Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Was a prominent Soviet sculptor. She was born in Riga into a wealthy merchant family, she lived at T

Was a prominent Soviet sculptor. She was born in Riga into a wealthy merchant family, she lived at Turgeneva st. 23/25. In the memory of this, a memorial plaque was placed at this house.

A well-known Vancouver folk singer who has provided political commentary on current events since 194

A well-known Vancouver folk singer who has provided political commentary on current events since 1949. She is famous for creating humorous, original songs on almost any topic: religion, sex, divorce, censorship, liberation, politics and family. Her famous song, "The Fountain", described the "hippie protests" of 1968 Vancouver.According to her autobiographical essay, Johnson was born in 1920 and learned to sing and play music in 1949. She always viewed her music (in addition to her play and short-story writing) as a means for political change.

Was a Czech figure skater and actress. She later became a naturalized American citizen. She worked a

Was a Czech figure skater and actress. She later became a naturalized American citizen. She worked as an actress during the 1940s and 1950s. Ralston was born Vera Helena Hrubá to a wealthy jeweler in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Her age was uncertain; Ralston

A Hungarian singer, voice teacher and vocal consultant. She has been living in Great Britain since 1

A Hungarian singer, voice teacher and vocal consultant. She has been living in Great Britain since 1954.Among Vera Rózsa's first roles as a singer were the part of a Jewish lady in Handel's Judas Maccabaeus and Cherubino in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, which she performed with OMIKE, the Budapest Jewish community's professional music and theatre group, in 1943. With a voice that covered both mezzo-soprano and alto, she adopted different singing styles and genres with a wide repertoire that ranged from the standard works of German and Italian opera, through Baroque cantatas and lieder to 20th century works and Yiddish folk songs.

A singer-songwriter who rose to popularity after placing fifth in the Hungarian version of Pop Idol

A singer-songwriter who rose to popularity after placing fifth in the Hungarian version of Pop Idol Megasztár. She is a student in Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest.

Was a Russian pianist. Vera Viktorovna Timanova was born into a well-to-do family in Ufa, Bashkortos

Was a Russian pianist. Vera Viktorovna Timanova was born into a well-to-do family in Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia, where she spent her childhood.

Was an influential Russian ballet dancer and dance teacher. Born in Tomsk but trained in Petrograd a

Was an influential Russian ballet dancer and dance teacher. Born in Tomsk but trained in Petrograd as a dancer at the philosopher Akim Volynsky's School of Russian Ballet, she was important in spreading the teaching methods of Agrippina Vaganova in the We

Was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe and the United States.She was George Balanchine's se

Was a ballet dancer and choreographer in Europe and the United States.She was George Balanchine's second wife; they were married from 1938 to 1946. She danced in productions he choreographed, both on the stage and screen, such as On Your Toes, the Broadway hit which was later adapted for the screen by the "hot" playwright of the day, Lawrence Riley, and others. She was also married to Goddard Lieberson from 1946 until his death on May 29, 1977, by whom she had two sons: Peter Lieberson, a composer, and Jonathan Lieberson. Her final marriage was to Paul Wolfe from 1991 until her death on April 9, 2003.

Is best known as the backing vocalist and pianist of the Euro-Trance dance group Groove Coverage. Sh

Is best known as the backing vocalist and pianist of the Euro-Trance dance group Groove Coverage. She has many song writing credits both within and outside the group and also sings for many other german dance acts.At the age of 18 Verena was approached by

Was a cartoonist who did graphic novels and is also known for his digest-size comic book series, The

Was a cartoonist who did graphic novels and is also known for his digest-size comic book series, The Love Rangers. Usually referred to as Vern Grant, he is often credited as the person who first introduced the visual approach and concepts of Japanese mang

Is a dance music singer and theatrical actress. Along with singers Ultra Nate, Deborah Cox, she is c

Is a dance music singer and theatrical actress. Along with singers Ultra Nate, Deborah Cox, she is considered to be one of the leading divas of the 1990s club music scene. She also is one of the few Latinas to become a successful artist in the English-lan

An American jazz singer most known as the featured vocalist with Michael Franks since 1992. In the l

An American jazz singer most known as the featured vocalist with Michael Franks since 1992. In the late 1970s she moved to New York to pursue a degree in Theology at Lehmans College in the Bronx. Singing in the music clubs at night to support her college

Is a German textile artist. She studied Art at the Academy of Art in Mainz, Germany (class Prof. E.

Is a German textile artist. She studied Art at the Academy of Art in Mainz, Germany (class Prof. E. Knoche-Wendel), Philosophy and German, also at the University of Mainz, Germany. She works with or without textile materials. In each case her works are "textile" (The word textile is from Latin texere which means "to weave", "to braid", "to construct" or "to connect").

A Croatian pop singer.Pisarovic was born in Brcko, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Yugoslavia and grew up in Požega, Croatia, a part of the same country until she was 14. From her earliest childhood she attended a music school, where she played the flute, sang in choirs and participated in various music contests.In the mid-1990s she moved to Zagreb, Croatia, where she continued her musical career. She began singing in clubs and writing songs. In 1997, while performing at the Croatian festival Zadarfest, she met Milana Vlaovic. Vlaovic started to write songs for Vesna.

