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Ramon Pelegero Sanchis (Raimon), born in Xàtiva in 1940, is an important and well-known singer and songwriter from València (Spain). Many know his work for its implication in the political and social movements against the Francisco Franco's fascist dictatorship (1936-1975). Raimon is also known for his vinculation to the ideas of self-determination for València and the Països Catalans (Catalan Countries) and he and his songs have became a symbol of the national fight of this country. .

Raimo on Espoon Olarista kotoisin oleva rap-artisti, ja hän on tullut tunnetuksi omalaatuisesta, lähes epärytmiin räppäämisestään. Raimo on julkaissut urallaan kolme albumia, ja häntä voi kuulla myös useiden suomalaisten rap-artistien levyillä vierailijana. Albumit: On sun kuuluvuustaajuudellasi (2000) YltäYlisKyllästetty (2003) Räemix (2007) .

Robert Raimon Roy talks like a seasoned philosopher. In reality, he’s a a full-time social entrepreneur for Time and a bookish MC ready to break — so really, he is a modern philosopher. We spoke with the LA singer/rapper about his third, upcoming album Le Tigre Blanc, Erykah Badu, wearing ties onstage, and his new single “Little Egypt Wavy.” Why the name change from Rob Roy to Robert Raimon Roy? Googlability? (if so we thank you!) Identity—and not just one’s public persona—is created, styled, and performed. Using my full birth name is an act of art consistent with this new...

The most distinguished writer of Latvian popular music and pianist Raimonds Pauls (born January 12, 1936) is a renowned composer of popular music. His music has been performed in countless countries and in the most prestigious concert halls, and all of this was possible thanks to his unique flair of melody. The fertile creative imagination of Maestro Raimonds Pauls has brought together the intonations of Latvian folk music, jazz, blues, rock’n’roll, French chanson, German schlager and the intonations and elements of national popular songs with the arising trends and always manages to create contemporary and generally attractive music that is...

Ruggero Raimondi was born in Bologna, Italy on October 3, 1941. His voice matured early into its adult timbre, and at the age of 15, he auditioned for conductor Francesco Molinari-Pradelli, who encouraged him to pursue an operatic career. He began vocal studies with Ettore Campogalliani, and was accepted at age 16 as a student at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan. He then continued his studies in Rome, under the guidance of Teresa Pediconi and Armando Piervenanzi. After having won the National Competition for young opera singers in Spoleto, he made his debut in the same city in the...