Keren Ann Zeidel (born March 10, 1974) is a sound designer, singer, songwriter, composer, producer and engineer based largely in Paris, Tel-Aviv and New York. She has lived and recorded in France and New York for many years though she retains her Dutch and Israeli citizenship. She has released 6 solo records up to date : "101" (2011), "Keren Ann" (2007), "Nolita" (2005), "Not Going Anywhere" (2003), "La Disparition" (2002), "La Biographie De Luka Philipsen" (2000). Many of her songs were performed by internationally acclaimed artists, among others Henri Salvador, Jane Birkin, Francoise Hardy, Rosa Passos, Jacky Terasson, Emmanuelle Seigner and Benjamin Biolay. In 2008 K.A composed with Tibo Javoy the entire sound design for European TV Channel "ARTE". Her music has been featured in diverse films and tv series ("Grey’s Anatomy", "Six Feet Under", "Big "Love", "Deux Jours A Tuer"). Her first Opera "Red Waters" co-written with Bardi Johansson was produced by The "Opera de Rouen" and " and directed by Arthur Nauzyciel and performed in 4 different Opera houses around France. Keren Ann and Bardi also form the band "Lady&Bird", the released a selftitled studio album in 2003 as well as a live recording of their performance with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra in 2009. Her original soundtrack for Benoit Petre’s fist feature "Chantal & Friends" included cover versions of French oldies from the 60’s. She is currently composing the soundtrack for Eytan Fox’s next feature.

Writings & Recordings : 2011 : "101" @ EMI / Blue Note / Parlophone 2011 : "Red Waters" Opera by Keren Ann Zeidel & Bardi Johannsson 2011 : "Soleil Bleu" / Sylvie Vartan @ Sony Music France 2010 : "Thelma, Louis & Chantal" Original Soundtrack @ Sony Music France 2010 : "Dingue"/ Emmanuelle Seigner w/ Doriand @ Sony Music France 2009 : "La Ballade Of Lady & Bird" w/ The Icelandic Symphonic Orchestra @ EMI 2008 : "ARTE" new sound design w/Tibo Javoy 2006-2007 : "Keren Ann" @ Metro Blue/ Blue Note U.S and EMI 2004-2005 : "Nolita" @ Metro Blue/ Blue Note U.S and EMI 2004-2005 : "The Isis Projects" with Guy Chambers and Sophie Hunter @ Sleeper Music U.K 2003 : "Lady & Bird" with Bardi Johannsson @ Labels 2003 : "Not Going Anywhere" @ Capitol Records 2002 : "La Disparition" @ EMI 2000-2001 : "Chambre Avec Vue"/ Henri Salvador @ Source-Virgin France 2001-2000 : "La Biographie De Luka Philipsen" @ EMI

TV Synchronisations : Grey’s Anatomy (song : Not Going Anywhere) Skyteam Advertisement (song : Beautiful Day) TGV Advertisement (song : Malmo Livs / Lady & Bird) H&M Advertisement (song : Lay Your Head Down) HBO Six Feet Under (song : Jardin D’hiver) HBO Big Love (song : L’onde Amere) SHO The L Word (song : Do What I Do / Lady & Bird) Orange Advertisement (song : Lay Your Head Down) Galia Advertisement (song : Right Now & Right Here)

PRESS-Quotes

“101 finds her still making extraordinarily pretty music while adding growing complexity and depth to the mix.” —Philadelphia Inquirer on "101"

“101 is a calm, jazzy and hauntingly beautiful foray into the lovelorn recesses of her mind.” —BLURT on "101"

“…spectacularly produced art-pop… apocalyptically bold.” —UNCUT on "101"

“mesmerizing” —People Magazine on "101"

"She has been called a Norah Jones for Velvet Underground fans, but her insouciant cool and arch, breathy meditations on sex and mortality are equally evocative of the VU’s own femme fatale-siren, Nico... Keren Ann’s devoted followers may soon have to share her with a wider audience" - The Guardian on "101"

"The thing that makes Keren Ann’s records so special is that you put them on and leave them on. I know no higher compliment" - Word on "101"

“Whimsical… extraordinary” – Mojo on "101"

“Upbeat and full of delicate melody and rich sonic detail” – Rolling Stone on "101"

"A compelling listen from an artist whose days as a ’best- kept secret’ feel like they are coming to an end" - Record of the Day on "101"

"Remarkable. Few can manage this level of confidence and mystique. Possessed of a voice as etheral as a cloud of Gauloises smoke, she conveys both intimacy and world-weary resignation" —Brittish magazine Q on her 2007 album"Keren Ann"

"Keren Ann has the X-Factor that transcends the breathy stereotype...she continues to find ways of turning out exquisitely sultry torch-folk" —The Observer on her 2007 album"Keren Ann"

"Keren Ann reveals the assurance of a fully developed artist... Zeidel’s compositions are becoming increasingly elaborate, such as the gentle, six-minute masterpiece "Liberty," which culminates in heavenly choral vocals... "—Time Out New York on her 2007 album"Keren Ann"

"Keren Ann has continued to carve out a reputation as one of the more prodigious singer-songwriters of the past decade... Her new self- titled album is another stunner."—CMJ New Music Monthly on her 2007 album"Keren Ann"

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