List of famous playback singers, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top playback <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers in the world</a>? This includes the most prominent playback singers, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable playback singers is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic playback singers were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned playback singers.Items here include everything from Amitabh Bachchan to Bipasha Basu. From reputable, prominent, and well known playback singers to the lesser known playback singers of today, these are some of the best professionals in the playback singer field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the most famous playback singers ever?" and "What are the names of famous playback singers?" then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

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Hariharan (born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback and ghazal singer, whose songs have been featured mainly in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and  Bhojpuri films. He is an established ghazal singer and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India and is a two-time National Award winner.
Hariharan, associating with Lesle Lewis, formed Colonial Cousins, a two-member band. They have cut many private music albums and also scored music for few feature films in Tamil cinema and Bollywood cinema.

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One of the most debated topics in music is: who are the greatest singers of the past 30 years?&nbsp;Whether you're a huge Whitney Houston fan, or you've never missed one of Mariah Carey's live Christmas concerts, the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-singer-of-the-year?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">modern singers</a> of the last 30 years are some of the greatest talents that the world has ever seen. From Michael Jackson's perfect performances, to Freddie Mercury's incredible vocal range, music fans have gathered a list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best singers</a> of the last 30 years for you to rank.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who's one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best singers</a> of the past 30 years? For many, Madonna tops the list. When Madge arrived on the scene in the early '80s, she completely rocked the world of pop music with her third single, &quot;Holiday,&quot; and blew everyone away. She followed that song up with hit classics&nbsp;&quot;Lucky Star,&quot; &quot;Like a Virgin,&quot; and &quot;Material Girl;&quot; and the rest was history.Although Kurt Cobain's&nbsp;time on earth was short, he&nbsp;revolutionized the grunge music scene with his gravely vocals and unruly guitar sounds. Cobain's unique combination of singing and screaming earned him a spot among the best on this list. &nbsp;Other <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/favorite-male-singers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite singers</a> featured below include Celine Dion, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Prince, Luciano Pavarotti, Aretha Franklin, Sting, and countless others. Vote up the best vocalists of the past 30 years below, and be sure to vote based on the quality of the artists' music (i.e. songs and albums) and overall influence, rather than simply the most famous or popular musicians, or ones with the most streams online.&nbsp;

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Take a trip down memory lane to the pulsing heart of the 1990s, a decade that reshaped the music scene with an explosion of genres and talents. This list, lovingly compiled by devoted music aficionados, celebrates the diverse array of artists who provided the soundtrack to a transformative era. From groundbreaking sounds to unforgettable lyrics, the musicians featured here encapsulated the spirit of the times, oscillating between boundless optimism and piercing introspection.Our selection encompasses the full spectrum of the '90s music mosaic. Every genre, from the defiant verses of rap battles stretching from East Coast to West Coast, to the angst-ridden anthems of the grunge movement, is represented. We pay homage to the raw edge of garage rock, the iconic vibe of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/alternative-bands-and-artists/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">alternative rock bands</a>, melodious Lilith Fair troubadours, and the irresistible rise of teen pop that got the whole world singing along.This was a time when MTV ruled the airwaves, giving a visual platform to legendary groups like Nirvana, No Doubt, and Oasis, as well as solo powerhouses such as Britney Spears. Fans reveled in the soul-stirring narratives of bands like A Tribe Called Quest and reveled in the rapid-fire lyrics of the Wu-Tang Clan. Whether your allegiance lay with the mellow tunes of Blind Melon, the introspective depth of grunge, or the catchy choruses of the Backstreet Boys, these artists left an indelible mark on the musical canvas of the 1990s.Now it's your turn to weigh in. Celebrate your favorite '90s music icons and elevate the artists you believe truly define the decade. When voting on this list, let the quality of the music guide you over sheer popularity or current social media presence. Who will you deem the quintessential sounds of the '90s? Cast your vote and make your voice heard in this celebration of a decade's musical legacy.

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Combining elements of jazz, R&amp;B, and traditional gospel music, soul is a genre that became popular in the 1950s and hasn&#39;t looked back since. Though there have been periods where soul has thrived more so than others, the best soul singers are widely regarded as some of the most popular figures in music history. In fact, soul singers are considered by many to be the backbone of the modern music movement. Though it may not seem obvious on the surface, soul music came from influential labels like Stax, Motown, and Atlantic Records, all of which played an important role in shaping the music business. That aside, the best soul singers have dominated the charts and their importance has spanned across multiple generations and has led to multiple soul music subgenres. No matter how you slice it, soul music artists are widely important and their rollicking, soulful songs are part of the great American songbook.

