China Alexandra Soul (born 5 May 1988) is an American-British[1] singer-songwriter who resides in Britain. Her debut album, Secrets & Words, was released in the UK on 25 October 2010 through AS:Music.[2] She is the daughter of actor-singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson.[3]
China Soul
Soul performing live in 2009
Background information
Birth name
China Alexandra Soul
Born
(1988-05-05) 5 May 1988 (age 35) Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Soul began playing music and writing songs at the early age of 14.[4] Songs such as debut single "Cold", title track "Secrets & Words", "Into the White" and "Long Way Back" all appear on Soul's debut album, Secrets & Words, and were written when she was just 16.[5]
In April 2014, Soul joined the cast of Chaplin's Circus, playing the part of Ruth Etting, an American singing star and actress of the 1920s and '30s.[6]
Debut albumedit
In late 2008, Soul met Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads (formerly Ian Dury and the Blockheads) and Jankel began producing and co-writing[7] what was to become Soul's debut album Secrets & Words.[8] Soul's debut single "Cold" was released through AS:Music in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2010. The album was released one week later on 25 October 2010.[9] In November 2010, Soul was invited onto the Dermot O'LearyBBC Radio 2 show for a live session and interview where she played "Cold" and a cover of the Rod Stewart song "You're in My Heart".[10] On 1 May 2011, Soul appeared on the Aled JonesBBC Radio 2 show for a live interview and performance of her follow-up single "Breathe".[11] On 18 May 2011, she appeared on the Steve Wright in the AfternoonBBC Radio 2 show with her father.[12] She also received spot-plays on shows such as the Jools HollandBBC Radio 2 Show[13] and appeared on ITV's Lorraine Kelly show for an interview.[14]
"Cold" was also released as a limited edition 7" white vinyl through FooFar records[15] in January 2010. Its B-side was an a cappella cover of the Nina Simone song "Be My Husband". Soul's follow-up single "Breathe" was released 25 April 2011.
"China Soul Performs at BMI Hit Sheet Show". BMI Foundation. 1 June 2010.</ref>
April 13, 2024
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China Alexandra Soul born 5 May 1988 is an American British 1 singer songwriter who resides in Britain Her debut album Secrets amp Words was released in the UK on 25 October 2010 through AS Music 2 She is the daughter of actor singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson 3 China SoulSoul performing live in 2009Background informationBirth nameChina Alexandra SoulBorn 1988 05 05 5 May 1988 age 35 Tampa Florida U S OriginLos Angeles California U S GenresPop rock folkOccupation s Singer songwriterInstrument s Vocals guitarYears active2002 present Contents 1 Career 1 1 Debut album 2 Personal life 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Singles 4 References 5 External linksCareer editSoul began playing music and writing songs at the early age of 14 4 Songs such as debut single Cold title track Secrets amp Words Into the White and Long Way Back all appear on Soul s debut album Secrets amp Words and were written when she was just 16 5 In April 2014 Soul joined the cast of Chaplin s Circus playing the part of Ruth Etting an American singing star and actress of the 1920s and 30s 6 Debut album edit In late 2008 Soul met Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads formerly Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Jankel began producing and co writing 7 what was to become Soul s debut album Secrets amp Words 8 Soul s debut single Cold was released through AS Music in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2010 The album was released one week later on 25 October 2010 9 In November 2010 Soul was invited onto the Dermot O Leary BBC Radio 2 show for a live session and interview where she played Cold and a cover of the Rod Stewart song You re in My Heart 10 On 1 May 2011 Soul appeared on the Aled Jones BBC Radio 2 show for a live interview and performance of her follow up single Breathe 11 On 18 May 2011 she appeared on the Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2 show with her father 12 She also received spot plays on shows such as the Jools Holland BBC Radio 2 Show 13 and appeared on ITV s Lorraine Kelly show for an interview 14 Cold was also released as a limited edition 7 white vinyl through FooFar records 15 in January 2010 Its B side was an a cappella cover of the Nina Simone song Be My Husband Soul s follow up single Breathe was released 25 April 2011 Personal life editSoul is the only daughter of actor singer David Soul and actress Julia Nickson 16 She has five half brothers from her father s previous marriages Born in Tampa Florida Soul grew up in Los Angeles California 17 She studied creative writing at Orange County High School of the Arts 18 In June 2006 Soul relocated to London and attended Royal Holloway University of London where she studied English Literature and Creative Writing 19 Discography editAlbums edit Year Title2010 Secrets amp WordsSingles edit Year Title Album2010 Cold Secrets amp Words2011 Breathe Secrets amp WordsReferences edit Biography The Official Web Site of David Soul Retrieved 5 January 2024 As Music 17 March 2011 Asmusic biz Archived from the original on 4 September 2011 Retrieved 30 October 2011 Biography China Soul OFFICIAL WEBSITE Archived from the original on 16 October 2016 Retrieved 16 October 2016 Choice Magazine Heart and Soul January 2011 pp 106 7 Telegraph Magazine Flashback China Soul recalls a summer in France with her father David in 1995 20 November 2010 p 114 Times 21 May 2014 times series co uk 21 May 2014 Retrieved 13 June 2014 The Guardian 7 March 2010 Yourlocalguardian co uk 7 March 2010 Retrieved 30 October 2011 permanent dead link Chaz Jankel 20 March 2010 Chazjankel com Archived from the original on 28 September 2011 Retrieved 30 October 2011 UK Music Review 25 October 2010 Archived 28 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine Dermot O Leary BBC Radio 2 Show 6 November 2010 Aled Jones BBC Radio 2 Show 1 May 2011 BBC 1 May 2011 Retrieved 28 November 2011 Steve Wright BBC Radio 2 Show 18 May 2011 BBC 18 May 2011 Retrieved 28 November 2011 Jools Holland BBC Radio 2 Show 10 May 2010 BBC 10 May 2010 Retrieved 30 October 2011 ITV 1 Lorraine 1 September 2011 NME 1 September 2011 Retrieved 28 November 2011 Foofar Records 2011 Foofar records co uk Archived from the original on 21 March 2012 Retrieved 30 October 2011 CHSSC 2006 Chssc org Archived from the original on 1 October 2011 Retrieved 30 October 2011 Fame Magazine September 2010 Famemagazine co uk 10 September 2010 Archived from the original on 4 October 2011 Retrieved 30 October 2011 OCHSA Alumni 2006 Classfinders com Retrieved 30 October 2011 Wozzon September 2010 Wozzon com Retrieved 30 October 2011 External links editChina Soul at IMDb China Soul Performs at BMI Hit Sheet Show BMI Foundation 1 June 2010 lt ref gt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title China Soul amp oldid 1195278549, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
