Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter C

An American visual artist, known for her discourses on the body, sexuality and gender. She received

An American visual artist, known for her discourses on the body, sexuality and gender. She received a B.A. from Bard College and an M.F.A. from the University of Illinois. Her work is primarily characterized by research into visual traditions, taboos, and the body of the individual in relationship to social bodies. Her works have been shown at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, the New York Museum of Modern Art, and the London National Film Theatre. Schneemann has taught at several universities, including the California Institute of the Arts, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Hunter College, and Rutgers University, where she was the first female art professor hired. Additionally, she has published widely, producing works such as Cézanne, She Was a Great Painter (1976) and More than Meat Joy: Performance Works and Selected Writings (1997).

Was an Italian violinist and operatic soprano.She began her career as a violinist in Paris and Bruss

Was an Italian violinist and operatic soprano.She began her career as a violinist in Paris and Brussels, and later studied voice with famed soprano Giuditta Pasta. She made her stage debut in Turin, as Leonora in Donizetti's La favorite, in 1862.Ferni san

Was a Swedish opera singer and singing teacher. She was one of the most popular stars of her time in

Was a Swedish opera singer and singing teacher. She was one of the most popular stars of her time in Sweden, and also internationally known.Östberg was born child to a barber-surgeon and displayed a natural musical talent early on. She was a student at Dramatens elevskola 1869-73 and a student of Signe Hebbe. She active as a concert singer before she debuted at Stora Teatern at the 1873-74 season with Louise Pyk. Both Östbeg and Pyk made a huge success. She was given a contract after her part as Carlo Broschi in "Hälften var" (Half each), a part which was to be her most popular one.

A Swedish singer, artist and chorister.[1]Af Ugglas participated in Melodifestivalen 2007 with "Tror

A Swedish singer, artist and chorister.[1]Af Ugglas participated in Melodifestivalen 2007 with "Tror på dig", written by herself along with Heinz Liljedahl and Mattias Torell. On 24 February 2007 she performed "Tro på dig", ending up in 6th place, which didn't qualify her any further in the contest. The song and many others will be released on her next album.Af Ugglas' created the format for a televised choir contest, which was picked up by NBC in the United States as the show Clash of the Choirs, and by the Seven Network in Australia as Battle of the Choirs.

Is a singer and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia whose work spans genres, from folk to blues to rock.

Is a singer and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia whose work spans genres, from folk to blues to rock. Aiken has released seven albums and performed with Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls.

A Dutch-German pop singer-songwriter.Caroline Müller was born in Oss (the Netherlands). She moved w

A Dutch-German pop singer-songwriter.Caroline Müller was born in Oss (the Netherlands). She moved with her family to Germany in 1979. In 1980 she was a member of the girl quartet "Optimal". After that (starting in 1985) she collaborated with Dieter Bohlen

A Norwegian pop-artist. She has released five successful singles Bli hos meg (Stay with me), For evi

A Norwegian pop-artist. She has released five successful singles Bli hos meg (Stay with me), For evig min (Forever mine)and Besatt (Obsessed) in 2003. "Bli hos meg" was extremely popular, topping the Norwegian charts for several weeks. In 2005 she released "Hvis" ("If") and "En sommernatts drøm" ("A summernight's dream"). Her debut-album Dina was released in November 2003. Dina was one of the artists discovered and build by the infamous Tribe Records (NO).

Caroline is 5'4", the second shortest after Andrea Corr in the band & family. In addition to the dru

Caroline is 5'4", the second shortest after Andrea Corr in the band & family. In addition to the drums, Caroline also plays the bodhrßn, piano, and occasional backing vocals. The Corr siblings were awarded honorary MBEs in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of their musical talents and also their charitable work which has raised money for Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, victims of the Omagh Bombing and other charities.

A Danish-Swedish pop and jazz singer. She moved to Copenhagen from Sweden in 1983 and spent her yout

A Danish-Swedish pop and jazz singer. She moved to Copenhagen from Sweden in 1983 and spent her youth singing in various jazz bands. Her breakthrough was in 1989 as part of pop group Ray Dee Ohh. After the group disbanded, Henderson launched a solo career

A British singer-songwriter and cellist who has created three solo albums and contributed vocals, mu

A British singer-songwriter and cellist who has created three solo albums and contributed vocals, music, and production help to many other artists and bands.Lavelle studied at the Royal College of Music in London. Throughout the early to mid-eighties she busked in the city, often outside Kensington Tube Station and Covent Garden, playing baroque music with Anne Stephenson and Virginia Astley (or Virginia Hewes; sources are confused) in a group called Humouresque.She was spotted by Frankie Gavin, a member of Ireland's De Dannan band, who asked her to join. She was part of the band up to the early nineties, alongside Mary Black and Dolores Keane.

