Zana Messia
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.Zana Messia (born March 22, 1987)) is a singer-songwriter from The Balkans.[where?] She went on to release her first record Gotta Stop with Universal Music Group Sweden in 2006, and wrote the theme song for the movie The Lightkeepers, which was shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination in 2010. The song that she wrote for the popular New Zealand artist Annabel Fay was produced by Brady Blade.Zana's American debut, Balkan Soul was executive produced by the drummer/composer/producer Harvey Mason and her husband, producer David Marcus
Contents
2006 Album " Gotta Stop "
| Title | Album details | |
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| Album Name [1] |
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| Gotta Stop (Radio Version) |
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Gotta Stop |
| Gotta Stop (Remix) |
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Gotta Stop |
| Gotta Stop ("Typical Remix") |
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Gotta Stop |
| Touch Me |
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Gotta Stop |
| Bad For You (The Confession) |
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Gotta Stop |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||
2006 Album " Talk to Me "
| Title | Album details | |
|---|---|---|
| Album Name [1] |
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| Talk to Me |
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Talk to Me |
| Bad for You |
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Talk to Me |
| Touch Me |
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Talk to Me |
| Talk to Me Typical Remix |
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Talk to Me |
| Talk to Me Feat. Ayesha |
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Talk to Me |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||
2012 Album " Zana Messia & The Balkan Soul Orchestra "
| Title | Album details | |
|---|---|---|
| Album Name [1] |
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| My Invention Of You |
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Balkan Soul |
| This Is How I Get |
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Balkan Soul |
| Radio |
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Balkan Soul |
| Red Shoes |
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Balkan Soul |
| Never Loved This Way |
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Balkan Soul |
| Palm Tree Leaves |
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Balkan Soul |
| I've Seen Him Before |
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Balkan Soul |
| Djelem, Djelem |
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Balkan Soul |
| Round Midnight |
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Balkan Soul |
| If You're Wondering [from the motion picture, Lightkeepers] |
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Balkan Soul |
| "##" Zana Messia & The Balkan Soul Orchestra "##" | ||
| The Balkan Soul album was executive produced by drummer/producer/composer Harvey Mason. And [DavidMarcus] | ||
Film Credits
In 2014 American Beach House (writer: "American Beach House") (post-production)
In 2014, Reach Me (writer: "You Don't Love Me", "Trapped AKA Reach Me")
In 2013, Things Never Said (writer: "I'm Ready")
In 2010, Flying Lessons (writer: "I'm Coming Home" - as Zana Mesihovic)
In 2011, The Lightkeepers (producer: "If You're Wondering" - as Zana Mesihovic)
Music Department
In 2013, Things Never Said (writer: end title song)
In 2009, The Lightkeepers (soundtrack: composer "If You're Wondering" - as Zana Mesihovic)
Career
In 2005, Zana signed with Universal Music Group.
In 2006, Zana released her first record Gotta Stop featuring the singles Touch Me and Bad for You.
In 2010, Zana wrote and performed the theme song for the movie The Lightkeepers. She was considered for an Academy Award.
In 2011, Zana returned to her roots, exploring Balkan history and music. She formed the group Zana Mesihovic & The Balkan Soul Orchestra.
In 2012 attends her first first-year ethnomusicology class. This class helped gain knowledge about music around the world. Her songs contains many influences from music around the world.
References
- Academy Award Press Release
- 'Sarajevo-X'
- 'The Lightkeepers'
- Billboard Music listing of Zana's record
- Network Website