Was an English music hall singer and comedian. Although born in Leeds, Yorkshire, Vesta adopted a Co

Was an English music hall singer and comedian. Although born in Leeds, Yorkshire, Vesta adopted a Cockney persona on stage. She began her career as a small child appearing with her father.Her solo career took off in 1892 when Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow Wow became a hit. Vesta's comic laments delivered in deadpan style were as popular in the United States as in her homeland and she toured and recorded in America in 1907, where she was one of the most highly paid vaudeville stars. Between appearances, she lived on a houseboat, moored near Hampton Court.

Is an African-American soul singer, the lead singer in Sly & the Family Stone's background group Lit

Is an African-American soul singer, the lead singer in Sly & the Family Stone's background group Little Sister (the group name derives from the fact that she is the "little sister" of frontman Sly Stone. Little Sister had a #8 R&B hit of its own in 1970 e

Is a Filipino actor, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the popular dance group Streetboys i

Is a Filipino actor, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the popular dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.His launching movie was to be Gagamboy (2004) - the Regal/MAQ entry in Metro Manila Film Festival in December 2003 - but Star Cinema Production Inc. pulled a fast one and cast him in the lead role of Mr. Suave (2003) which was scheduled in November 2003. The issue created a feud between the two production companies

Is a Norwegian female singer. She is most often recognized as the former vocalist of the gothic meta

Is a Norwegian female singer. She is most often recognized as the former vocalist of the gothic metal band Tristania. She joined the band shortly before they started recording their self-titled demo. At first she was meant to be only an additional singer, but later on she joined the band permanently.Stene's singing has become well known to fans of gothic metal, mostly throughout Europe, mainly because her vocals maintain a distinctive quality.On February 27, 2007, Stene left Tristania due to personal reasons. She stated that the reason was she wanted to pursue a long-held dream of hers; to teach singing.

Is a singer-songwriter living in Athens, Georgia. He has been writing songs since he was five years

Is a singer-songwriter living in Athens, Georgia. He has been writing songs since he was five years old.Around 1985, Chesnutt moved to Athens and joined the band, The La-Di-Da's[1]. After leaving that group he began performing solo on a regular basis at t

Was an African-American jazz trombonist. Dickenson's career started out in the 1920s and led him thr

Was an African-American jazz trombonist. Dickenson's career started out in the 1920s and led him through musical partnerships with such legends as Count Basie(1940-41), Sidney Bechet(1941) and Earl Hines . Also a soloist of wide acclaim, Vic Dickenson was known for the distinctive sound he coaxed out of the trombone.

Was a renowned singer and composer of Puerto Rican Christmas related songs.Carattini was born and ra

Was a renowned singer and composer of Puerto Rican Christmas related songs.Carattini was born and raised in the town of Cidra, Puerto Rico where he received his primary and secondary education. One day, his father saw that young Carattini was fascinated with Puerto Rican folk music and presented him with a Puerto Rican cuatro. A cuatro is a Puerto Rican stringed instrument somewhat similar to a guitar but smaller in size.

Also known as Tito Sotto, is a former senator in the Philippines Congress. He served two terms in th

Also known as Tito Sotto, is a former senator in the Philippines Congress. He served two terms in the Senate, from 1992 to 2004.Prior to his entry into public service, Sotto was a composer, musician, actor, and television personality. Among his musical compositions is the "Magkaisa", considered the anthem[citation needed] of the 1986 People Power Revolution. On television, Sotto co-hosted Eat Bulaga, which is the longest running program in Philippine history, and hosted Brigada Siete, a public affairs program.

Is an award-winning Cuban painter. Dopico Lerner also writes on Latin American art and was the direc

Is an award-winning Cuban painter. Dopico Lerner also writes on Latin American art and was the director of the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture in Miami.

Was a Cuban painter. A native of Havana, he was initially self-trained as an artist, though he later

Was a Cuban painter. A native of Havana, he was initially self-trained as an artist, though he later graduated from the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid. He then undertook a voyage through Spain, Italy, and France, before becoming painter to Queen Maria Cristina in 1827. Escobar was the first painter to have a workshop in Cuba; among his pupils there was Juan del Río. Escobar primarily painted portraits for the duration of his career. He died in Havana in 1834.

Simply known as Vicente Fernández, is a Mexican folk singer and actor. Known as el "El idolo de Mex

Simply known as Vicente Fernández, is a Mexican folk singer and actor. Known as el "El idolo de Mexico" (the idol of Mexico) and "el rey" (the king) throughout the Latin world, Vicente Fernandez, who started his career singing for tips on the street, has become a Mexican cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to 40 movies. He is the father of singer Alejandro Fernández. Although less well known to English-speaking audiences, he has consistently filled stadiums and venues throughout his 35-plus years of performing.