NY: Nick D'Amato (bass), John Caban (guitar), Ethan Eubanks (drums), John Deley (keys)
FINLAND: Jarkko Toivanen (bass), Mikko Kosonen (guitar), Antti Lehtinen (drums)
Influences
Bill 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...
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.
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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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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
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
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!!
