A Georgian woman with a fantastically soulful voice, Katie Melua, who managed to win the love of a multimillion-dollar audience, will become a real find for jazz lovers. Not only her unsurpassed singing data, she won fame, but also external. Just looking at the photo of Katie Melua, in those big brown eyes, she becomes so warm and calm in her soul that I no longer feel like letting go of her, switching to someone else.
Children's years and youth
Katie Melua was born on September 16, 1984 in Georgia, in the city of Kutaisi. A little later, being small, she moved to her grandparents in Tbilisi. And a few years later, he and his family moved to Batumi. Such frequent family moves were due to the fact that Katie's father worked as a surgeon. He had to move from one city to another, changing hospitals. And at the age of 9, Katie Melua and her family moved to Northern Ireland, the city of Belfast. The singer recalls her childhood with warmth. Telling that in both Georgia and Ireland, she was a very happy, beloved child. Katie was sociable and open, so soon after moving she made new school friends. In Belfast, the family lived for about 5 years.
The Heyday of Young Katie
Soon, Katie Melua moved with her family to a new residence. Namely, in southeast London. At the age of 15, she learned about a television contest that selected young talents with singing abilities. And Cathy, not really hoping for anything, rather, just for fun, filed an application for him.
After passing and performing Maraya Kerry's song “Without You”, what a surprise it was when she won first place. The winner spent the prize on bedroom repairs and a new chair for her father. Well, and of course, most importantly, the girl gained experience in speaking to the public.
A little later, on the advice of a friend who at that time was studying at the British School of Performers, Katie also entered it. During her studies, she discovered new sounds, performers, and learned to play different genres. Queen and Bob Dylan made a special impact on her. Also, having once heard the songs of Eva Cassidy, the young singer was amazed. Upon learning that Eve was not alive, Melua wrote the dedication song Faraway voice.
One day, composer Mike Butt attended school. He came to select the best students for a new band. And again, luck smiled at Katie Melua. She performed the same song dedicated to Eva Cassady, and attracted the attention of Butt. Mike said in his interviews that when he heard Katie, he immediately realized that he had found a diamond. Therefore, a contract was immediately signed with a recording studio. But Melua did not intend to quit her studies, despite her sudden luck. After passing the exams and successfully learning a new profession, she graduated with honors, receiving a diploma with a degree of "A" in music.
Further work of the novice singer
Work with Mike Butt went well. Successful producer with a lot of experience and young Katie Melua with a charming voice, fresh manner of performance. It is not surprising that these two worked together and soon released a joint album, which subsequently became "gold" in Europe. In 2003, with the light hand of radio host Terry Vaughan, several million people heard Katie's song To closest thing to crazy. And after a while, the single appeared in the top ten music charts.
At one of the festivals, the girl managed to personally meet her favorite band Queen. Celebrities expressed their admiration for her music and even recorded a joint song with Katie.
Success and fame
Since 2003, concerts, tours and numerous performances have not stopped. Katie Melua's songs are loved and respected around the world. Her albums have been platinum repeatedly in Europe. The girl seems to attract fantastic luck, while remaining fragile and tender.
Many music critics still cannot solve its phenomenon. And Katie herself claims that there is no secret: she simply does what she always sincerely loved and what really inspires her.