Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Was a Russian artist who specialized in mythological and historical subjects. He is considered a key

Was a Russian artist who specialized in mythological and historical subjects. He is considered a key figure of the revivalist movement in Russian art.

Was a famous Soviet artist and leader of the rock group Kino. Tsoi was born to a Korean father and R

Was a famous Soviet artist and leader of the rock group Kino. Tsoi was born to a Korean father and Russian mother on June 21, 1962 in Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia).

Is a Russian violin virtuoso. Mullova has become highly regarded for her performances and recordings

Is a Russian violin virtuoso. Mullova has become highly regarded for her performances and recordings of a number of great violin concertos, compositions by J.S. Bach, and her innovative interpretations of popular and jazz compositions by Miles Davis, Duke

A Swedish jazz singer. She is the daughter of Erik Kjellberg, and the great-great-granddaughter of w

A Swedish jazz singer. She is the daughter of Erik Kjellberg, and the great-great-granddaughter of writer Leo Tolstoy. [1]

Was one of the greatest figures of Agra Gharana, who excelled both as singer and teacher. His father

Was one of the greatest figures of Agra Gharana, who excelled both as singer and teacher. His father, Naththan Khan, was himself a legendary singer, and a noted guru. Vilayat Hussein Khan's elder brothers were also noted singers and taught him after their father's early death. Abdullah Khan was Naththan's Khan son who was several years senior to his brother Vilayat. His early death, around 1920, was a big blow to Hindustani music.

Was a painter born in Copenhagen, Denmark known for his poetic, low-key portraits and interiors.

Was a painter born in Copenhagen, Denmark known for his poetic, low-key portraits and interiors.

Painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, mechanic and in

Painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, mechanic and inventor, and Petra Ottilia Smith. Marstrand is one of the best known artists belonging to the Golden Age of Danish Painting.

Was a Finnish accordionist and composer.Vesterinen studied piano and cello in Vyborg Music Institute

Was a Finnish accordionist and composer.Vesterinen studied piano and cello in Vyborg Music Institute, but as an accordionist he was self-taught. Vesterinen mainly played in different bands and theatres early in his career. Vesterinen made his first recordings in 1929. The most popular recording of Vesterinen is Säkkijärven polkka in 1939. Even though it is not Vesterinen's own song, his version of the song is the most popular among people. Other popular songs are Metsäkukkia (1931)

A Finnish singer, songwriter, and frontman of the Finnish rock band HIM. They have released six stud

A Finnish singer, songwriter, and frontman of the Finnish rock band HIM. They have released six studio albums and four compilation albums. They became the first Finnish rock band to achieve a gold record in the United States. Valo was also the drummer for the spin-off rock band Daniel Lioneye which featured their guitarist on vocals. Valo is friends with American actor/pro-skateboarder Bam Margera, and HIM's music has been featured in Margera's projects. He is a vegetarian. He currently resides in his tower in Helsinki.[2]

The current vocalist and guitarist of the Finnish gothic metal group Poisonblack. He was also the fr

The current vocalist and guitarist of the Finnish gothic metal group Poisonblack. He was also the frontman for Sentenced from 1996 (when he replaced their former bassist and vocalist, Taneli Jarva) until the group ended their career in 2005. When joining Sentenced he was soon accepted by fans. He wrote very few songs for Sentenced (whose main-songwriters were Miika Tenkula and Sami Lopakka), but one example of a song he wrote is "Aika Multaa Muistot" on the album, "The Cold White Light".

Is the current vocalist and guitarist of the Finnish gothic metal group Poisonblack[1] . He was also

Is the current vocalist and guitarist of the Finnish gothic metal group Poisonblack[1] . He was also the frontman for Sentenced from 1996 (when he replaced their former bassist and vocalist, Taneli Jarva) until the group ended their career in 2005. When joining Sentenced he was soon accepted by fans. He wrote very few songs for Sentenced (whose main-songwriters were Miika Tenkula and Sami Lopakka), but one example of a song he wrote is "Aika Multaa Muistot" on the album, "The Cold White Light".[2]

Though second generation Irish, is an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his

Though second generation Irish, is an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his repertoire consists of protest songs covering topics such as "the Troubles" in Northern Ireland (Troubles of Erin), unemployment, and abortion.

