Imogen Heap

Singer-songwriter and keyboard player

Imogen Heap - Singer-songwriter and keyboard player
Born

December 9th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English singer-songwriter and keyboard player, contributed significantly to the music industry with innovative electronic soundscapes. Released critically acclaimed albums including 'Speak for Yourself' and 'Ellipse', the latter earning a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album. Heap pioneered the use of technology in music creation, co-developing the Mi.Mu gloves, which allow musicians to control sound through gesture. Collaborated widely, including work on the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' soundtrack.

Released the album 'Ellipse' which won a Grammy Award

Developed the Mi.Mu gloves for music control

Contributed to the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' soundtrack

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