Northern Ireland so special to Katie Melua

Former Fortwilliam pupil Katie recalls her years growing up in Belfast

Katie Melua

Kelly Allen

KATIE Melua has revealed how her time growing up in Belfast has helped inspire her song writing and her new album.

The 36-year-old singer was born in the Georgian city of Kutaisi but emigrated with her family to Northern Ireland when she was nine years old in the aftermath of the Georgian Civil War.