Masters of folk vocals
There are many different musical styles and genres in the world, each of which has worthy representatives. But we should not forget that the origins of vocal art lie in such a direction, known to most half of humanity, as folklore (creativity of the people).
Currently, an ethnic style that combines folk compositions with folk revival is popular in the world.
Here are just some of the world's most popular folk art singers.
Diamanda Galas
Diamanda Galas is a vocalist and pianist from Greece, born in the United States into a musical family. Its peculiarity is its vocal range measuring as much as four octaves.
Her debut appearance on stage took place in 1979, when the singer brilliantly managed to cope with a complex opera composition written by Vinko Globakara. She managed to master extreme vocal techniques, as well as combine lyric soprano with transitions to an animal howl (Globakar's oratorio).
The singer began her vocal career with a program that included Turkish and Greek folklore.
An interesting fact from her biography: the girl studied in a specialty related to neurochemistry and immunology, as a result of which she achieved many scientific titles.
Elvira T.
Elvira's story is reminiscent of the classic fairy tale about Cinderella. Elvira Tugusheva was born in Saratov. Since childhood, she dreamed of performing on the big stage. Her first song, “Everything Is Decided,” went viral on the Internet. Now Elvira’s songs are played on almost all television and music radio channels in the country. She received the Fashion People Awards in the “discovery of the year” category.
Pelagia
Perhaps, vocalist Telegina Pelageya Sergeevna cannot be classified as “the most popular singers in the world” in the direction of ethnic music, but she is definitely famous throughout Russia and the CIS countries. The singer has roots in the Russian city of Novosibirsk. Date of birth is 1986.
The girl’s talent was noticeable almost from birth: at the age of four she first appeared on stage, at the age of 9 she was noticed by the popular artist Dmitry Revyakin and a year later became the winner in the category “Best Folk Song Performer of the Russian Federation.”
Since her debut album in 2003, Pelageya began her touring journey, and 3 years later an autobiographical film “Prodigies” was shot about one of the most popular singers in Russia.
JONY
Performer of Azerbaijani origin JONY (Jahid Huseynli) is another one of the most popular stars of 2020. His best tracks were recognized as “Alley” and “Comet”. Last December, Jony became the winner in the “Breakthrough of the Year” category according to VKontakte and the BOOM music service, but in 2020 he went further - today the singer’s songs remain on the top streaming charts for several months, ensuring him wild popularity.
Photo:@jony.me
Akiko Shikata
The Japanese singer, born in Tokyo, became popular throughout the world thanks to her not only performing, but also composing activities. She writes music for anime and video games.
The unusualness of her work, which made the girl one of the most popular singers in the field of ethnic creativity, lies in the complexity of the vocal arrangement. In one of her compositions the number of singing parts can reach up to two hundred, recorded in advance.
The singer is able to diversify her music not only instrumentally, but also linguistically. Akiko's professionalism allows her to perform songs in English, German, French, Latin, Greek and other (even little-known) languages.
Interesting fact: in addition to the above-mentioned languages, the singer also revives dead ones and even invents new ones.
Bloggers, singers, models: 10 most popular young stars of the West
Yesterday, August 13, the Teen Choice Awards were presented in the United States. On this occasion, we decided to find out about the current idols of American youth. They all do different things: some act in films, some sing, some pose, and some write music, but they all have one thing in common: they are very talented and promising.
1 Cameron Dallas, 22 years old
Cameron Dallas, by the age of 22 in America, has earned outright cosmic fame: not only is his Instagram page followed by more than 20 million people, but also fashion houses are lining up to get an advertising contract with the video blogger. So far, Dolce&Gabbana has been luckier than others in this regard: Cameron is the star of their latest advertising campaign.
The young man began his career in 2012, when he published funny videos with pranks on his friends, but then he hardly knew how it would all turn out. Now, five years later, on the American television channel Netflix you can find a reality show dedicated to the life of a young man - Chasing Cameron. The TV show's rating is simply sky-high: on average, 82 percent of all those who watched it liked both Cameron (more precisely, his cute appearance) and the TV show.
Cameron Dallas
Cameron Dallas
2 Austin Mahone, 21
Another young man who gained fame with the help of YouTube video hosting is 21-year-old singer Austin Mahone. The young man's popularity was brought to him by covers of songs by Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Adele, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson and other popular artists.
The young man’s first truly major success came in 2012, when he was only 16 years old. Producers of one of the largest music labels drew attention to the songs of the talented singer. In 2014, Austin's debut album was released, starting in the Billboard rankings, for a minute, from fifth place!
Like Cameron Dallas, Austin is a friend and fan of the Italian brand Dolce&Gabbana: in February, during that famous “client” show, the young man performed right on the catwalk in Milan.
