Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter I

Was an American photographer known for her photography of botanicals, nudes and industry.She soon lo

Was an American photographer known for her photography of botanicals, nudes and industry.She soon lost interest and sold the camera to a friend. It wasn’t until 1906, while studying at the University of Washington in Seattle, that she was inspired by an encounter with the work of Gertrude Kasebier to take up photography again. With the help of her chemistry professor, Dr. Horace Byers, she began to study the chemistry behind photography; she subsidized her tuition by photographing plants for the botany department.After graduating in 1907 she went to work with Edward S. Curtis in his Seattle studio. This gave Cunningham the valuable opportunity to learn about the portrait business and the practical side of photography.

A Grammy nominated English singer-songwriter from Romford, London, most famous for her work as part

A Grammy nominated English singer-songwriter from Romford, London, most famous for her work as part of Frou Frou and for her 2005 solo record Speak for Yourself, which she wrote, produced and mixed herself. In 2006, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Is a sculptor.She works in wood, bronze, stone, steel, clay and terracotta. Her best known works are

Is a sculptor.She works in wood, bronze, stone, steel, clay and terracotta. Her best known works are probably the monumental Pope John Paul II in NUI Maynooth and the carved altar in the University College Cork chapel. She is clearly the most prolific sculptor for the Church in Ireland, and her works can be seen in chapels and churches across the country.

Is a Dutch-born[1] Pakistani. He was born at The Hague in Holland. Imran Khan also hails from the ci

Is a Dutch-born[1] Pakistani. He was born at The Hague in Holland. Imran Khan also hails from the city of Gujranwala in Punjab Pakistan.In 2004, Khan was introduced to a Pakistani producer, who produced several albums for Lollywood and the P music market. Khan produced his unofficial debut album in which generated a limited response due to its traditional nature. The lack of popularity in the market lead Khan to redevelop the album in the UK. However, due to managerial issues the album was never reproduced

A leading sitar and surbahar player. He is considered India's leading publicly active surbahar (bass

A leading sitar and surbahar player. He is considered India's leading publicly active surbahar (bass sitar) player. He is the younger brother of sitar player Vilayat Khan.Imrat was born in Calcutta into a family of musicians tracing its pedigree back for several generations, to the court musicians of the Mughal rulers. His father was Enayat Khan (1895–1938), recognised as a leading sitar and surbahar player of his time, as had been his grandfather, Imdad Khan (1848–1920)

Is a Los Angeles, California-based singer-songwriter, one half of The Bird and the Bee, a member of

Is a Los Angeles, California-based singer-songwriter, one half of The Bird and the Bee, a member of the band Merrick, with Bryony Atkinson, and a member of the trio The Living Sisters, with Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark. Her 2006 solo album All Rise was a

Was an Israeli singer, guitarist, composer and poet. Perlmuter was the lead singer and guitarist in

Was an Israeli singer, guitarist, composer and poet. Perlmuter was the lead singer and guitarist in the band "HaMechashefot"(???????) - The Witches.The Rehovot born Perlmuter is considered to have been one of the most influential and singular musicians in Israeli rock music of the 90s. She began her musical career in 1992 in The Witches (with Ifat Netz and Yael Cohen), and continued writing and performing music in the brief time between the band's breakup in 1997 until her death in a car accident.

Was an Israeli composer, musician, singer and lyricist, and a founding member of the band Ha-Mechash

Was an Israeli composer, musician, singer and lyricist, and a founding member of the band Ha-Mechashefot ("The Witches").Perlmutter's music was influential to the Israeli music of the 1990s. She began her musical career in 1992 when she founded, along with Ifat Netz and Yael Cohen, the band Ha-Mechashefot. She continued producing solo works and numerous collaborations, both in Israel and abroad.

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.”

A singer, best known in France.She worked with the producer Orlando, brother of French superstar Dal

A singer, best known in France.She worked with the producer Orlando, brother of French superstar Dalida, and released her début single Let's Go Crazy in late 1990. Very much in the current club/house-style, the song was a rap track, and crossed over from the underground to the mainstream, appearing at #11 in the French single chart.In 1991 Indra's second single, the dance song Misery hit #7 in France. The song remains Indra's biggest hit to date.This was followed by another Top 10 track, Temptation, and her debut album also called "Temptation" later in the year. The album went Gold in France and was later released in some foreign countries but Indra never managed to find abroad the success she had in France. The album's fourth and last single was released in early 1992, and the song, Tell Me, was a Top 20 hit.

Is an Indonesian jazz pianist. He was introduced to jazz music by his father, Jack Lesmana, who is a

Is an Indonesian jazz pianist. He was introduced to jazz music by his father, Jack Lesmana, who is also a jazz musician. His musical career with keyboards instrument started at age 10. He first performed with his father in March 1976 in Bandung. In 1978, he went to Australia with his father to perform at cultural event of the ASEAN Trade Fair. During the stay his father encouraged Indra to take a qualification test at the Conservatorium of Music. He passed the test and was accepted at the school.

