Julie Slim? is distinguished for bringing her multicultural and multilingual background to her music, reviving international standards from the early 20th century with her individual style, characterized by warm, precise vocals that mesmerize listeners, transporting them to a different time and place with the stories expressed in her songs.
Growing up in Beirut Lebanon, music has always been an essential part of Julie's life. Early on, Julie was exposed to Arabic, European and American pop, folk, classical and jazz music. Julie has been performing with her quintet, RendezVous since 2013, when she founded the band. As a soloist, she collaborates with renowned Austin world music bands. Her award winning covers and originals lift spirits, touch hearts and enlighten audiences about different parts of the world.
With her band RendezVous, Julie has recently released 2 EP’s and their latest full length CD, “Promenade Sentimentale”, available on iTunes, Amazon, CdBaby and streaming on Spotify and Bandcamp and YouTube. She is currently recording a new album of originals with RendezVous, to be released sometime in 2020.
Julie holds a Masters in Linguistics and a Level III certification in the Koda?ly Methodology of music education. Julie is also a vocalist with the Austin Jazz Workshop, educating elementary students about jazz. Paying it forward, Julie volunteers with the Austin chapter of ?Threshold Choir? at Austin Hospice Christopher House.
Through music, Julie educates, brings together and uplifts, creating community wherever she performs.