Austin Mahone
Austin Mahone
3 Amandla Stenberg, 18 years old
Probably everyone who watched The Hunger Games remembers Rue from District 11, who practically sacrificed herself for Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence). Amandla Stenberg, who played this role, is now one of the most popular young actresses in America.
Amandla is a frequent guest on all kinds of red carpets. But now she can be seen not only in photo reports, but also on the big screen: not so long ago the film “Everything, Everything” was released, in which she played the main role. And although the film itself received mixed reviews, critics were satisfied with Stenberg’s acting performance.
Amandla Stenberg
Amandla Stenberg
4 Leo Howard, 20
At the age of four, Leo Howard first appeared on the tatami, and at seven he was already on stage. By the age of eight, he had already won the world championship three times. It is clear that by the age of 20, Leo had achieved fabulous success: the young man earned a black belt in karate and a good filmography, including the film Conan the Barbarian and the series Kickn' It.
Leo's parents are professional dog breeders: the boy was born and raised on their farm, where Randy and Todd Howard bred English and French bulldogs.
Leo calls Bruce Lee his idol. At this rate, we are sure that Leo has every chance of getting closer to the fame of a cult actor!
Leo Howard
Leo Howard
5 Joey King, 18
Actress Joey King is only 18 years old, and her filmography (50 films!) is impressive. The actress’s biggest role, perhaps, so far is in the film “Ramoona and Beezus,” where Selena Gomez became Joey’s co-star.
Other works of the actress include “The Dark Knight Rises”, “The Sound And The Fury”, “Independence Day: Resurgence”.
Now Joey is confidently included in the lists of the most promising and promising actresses of the young generation. We don’t know about you, but we completely agree with these lists!
Joey King
Joey King
6 Charlotte Free, 24
Pink-haired model Charlotte is no stranger to the modeling business. She has shot not only for covers, but also for advertising campaigns of large brands, including United Colors Of Benetton. But perhaps the main achievement of the model can be considered the Chanel contract - the girl advertises glasses from the iconic Parisian fashion house.
Now she is focused on her catwalk career: Chanel, Moschino are the most famous brands in her track record.
Charlotte Free
Charlotte Free
7 Shawn Mendes, 19 years old
Shawn Mendes's first album, Handwritten, was released at the age of 17, immediately topping several music charts.
Sean started out the same way as Austin Mahone - recording covers of popular songs. He opened for Mahone and even Taylor Swift herself, and in March 2021 he himself went on tour throughout North America.
In addition, Sean has a cameo role in the television series “The 100” (100) and a contract with the Wilhelmina modeling agency. Whatever you say, Sean is a true prodigy.
Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes
8 Martin Garrix, 21
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix (real name Martijn Garritsen) is a genius of electronic music. At the age of eight, he saw the performance of another cult DJ, Tiesto, which prompted him to write music on the computer. At the age of 14, the young man signed a contract with the music label Spinnin Records, which specializes in electronic music, which allowed him to reach a new level of his creativity.
In 2015, Martin recorded tracks with Usher and childhood idol Tiesto, and performed at the Ultra music festival as one of its headliners. In 2021, Martin won two nominations at the MTV EMA awards, and the music channel made a documentary about him, Martin Garrix: The Ride.
In the same year, Garrix was recognized as the best DJ on the planet by DJ Mag magazine. Impressive, isn't it?
Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix
9 Alessia Cara, 21
The song Stay, performed by Canadian singer Alessia Cara and American DJ of Russian origin Anton Zaslavsky, whose creative name is Zedd, has been heard from everyone lately.
The work of the young singer is very flatteringly compared to the early work of Rihanna and Amy Winehouse. This is not surprising: the very first single Here literally burst into the Billboard chat, and then into the summer playlist of “must-listen” songs compiled by the publication’s editors. That same year, Kara held her first music award in her hands.
Yesterday, as we already said, the Teen Choice Awards took place in the USA, Alessia was presented in three categories: best singer, best female song and best duet - all thanks to Zaslavsky! True, this time the girl did not receive an award.
Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara
10 Olivia Holt, 20
Today's review of the young and promising will be completed by perhaps the most popular star of the Disney channel, Olivia Holt, Leo Howard's partner in the series Kickn' It and the star of other youth series.
In addition, Olivia also sings, regularly releasing singles, albums and video clips, which, of course, collect millions of views on YouTube.
Naturally, like any other young celebrity, Olivia is active on her own social networks, and primarily Instagram. Her page already has almost five million subscribers.
Olivia Holt
Olivia Holt
Andrea Bocelli
Singer Andrea Bocelli was born in 1958 in the Italian commune of Lajatico. His main dream in life was to become the greatest tenor of our time. His blindness did not become an obstacle to his cherished goal, but, on the contrary, was proof that talent has no boundaries.
The young man’s persistent efforts and true talent are noticed by another legend of academic vocals - singer Luciano Pavarotti, who is shocked by the skills of the then unprofessional vocalist Andrea.
