Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

A famous Assyrian musician.A Catholic by faith, Janan started singing in 1972, at the age of 17. In

A famous Assyrian musician.A Catholic by faith, Janan started singing in 1972, at the age of 17. In 1975, Janan's father forced him to marry. He spent 4 years in the Iraqi army, from 1974 to 1978.In 1980, Janan fled Iraq and settled in Greece for 2 years. He finally left for the United States in 1982, where he remains a resident. After arriving in the U.S., Janan worked as a taxicab driver for 2 years. It was during this period that he decided to grow his now famous moustache. In 1984, he was hired by a restaurant to sing on a nightly basis. In 1985, he recorded his first studio album, named "Nohadra", the Assyrian name for his hometown, Dohuk. His first single was Chokhe, which became very popular at Assyrian social events. Janan has admitted that Turkish music plays some role in his style of music.

An artist, born to an Iraqi father and Irish mother.[1] She came to Britain in 1980 and attended the

An artist, born to an Iraqi father and Irish mother.[1] She came to Britain in 1980 and attended the Byam Shaw School of Art and received a Fine Art Diploma in 1986, then she went on to the University of Westminster and was awarded a BA in Arabic in 1991, after which she attended the Royal College of Art and holds a Photography MA in 1995. Al-Ani has been exhibiting since 1987 and initially began working as a painter but then gradually moved on to new media and conceptual work.She has been awarded for her outstanding work in previous years. Her most recent public exhibition was in Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain in Luxembourg where she presented an L'oeil-Écran Ou La Nouvelle Image in 2007. She currently resides in London.[2]

Was a French can-can dancer made famous by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec through his paintings.She was b

Was a French can-can dancer made famous by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec through his paintings.She was born Jeanne Beaudon in the Belleville section of Paris, France. Her emotionally distant and absent father, Count Luigi di Font never played the role of fath

Was an American voice actress known as the “Time Lady”[1] for the recordings she made for the Be

Was an American voice actress known as the “Time Lady”[1] for the recordings she made for the Bell System and other phone companies.Barbe, a Florida native who grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, studied drama at the University of Georgia. After graduating, she

Is an American figure skater. She won the silver medal at the 2004 Junior Grand Prix event in Belgr

Is an American figure skater. She won the silver medal at the 2004 Junior Grand Prix event in Belgrade and just missed qualifying for the Junior Grand Prix Final.

A singer, songwriter, lecturer and vocal coach working in Germany[1].Having studied piano and violin

A singer, songwriter, lecturer and vocal coach working in Germany[1].Having studied piano and violin in Newcastle, Jane was no longer sure whether the classical style still fulfilled her expectations[citation needed]. She went to the United States where she worked as pianist in several night clubs[citation needed]. A holiday in Spain made her stay in Europe.

The American artist,She is known as a painter, sculptor, mixed media artist, and textile artist. A p

The American artist,She is known as a painter, sculptor, mixed media artist, and textile artist. A pupil of Hans Hofmann, she can in much of her work be categorized stylistically as an abstract expressionist, but one who draws primary inspiration from the natural world, particularly landscape — landscape "as metaphor", she once explained. Her later painting refers more explicitly to aerial landscapes, while her sculpture tends toward minimalism. Chronologically and stylistically, Jane Frank's work in totality straddles both the modern and the contemporary (even postmodern) periods. She referred to her works generally as "inscapes".

Was an American singer and actress.Although she had classical voice training, early in her career sh

Was an American singer and actress.Although she had classical voice training, early in her career she was drawn to the songs of the era's brilliant young songwriters, George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin, who were inspiring a resurgence

Was a United States singer popular in the 1920s.In 1916 she met songwriter Jimmy Byler. They perform

Was a United States singer popular in the 1920s.In 1916 she met songwriter Jimmy Byler. They performed together and were signed by Florenz Ziegfeld for 9 O'clock Review and Midnight Frolic. Jane and Jimmy were married in 1918. During the 1920's Jane start

Was an English artist of the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She was noted for her p

Was an English artist of the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She was noted for her pictures of children, and was a successful illustrator of children's books.She showed her works at the Royal Academy shows and at the Institute of Painters

A jazz and adult contemporary vocalist for Concord Records. She has collaborated with artists such a

A jazz and adult contemporary vocalist for Concord Records. She has collaborated with artists such as Michael Bublé, Ivan Lins,Terence Blanchard and Tom Harrell, and has received Grammy nominations for two of her recordings.An international artist, Jane h

An American popular singer, specializing in traditional pop music.She is a relative of Nathaniel Cur

An American popular singer, specializing in traditional pop music.She is a relative of Nathaniel Currier, the 19th century lithographer. Her father was first cellist for Boston Symphony Orchestra and led an orchestra and string quartet when the Orchestra

An American cabaret singer. She was initially compared, often favorably, to Barbra Streisand and Éd

An American cabaret singer. She was initially compared, often favorably, to Barbra Streisand and Édith Piaf[3][4] as well as to Eartha Kitt and Johnny Mathis.[Olivor quickly caught on, playing such venues as Brothers & Sisters and The Ballroom.[citation n

Was a popular singer on Broadway, radio and television for 20 years and later an organizer in numero

Was a popular singer on Broadway, radio and television for 20 years and later an organizer in numerous philanthropic and society events. Mrs. Hoving was the musical leader of the Pickens Sisters, a trio born on a Georgia plantation that reached national s

Is an American singer, dancer, and actress. She was a star of MGM musicals as a teenager in the 1940

Is an American singer, dancer, and actress. She was a star of MGM musicals as a teenager in the 1940s, and continued in the 1950s.

