Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Often called Stuart Hamblen, became one of radio's first singing cowboys in 1926, and was a recurrin

Often called Stuart Hamblen, became one of radio's first singing cowboys in 1926, and was a recurring candidate for political office.Stuart Hamblen was born to the family of an itinerant Methodist preacher on 20 October 1908, in Kelleyville, Texas, USA. He was married to Suzy Daniels and fathered two children with her. He was a pretty chill dude.

Real name Colin David Tooley, singer and actor, is best remembered as the lead vocalist of Birmingha

Real name Colin David Tooley, singer and actor, is best remembered as the lead vocalist of Birmingham rock group The Move during the 1960s.In February 1966 he joined The Move, a Brum beat supergroup drawn from top local bands. They included three members

Is an American jazz composer, pianist, organist and band leader. An important figure in the Free Jaz

Is an American jazz composer, pianist, organist and band leader. An important figure in the Free Jazz movement of the 1960s, she is perhaps best known for her jazz opera Escalator Over The Hill (released as a triple LP set), as well as a book of compositi

Is an Italian-born, naturalized French[1]songwriter, singer, and former model. She is currently the

Is an Italian-born, naturalized French[1]songwriter, singer, and former model. She is currently the First Lady of France, after marrying French President Nicolas Sarkozy in February 2008. She now holds the French citizenship.In 2002, her debut album Quelq

A brazilian opera singer.She was born in the largest city in southern Brazil; a port town on Guaíba

A brazilian opera singer.She was born in the largest city in southern Brazil; a port town on Guaíba River. As a very young girl she began playing the violin before changing to classical guitar. Her talents were such that by her early teens she was performing at concerts throughout the country. While at university she began taking singing lessons and very quickly developed her outstanding voice.Multilingual, Maffioletti decided to study voice at the Maastricht Academy of Music in Maastricht, the Netherlands as did her friend, Carmen Monarcha. While attending the academy, she came to the attention of André Rieu who hired her as a vocalist with his Johann Strauss Orchestra.

At the age of 17, she recorded a duet with her father Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," which became

At the age of 17, she recorded a duet with her father Rufus Thomas, "Cause I Love You," which became a Southern hit and gave the Satellite record label (later Stax Records) its first real success. In 1961 she rose to national prominence with "Gee Whiz (Lo

Is an American country singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter and her first husba

Is an American country singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of June Carter and her first husband, Carl Smith.Between 1978 and the present, Carter has recorded twelve albums, primarily on major labels. In the same timespan, she has released more than

Was an Italian sculptor, born in Florence, Italy August 24, 1872 and died August 9, 1947. He came to

Was an Italian sculptor, born in Florence, Italy August 24, 1872 and died August 9, 1947. He came to the United States in 1902, settling in Los Angeles, California. [1] He moved to Detroit, Michigan in the early 1920s.[2] He was the son of Italian sculpto

Was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly in Genoa.Tavella was born in Milan to a

Was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly in Genoa.Tavella was born in Milan to a Genoese merchant, and died in Genoa. He was initially the pupil of the painter Giuseppe Merati, then later of a painter by the name of Johann Gruembroech o

Was an Italian luthier who apprenticed with Hieronymus Amati, collaborated with Joseph Guarneri, and

Was an Italian luthier who apprenticed with Hieronymus Amati, collaborated with Joseph Guarneri, and is considered the greatest pupil of Antonio Stradivari.

Was an influential rock and roll drummer, based on the London nightclub scene in the 1960s. He was t

Was an influential rock and roll drummer, based on the London nightclub scene in the 1960s. He was the first drummer with The Rolling Stones and taught Keith Moon how to play.[citation needed] Little was also with Cyril Davies All Stars and was the founding member of Screaming Lord Sutch's Savages.

Was an Italian caricaturist, born in Capua of aristocratic stock. His father came from an ancient la

Was an Italian caricaturist, born in Capua of aristocratic stock. His father came from an ancient land-owning family, while his mother was descended from the Medici.

Is a Puerto Rican Salsa singer who is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico.Estremera, who is an albino,

Is a Puerto Rican Salsa singer who is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico.Estremera, who is an albino,[1] practiced his craft while residing in Residencial Las Casas,[citation needed] a public housing complex in the area of Santurce, not far from Trastalleres, where Daniel Santos, Andy Montanez and Ossie Ocasio were born.

