraging her to join in various singing contests in Cebu. It wasn't long before Bobit Avila saw her perform, and convinced her and her parents to go to Manila to try their luck.In Manila, Bobit presented Manilyn, then only 10, to Mother Lily, owner and producer of Regal Films. After the meeting she was offered a contract. For her first film, she worked with film actress Gloria Romero in " To Mama With Love ". That same year, her first album Apple Thoughts was released, followed by a Christmas album entitled Manilyn Christmas Due to her popularity, she was given the title Star of the New Decade given by the press and the fans.

Is a master drummer and dancer from the West African nation of Guinea. Manimou specializes in severa

Is a master drummer and dancer from the West African nation of Guinea. Manimou specializes in several percussive instruments, namely the dynamic hand drum called djembe, three bass drums called Dundun, Sangban, and Kenkeni as well as the Kringni. July 2007 He is the founder of Dounia Djembe, a Seattle based percussion and dance company. He is a member of the Kpelle people and Malinke ethnic groups.

A Kathak dancer from Jaipur. She began her training in Jaipur Kathak Kendra under the guidance of Dr

A Kathak dancer from Jaipur. She began her training in Jaipur Kathak Kendra under the guidance of Dr. Shashi Sankhla. Presently, she is enhancing her Kathak skills under her Guru PT. GIRDHARI MAHARAJ.She has also performed in numerous dance shows in India, such as Khajuraho Dance Festival (Folk), Kathak Samaroh, Rajasthan Utsav, Vindhya Utsav etc. Manisha has danced in a composition 'Vande Mataram' under the Direction of Pt. Birju Maharaj. She has also choreographed for a Chinese movie and various Dance shows and has participated and organized various Kathak workshops. Recently she is back from New York

A popular Kathak dancer of India. She belongs to the Lucknow Gharana.She trained initially in the Lu

A popular Kathak dancer of India. She belongs to the Lucknow Gharana.She trained initially in the Lucknow gharana of kathak under the guidance of Arjun Mishra. She also studied abhinaya under Kalanidhi Narayan at Protima Bedi’s Nrityagram. She closely studied Baba Bulleh Shah’s contribution to Punjabi Sufi traditions.[1] Mawlana Rumi and Amir Khusro also influenced her.

Was an Indian painter.Between 1964 and 1971, Bawa worked as a silkscreen printer in Britain, where h

Was an Indian painter.Between 1964 and 1971, Bawa worked as a silkscreen printer in Britain, where he also studied art. "On my return I faced a crisis. I asked myself, 'What shall I paint?' I couldn't be just another derivative of European style of painting." Instead, he found Indian mythology and Sufi (school of Islam) poetry. "I had been brought up on stories from the Mahabharat, the Ramayan, and the Puranas (Hindu mythological and sociological texts), on the poetry of Waris Shah (a Punjabi poet) and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib (holy book of the Sikhs)," he says.

An American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based in Mexico who has had a long career

An American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based in Mexico who has had a long career that continues to this day. She has recorded over 350 songs by famous songwriters such as Armando Manzanero, Juan Carlos Calderón, Juan Gabriel, Manuel Alejandro and Rafael Pérez Botija to name a few.Her Puerto Rican parents Felicia Calderón and Jorge Torres had a total of six children, Gloria being the oldest one. She developed an affinity to singing since childhood and would sing for her family. Fighting alcoholism, Jorge Torres and his wife decided to separate and their children were sent to boarding schools while they worked out their problems

"the woman who was born to sing", is an American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based

"the woman who was born to sing", is an American singer and actress of Puerto Rican background based in Mexico who has had a long career that continues to this day. She has recorded over 350 songs by famous songwriters such as Armando Manzanero, Juan Carlos Calderón, Juan Gabriel, Manuel Alejandro and Rafael Pérez Botija to name a few.Her Puerto Rican parents Felicia Calderón and Jorge Torres had a total of six children, Gloria being the oldest one. She developed an affinity to singing since childhood and would sing for her family. Fighting alcoholism, Jorge Torres and his wife decided to separate and their children were sent to boarding schools while they worked out their problems. Gloria, on the other hand, moved to Mexico with her grandmother

Was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. He was one of 20th century's best-known Kashmiri painters. His work i

Was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. He was one of 20th century's best-known Kashmiri painters. His work is in the National Gallery of Modern Art in India.

An Indian saxophonist and was a key member of Bollywood film composer Rahul Dev Burman's team.In add

An Indian saxophonist and was a key member of Bollywood film composer Rahul Dev Burman's team.In addition to playing the alto saxophone, Manohari Singh was also the music assistant and arranger for R. D. Burman. He has played the saxophone in many R. D. Burman compositions including the well-known hit "Gaata rahe mera dil" from the movie Guide. He has also played for songs in the recent movies Chalte Chalte (2003) and Veer Zaara (2004).

Was a Greek Roma singer.His first recorded song was in 1957. He gained popularity during the 1960s s

Was a Greek Roma singer.His first recorded song was in 1957. He gained popularity during the 1960s singing about love but also topics like Greek refugees and exotic places.

Locally known as Toto Mayo or Lito Mayo , was a Philippine artist who won several major competitions

Locally known as Toto Mayo or Lito Mayo , was a Philippine artist who won several major competitions while in the University of Santo Tomas, including the 1973 Sculpture and Graphics Awards, 1977 AAP Graphic Arts Competition, and the 1980 Critic's Choice Awards for Graphic Arts.

Is a Iranian oud player, researcher and writer. Nariman performed first on Radio Mashhad and latter

Is a Iranian oud player, researcher and writer. Nariman performed first on Radio Mashhad and latter became an oud player in radio programs.Master Nariman has been the key person in demonstrating and teaching oud to new generations throughout his life. He wrote several books on oud as well.

A popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pianist

A popular Greek singer. She was born in Piraeus on April 13 and raised in Athens by her jazz pianist father, Nikos Stamatopoulos and a classic soprano opera mother Mary Apergi. From a young age she began to develop her talent and interest in music, and wa

Is a French-born singer and political activist of Spanish (Galician-Basque) origin. He sings mainly

Is a French-born singer and political activist of Spanish (Galician-Basque) origin. He sings mainly in Spanish, French and English and occasionally in a number of other languages. Chao began his musical career with Hot Pants, a French band that combined several musical styles and languages. The musician then founded the band Mano Negra with several friends in 1987, becoming a solo artist after it disbanded.

Is a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk a

Is a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk and traditional Cameroonian music. He is a member of the Yabassi ethnic group, though his mother was a Duala. He is best remembered for his afrobeat single