The younger sister of Keith Relf of the Yardbirds. After the Yardbirds disbanded, Keith formed Renai

The younger sister of Keith Relf of the Yardbirds. After the Yardbirds disbanded, Keith formed Renaissance and Jane joined on vocals. After Keith's death the surviving members of Renaissance reformed as Illusion, under which name they recorded two albums with Jane's vocals to the fore. Since Illusion dissolved Jane has sung on various Jim McCarty projects including Stairway and Renaissance Illusion.

A Canadian singer-songwriter known for such hits as "Mimi on the Beach", "I Muse Aloud", "One More C

A Canadian singer-songwriter known for such hits as "Mimi on the Beach", "I Muse Aloud", "One More Colour" and "Calling All Angels".Her music has drawn from a wide variety of styles, ranging from new wave rock on her earlier albums to a reflective pop style influenced by jazz, folk, gospel, classical and liturgical music in her later work.Siberry was studying music and microbiology at the University of Guelph when she released her debut album, Jane Siberry in 1981 (see 1981 in music). The album was relatively successful for an independent release, but the follow-up, No Borders Here was critically acclaimed and included the underground hit "Mimi on the Beach".

Is an American ice dancer. She competes with Todd Gilles, with whom she teamed up in 2007.

Is an American ice dancer. She competes with Todd Gilles, with whom she teamed up in 2007.

Is the rhythm guitarist of the all-female multi-platinum New Wave band The Go-Go's. Wiedlin was part

Is the rhythm guitarist of the all-female multi-platinum New Wave band The Go-Go's. Wiedlin was part of the LA punk scene that spawned bands like X and The Dickies and went by the name "Jane Drano." As a member of The Go-Go's, she had a brief love affair

A Australian actress and singer. Janelle and the late Jessie Jacobs are featured on The Saddle Club'

A Australian actress and singer. Janelle and the late Jessie Jacobs are featured on The Saddle Club's CD "Friends Forever" and in 2003 they recorded a CD single for their song "Trouble".

A professional Swedish singer and dancer of Persian and Spanish descent.She joined the pop group Pla

A professional Swedish singer and dancer of Persian and Spanish descent.She joined the pop group Play in late 2003. After Play's lead singer Faye Hamlin left the group to pursue further schooling in October 2003, Janet received a phone call from Play's manager, Laila Bagge, to whom she had sent an audition video in the past. Janet had also been an acquaintance of original member Anais Lameche prior to joining Play. After meeting Janet, the three remaining members of Play, Anais Lameche, Rosie Munter, and Anna Sundstrand welcomed her into the group. On December 15, 2003,at the age of 13, an official press release announced that Janet had officially joined the group and had begun recording a new album with them.

A Canadian installation artist. Born in Brussels, Ontario in 1957 Cardiff studied at Queen's Univers

A Canadian installation artist. Born in Brussels, Ontario in 1957 Cardiff studied at Queen's University (BFA) where she graduated in 1980. She also studied at the University of Alberta (MVA)and graduated in 1983. She works in collaboration with her partner George Bures Miller. Cardiff and Miller currently live and work in Berlin. Janet Cardiff first gained international notoriety for her audio walks in 1995,Cardiff's installations and walking pieces are often audio-based. She has been included in exhibitions such as: Present Tense, Nine Artists in the Nineties, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, NowHere, Louisiana Museum, Denmark, The Museum as Muse, Museum of Modern Art, the Carnegie International '99/00, the Tate Modern Opening Exhibition as well as a project commissioned by Artangel in London. This project ("The Missing Voice (Case Study B)") was commissioned in 1999 and continues to run

An Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize in 1973 with a portrait of Michael Boddy.She studie

An Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize in 1973 with a portrait of Michael Boddy.She studied at the Gallery School in Melbourne from 1952 to 1956. She was then awarded a Travelling Scholarship to London and went with another scholarship to Italy, later to Paris, returning to Australia in 1961. She exhibited at an exhibition of contemporary Australian painting in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 1966.

Was an American operatic singer.A soprano, she made occasional performances with the Chicago Symphon

Was an American operatic singer.A soprano, she made occasional performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Opera, the Grant Park Orchestra, and the San Carlo Opera Company. She was also a patron of contemporary music, and provided encour

Is the original lead singer of the all-female hard rock band, Vixen.She joined the band in 1983 and

Is the original lead singer of the all-female hard rock band, Vixen.She joined the band in 1983 and stayed until calling it quits in 1991. She returned to Vixen when they reunited in 1997, but the reunion ended in 2001. When Jan Kuehnemund decided to refo