French singer, primarily known for her 1989 hit "J'aurais voulu te dire".She was recruited by the Fr

French singer, primarily known for her 1989 hit "J'aurais voulu te dire".She was recruited by the French singer François Feldman after being the first winner of the 'Tremplin de la chanson française' that the Parisian nightclub L'Orange Bleue organized[1]

Is a Mercury Music Prize nominated English R&B singer-songwriter and occasional rapper who found fam

Is a Mercury Music Prize nominated English R&B singer-songwriter and occasional rapper who found fame in early 2000 after impressing music executives at Parlophone Records with self-written a cappella songs. She has released three studio albums, each of which has reached the Top 40 in her native UK, which collectively have spawned eight UK top ten singles. In addition, Jamelia has won four MOBO Awards, a Q award and has received six BRIT Award nominations.Jamelia was signed to Capitol Records at the age of fifteen after record producers were informed of her talents via her self-written a capella music she recorded on a karaoke machine. Extremely impressed

A British actress and model known for her many appearances in science fiction and action films of th

A British actress and model known for her many appearances in science fiction and action films of the 1970s and 1980s.This led to modelling chores, her first job being for Vogue Magazine at the age of 17. She moved to London to pursue top modelling jobs and became a major cover girl for fashion and TV ads while there. Decorative bit parts came her way in such films as Casino Royale (1967) and Where's Jack? (1969). One of her many photo ads got her a screen test and a one-year contract at Paramount where she won the role of Richard Widmark's daughter in the comedy/western A Talent for Loving (1969).

Was a Hungarian-Austrian court singer and member of the Royal Opera, Vienna.She was born at Pest (Bu

Was a Hungarian-Austrian court singer and member of the Royal Opera, Vienna.She was born at Pest (Budapest), Hungary. She studied pianoforte with Karl Goldmark, and singing with Laufer. At the age of fourteen she made her début as a pianist, and two years later appeared for the first time in opera at Vienna. She eventually obtained a permanent engagement at the Royal Opera in that city. She has occasionally starred in her favorite rôles in other cities of Germany as well as in London. She is the wife of Julius Ritter von Gomperz, president of the Austrian chamber of commerce and member of the Upper House.

Is an American figure skater. As of April 2010[update], she was ranked 12th in the world by the Inte

Is an American figure skater. As of April 2010[update], she was ranked 12th in the world by the International Skating Union (ISU).

Is an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's tel

Is an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street.Throughout the 1960s, he performed on the Boston broadcast of Bozo's Big Top, where he played Mr. Lion, who created cartoons fro

Is a puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television sh

Is a puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street. He has described his experience as Big Bird as "a lot like growing up to be Mickey Mouse... only taller!"Spinney was born in Waltham, Massachusetts and graduated from Acton High School. When he was in the US Air Force, he wrote and illustrated Harvey, a comic strip about military life. He also animated a series of black and white cartoons called Crazy Crayon. These were done under the pseudonym "Ed Spinney."

Was an American Gospel and Rhythm & Blues singer and songwriter.She was the youngest sister of legen

Was an American Gospel and Rhythm & Blues singer and songwriter.She was the youngest sister of legendary Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, and daughter of the Rev. C. L. Franklin, the famous Detroit-based preacher, and Barbara Siggers Franklin, a pianist and

A Canadian Juno award winning country music singer and songwriter. Since the 2001 release of her deb

A Canadian Juno award winning country music singer and songwriter. Since the 2001 release of her debut album Room with a View, she has seen success in both her native Canada and in the United States. To date, Carolyn has recorded three studio albums, of which two have been certified gold in Canada.Johnson's first two singles ("Georgia" and "Complicated") were both Number One hits on the Canadian country music charts, and the latter was a Top Ten hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. Although her next single ("I Don't Want You to Go") was also a Top Ten in the U.S., her chart success there would wane not long afterward, though she has had continued success in her native Canada.

Sometimes professionally known as Carol Dennis or Carol Dennis-Dylan is an American singer and actor

Sometimes professionally known as Carol Dennis or Carol Dennis-Dylan is an American singer and actor, best known for her work with, and marriage to Bob Dylan.Dennis' mother is the singer Madelyn Quebec (a former member of The Raelettes). Dennis was a back

A well-known singer of baroque music.Watkinson was born in Preston and studied at the Royal Manchest

A well-known singer of baroque music.Watkinson was born in Preston and studied at the Royal Manchester College of Music and in The Hague. In 1978 she sang Rameau's Phèdre at the English Bach Festival at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. In 1979 she appeared as Monteverdi's Nero with De Nederlandse Opera in Amsterdam. Also in 1979 she was featured as the contralto soloist in Christopher Hogwood's landmark recording of Handel's Messiah, with the Academy of Ancient Music.

An English singer-songwriter and a founding member of the Carolynne Good Band. She is based in Leeds

An English singer-songwriter and a founding member of the Carolynne Good Band. She is based in Leeds and London.At the age of 14, Good joined and fronted a 5 piece country band, with which she toured the UK. At 18, Carolynne moved to London to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter, and in 1998 she got down to the final 15 in auditions for S Club 7, along with Pop Idol contestant Zoe Birkett. In 2001 she signed her first publishing contact with BMG Music Publishing. For the following year, Carolynne developed her songwriting talents in the UK and Europe. Also writing for other recording artists, most of her time was split between London and Stockholm, writing and recording with different song writers and producers.

A two-time Grammy Award-winning British R&B/soul singer, who gained fame by writing and singing the

A two-time Grammy Award-winning British R&B/soul singer, who gained fame by writing and singing the lead vocals on the two biggest hits for Soul II Soul ("Keep on Movin'" and "Back to Life"). She also was a backing vocalist for Elvis Costello in 1983, and Howard Jones in 1985. She also provided backing vocals for a track on Erasure's album, The Innocents in 1988.

Is an American dancer, choreographer, actress, and singer.

Is an American dancer, choreographer, actress, and singer.

Was an American actress, singer, and playwright. She was the daughter of comedienne/actress Carol Bu

Was an American actress, singer, and playwright. She was the daughter of comedienne/actress Carol Burnett and the late producer Joe Hamilton.Hamilton worked in a number of productions for stage, film, video, and television. She took the role of Reggie Hig