From that moment until now, Bocelli has been one of the most popular singers in the world. The vocalist not only prefers the operatic repertoire, but also pays tribute to the stage.
Anna Netrebko
The name of Anna Netrebko sounds not only on the stages of opera houses around the world, but also at the main concert venues of the country (in 2014 she became the performer of the Russian anthem in honor of the opening of the Sochi Olympic Games). In 2008, she was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia.
In her youth, she was the bearer of one of the highest female voices - the lyric-coloratura soprano. At this point in time, her vocal capabilities have become more suitable for lyrical and dramatic roles.
Anna Netrebko's passionate singing style and incredible talent were able to win the love of the whole world, making her one of the most popular singers on the planet.
She gives the most concerts in countries such as Russia, Austria (Anna is also a citizen of this state), Italy, France, the USA, etc.
Anna Semenovich
“I could describe my life in one sentence: the race for popularity,” the singer once said. Become a winner at any cost. Always remaining the most beautiful, talented, charming and attractive was the main goal of her life.
She is not only a singer and figure skater, but also an actress. She recorded her first hit “On the Seas” together with singer Arash.
Ildar Amirovich Abdrazakov
Another one of the most popular singers in Russia and the world is Ildar Amirovich Abdrazakov. His talent is rightfully appreciated by the highest awards in music: two Grammy statuettes, the title of People's Artist of the Republics of Bashkortostan and Tatarstan, as well as the title of laureate of the Golden Mask theater award.
Already at the age of 22, the singer made his debut on one of the main stages of the country - the Mariinsky Theater, and 2 years later the foreign world learned about him (Maria Callas competition in Parma, Italy).
His voice has been heard on many foreign stages: in Japan, the Czech Republic, Portugal, the USA, Mexico, etc.
A large number of opera music listeners try on Ildar Amirovich Abdrazakov for the title of the best bass of the 21st century.
Billy Idol
William Broad (real name) is a rock musician born in England in 1955. From his youth he was partial to the punk style, and as a result, according to critics, he became one of the first pop-rock singers to gain fame thanks to television. Another of his merits is the fact that he was able to combine the appearance of a “bad young man” with the colorfulness of the pop direction, as well as the manners of punk with dance rhythms.
He has more than 10 studio, concert and mini-albums, as well as 6 collections, the last of which was released in 2021.
At this time, he is actively engaged in creative work and is not inferior to younger artists at the age of 63.
Nyusha
Often, in show business, a young and charismatic performer can capture the hearts of an audience of all ages at once. Her songs are greeted with joy by a young audience, and the older generation rejoices at the opportunity to make a nostalgic journey into the past with their help. Nyusha is included in the ranking of the 10 most beautiful women in Russia in 2015.
Jared Leto
The title of one of the most popular singers in the world for 2019 can rightfully be given to Jared Joseph Leto. In addition to his extensive musical activity, he is the owner of the highest cinematic awards: the Golden Globe and the American Screen Actors Guild Award for his special role, namely a transgender woman (a girl born in a male body).
But despite his large-scale achievements in the directing and acting industry, Jared presents himself primarily as a figure in the musical field and is the permanent vocalist of the famous group 30 Seconds to Mars.
Jared Leto has excellent command not only of his voice, which is recognizable to many, but also of musical instruments: keyboards, bass, and other types of guitars.
One of the most popular musicians in the world has 5 full-length and 3 mini-albums in his arsenal.
The artist began his acting career in 1994, and at this time his cinematic projects are planned for several years in advance.
Bruno Mars
The American singer, producer and dancer is known around the world under the pseudonym Bruno Mars , but his real name is Peter Gene Hernandez.
The performer gained popularity due to the fact that his stage performances are very unusual; he himself can sing in various musical styles, for example, R&B, pop, soul, reggae, hip-hop and even rock.
Bruno Mars tours with his band, which accompanies his singing by playing various musical instruments. The singer gained fame in 2010.
His most famous musical compositions were:
- "Just the Way You Are";
- "Grenade"
- "The Lazy Song";
- "It Will Rain";
- "Locked Out of Heaven"
Some of them were at the top of many world top charts. For them, the musician was awarded prizes and awards.
Amy Lee
Amy Lynn Hartzler is a singer, pianist and permanent lead singer of the band Evanescence. The vocalist was born in 1981 in California and since childhood dreamed of a theatrical career.
Interesting fact: from an early period in her life, little Amy loved to act out scenes filled with drama. Perhaps in the future it is this feature that will influence the choice of genre, which she will not change throughout her life.
Lee's credit also lies in her songwriting work for her band. She made her first attempt at writing an essay at the age of 6, when she experienced the bitterness of losing her sister.
The debut album sold 15 million units, and the group, still young at that time, received two Grammy statuettes.
