My fans help to make my music worth the effort...... Here's a FAN VIDEO of "God Knows My Name"
Influences
Jill Scott, Rachelle Ferrell, Fred Hammond, John Mayer, India.Arie, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Lizz Wright, Anita Baker, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Sting, Rita Springer, Jazz, Neo Soul, Gospel, R&B, Contemporary. You name it! .... I like a bit of everything!
Born and raised on the island of Barbados, as a young girl Janelle Headley would grab every opportunity to sing in school assemblies or at church. Composing and arranging also came easily to her; and friends and family still recall the lyrics to songs she wrote when she was six. It was only at the age of 17, however, that Janelle decided Music was her passion. Before then she had struggled to convince herself that traditional academic pursuits were best.
Once the decision was made, Janelle made her way to The Kings University College, Edmonton Alberta. There she studied classical voice with Heather Hantke, and was also a member of the Kings Chamber and Concert Choirs. After spending a crucial year consolidating her music skills, Janelle felt a burning desire to learn more about Jazz. So in the summer of 2001 she moved east and enrolled into York Universitys (Toronto) Jazz Program. At York, Janelle had the privilege of studying under the likes of Barry Elmes, Bill Westcott, Bob Fenton, Mike Murley, Sacha Williamson and Sundar Viswanathan.
Upon graduation in 2004, Janelle has performed at numerous events as lead or background vocalist, including the Barbados Jazz Festival and the Ottawa Blues Festival. Her performance is always eclectic and breezy, yet warm and inviting. Her voice is richly smooth, possessing depth and maturity that belies her age. Some say that its unmistakeably a Jazz voice. However, Janelle is adamant that many types of music influence her sound. Whatever the label you choose, her performance is an experience youre not likely to forget.
Janelle Headley's dream is to use music to inspire, but also as a tool to question, and catalyze change. As a singer, songwriter and poet, she believes the message is as critical as the melody: To narrate my stories, and be able to connect with the audience through lessons learnt, inspiring their own introspection and reflection, would be priceless.
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Janelle sings Kindred The Family Soul's "Rhythm of Life".
Janelle Sings Chrisette Michele's "Best of Me".
Janelle sings I am Yours.
Above-- A video clip of the band being featured [Hal Linton's Debut, 2007 Barbados Jazz Festival]. It starts off with myself, then Nikita Brown and ends with Melvin Alick on Drums.
Great sound!Just listened to all the songs on Your profile and really liked them. I love the soul in your music. I admire Your musical expression. You're great,
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WOW WHAT CAN I SAY BUT YOUR JUST A SPECIAL AND VERY BEUTIFUL BLACK WOMAN WITH A VOICE THATS GIVES ME CHILLS, GOOD CHILLS THOW LOL KEEP DOING YOUR THING HOPE YOU ENJOY MY MUSIC ALSO
Hi Janelle, How have you been doing? Winter is coming so now I will be
spending more time on here to try and catch up with all the music. Holy Smokes!!!!! This old guy has lots to catch up on. It actually got so hot here this Summer and it stayed all Summer . I shaved all my hair off, hehe!! You probably will get a good laugh because it was in the high 70's and 80's, Hey, but that is Hot! for us way up here :)
" WORD FOR TODAY ( BETRAYAL ) DEUTERONOMY 31:6 NKJV BIBLE " " BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS. DO NOT BE AFRAID OR TERRIFIED BECAUSE OF THEM , FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD GOES WITH YOU ; HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU. " AMEN!
Guardians Tag Ministry.. ( VOW TO GOD ) I AM HURT , BUT I WILL NOT LET THIS DESTROY MY FAITH IN YOU. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE FAITHFUL. I NEED TO FORGIVE THOSE WHO HAVE BETRAYED ME , AND I WILL DO SO IN YOUR NAME. I WILL TRUST YOU ALWAYS. " WE LOVE YOU! HAVE A BLESSED DAY IN THE LORD. PASTOR SOLOMON & FIRST LADY NOVELLA HORSEY.
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