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Janita
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JANITA - new music now available on myspace!



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Member Since11/1/2005
Band Websitewww.janita.com
Band MembersNY: Nick D'Amato (bass), John Caban (guitar), Ethan Eubanks (drums), John Deley (keys) FINLAND: Jarkko Toivanen (bass), Mikko Kosonen (guitar), Antti Lehtinen (drums)
InfluencesBill Withers, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Meshell Ndegeocello, Michael Jackson, Prince, Milton Nascimento, Keane, Death Cab for Cutie, Amel Larrieux, D'Angelo, Coldplay, Travis, Neil Young, Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton, Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, Caron Wheeler, Faith Evans, Radiohead, Jill Scott, Patty Griffin, The Weepies, Depeche Mode, Dionne Farris, The Fray, Young Disciples, Prodigy, Johnny Guitar Watson, The Rapture, Mr.Fingers, Serge Gainsbourg, Sean Lennon, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Feist, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Guster, Hem, Jamiroquai, Joni Mitchell, K.D. Lang, Raphael Saadiq, Blonde Redhead, Otis Redding, Police, Roots, Roy Ayers, Rufus Wainwright, Terence Trent D'Arby, love, longing...
Sounds LikeJanita
Record LabelJupiter/Texicalli, Finland
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 2 2009 8:00P
Arlene’s Grocery New York, New York
Dec 16 2009 7:00P
Salmagundi Club New York, New York

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   About Janita
Janita started her career in her native Finland at the early age of 13. An overnight success, she became a celebrity and toured the country extensively for two years. During that time she graced the pages of all the major Finnish magazines and appeared on dozens of TV shows and radio programs. To chase her dreams of having an international career as a singer and to free herself from expectations and scrutiny that comes with major success in a small country, she moved to New York at age 17.

Today, Janita calls Brooklyn her home. NY continues to inspire and fascinate her, though she also deeply identifies with her Finnish roots. Being torn between two worlds has in effect become a theme in her life and her music. Like her dual nationality, Janita's music is a also a hybrid of her two main influences: soul and alternative. Her vocals and musical choices, deeply rooted in American soul music that she grew up listening to, are also colored with an impulsive expression and edge stemming from her love for alternative music. In her artistry is a mixture of opposites--darkness and hope, sensitivity and rawness, courage and frailty. Janita's deeply personal lyrics, her exceptional voice and her powerful stage presence have earned her thousands of fans all over the world.

Janita recently completed a bold and honest new album, Haunted, which was released in Finland in September 2009, to be followed by releases in the US, Japan and Europe. On this album, she delves into darker territory than ever before, both lyrically and musically. Haunted displays the natural growth of a true artist, not afraid to lay herself bare.

STAY TUNED FOR THE UPCOMING WWW.JANITA.COM

Past reviews of Janita's music:
BILLBOARD: "A sensual, musical mosaic.Immediately snag a copy."
MARIE CLAIRE: "Janita keeps listeners hooked...HEAR IT!"
VILLAGE VOICE: "This belle can belt and pen. Janita teems with vocal wattage and knows it." .... ..


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PIANORAMA

PIANORAMA



Oct 27 2009 3:20 AM

Beautiful music, beautiful friend!
Kwiz

Kwiz



Oct 27 2009 3:20 AM

Hey Juanita, love the music and your vibe! John Caban sent an email about your un-official album release party. I'm on the road so I won't be able to make it. Have a great one and save me a cd so I can buy it from John when I get home on Thanks giving....LOL
Goodvibes

Goodvibes



Oct 21 2009 2:36 AM

Great thanx for the add, awesome sound & feeling
*RICON* (Ree-Cone)

*RICON* (Ree-Cone)



Oct 21 2009 2:36 AM

Hi! Janita,

I don't know if you'll remember me but this is Marina from LA. Just wanted to WISH you Much & Continued Success. 