Amy Lee is one of the most prominent rock vocalists. Her voice has velvet, density and a very soft mezzo-soprano timbre, which is quite easily recognizable.
Maksim
The singer's real name is Marina Maksimova. Born in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan. Her older brother and friends with whom she spent a lot of time gave her the nickname “Maxim”. At the age of 14, Marina graduated from music school with a degree in piano and immediately began writing songs.
Subsequently, they were included in her debut album. While still at school, she participated in many city music competitions. The singer made her first attempts to record her own songs together with the group “Pro-Z”. These were the songs “Passerby”, “Alien” and “Start Up”. The latter was very popular on local radio and became a hit in Kazan.
Michael Jackson
No list can begin without the king of pop, Michael Joseph Jackson. His success is unimaginable: as many as 15 Grammy awards and hundreds of others, a billion copies of his compositions sold and 25 Guinness World Records.
In addition to his inimitable vocals, Michael Jackson was the king of dance and music video. He was able to turn the video into a real work of art with the help of complex storylines, unusual choreography, special effects and unexpected appearances of other stars in episodic roles.
In the Guinness Book of Records, Michael Jackson was awarded the title of “The Most Successful Artist of All Time.”
The star of the most popular singer in the world is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
After the artist’s death, Sony offered the Jackson family a contract to re-release some of his already released albums, as well as release collections of never-heard compositions.
Nicole Kidman
As a child, Nicole Kidman dreamed of becoming either a ballerina or a singer, but in the end she entered acting school. She independently performed her parts in the film "Moulin Rouge!", and the single "Somethin' Stupid" she recorded together with British singer Robbie Williams took first place in the British singles chart, where it stayed for three weeks in a row.
Nicole also sang vocals for a character named Norma Jean.
in the animated penguin film Happy Feet, singing, among other things, Prince's song "Kiss". In the musical film “Nine,” the singer herself performed the classic composition “Unusual Way.”
Honorable mentions: Bruce Willis, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Downey Jr., Milla Jovovich, Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet, Emily Blunt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Seyfried, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Pitt, Ewan McGregor, David Duchovny, Cillian Murphy , Zooey Deschanel, Emma Stone.
Bonus!
For those who loved the cartoon "Frozen", it should not be a big surprise to the beautiful voices that performed the songs in it. Despite the fact that most of the vocal parts were performed by professional singers, the songs of the main character (adult Anna) were sung by the actress who voiced her - Kristen Bell. The fact is that before her first film role in the film “Polish Wedding,” Bell performed in theatrical and musical productions. In 2001, she made her Broadway debut - she played Becky Thatcher in the production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Kristen has repeatedly sung live one of the most famous songs from the cartoon “Frozen” - Do you want to build a snowman.
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Laura Pergolizzi, whose surname is similar to that of the Italian composer, organist and violinist Pergolesi, is one of the most popular vocalists today.
She had been in the creative field for a long time, but at that time she acted mostly as an author for such famous artists as Christina Aguilera, Cher, Joe Walsh, Rihanna and many others.
The track that made her truly popular was called Lost on you and sounded in the charts of many countries (Russia was no exception).
In addition to her incredibly huge vocal range and bright timbre, the singer has a special charisma, which extends to her unusual appearance, which makes viewers often wonder about her gender.
Dimash Kudaibergenov
When asked: “Who is the most popular singer in the world right now?” — most fans of vocal shows would say the same name: “Dimash Kudaibergenov.”
The incredibly talented performer began his musical career in early childhood, but the whole world learned about him after participating in a Chinese show called Singer 2021, where Dimash took second place and also won the “Most Popular Foreign Artist” nomination.
One of his main goals is the dream of presenting Kazakhstan to the whole world.
How did Dimash Kudaibergenov manage to become the most popular singer in the world and due to what? His incredible voice capabilities could not leave any listener indifferent. The singer calmly fits leaps into distant octaves in one song, and also changes his style of performance in a matter of seconds - from classical opera singing to pop singing and vice versa.
The secret of this technique still remains unsolved, as does the exact size of Dimash’s voice range. The only thing that can be said with confidence: the young performer’s dream is beginning to come true - people from different parts of the world hear about Kazakhstan and come not only to his homeland, but also to Russia, where the singer’s name is also gaining momentum.
Biographies of singers
The section contains biographies of famous singers. The performances of modern singers are aimed exclusively at the listener. Thus, having become a popular singer, the artist completely belongs to society. The lives of famous singers are constantly under the supervision of their fans. Russian singers have long earned world fame in various musical genres. French singers are famous not only for chanson. Italian singers, like others, perform rock and pop, but are famous for performing operas.
We also present biographies of singers: Ukrainian, French, Russian, and many others. Famous singers can please not only with their voices, but also with their attractive appearance. For confirmation, each biography is accompanied by a photograph of the singer.
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