"Mel has one of the most incredible voices I've ever heard and a lot of her songs move me personally...She's amazing."

- Bif Naked

Melanie Dekker

A solo performer, Dekker, from Vancouver, BC, reinvents the female troubadour genre - one often unfairly characterized by angry Amazons, and tuneless sorrowful sisters. She brings to the stage a delightfully irreverent persona and an equally quirky lyricism. Occasionally her vocals veer toward the Alanis/Ani zone, but Dekker's voice distinguishes itself in textural richness, harmonic shadings and an endearing accuracy. She can seemingly stretch and even stop time, using drop-dead dynamics to intriguing effect.

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Melanie Dekker is a spirited and evocative Canadian artist. This new CD is a great reflection of her and her music. 'Just Because' playfully combines heartfelt crooning with a colourful attitude. The first single 'I Said I' is filled with Dekker's acoustic pop sound and sincere lyrics communicating a fresh, intimate experience.