Zana Messia

Zana Messia 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 and her husband, producer David Marcus. Zana is now a 17th year at UCLA.

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)

In 2013, Things Never Said (writer: end title song)

In 2009, The Lightkeepers (soundtrack: composer "If You're Wondering" - as Zana Mesihovic)

In 2014, Messia collaborated with COPILOT Music and Sound on a cover of Carlinhos Brown's "Maria Caipirnha (Samba da Bahia)”. The arrangement represented the musical instrumentation and styles of Bosnia for Visa's "Samba of the World", a digital campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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.

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