Born on November 21

Coleman Hawkins (1904-1969) was an American tenor saxophonist widely regarded as the father of the jazz saxophone. He was one of the first to establish the saxophone as a jazz solo instrument and influenced generations of musicians.

A Lebanese singer born in 1934, Fairuz is considered one of the most iconic voices in the Arab world. A symbol of national unity, she refused to perform for either side during the Lebanese Civil War. Her repertoire, shaped alongside the Rahbani Brothers, blends classical Arab music, Levantine folk traditions, and modern compositions.

Icelandic singer, composer, and artist born in 1965 in Reykjavík, pioneer of experimental electronic music and avant-garde pop. She is also an actress, awarded at Cannes in 2000 for Dancer in the Dark.