Zana Messia

Not to be confused with Massia, Messa, Messi, or Messiah.
Zana Messia (formerly Zana Mesihovic)
Origin Former Yugoslavia
Genres R&B, Jazz, Balkan Folk
Years active 2006–present
Labels Universal Music Group (2006—2007) Currently, None
Associated acts Balkan Soul Orchestra (2011-Present)
Website
Members Zana Messia

Zana Messia (born March 22, 1987) is a singer-songwriter from The Balkans. 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.

Zana Messia is currently a fifteenth-year at the Ethnomusicology/Jazz department at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.

2006 Album " Gotta Stop "

Title Album details
Album Name
[1]
Gotta Stop (Radio Version)
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Gotta Stop
Gotta Stop (Remix)
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Gotta Stop
Gotta Stop ("Typical Remix")
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label:MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Gotta Stop
Touch Me
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Gotta Stop
Bad For You (The Confession)
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Gotta Stop
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

2006 Album " Talk to Me "

Title Album details
Album Name
[1]
Talk to Me
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Talk to Me
Bad for You
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Talk to Me
Touch Me
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label:MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Talk to Me
Talk to Me Typical Remix
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Talk to Me
Talk to Me Feat. Ayesha
  • Release date: September 2006
  • Label: MMS Records – MMSCDS 102
 Talk to Me
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

2012 Album " Zana Messia & The Balkan Soul Orchestra "

Title Album details
Album Name
[1]
My Invention Of You Balkan Soul
This Is How I Get Balkan Soul
Radio Balkan Soul
Red Shoes Balkan Soul
Never Loved This Way Balkan Soul
Palm Tree Leaves Balkan Soul
I've Seen Him Before Balkan Soul
Djelem, Djelem Balkan Soul
Round Midnight Balkan Soul
If You're Wondering [from the motion picture, Lightkeepers] Balkan Soul
"##" Zana Messia & The Balkan Soul Orchestra "##"
The Balkan Soul album was executive produced by drummer/producer/composer Harvey Mason. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Mason

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. Zana's music is the future.

In 2013 attends more intensive classes to improve facility in the Jazz. Zana has exemplary knowledge in the Jazz music theory for The Jazz. Her music is promoted to the Smooth Jazz. Now trumpets are featured on her music.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Billboard chart positions > albums". Allmusic. Retrieved 16 October 2010.

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