Why don't artists appear in the artists section on my ipod nano???

Question

When i put a compilation cd on my ipod (nano 1st generation) , when i go to search by artist it doesn't come up even though the artists name appears if i search for the name of the song. Also for example by Rhianna i have two albums on my ipod but if i search for Rhianna in artists it doesn't appear but if i search for the names of her albums in albums it comes up. Its really annoying and confusing, please help!!

Answer 1

Because the compilation probably puts 'various artists' or minsitry of sound in the artist field in the MP£ and puts the actual artist in the song title.

you cna edit this in itunes and it will then list correctly!