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Bianca — is the stage name of singer, songwriter and composer Tatiana Lipnitskaya, born on September 17, 1985, in Minsk. She became one of the notable figures in Russian-language R&B in the mid-2000s, combining contemporary rhythm and blues and hip-hop aesthetics with Slavic melodic and folk elements. The artist described her early style as “Russian folk R’n’B” — the same title was used for her 2006 debut album. Early years and musical education Tatiana Lipnitskaya was involved in music from childhood. She studied cello at music school and began singing at around the age of ten. For four years, she performed with a children’s folk song and dance ensemble — an experience that later influenced her interest in Slavic melodies and folk…

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and philanthropist, and one of the most successful Latin American artists in the history of popular music. Throughout her career, she has combined Latin pop, rock, pop music, electronic sounds, reggaeton, Colombian and Caribbean rhythms with elements of Middle Eastern musical traditions. Shakira records songs in both Spanish and English and is regarded as one of the artists who played a key role in bringing contemporary Latin American pop music to the global market. Shakira has sold more than 95 million records worldwide. By 2026, she had won four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards. Her international catalog includes «Whenever,…

Axwell (real name — Axel Christofer Hedfors; born December 18, 1977, Lund, Sweden) is a Swedish DJ, music producer and remixer, one of the key figures of the European house scene of the 2000s and global electronic music of the following decade. He is a member of Swedish House Mafia together with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello, co-founder of the project Axwell Λ Ingrosso and creator of the label Axtone Records. Before Swedish House Mafia appeared, Axwell had already built an international career through his own singles and remixes. Among the best-known works in his catalog are Feel the Vibe, Watch the Sunrise, I Found U, Center of the Universe, Barricade, Nobody Else, Until the Lights Go Out and Whatever Turns You On. A special place is also occupied by Tell Me Why by…

Tiësto (real name — Tijs Michiel Verwest) is a Dutch DJ, music producer and remixer, and one of the central figures of the global electronic music scene from the late 20th to the early 21st century. He was born on 17 January 1969 in Breda, the Netherlands. Tiësto’s career spans several fundamentally different stages in the evolution of club music. In the late 1990s and first half of the 2000s, he became one of the artists who helped take trance from the club subculture to major festivals and stadium-scale venues. During the 2010s, Tiësto shifted his sound toward progressive house, electro house, big room and mainstream EDM, before achieving another wave of commercial success with dance-pop and house singles. At the end of 2025, the musician began a full-scale…

David Guetta is a French DJ, composer, music producer, and songwriter who played a major role in bringing electronic dance music from club culture into the global pop mainstream. The artist’s full name is Pierre David Guetta. He was born on November 7, 1967, in Paris. Over a career that began in the 1980s, Guetta progressed from small Parisian clubs to stadium shows, Ibiza residencies, and collaborations with some of the most prominent vocalists of his time. His discography spans house, electro house, dance-pop, progressive house, EDM, tech house, and Future Rave, while his best-known recordings include When Love Takes Over, Sexy Bitch, Memories, Titanium, Without You, Hey Mama, Flames, and I’m Good (Blue). David Guetta’s historical importance is connected with the…

Barbra Streisand (full name — Barbra Joan Streisand, born April 24, 1942, Brooklyn, New York, USA) is an American singer, actress, film director, producer and one of the most awarded and influential artists in the history of American show business. She is a winner of an Academy Award, Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony — the rare and prestigious EGOT set. Her name stands alongside the greatest figures of 20th–21st century art. Early years Barbra grew up in Brooklyn in a modest Jewish family. Her father, Emanuel Streisand, an English teacher, died from complications after an epileptic seizure when Barbra was only 15 months old. Her mother, Diana Rosen, later remarried, but Barbra’s relationship with her stepfather was difficult. From childhood Barbra showed a…

Armin van Buuren is a Dutch DJ, music producer, composer, radio host and co-founder of the Armada Music label. As one of the leading figures on the global trance scene, he played a major role in popularising the genre, transforming his original radio show A State of Trance into an international media platform, festival brand and global community of electronic music fans. Armin has topped the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs ranking five times, received a Grammy Award nomination and released nine main studio albums. His professional activities encompass music production, radio broadcasting, festival organisation and the development of an independent record label. Childhood and early musical interests Armin van Buuren was born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, the Netherlands, and grew up in a family…