A Filipina actress of maternal Spanish and paternal Cebuano descent[citation needed], and a popular

A Filipina actress of maternal Spanish and paternal Cebuano descent[citation needed], and a popular and multi-awarded singer and performer. She is the older sister of teen actress Shaina Magdayao.Even as a child growing up in Bogo, Cebu, Sharon Garcia Magdayao a.k.a. Vina Morales knew that she wanted to be a singer. It was nine-year-old Sharon's singing with her church choir that would lead to her big break. The local parish priest, Fr. Fritz Malinao, was also a songwriter. He recognized Sharon's talent and asked her to sing one of his compositions as an entry in the Cebu Pop Music Festival. The song, "Paglaum", ("hope" in Visayan), not only won the Grand Prize but also earned the "Best Interpreter" award for its young singer.

Was a Lithuanian sculptor. Vincas Grybas was born in Lukiškes village where he also finished elemen

Was a Lithuanian sculptor. Vincas Grybas was born in Lukiškes village where he also finished elementary school. Later he continued his studies at Warsaw art school. After World War I Grybas extended his studies in Kaunas and Paris. After Lithuania was occ

Is a Texas singer-songwriter who has appeared on the PBS television program Austin City Limits[1] al

Is a Texas singer-songwriter who has appeared on the PBS television program Austin City Limits[1] along with NPR broadcasts such as Mountain Stage, World Café and Morning Edition. His songs have been performed and recorded by Little Feat, Lyle Lovett and

Is a British pop singer. The impresario, Larry Parnes, took him into his stable of performers, givin

Is a British pop singer. The impresario, Larry Parnes, took him into his stable of performers, giving him one of Parnes' characteristic stage names.He was occasionally backed by Ged Peck and Brian Locking. In 1960 he was one of the contestants on A Song for Europe. His song, "Teenage Tears", in the semi-final was ranked last in the total of six entries for nomination to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Is a British popular music singer.When he called up for military service, Hill received the deciding

Is a British popular music singer.When he called up for military service, Hill received the deciding trigger for a professional career. He went on to be a singer with the Royal Signals Band. After leaving the military service he toured with a musical call

Is an Australian jazz artist. He is a singer, songwriter, and trumpet/flugelhorn player. His music i

Is an Australian jazz artist. He is a singer, songwriter, and trumpet/flugelhorn player. His music includes both original music and new contemporary versions of jazz standards. His themes are often love, inequity, injustice, peace and anti-greed.

Was a British rock and roll singer.As the frontman for The Playboys, Taylor was successful primarily

Was a British rock and roll singer.As the frontman for The Playboys, Taylor was successful primarily in the UK and Europe during the late 1950s and early 1960s, afterwards falling into obscurity amidst personal problems and drug abuse.

Was an avant-garde Czech sculptor and industrial designer. He was a founding member of the Prague su

Was an avant-garde Czech sculptor and industrial designer. He was a founding member of the Prague surrealist group, but was not active with the group for long. He founded the School of Arts in Zlín in 1940. In 1941 he designed the first Czech radial drilling machine, known as the VR8.[

Is a singer. On January 12, 2008, he became winner of the ORF programme "Musical! Die Show" (Musical

Is a singer. On January 12, 2008, he became winner of the ORF programme "Musical! Die Show" (Musical! The Show), an Austrian television musical contest.[1] Vincent started dancing at the age of 4.[2] Later, he sang and performed in the Sarah Geronimo concert in Vienna.[3] On January 18, 2008, Bueno stated to media that he wanted to try his luck in Philippine showbiz.

Was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanita

Was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups and the U.S. government to try to help freed black slaves and Native Americans.

Is a French singer-songwriter, pianist and composer. He is the son of the writer Philippe Delerm.

Is a French singer-songwriter, pianist and composer. He is the son of the writer Philippe Delerm.

Is a Belgian artist who works in both comics and animation. Deporter got his start in comics working

Is a Belgian artist who works in both comics and animation. Deporter got his start in comics working as an assistant to Jean Graton, before selling his own strips, as Mike Deporter, to Spirou.

Is the lead singer of third-wave ska band Suburban Legends. He was formerly the lead trumpet player,

Is the lead singer of third-wave ska band Suburban Legends. He was formerly the lead trumpet player, and left sometime after the release of Rump Shaker, but returned to the band in September 2005 for the band's appearance on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, which happened to be lead singer Tim Maurer's last performance. He replaced Maurer as the singer in an odd switching of roles, and continues with the band as frontman.