Katja Maria Werker

With only her guitar under her Katja Werker began her musical career through the clubs of the Germany and soon became folk music's insider alternative of the 90s. After attaining several awards in newcomer and band competitions as well as journeying to Real World Studios (Peter Gabriel), Werker home-recorded her first album in 1998, "What the Bird Said", and pressed 500 copies. The album attracted much praise within her circle of music friends and yet it took a further two years until a talent scout helped her to get a deal with Germany's major label BMG. In the fall of 2000 Katja's album "Contact Myself" was released and went straight to 47 in the German album charts. Katja then took time off to become a mother. For five years she worked on her album, "Leave that thing behind", released in 2005, for which she produced everything including the artwork. At present Katja has finished her work on her actual album, titled DAKOTA to be released in early 2008, which is to reflect her musical roots. Her incomparable voice and special charm can be heard on the PARSHIP song from the TV spot.



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