Zascha Moktan

Zascha Moktan (* 1981 in New Delhi, India) is a singer, pianist and guitarist German - Nepalese descent.

Biography

Moktan came six years after Germany, her parents are from Nepal and Germany. She moved from India via London, where she came to the first musical performances in a gospel choir, to Frankfurt am Main, then to Berlin. At eight years old she began playing the piano, later she joined the school choir and trained as a classical music education. In Frankfurt, she founded the mid-1990s, together with some friends a band that initially devoted himself to the punk and rock music. In 2000 she took part in a song contest, in which they " German Hessian Best Newcomer Band " won the title. During another competition she was discovered by Nigel Kennedy, who invited her to participate in some of his performances.

"She has a wonderful voice, exceptional musical skills and Zascha is predestined to become a star! "

In November 2003 Moktan appeared as supporting act of Craig David on his tour of Germany. In the U.S., it was in 2005 with Alicia Keys and John Legend on tour. But she interrupted her just started in Hamburg hairdressing training. Back in the homeland, she signed in 2006, their first record deal with Universal Music Group. Until then, she was reproached their music sounds too American for the German market. After her success in the U.S. Moktan published in November 2007 as a debut her single " Ouch! - Remember Me " in Germany. Already in September 2007 Moktan was voted " Bayern 3 - Newcomer of the Month ". In addition, she performed at the New Pop Festival on.

As a second single she has " Like U Do" published on March 14, 2008. She presented this song in January 2008 in the TV show " My 2008" by Sabine Christiansen in the ARD. Their debut album " The Bottom Line" was also published on 14 March 2008.

On June 10, 2011 they released their second album "State Of Mind".

Musically it moves in the genres of soul, blues, country and gospel.

Discography

Singles

  • 2007: Ouch!
  • 2008: Like U Do
  • 2011: Strangers
  • 2011: Shame, Shame, Shame ( feat. Ce - Lo Green )

Albums

  • 2008: The Bottom Line
  • 2011: State of Mind

Prizes and awards

  • 2000: Best German Hessian newcomer band
  • 2007: Bayern 3 - Newcomer of the Month (September)
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