Janïsa

Toronto, ON

$500 - $5050

Travels up to 200 miles

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Singing 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone Toronto Jazz Festival 2015

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Motown Soul

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janïsa and guitar

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Overview

Janïsa is a Toronto born singer, songwriter who grew up in the prairies of Alberta singing hymns in her mother's church and sneaking in the frequency of secular Pop R&B hits on an old bedroom alarm clock radio that sat innocently on her night table.
Now Janïsa merges the intimacy and introspection of a singer-songwriter with the rich aesthetic of Roots, Soul and R n B.
janïsa’s musical work is a perfect expression of the sanctities, and sometimes the sorrows, that attach themselves to life and finding one’s self. She is a beguiling artist with a troubadour’s commitment to lyric and story. janïsa has performed over 10,000 hrs across the country in multiple venues and festivals.


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Booking information

Price range: $500 - $5050

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 90 minutes

Unions: Actra, Equity

What to expect

Soulful and engaging
Mesmerizing
Electrifying

About

janïsa is a Toronto born singer, songwriter who grew up in the prairies of Alberta singing hymns in her mother's church and sneaking in the frequency of secular Pop R&B hits on an old bedroom alarm clock radio that sat innocently on her night table.
Now janïsa bridges the gap between two disparate musical worlds. She merges the intimacy and introspection of a singer-songwriter with the rich aesthetic of Roots, Soul and R n B.
janïsa’s musical work is a perfect expression of the sanctities, and sometimes the sorrows, that attach themselves to life and finding one’s self. She is a beguiling artist with a troubadour’s commitment to lyric and story. janïsa has performed over 10,000 hrs across the country in multiple venues and festivals like the Canadian Music Festival, NXNE, Canadian Music Week, Manifesto Festival, Vancouver Island Music Festival and much more.

Additional booking notes

Depending on the style of gig and venue, I can work with the organizer of the event with the technical requirements.

Set list

Feel Good -Nina Simone
Long Walk - Jill Scott
I'd Rather Go Blind- Etta James
By Your Side - Sade
Love on the Brain - Rihanna
I want you around - Snoh Aalegra
... and more
+ original songs

Influences and inspiration

Aretha Franklin
Stevie Wonder
Erykah Badu
Prince
Michael Jackson
Hiatus Kaiyote
James Blake

Setup requirements

vocal monitor, boom mic stand, mic, acoustic guitar amp

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