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'''Joanne Hogg''' is a ] singer and songwriter best known for her work in the band ], as the lead singer and songwriter with the ] ] ]/]/] band ] (named after the island ]).


==Early life and education==
'''Joanne Hogg''' is an Irish singer and songwriter best known for her work in the band ].
⚫ Hogg was born in ], Northern Ireland. Her father is a ] minister, her mother a nurse; her family also includes three sisters and two brothers. With medicine strong in the family, it was natural for Hogg to become a doctor. Thus, she studied medicine at ]. In her third year, Hogg was singing at the Christian Artists talent event and was convinced sing in a school ministry at ] in Denmark. After a year, Hogg returned to the University to complete her two remaining years of schooling.


⚫ She started working as a junior doctor in the ], but in 1988 she was invited to form a band with ] and ]. In 1989, Hogg stopped practising medicine to form the band Iona. Since then, Hogg has sung all over Europe and America. Iona's recordings have become successful worldwide, making them Europe's best-selling contemporary Christian band.
==Biography==
⚫ Hogg was born in ], ] and is best known as the lead singer and songwriter with the ] ] ]/]/] band ] (named after the island ]). Her father is a ] minister, her mother a nurse; her family also includes three sisters and two brothers. With medicine strong in the family, it was natural for Hogg to become a doctor. Thus, she studied medicine at ] in ]. In her third year, Hogg was singing at the Christian Artists talent event and was convinced sing in a school ministry at ] in Denmark. After a year, Hogg returned to the University to complete her two remaining years of schooling.


⚫ Hogg recorded her first solo album in 1999, entitled '']''. The tracks that feature on this album are a selection of re-arranged traditional hymns, with Iona providing the instrumental melodies. In 2001, Hogg collaborated with vocalists ] and ] for the release '']''. There have been a further three volumes of the ''New Irish Hymns'' series of albums involving other vocals. Iona also provided the instrumentals.
⚫ She started working as a junior doctor in the ], but in 1988 she was invited to form a band with ] and ]. In 1989, Hogg stopped practicing medicine and Iona was born. Since then, Hogg has sung all over Europe and America. Iona's recordings have become successful worldwide, making them Europe's best selling contemporary Christian band.

⚫ Hogg recorded her first solo album in 1999, entitled '']''. The tracks that feature on this album are a selection of re-arranged traditional hymns, with Iona providing the instrumental melodies. In 2001, Hogg collaborated with vocalists ] and ] for the release '']''. There have been a further three volumes of the ''New Irish Hymns'' series of albums involving other vocals. Iona also provided the instrumentals.


Her vocals were further featured in the ] role-playing video game '']''. Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, the ending-theme song "Small Two Of Pieces", along with an extra track "Stars Of Tears" (not featured in the game) were recorded. Mitsuda also invited her to record the vocal themes for the prequel to ''Xenogears'', '']''. Two tracks were recorded for this game: the ending-theme "Kokoro", and insert song "Pain". Soundtracks were released for both of these videogames on the Digicube label. The song "Kokoro" was also released as a CD single. Hogg's vocals were not featured in any of the later ''Xenosaga'' releases, as Yasunori Mitsuda was replaced as the game's musical composer. Her work in ''Xenosaga'' is also her most well known. Her vocals were further featured in the ] role-playing video game '']''. Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, the ending-theme song "Small Two Of Pieces", along with an extra track "Stars Of Tears" (not featured in the game) were recorded. Mitsuda also invited her to record the vocal themes for the prequel to ''Xenogears'', '']''. Two tracks were recorded for this game: the ending-theme "Kokoro", and insert song "Pain". Soundtracks were released for both of these videogames on the Digicube label. The song "Kokoro" was also released as a CD single. Hogg's vocals were not featured in any of the later ''Xenosaga'' releases, as Yasunori Mitsuda was replaced as the game's musical composer. Her work in ''Xenosaga'' is also her most well known.
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==Discography== ==Discography==
{{For|Iona recordings|Iona (band)#Discography]]
*'']'' - (1999)
*'']'' - (2006 reissue of ''Looking Into Light'') *'']'' (1999)
*'']'' (2006; reissue of ''Looking into Light'')
*''Raphael's Journey'' - (2008) *''Raphael's Journey'' (2008)
*''Personal'' - (2008) *''Personal'' (2008)

See ] for a list of its recordings


===Collaborations=== ===Collaborations===
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Joanne Hogg
Joanne Hogg during a 2010 Iona concert.Joanne Hogg during a 2010 Iona concert.
Background information
Occupationmusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Websitewww.iona.uk.com
Musical artist

Joanne Hogg is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter best known for her work in the band Iona, as the lead singer and songwriter with the Christian progressive Celtic/pop/rock band Iona (named after the island Iona).

Early life and education

Hogg was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Her father is a Presbyterian minister, her mother a nurse; her family also includes three sisters and two brothers. With medicine strong in the family, it was natural for Hogg to become a doctor. Thus, she studied medicine at Queen's University Belfast. In her third year, Hogg was singing at the Christian Artists talent event and was convinced sing in a school ministry at Youth for Christ in Denmark. After a year, Hogg returned to the University to complete her two remaining years of schooling.

She started working as a junior doctor in the Belfast Hospital, but in 1988 she was invited to form a band with Dave Fitzgerald and Dave Bainbridge. In 1989, Hogg stopped practising medicine to form the band Iona. Since then, Hogg has sung all over Europe and America. Iona's recordings have become successful worldwide, making them Europe's best-selling contemporary Christian band.

Hogg recorded her first solo album in 1999, entitled Looking into Light. The tracks that feature on this album are a selection of re-arranged traditional hymns, with Iona providing the instrumental melodies. In 2001, Hogg collaborated with vocalists Máire Brennan and Margaret Becker for the release New Irish Hymns. There have been a further three volumes of the New Irish Hymns series of albums involving other vocals. Iona also provided the instrumentals.

Her vocals were further featured in the PlayStation role-playing video game Xenogears. Composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, the ending-theme song "Small Two Of Pieces", along with an extra track "Stars Of Tears" (not featured in the game) were recorded. Mitsuda also invited her to record the vocal themes for the prequel to Xenogears, Xenosaga: Episode One. Two tracks were recorded for this game: the ending-theme "Kokoro", and insert song "Pain". Soundtracks were released for both of these videogames on the Digicube label. The song "Kokoro" was also released as a CD single. Hogg's vocals were not featured in any of the later Xenosaga releases, as Yasunori Mitsuda was replaced as the game's musical composer. Her work in Xenosaga is also her most well known.

In 2008, Hogg released two solo albums, Raphael's Journey and Personal. Raphael's Journey is available only as a download and features friend Moya Brennan of Clannad. The album is available only through Kingsway Music UK. Hogg, in her personal press release, says:

Musically, this album is a collection of songs with a few instrumentals. Frank Van Essen has been working with me on this for several years not only as producer, but also co-writing and playing. There are beautiful performances from all my mates in Iona, gorgeous string arrangements from Frank, beautiful guest vocals from the amazing Moya Brennan and piano and vocals from myself......so, please download it and tell others about it."

Her Personal album was also released with a press release by Hogg, "to give fans the true story of the album".

Discography

{{For|Iona recordings|Iona (band)#Discography]]

Collaborations

References

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