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Podcast interview on Big Chill no 3: http://www.bigchill.net/story/2254/podcastthreefree.html
Influences
J5, ATCQ, De La Soul, Pharcyde, Nas, Missy Elliot, Blondie, Marcelo D2, DarraJ, DJ Nuts, Cedille, Fat Freddy's Drop, Nextmen, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Soul II Soul, Prince, Eden, Dave Ghetto, Common, J Boogie, Ohmega Watts, Jorge Ben, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Elis Regina, Airto, Hanny, Seu Jorge, Ska Cubano, Fela Kuti, Killers, Siren, Kate Bush, Jarecki, Jean Grae, One Self, Young MC, Snoop Dog, Q-Tip, Pharell, Incredible Bongo Band, D'Nell, Little Feat, Jazz Jamaica, Steely Dan, James Brown, Daft Punk, Les Rhymthes Digitales, Hocus Pocus, Marky, Trio Mocoto, Sasso, Tito Puente, Joyce, Doris, Wildstyle, Labi Siffre, Tetine, The Specials, Minnie Ripperton, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Jeff Buckley, the lovely Terry Callier, Rebirth, Incredible Bongo Band, Spleen, Happy Monday's to name but a fuuu...
Having worked at Universal Music, Zomba Records, run her own artist management agency 'Siren' and now Label Manager of Mr Bongo Records, Jane's influences and record collection span a wide range of genres. Her set's range from classic Brazilian, Latin and Afrobeat and hip hop and funk from around the globe. Now based at Wyldpytch Records in London's Soho.
Jane has played at various clubs in Brighton and London including Cargo, Jazz Cafe, AKA and Guanabara as well as worldwide gigs including MTV Awards in Portugal 2005, and in 2006 - Recife Carnival in Brazil, Womad, Braziliant, A Rum Do to name a few, as well as supporting Gilles Peterson, Patife, Mark de Clive Lowe and DJ Marky. She has a residency at the Big Chill Bar in London's Brick Lane. She is one of only a few female DJs in the UK playing Brazilian and Latin party tunes, mixed with hip hop from all over the world.
If you're in Lewes, near Brighton come on down. It's at the Lansdowne pub, near the station. It's gonna be ace. If you're not in Lewes, jump on a train and get down the Lansdowne. If you're not in the UK, you better start swimming now. Sorry if you got this twice, I'm freakin new to this alright??!?
Hey! Hope you are doing well......if you are not playing yourself tonight......i'm playing the Half Moon Putney.....would love to say hello?!
Al Perkins is with me, and a great band called Shurman.
Anyway, take care and hope to see you.
Kevin
HI Lady Jane, here is a picture of you at Finlandia. Got some footage of your performance, though had a bit of a problem with cameras. Still be fantastic to get an interview with you some day soon. Let's re arrange ?
hello lovely laydeeeeeee!!!just droppin by to tell ya that i miss ya loads!!!!!broken any hearts lately??all is good here just missin everyone big time!!!!!hope all is well babe xxx
Hola my lady! Hope ur alright. Myself and Johnny are doing fine here in Sweden. Hopefully will come for a short visit soon. Will swing by the aurora...love XXX
Alright Mrs, How do? Just to say that I'll be in London tomorrow for Kidkanevil, Belleruche and Gumbo Allstars at Clockwork. Will holler at you to see if I can be joined by your fabulous self. Loadsa love, S xx
awrite ya nay...missin ya babe..takin ages on the computer to get back to everyone..am on freakin dial up till friday.....just been chillin here...on the case with things next week,should be all set up by the end of the month.....don't forget....space saved for ya on the beach anytime..hope you ok babe,say hi to everyone for me...xxx
Hey Lady,
How fun was Saturday? What are the chances eh? Hilarious! Good to see your fabulous self and next time we'll go for a great big goss.
Big Love,
S xxx
How are ya? just coming by to show your page some love and keep the comunication lines open.. Hit me up sometime... I have a few shows coming up you may want to check out..
allwite treacle, Happy Easter and sunny weather.. hey! that lady of mine has a myspace now (take a look on my page for her address).... see you soon maybe.. J x
awrite treacle,haven't seen ya for ages!!!!might need your help again this week, you are the download queen!!!got a couple of gigs nxt weekend so let the cd factory begin!!!!!hope all is well in the pole dancing world xxxx