This list brings together 49 singers whose names start with the letter Y, ranging from “Yolanda Adams” to “Yaeji.” You’ll find gospel legends, K-pop idols, reggaeton stars, rappers, and singer-songwriters from across the globe. These artists span decades and genres, and their music shows up everywhere from radio playlists and streaming charts to film soundtracks and live festival stages.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, turning melody and lyrics into an emotional connection with listeners. Some train for years in classical or gospel traditions, while others build a following through raw, self-taught talent and stage presence. Yma Sumac, for example, became famous for a vocal range so wide that critics still debate exactly how many octaves she could hit.
Below you’ll find the table with the singer’s name and a short description of their background and work.
Singer: the performer’s stage name or the name they’re most widely known by, so you can quickly spot who you’re looking for.
Description: a brief summary of the singer’s style, nationality, and best-known songs or achievements, giving you quick context before you dig deeper.
Singers
| Singer |
|---|
| Yolanda Adams |
| Yusuf Islam |
| Yvonne Elliman |
| Yuri |
| Yuridia |
| Yandel |
| Youssou N’Dour |
| Yma Sumac |
| Yvonne Chaka Chaka |
| Yungblud |
| YoungBoy Never Broke Again |
| Yelawolf |
| Yung Bleu |
| Yebba |
| Yseult |
| Yamê |
| Yvonne Fair |
| Yvonne Catterfeld |
| Yannick Noah |
| Youn Sun Nah |
| Yoon Mi-rae |
| Yesung |
| Yoseob |
| Yoona |
| Yubin |
| Yuqi |
| Yeji |
| Yuju |
| Yerin |
| Yeri |
| YUI |
| Ya Kid K |
| Yves Tumor |
| Yaya Bey |
| Yung Miami |
| Yung Gravy |
| Yung Joc |
| Yung Lean |
| Yasiin Bey |
| Yannis Philippakis |
| Yerin Baek |
| Yellowman |
| Yami Bolo |
| Yahaira Plasencia |
| Yng Lvcas |
| Ying Yang Twins |
| Yazoo |
| Yola |
| Yaeji |
Descriptions
Yolanda Adams
American gospel singer celebrated for her rich contralto voice, multiple Grammy wins, and hits like “Open My Heart.”
Yusuf Islam
British singer-songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens, beloved for folk-rock classics such as “Wild World” and “Father and Son.”
Yvonne Elliman
Hawaiian-born singer known for “If I Can’t Have You” and her role as Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
Yuri
Mexican pop singer with a career spanning five decades, known for blending pop, ranchera, and dance-influenced hits across Latin America.
Yuridia
Mexican singer who rose to fame on “La Academia,” known for emotional pop ballads with ranchera influences.
Yandel
Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, one half of the influential duo Wisin & Yandel, known for hits like “Rakata.”
Youssou N’Dour
Senegalese singer and percussionist, one of world music’s most celebrated voices, known internationally for “7 Seconds.”
Yma Sumac
Peruvian soprano famed for her extraordinary vocal range, blending Andean folk with dramatic exotica-style performances.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
South African pop singer nicknamed the “Princess of Africa,” known for uplifting hits across the continent since the 1980s.
Yungblud
British rock singer known for genre-blending, anthemic tracks like “Loner” and a devoted young fanbase.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
American rapper and singer whose melodic street anthems made him one of the most streamed artists of his generation.
Yelawolf
American rapper and singer known for fusing Southern hip-hop with rock and country influences.
Yung Bleu
American R&B singer known for his melodic hooks, including the hit “You’re Mines Still.”
Yebba
American singer-songwriter praised for her powerful, soulful voice and collaborations with major R&B and pop artists.
Yseult
French singer known for raw, emotionally charged pop and soul, and hits like “Corps.”
Yamê
French-Cameroonian singer-songwriter blending Afrobeat, soul, and R&B influences.
Yvonne Fair
American soul singer remembered for the Motown-era hit “It Should’ve Been Me.”
Yvonne Catterfeld
German pop singer and actress known for hits like “Für dich.”
Yannick Noah
French singer and former tennis champion who became a successful pop artist with feel-good anthems.
Youn Sun Nah
South Korean jazz vocalist celebrated for her experimental, genre-crossing interpretations.
Yoon Mi-rae
Korean-American rapper and singer often called the “Queen of Korean Hip-Hop,” known for her versatile flow and powerful vocals.
Yesung
South Korean singer and member of Super Junior, known for his warm vocal tone.
Yoseob
South Korean singer and member of Highlight (formerly Beast), known for his high vocal range.
Yoona
South Korean singer and actress, a member of Girls’ Generation, one of K-pop’s most iconic groups.
Yubin
South Korean singer and rapper, formerly of Wonder Girls, known for her sultry vocal style.
Yuqi
Chinese-Korean singer and member of (G)I-DLE, known for her charismatic stage presence.
Yeji
South Korean singer and leader of ITZY, known for her powerful dance-vocal performances.
Yuju
South Korean singer, former member of GFriend, celebrated for her strong, emotive vocals.
Yerin
South Korean singer, former member of GFriend, known for her clear, expressive voice.
Yeri
South Korean singer and member of Red Velvet, one of K-pop’s leading girl groups.
YUI
Japanese singer-songwriter known for heartfelt acoustic-pop hits like “Good-bye Days.”
Ya Kid K
Belgian-Congolese singer who fronted Technotronic on the global dance hit “Pump Up the Jam.”
Yves Tumor
American experimental singer and musician known for genre-bending art rock and glam influences.
Yaya Bey
American singer-songwriter blending R&B, jazz, and spoken word into intimate, personal music.
Yung Miami
American rapper and singer, member of the duo City Girls, known for confident, hook-driven verses.
Yung Gravy
American rapper and singer known for comedic, sample-driven hip-pop hits.
Yung Joc
American rapper known for the 2006 breakout hit “It’s Goin’ Down.”
Yung Lean
Swedish rapper and singer regarded as a pioneer of the internet-born “cloud rap” sound.
Yasiin Bey
American rapper and singer formerly known as Mos Def, praised for socially conscious lyricism.
Yannis Philippakis
Greek-British singer and frontman of the rock band Foals, known for his intense vocal delivery.
Yerin Baek
South Korean singer-songwriter, formerly of the duo 15&, known for jazzy, soulful solo work.
Yellowman
Jamaican dancehall singer known as “King Yellowman,” a pioneering figure in early dancehall music.
Yami Bolo
Jamaican reggae singer known for conscious, roots-influenced lyrics and a soulful vocal style.
Yahaira Plasencia
Peruvian singer known for her work in cumbia and salsa music.
Yng Lvcas
Mexican singer and rapper who broke through with the hit “La Bebe.”
Ying Yang Twins
American hip-hop duo known for high-energy club anthems like “Get Low” and “Wait (The Whisper Song).”
Yazoo
British synth-pop duo fronted by Alison Moyet, remembered for the enduring hit “Only You.”
Yola
British singer-songwriter blending country and soul, Grammy-nominated for her album “Walk Through Fire.”
Yaeji
Korean-American singer and producer known for blending house music with intimate, bilingual vocals.