Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was an English sculptor.Jessie was born in Grantham in 1861, the daughter of a colliery agent and a

Was an English sculptor.Jessie was born in Grantham in 1861, the daughter of a colliery agent and a barmaid. In 1875 the family moved to Peterborough. She attended the Royal College of Art with was at that time called the National Art Training School in S

Was a pioneering electric guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist specializing in the primal, northern M

Was a pioneering electric guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist specializing in the primal, northern Mississippi country blues traditions of her family and regional heritage. She was born near Como and Senatobia, Mississippi, in northern Mississippi just ea

Was a United States illustrator famous for her work in magazines such as Ladies Home Journal and for

Was a United States illustrator famous for her work in magazines such as Ladies Home Journal and for her illustrations for children's books.She was a prolific contributor to books and magazines during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, ill

A Belgian dance music singer who had several gold records in the late 1990s and 2000s.After a stint

A Belgian dance music singer who had several gold records in the late 1990s and 2000s.After a stint in a cover band called "Made in Belgium" she joined The Mackenzie and formed The Mackenzie feat. Jessy. They had big hits with "Innocence", "All I Need" "Alive, ..." and won a Belgian TMF Award for Best Album of 1999 with Angel. After her Mackenzie period she went solo. Her debut solo song, "Look @ Me Now", became a big hit and launched Jessy into the UK and Spain markets. Mackenzie have never reached the top of the charts since Jessy left the group.

Is a four time Grammy award winning African American opera singer.[1] Norman is one of the most admi

Is a four time Grammy award winning African American opera singer.[1] Norman is one of the most admired contemporary opera singers and recitalists, and is one of the highest paid performers in classical music.[2] A true dramatic soprano with a majestic stage presence, Norman is associated in particular with the roles of A

He was born in 1951 in Pinar del Rio where he began his musical studies in the National School of Ar

He was born in 1951 in Pinar del Rio where he began his musical studies in the National School of Arts. He started playing the trombone in local groups until 1979 when he moved to Havana and began playing with the great female quartet Los D’Aida. That same year he took part in the “Estrellas de Areito” recordings. Aguaje has played on the World Circuit recordings of the Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban All Stars

Is a Rhythm and Blues singer, pianist and songwriter of Spanish-English heritage. Sanchez is widely

Is a Rhythm and Blues singer, pianist and songwriter of Spanish-English heritage. Sanchez is widely known for his work with the Big Town Playboys and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, and also for his highly-successful solo career. He is highly-acclaimed for his

Is a Filipino singer/guitarist best known for fronting the Filipino rock bands The Dawn, formed in 1

Is a Filipino singer/guitarist best known for fronting the Filipino rock bands The Dawn, formed in 1986 and still active to date, and the Jett Pangan Group.

A Dutch singer, who was most famous in the 1950s and 1960s. She was married to Dutch artist Cees Ban

A Dutch singer, who was most famous in the 1950s and 1960s. She was married to Dutch artist Cees Bantzinger.During the World War II, she lived in London, as the Netherlands was occupied by Nazi Germany. There she participated in the broadcasts of Radio Or

Is a Latvian organist of Russian descent. evgenija Lisicina was born in Stupino, near Moscow, in a f

Is a Latvian organist of Russian descent. evgenija Lisicina was born in Stupino, near Moscow, in a family descended from Tula armourers, grew up in the Urals. Her father passionately wished a musician’s career for his daughter. She herself dreamed of play

Is an African-American singer and record producer.He later went solo and recorded "The Birds And The

Is an African-American singer and record producer.He later went solo and recorded "The Birds And The Bees" in 1965, on the Era Records label. The single went to Number 3 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart that year, and Number 2 on the Cash Box chart. Across the Pond it reached Number 29 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] But the follow-up, "Georgie Porgie" only reached Number 68.

An American singer, songwriter, actress, and poet, generally known just by her first name, Jewel.[3]

An American singer, songwriter, actress, and poet, generally known just by her first name, Jewel.[3] She has received three Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums worldwide.She debuted on February 28, 1995 with the album, Pieces of You, which became one of the best selling debut albums of all time, going platinum twelve times.In 1993, Michael Balzary (better known by the stage name û Flea) of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers met Jewel after he saw her perform at a local cafe. They went back to her van, in which she was living, and she gave a few songs to him. He described her singing voice as being "beautiful" and "breathtaking."[

Is a Filipino/American artist best known for his fantasy cover paintings of several d20 books. Born

Is a Filipino/American artist best known for his fantasy cover paintings of several d20 books. Born in San Andres Bukid, Manila, Philippines, Jhoneil M. Centeno's family later moved to Los Angeles, CA His art has also been featured in books such as Spectrum 10: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, D'artiste: Digital Painting, and Aphrodisia II: Art of the Female Form.