Is an Argentine musician, founding member - along Charly García - of Sui Generis, member of PorSuiG

Is an Argentine musician, founding member - along Charly García - of Sui Generis, member of PorSuiGieco, bandleader of Nito Mestre y los Desconocidos de Siempre and a recording solo artist. Sui Generis, was initially formed in 1969 by Charly García (keyboards and vocals), Nito Mestre (guitar, flute and vocals), Rolando Fortich (bass guitar), Juan Belia (guitar), Alberto Rodriguez (drums) and Carlos Piegari (vocals). Later on, Sui Generis became a duo as everyone left except for García. After the band split in 1975, Nito Mestre formed a new band called "Nito Mestre y los Desconocidos de Siempre" with María Rosa Yorio on vocals, Rodolfo Gorosito on guitar, Alfredo Toth on bass, Ciro Fogliatta on keyboards and Juan Carlos "Mono" Fontana as a drummer. In the early 80s, Nito pursued a solo career.

Was a Mexican-American artist and an early proponent of the Chicano street arts movement.In 1961, Al

Was a Mexican-American artist and an early proponent of the Chicano street arts movement.In 1961, Almaraz moved to New York city, with Dan Guerrero, the son of Lalo Guerrero. He left after six months to take advantage of a scholarship offered him by Otis Art Institute. He returned to New York and lived there from 1966 to 1969, where he struggled as a painter in the middle of the new wave movements of the era.

Is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and TV personality of Cuban descent, known as simply Carlo

Is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and TV personality of Cuban descent, known as simply Carlos Ponce. He starred in the Telemundo serial Dame Chocolate (Give Me Chocolate).

Was a Spanish musician, composer and painter.He was an influential figure in the Spanish music scene

Was a Spanish musician, composer and painter.He was an influential figure in the Spanish music scene of the 1980s, especially in his various collaborations with the singer Alaska, such as Alaska y Dinarama and Alaska y los Pegamoides.

Was an Argentine tango musician, orchestra leader, composer and pianist.Before starting his own tang

Was an Argentine tango musician, orchestra leader, composer and pianist.Before starting his own tango orchestra, he played in Osvaldo Fresedo's orchestra. He developed smooth, clean-sounding, powerful arrangements with his Orquesta típica. His recordings span 27 albums.His early music had fairly simple rhythms; unfortunately, many of these recordings are poor quality. As he matured, Di Sarli's music became more lyrical and playful; however, he maintained a clear rhythm which gives an easy, danceable sound for beginners and sufficient complexity and variation for the more advanced dancers. For these reasons, he is played regularly in milongas for social tango dancing.

Is an American sculptor who specializes in public art installations, creating large-sized abstract s

Is an American sculptor who specializes in public art installations, creating large-sized abstract sculptures in granite that are often inspired by ancient history, architecture, archaeological ruins, and human figures. They are often designed to be place

Is the frontman for gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim.The group formed in the early 1984 and r

Is the frontman for gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim.The group formed in the early 1984 and released its first album, Dawnrazor, in 1987 following a pair of EPs. The group produced two more full-length albums, The Nephilim and Elizium, plus a live

Is a Guatemalan singer, winner of the second season of Latin American Idol.Besides music, he practic

Is a Guatemalan singer, winner of the second season of Latin American Idol.Besides music, he practices several sports. When he was young, he participated in tennis tournaments in Guatemala City where he also frequently sang to his friends for their amusement. He also joined the CSD Municipal's lower divisions football team.

Was a Cuban painter, illustrator and writer of the Vanguardia movement (the Cuban Avant-garde). Alon

Was a Cuban painter, illustrator and writer of the Vanguardia movement (the Cuban Avant-garde). Along with Víctor Manuel, Amelia Peláez, Fidelio Ponce and Antonio Gattorno, and other masters of this period, he was involved in one of the most fertile moments in Cuban culture. He is considered by critics to be one of the best, and most original, Cuban artists of the 20th century.

Is a Brazilian freelance political cartoonist. With an emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,

Is a Brazilian freelance political cartoonist. With an emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, much of Latuff's work is considered controversial. Latuff was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Vast number of Latuff's cartoons are related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which "became important to Latuff after he visited the area in the late 1990s."[6] These cartoons are heavily critical of Israel[6] and have drawn criticism and allegations of uninhibited utilization of "judeophobic stereotypes in the service of the anti-globalisation movement."[7]

Was a very popular singer and song-writer in Portugal. He penned some 500 songs, some of which becam

Was a very popular singer and song-writer in Portugal. He penned some 500 songs, some of which became national hits, including:

Is a Cuban singer, known simply as "Carlos Manuel".Pruneda had been a member of the Mayohuacan, Cara

Is a Cuban singer, known simply as "Carlos Manuel".Pruneda had been a member of the Mayohuacan, Carapacho and Irakere groups in Cuba, and had had success within Cuba as vocalist with Carlos Manuel y su Clan, which he founded in 1997. In 2001, he was voted the most popular artist in Cuba, Clan decreed the best new band, and his song "Malo Cantidad" the most listened to.