So, who are the best soul singers? Any list of soul music artists has to include names like Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Al Green, James Brown and Marvin Gaye. These soul singers are just a tip of the iceberg as there are so many amazing soul music artists that it&#39;s impossible to just name a few. Their influence can&#39;t be stated enough and even today, their songs are radio staples and some the easiest identifiable songs in music history.

That said, it&#39;s up to you to determine who&nbsp;the best soul singers of all time are. If you like soul music and know soul music artists, then feel free to cast your vote on this list. This list answers the questions &quot;who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-soul-songs-by-one-hit-wonders/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best soul music</a> bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest soul music musician ever?&quot;

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This Indian classical <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">music artist list</a> ranks the best Indian classical singers and musicians by votes and&nbsp;let&rsquo;s you see who Indian classical fans think are the best classical Indian musical artists ever.&nbsp;Indian classical music is a beloved and diverse genre, but one that isn&#39;t listened to much outside of India when compared to popular music. If you&#39;re interested in Indian classical music, this list is a great way to learn about the genre. This list of the top Indian classical music bands and performers in the world includes all musicians who have composed music or made recordings since the birth of Indian classical music.&nbsp;

What&#39;s in your top 10?&nbsp;All important, significant, and iconic names in Indian classical music history are here, ranging from A.R. Rahman to K.J. Yesudas, to Lata Mangeshkar; so make sure to choose wisely.

The list also include new and upcoming Indian classical music bands and serves as an accurate compilation of the best examples of Indian classical music, as well as a great reference to learn what artists other people are listening to.&nbsp;

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This Indian pop bands list ranks the best Indian pop stars and singers by votes. This list of Indian pop artists let’s you see who Indian pop fans think are the best in Indian pop music.&nbsp;If you're a fan, you know that Indian pop music, Indian-Pop, Hindi Pop (or whatever you want to call it) is the best. Indian pop singers are often associated with Bollywood music and the film industry. In fact, if you look at any Indian <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-english-pop-singers/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop singers list</a>, you'll notice that most of them come from the world of Bollywood (with Hindi singers&nbsp;like Remo Fernandes and Usha Uthap as two exceptions.) This Indian pop bands list is a great way to get into Indian pop. It includes all musicians who have ever released Indian pop albums and is an up-to-date list. Indian pop groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their songs belongs.&nbsp;You can click on the Indian <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-groups-right-now/akansha-kakkad?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop band names</a> to see more information about that particular notable Indian pop group. If they're near the top of the best Indian pop artist list, you probably know a bit about them if you are a true fan. All the top Indian pop bands named on this list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the Indian band names themselves. This list features Indian pop stars like Sonu Nigam and Shaan. Help out your favorite musical acts on this list by upvoting them to the top of the list. Don't like Adnan Sami or Vineeth Sreenivasan? Give them a thumbs down.So who are the best Indian pop bands of all time? And who is the greatest Indian pop musician ever?&nbsp;If you know enough about popular Indian music, please vote based on the quality of the band's music and help other discover new, great music!

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Ghazal artists list, with photos, ranked best to worst by votes. List of good ghazal bands includes a filter so you can sort by the groups’s label and what albums they've put out. This list of the top ghazal bands in the world includes all musicians who have released recordings that have gotten distribution, and is an up-to-date list. Ghazal groups and artists are shown below along with any additional genres in which their music belongs. If available, you can also see information about where all ghazal bands on this list got started. These are truly the greatest ghazal bands of all time, since the most famous ghazal artists ever are listed, and the order is decided by actual fans of the best ghazal music. You can click on the ghazal band names to see more information about that particular notable ghazal group. If they're near the top of the best ghazal artist list, though, then they should have at least some information available. All the top ghazal bands named on the list also have discographies on their pages if you click on the ghazal band names themselves. These artists, like Mohammed Rafi and Shreya Ghosal include images when available. Dowvote the artists you don't like and upvote the ones you do. The order changes depending on votes. Thumbs down the artists you don't think should be on this list. Not a fan of Jagjit Singh or Ghulam Ali? Them thumbs them down.All important, significant and iconic names in ghazal music history deserve your votes, so make sure to choose wisely. You can only vote once on this list. The list includes all new ghazal bands, and if there are any missing on the list, you can always add them yourself. Just make sure they aren't already on the list and check your spelling, because this is already an accurate compilation of the best examples of ghazal, as well as a good place to start if you're asking yourself, or friends, exactly how to get into ghazal music. Especially since the bands at the top of the list will at the very least be the best choices if you're looking for a list of good ghazal bands with which to start out. No point in listening to them if they aren't actually good or even half-way decent ghazal bands.This list answers the questions "who are the best ghazal bands of all time?" and "who is the greatest ghazal musician ever?"If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular ghazal bands that you might've heard of, but not really listened to closely enough to cast an informed vote.Re-rank this list, then share it on Facebook, Tumblr or Twitter. {#nodes}

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