Eric Tyrell is an Austrian DJ, electronic music producer and owner of several independent record labels. He has been active in the field of electronic dance music for more than 30 years and is a notable figure on the European club scene, regularly performing at venues in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and other European countries. Early years and career beginnings Eric Tyrell began his career in the early 1990s, when European club culture was experiencing rapid growth. He performed in regional clubs across Austria, gradually expanding the geography of his DJ sets and solidifying his own style in house, progressive house and vocal house. Thanks to his activity on local scenes and participation in European events, Tyrell built up the status of a DJ with a stable international following.…

Mitya Fomin (full name — Dmitry Anatolyevich Fomin, born January 17, 1974, Novosibirsk) is a Russian singer, actor, songwriter and producer who first gained widespread fame as a member of the popular group Hi-Fi, and later as a successful solo artist. His career path is a vivid example of how a person can change professions, follow an inner calling and achieve success in a completely different field. Early years and education Mitya was born into an educated family. His father was an associate professor at a telecommunications institute, and his mother worked as an engineer and patent specialist. From early childhood, he grew up in an atmosphere of respect for education and hard work; he has a sister who later moved to Italy. After finishing school, Dmitry enrolled at the…

OneRepublic — an American pop rock band formed in 2002 in Colorado Springs and later based in Los Angeles. The band has become one of the clearest examples of how persistence, internet support and the right production decisions can turn an almost disbanded project into a global act. OneRepublic blend elements of pop rock, alternative rock, orchestral music and emotive lyrics. The main creative core of the band is vocalist, songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder. Early years and formation of the band (2002–2004) The story of OneRepublic began when Ryan Tedder, left in Los Angeles with almost no money, decided not to abandon his dream of becoming a musician. To make his first real step, he sold his own car to buy a minimal studio setup. For the next two years, Tedder drifted…

Glukoza — one of the most unusual and striking musical projects on the Russian pop scene of the early 2000s, created with the participation of producer Maxim Fadeev. The face of the project was Natalia Ilinichna Ionova (born June 7, 1986, Syzran) — an actress, singer and TV personality. Thanks to the spectacular combination of a cartoon character, electronic sound and a provocative image, Glukoza quickly became a phenomenon of Russian popular culture. Early years of Natalia Ionova The future star was born in Syzran, Kuibyshev Region. From childhood, Natasha showed bright artistry, energy and natural charisma. She appeared on television quite early: she took part in the children’s comedy TV show «Yeralash», appeared in a music video by Yuriy…

«Turetsky Choir» — a unique Russian vocal and musical ensemble founded in the late 1980s that has become one of the most famous vocal projects in Russia. The ensemble is led by People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Mikhail Turetsky. The group combines elements of classical, sacred, world, ethnic and pop music, creating a high-level multi-voice show. Formation of the ensemble (1989) The story begins in 1989, when graduate of the Gnessin State Musical and Pedagogical Institute Mikhail Turetsky was commissioned to create a professional male choir based at the Moscow Choral Synagogue. The task was to revive and develop European sacred music in the USSR — a tradition that had been almost completely lost in the Soviet era. The first lineup was formed from:…

“Faktor 2” is a Russian–German music group formed in the late 1990s that became one of the most notable pop-rap acts of the early 2000s. The project is known for its blend of pop-style lyrics, dance music and melodic rap, as well as for a series of bright hits that firmly established themselves in radio charts across Russia, Germany and the CIS. The group gained popularity thanks to sincere lyrics, simple yet memorable melodies, and the contrasting delivery of its two members — Ilya Podstrelov and Vladimir Panchenko. Early years and formation (1998–2002) The story of “Faktor 2” begins in 1998 in the city of Vorkuta, where young musician Ilya Podstrelov lived. From childhood he was passionate about music, graduated from music school and wrote his…

Jennifer Lopez (Jennifer Lynn Lopez; born July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York City, USA), also known as J.Lo, — is an American singer, actress, dancer and producer of Puerto Rican descent. She began her professional career in dance and television, later became one of the prominent Hollywood actresses of the 1990s, and successfully entered the music industry in 1999 with the album On the 6. As an actress, Jennifer Lopez is known for films including Selena, Out of Sight, The Cell, The Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan, Monster-in-Law, Hustlers, Marry Me, The Mother, Atlas, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Office Romance. J.Lo’s music catalog includes «If You Had My Love», «Waiting for Tonight», «Let’s Get Loud», «Love Don’t…

