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5 unusual facts about Julia Messenger


Julia Messenger

She has performed, recorded and collaborated with such notable musical figures as Klaus Schulze, Henning Schmitz, Ferry Corsten, Klaus Waldeck, and Scott Rockenfield.

Messenger provided vocals for Dutch producer Ferry Corsten's 2008 album Twice in a Blue Moon on the track 'Black Velvet' and has performed it live with him on tour.

Sue Wilson of The Scotsman has written of Messenger's vocal talent: “…through the full spectrum, from fragile candied sweetness to a scorching soul-diva holler – echos of Mouth Music, Annie Lennox, Horse, Sinéad O'Connor…”.

Messenger has also recorded vocals for German electronic music composer and musician Klaus Schulze, on Contemporary Works II in 2002 and Ballet III and KS – Essential Extracts (Adds & Edits) in 2000.

She has also appeared on numerous compilation discs alongside artists such as Moby, Nitin Sawhney, Julee Cruise, Norah Jones and Groove Armada.



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