A cartoonist living in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is the creator of a number of alte

A cartoonist living in Los Angeles, California, United States. He is the creator of a number of alternative comics published by Slave Labor Graphics including Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, I Feel Sick, Fillerbunny, Bad Art Collection, and Squee!, as well as the creator and writer of the short-lived animated television series Invader Zim. Many of his works have developed cult followings.Many of the characters in Vasquez's cartoons are highly geometric and nearly thin to the point of being stick figures. The protagonists in his comics are typically insane characters who live in dysfunctional societies, and whose manias are able to speak through other objects (as with Johnny and the Doughboys, or Devi and Sickness.) His storylines tend to follow the basic black comedy formula.

The great folk singer of Kumauni culture. He was born as a son of Ranuwa Dami in Baskot of Baitadi D

The great folk singer of Kumauni culture. He was born as a son of Ranuwa Dami in Baskot of Baitadi District of Nepal very close to Jhulaghat of Pithoragarh District of Uttrakhand and Now lived in Dhungatoil near Dharchula.

Born in Shanghai, is a young Chinese violinist. He started to play the violin at the age of 3 and ga

Born in Shanghai, is a young Chinese violinist. He started to play the violin at the age of 3 and gave his first concert at 8.

Was a Chinese painter, and an editor of the encyclopedia Gujin Tushu Jicheng (Complete Collection of

Was a Chinese painter, and an editor of the encyclopedia Gujin Tushu Jicheng (Complete Collection of Ancient and Modern Writings and Charts).He was also known by the names Nansha, Qingtong Jushi, Qiujun, XiGu, Yangsun, and Youjun.

Was a native of Shandong who became a noted painter and astronomer. In painting he is noteworthy as

Was a native of Shandong who became a noted painter and astronomer. In painting he is noteworthy as one of the first Qing dynasty painters to be influenced by the West. He is also was among the more significant portrait and miniature painters in the early Qing.

A French singer and songwriter.She studied modern literature at the Sorbonne and theatre at the Cour

A French singer and songwriter.She studied modern literature at the Sorbonne and theatre at the Cours Florent, where she met Jay Alanski, producer and composer of the most influential pop songs of the 1980s. In August 1986, she met her friends Les Innocen

An award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter long based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, now based in Vancouv

An award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter long based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, now based in Vancouver, British Columbia.Barber won the Female Artist Recording of the Year award for her debut album Oh Heart at the 2005 Music Nova Scotia Awards. In 2007 Barber earned her fourth win as Best Local Solo Artist (Female) in The Coast’s annual "Best of Music Reader’s Poll", and her first win as Best Canadian Solo Artist (Female).

Was a traditional pop music singer.She began singing as an imitator of Carmen Miranda at family gath

Was a traditional pop music singer.She began singing as an imitator of Carmen Miranda at family gatherings and on amateur shows in grade school (never winning any prizes, usually finishing last). At age 13 she gave up the Carmen Miranda imitations and beg

Is an American singer, songwriter and artist. She is mostly known for having once briefly been a mem

Is an American singer, songwriter and artist. She is mostly known for having once briefly been a member of the famous 1960s rock group The Mamas & the Papas.

Is an American R&B, soul, and jazz singer, songwriter, actress and poet. In 2007, Scott made her the

Is an American R&B, soul, and jazz singer, songwriter, actress and poet. In 2007, Scott made her theatrical debut in the films Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry's feature film, Why Did I Get Married? That same year her third studio album,

Is an American singer-songwriter best known for the 1995 single "I Kissed a Girl", and "Supermodel"

Is an American singer-songwriter best known for the 1995 single "I Kissed a Girl", and "Supermodel" from the soundtrack of the 1995 film Clueless. Her folk-inflected compositions alternate between ironic, story-driven character studies and emotive ballads

Is a South African artist who works in several media, including painting, weaving, and installation.

Is a South African artist who works in several media, including painting, weaving, and installation.Jill's work is in various private, corporate, and public collections, including the National Museum of African Art, SANG, Vodacom, SABC, Investec, and Nandos UK.