Lada Dance (real name Lada Yevgenyevna Volkova; born 11 September 1966, Kaliningrad, RSFSR, USSR) is a Soviet and Russian pop and jazz singer, actress, songwriter and performer of many popular hits of the 1990s. She is best known for the songs “Devочка-ночь” (“Girl-Night”), “Жить нужно в кайф” (“You’ve Got to Live for Pleasure”), “Аромат любви” (“The Scent of Love”), “Танцы у моря” (“Dancing by the Sea”), as well as for her roles in films and TV projects. Early years Lada Volkova was born in Kaliningrad. She graduated from a music school in piano, and later from a music college: first from the academic department and then from the jazz and pop department. Her first performances took…

Viktor Robertovich Tsoi (June 21, 1962, Leningrad — August 15, 1990, Latvian SSR) was a Soviet rock musician, singer, songwriter, artist and actor, founder and leader of the band «Kino». He was the group’s principal songwriter and composer and one of the central figures of the Leningrad rock scene of the 1980s. Tsoi’s best-known songs include «Группа крови», «Звезда по имени Солнце», «Перемен!», «Пачка сигарет», «Кукушка», «Спокойная ночь», «Последний герой», «Когда твоя девушка больна» and «Следи за собой». In addition to music, Tsoi was involved in painting and played the leading role in the film «Игла». Childhood and family Viktor Tsoi…

Zemfira Talgatovna Ramazanova (born August 26, 1976, Ufa, Bashkir ASSR), performing under the name Zemfira, is a Russian singer, songwriter, composer and musician. She is one of the key figures in Russian-language rock music of the late 1990s and 2000s. She gained widespread recognition after the release of her debut album «Земфира» in 1999. Her next record, «Прости меня моя любовь», consolidated that success and became the most commercially successful release of her career. At different stages of her career, Zemfira has worked at the intersection of alternative rock, pop rock, electronic music, jazz and chamber music. Her songs are recognizable for their distinctive vocal phrasing, conversational intonation and concise lyrics, in which everyday details coexist…

Uma2rman is a Russian music group founded in 2003 by brothers Vladimir and Sergey Krestovsky. The band’s name is a wordplay and a reference to actress Uma Thurman, reflecting the musicians’ ironic and free-spirited character. The group became famous for its unique style, combining pop rock, light jazz, chanson-style lyricism and urban romance, creating a special atmosphere of warmth and philosophical ease. Formation and early years Sergey Krestovsky was born on 18 November 1967, and Vladimir Krestovsky on 19 August 1975. Both showed interest in music from an early age: Sergey in guitar and lyrics, Vladimir in singing and composing melodies. They grew up in an intellectual family and were involved in creativity from their youth, performing in small clubs and experimenting…

Zhanna Vladimirovna Friske (born Kopylova; July 8, 1974, Moscow — June 15, 2015, Moscow Region) was a Russian singer, actress and television presenter. She gained widespread fame as a member of the group «Блестящие», with which she worked from the mid-1990s until 2003, and later built a solo career. Among her best-known songs are «Ла-ла-ла», «Где-то летом», «Мама Мария», «Малинки» with Дискотека Авария, «Я была», «Портофино», «А на море белый песок», «Пилот», «Ты рядом» with Джиган and «Навсегда». Friske also worked successfully outside the music scene. She played the witch Alisa Donnikova in Timur Bekmambetov’s films «Ночной дозор»…

Whitney Houston (full name — Whitney Elizabeth Houston; August 9, 1963, Newark, New Jersey — February 11, 2012, Beverly Hills, California) was an American singer, actress and record producer, and one of the defining vocalists of pop and R&B in the second half of the 20th century. Her style brought together gospel, soul, pop balladry and contemporary R&B, while her exceptional command of melody and dynamics influenced several generations of pop singers. Whitney Houston’s best-known recordings include «Saving All My Love for You», «How Will I Know», «Greatest Love of All», «I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)», «One Moment in Time», «I’m Your Baby Tonight», «I Will Always…