Peace,
Marina
Lion

Lion



Oct 21 2009 2:35 AM

lOVE YOU JANITA
 TAKECARE 
I THINK AM GOING TO SEE U ON THE UPCOMING SHOW
Greg Frank

Greg Frank



Oct 21 2009 2:34 AM

Good Page and Thanks for the add




Lion

Lion



Oct 5 2009 11:12 PM

Wish you the best Janita
Love you
take care
Juha Korento

Juha Korento



Sep 27 2009 10:14 AM


Rumba

Rumba



Sep 27 2009 10:09 AM

Janita valitsee suosikkejaan uudessa Rumbassa (15/09). Lehden sivuilta löytyy myös Hauntedin levyarvio.




Isäntä Meidän

Isäntä Meidän



Sep 27 2009 10:07 AM

Loistomatskua!
Lion

Lion



Sep 22 2009 8:19 AM

WOW! URE NEW SONGS ARE BEAUTIFUL
JUST LIKE THE PREVIOUS ONES
i DON'T KNOW BUT THERES NOT ONE SONG THAT I DON'T LIKE FROM ALL URE 
SONGS.I LIKE ALL URE SONGS SERIOUSLY
HOPING YOU THE BEST JANITA
ALWAYS KEEP URE HEAD UP HIGH AND DON'T LOOK DOWN
ros

rosalyn wheeler



Sep 22 2009 8:19 AM

i love your music!!! i can relate to hopelessly hopeful!!! your sound is unique!!!
Sami Jones Folk

Sami Jones Folk



Sep 22 2009 8:19 AM

Moi, kiitos ja hyvää syksyä! Folk, folk,... Sami
Quany, even though I feel like an Anastasia

Quany, even though I feel like an Anastasia



Sep 15 2009 12:07 PM

Hey Janita!  It sounds great!
I hope there's a tour in the works... :-)
I didn't get to make it the last time you were playing on Catalina Island, but maybe you'll bless us once more in the L.B. area with your music.
Many wishes for your continued success!!
Teea Aarnio

Teea Aarnio



Sep 14 2009 1:32 PM

Mahtava uusi suunta ja voima! Hieno uusi biisi.. Wow. 
Kaikkea hyvää, Teea
ART

ART



Sep 14 2009 1:32 PM

Hey I love your music.  Just came across it for the first time recently!
LexKing

Tomi Paulamäki



Sep 14 2009 1:31 PM

Kiitos hyväksymisestä. Kaikkea hyvää sinulle :)
Like A Glove

Like A Glove



Sep 14 2009 1:29 PM

Kiitoksia lisäilystä ja hyvästä musasta!
-LAG
Classic Rock Suomi

Jari Kaikkonen



Sep 14 2009 1:29 PM

Semifinaalin keikka jäi nyt väliin :-( Menikö keikka kaikesta huolimatta hyvin? Mukavaa jatkoa.
Jukka

Jukka



Sep 1 2009 9:08 PM

Ystäväsi lähetti tämän kommentin sovelluksesta Kiss Me. Voit estää tämän sovelluksen ja sen kautta tulevat yhteydenotot napsauttamalla tätä.


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Ilkka Alanko

Ilkka Alanko



Sep 1 2009 8:58 PM

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Lion

Lion



Sep 1 2009 8:58 PM

Hey janita How are you? . Hoping the best for you. Love you and am a big fan of ures wishing you the best... Take care
Tiia

Tiia Santavirta



Sep 1 2009 8:57 PM

IHANAAAA!! Vihdoin keikkoja. Pitää nyt toivoa ettei ole jotain noille päiville, huominen menee tosiaan ohi, mutta noi pari seuraavaa. Loistavaa <3
Emma Salokoski & Ilmiliekki Quartet

Emma Salokoski & Ilmiliekki Quartet



Aug 4 2009 4:30 AM

Kiitos, tack ja thanks for the add!
Westcoast Whippers

Westcoast Whippers



Jul 28 2009 2:03 AM

Whippers thank you!
Whipps

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