Sylvia Mason-James

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Sylvia Mason-James
Occupation(s)	Vocals

Sylvia Mason-James is a British singer who has worked extensively as a backing vocalist and solo artist.

She performed a duet with Jimmy Nail on his chart-topping single "Ain't No Doubt" in 1992 and appeared as the vocalist on Chicane's "Strong in Love" in 1998 (Chicane featuring Mason). She has also released a solo single with a cover version of the Diana Ross song "Touch Me In The Morning". Recently, she appeared as vocalist on two songs from Superchumbo's Wowie Zowie album.

Sylvia also sang on Scott and Leon's "Shine On", "Sounds of Eden" and "You Used To Hold Me". She has appeared as a backing vocalist on music by artists including Simple Minds, Robbie Williams, Cher, Bo Selecta, Swing Out Sister and Pet Shop Boys.

Sylvia has also toured extensively with Pet Shop Boys, including Glastonbury 2000 which they headlined, the Live 8 Moscow in 2005 and with the Boys on their extensive 2006/2007 world tour as well as their month long residency at the Savoy Theatre in 1997, the BBC Radio Theatre & Radio 2 concerts and on their live CD "Concrete".

Sylvia Mason-James will be performing backing vocals for Roger Waters on the seventh and last leg of his The Dark Side of the Moon Live world tour from April 27th to May 18th 2008, replacing Katie Kissoon.^[1]