Was an Indian classical dancer, of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi, which she popula

Was an Indian classical dancer, of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi, which she popularized in the west, and later settled in New York in 1976.In 1952, she won the Miss India pageant. Later, she joined her mother Ragini Devi's company. She popularized the Indian classical dance form, Odissi during her international tours. Indrani had received the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the performing arts and also the Taraknath Das Award.

Was an Italian operatic soprano and pianist who sang for more than two decades at La Scala in additi

Was an Italian operatic soprano and pianist who sang for more than two decades at La Scala in addition to appearances on the international stage. Although popular in Italy, she had a particularly devoted fanbase throughout South America. A light lyric sop

Is a Latvian soprano. She was born in Riga to a musical family. Her parents were both singers, and s

Is a Latvian soprano. She was born in Riga to a musical family. Her parents were both singers, and she entered the music academy in Riga in 1977. (Apparently there is some difference of opinion about her father being a singer, as according to her, he was

A Danish singer.Her musical style can be described as dance music, with pop, club and latin elements

A Danish singer.Her musical style can be described as dance music, with pop, club and latin elements. She primarily sings in English, but often incorporates Spanish words and phrases in her songs.In Scandinavia she is best known for her debut single "Stro

Was a Danish soprano.Inga Nielsen was born in Holbæk, Denmark and was a child prodigy. She made her

Was a Danish soprano.Inga Nielsen was born in Holbæk, Denmark and was a child prodigy. She made her first recording at the age of nine singing Danish folk songs and Christmas carols. After finishing her studies in Vienna, Stuttgart and Budapest, she began

A member of the German metal band, Adorned Brood, where she sings and plays flute. Ingeborg was born

A member of the German metal band, Adorned Brood, where she sings and plays flute. Ingeborg was born December 2, 1972. She is also known as Borgana.

Is a German opera singer.Her repertoire of operatic roles reveals an artist who has an accurate and

Is a German opera singer.Her repertoire of operatic roles reveals an artist who has an accurate and smart sense of her own musicianship. Her voice was well focused and she was capable of commanding dramatic phrasing and emotional expression. In opera she sang some of the most demanding roles in the coloratura fach, e.g. Zerbinetta in Richard Strauss' Ariadne Auf Naxos, Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata, Zaide in Mozart's Zaide and the already mentioned Queen Of the Night in The Magic Flute.

Is a German/Swiss painter, working on painting, sculpture, photography, installation and video. She

Is a German/Swiss painter, working on painting, sculpture, photography, installation and video. She was first married to the Swiss psychotherapist Max Lüscher, then to the Swiss curator and art historian Harald Szeemann.

A Norwegian singer and actress in many different genres: pop, rock, theater, film and musical.Inger

A Norwegian singer and actress in many different genres: pop, rock, theater, film and musical.Inger Lise Rypdal has been an artist since 1968. She has made 16 albums in Norway and some in Sweden, acted in several theatre performances, nine movies and attended the Norwegian heats of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Melodi Grand Prix 11 times. Together with Øystein Wiik she has done several musical concerts all around Norway.She started with soul-music together with Geir Wentzel, and she has often returned to soul, for instance in the band Chipahua with some of the best Norwegian artists. In `La Mome Piaf` audience experienced Inger Lise Rypdal acting parts of Edith Piaf's life. All the well known songs were tied together with short stories from Piaf's life.

An American singer who is best known for her bands The Nymphs and Motel Shootout.The Nymphs spent th

An American singer who is best known for her bands The Nymphs and Motel Shootout.The Nymphs spent the mid-to-late 80's honing their craft in New Jersey, but soon decided to try to make it big in California. They hadn't been there more than a few months be

A French classical pianist.Ingmar Lazar began playing the piano at the age of five in Paris. He was

A French classical pianist.Ingmar Lazar began playing the piano at the age of five in Paris. He was quickly noticed at various piano competitions where he won 1st Great Prices (UFAM, Claude Kahn, FLAME). He made his debut at age six in the Salle Gaveau and gave his first recital at age nine at the Garibaldi Theatre at Figline Valdarno in Italy.

Is a German pop music singer.His first album "Zwischen Heimweh und Fernsucht" resulted from an assoc

Is a German pop music singer.His first album "Zwischen Heimweh und Fernsucht" resulted from an association with the producers Jan Löchel, Henning Wehland and Christian Neander.

Slovak female singer, active since 1995.

Slovak female singer, active since 1995.

A female dance singer-songwriter from Italy. She is best known for her 2003 international club smash

A female dance singer-songwriter from Italy. She is best known for her 2003 international club smash "You Promised Me (Tu Es Foutu)". The song was a big hit in Europe, Australia, Latin America and in the United States, where it reached #4 on the Billboard