YING HUANG Biography Chinese soprano Ying Huang was selected for the title role in the film version of Puccini's Madama Butterfly," under the musical direction of James Conlon, that premiered in November 1995. She made her Western concert debut in March 1995 with the G_rzenich Orchestra in Cologne under the direction of Mr. Conlon, and her United States debut at... read full bio
The Ying Yang Twins are a hip-hop duo that originated from Atlanta. Consisting of Kaine and D-Roc, the duo’s first single, Whistle While You Twurk from their first album, Thug Walkin, peaked at #17 on the US Hip-Hop charts. The group’s gained mainstream attention after being featured in Lil Jon’s hit single, Get Low. Their third album, Me and My... read full bio
Ylona Jade Garcia is a multi-talented Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress who is currently based in the United States. She was born in Sydney, Australia on February 28, 2002, to Filipino parents who are medical practitioners. Ylona started performing at a young age as a front act for several Filipino singers and musicians, including Martin Nievera, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo... read full bio
The English grime movement is home to rising talent Yizzy, real name Yisrael Parkins. His debut EP, "This Is Life," launched him onto the music scene in 2017. Since then, he has released three additional EPs, including "Prince of Grime" in 2020. Strong lyrics and hard-hitting beats are hallmarks of his music, which represent his upbringing and experiences. Yizzy has a... read full bio
yMusic is a classical group that consists of six extremely talented individuals, CJ Camerieri, Alex Sopp, Hideaki Aomori, Rob Moose, Nadia Sirota, and Gabriel Cabezas. They have been featured in Performance Today with Fred Child hailing them as one of the groups that has really helped to shape the future of classical music. yMusic masters the art of combining pop... read full bio
YNG Martyr, a Melbourne, Victoria-based musician best known for his widely shared song "Nike Ticks," got his start in music in an online video game chatroom after a rival challenged him to perform a freestyle rap for his friends. Upon realizing his innate ability to freestyle, Martyr started creating and releasing original songs. His sound veers between stripped-back R&B and exuberant... read full bio
Yngwie Malmsteen is one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists. Along with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen, and a handful of others, Yngwie has dominated the world of solo guitar for two decades. When he was barely 20, Yngwie exploded onto the music scene with his jaw-dropping technique of lightning fast harmonic minor scalar riffing. His 1984 album, ""Yngwie... read full bio
Prepare for tons of entertainment, music and dancing by saying the magic phrase, "Yo Gabba Gabba!" Muno! (He is tall and kind!) Foofa! (She exudes pink and joy!) Brobee! The tiny green one Toodee! (She enjoys having fun!) Plex! An amazing robot! And DJ Lance Rock, the one and only! Yo Gabba Gabba is a groundbreaking television program that combines a vintage... read full bio
Rapper Yo Gotti is also the President and CEO of record label Collective Music Group. The label's first official release was Yo Gotti's sixth studio album I Am. This Memphis-based artist has been running the Southern underground scene with an iron fist. Every one of Yo Gotti's most recent four albums have emerged on three Billboard charts: Billboard 200, Top... read full bio
American indie music group Yo La Tengo was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband and wife team who play guitar, piano, and both drums and vocals, are in the group, along with James McNew, who plays bass and sings. Yo La Tengo, who are renowned for their eclectic sound and wide-ranging musical... read full bio
Yo-Yo is a female Grammy nominated American hip-hop artist and actress. Also known for being the protege of to renowned hip-hop artist Ice Cube. Yo-Yo is affiliated with the group IBWC, Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition. A major theme of her music advocates female empowerment and denounces sexism found in hip-hop music. Her first album, Make Way for the Motherlode, contained... read full bio
Yo-Yo Ma is a highly skilled cellist and orchestral composer. He was considered a child prodigy and is now respected as one of the most famous cellists of the modern age. He has released over 75 albums earning numerous awards during his career including the Glenn Gould Prize, the National Medal of the Arts and the World Economic Forums Crystal... read full bio
Yoan Garneau, better known as Yoan, is a Canadian pop, rock, and country singer from Ferme-Neuve, Quebec. In 2015, he released his self-titled debut album after winning Season 2 of the reality television series La Voix in 2014. Garneau had difficulties deciding whether to audition for La Voix with an original song or a copy of Billy Joe Shaver's Live Forever... read full bio
Yoenis Cspedesis a professional baseball outfielder of Major League Baseball. Cespedes for the A's at his usual position of center field, but was later moved to left field upon the return of veteran center fielder Coco Crisp. Cespedes had hit his first walk-off home run on June 21 against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the final score of 41,... read full bio
Yogi Roth is a Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, an award-winning filmmaker, New York Times best-selling author, scholar, coach, motivational speaker, media personality, and host. Roth began his career at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a full athletic scholarship as a wide receiver. Roth graduated magna cum laude and went on to earn his master’s degree in communication... read full bio
The Jamaicans rise has seen his name continually in the headlines. Blake claimed gold as a key member of the Jamaica relay squad which, for the second straight time at a global showpiece, broke the world record. Blake is the second fastest man ever at both the 100m and 200m having clocked three of the fastest 11 runs ever over... read full bio
Adrian Galvin, better known by his stage name Yoke Lore, is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Galvin's unique blend of indie pop and folk music has earned him a devoted following, with fans drawn to his heartfelt and authentic sound. Galvin's music is characterized by his soulful vocals, poetic lyrics, and intricate instrumentation. He draws inspiration from... read full bio
A new era of music is ushered in by Yoko Gold, who shines as a beacon in the ethereal realm where elegance meets the raw and untamed. In addition to creating multisensory experiences that arouse strong emotions and take listeners to a place where reality and imagination merge, Yoko's work goes beyond music. His goal is straightforward: to encourage optimism,... read full bio
Recent years have found her returning both to music and visual art. A musical, New York Rock, is due for production. A one-woman art exhibit which debuted at the Whitney in 1989, then toured galleries around the world, began a revival of her work; which was spurred on by the Rykodisc release of OnoBox.... read full bio
Yola is an English singer-songwriter and producer from Bristol, England. She grew up in a poor family who banned music while she was young but she still went on to pursue a career as a vocalist. Her career started when she became the lead singer of Phantom Limb and she recorded the self-titled album with them, their album “Live In... read full bio
