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JHELISA
Experimental / Acoustic / Soul



NEW ORLEANS/ITALY/LONDON/LA/LOUISVILLE/MISSISSIPPI, UNIVERSE
Swaziland

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Member Since2/28/2006
Band Websitewww.jhelisa.com
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...My recent discoveries of old blues/folk/roots music from Son House,Black Ace, Slim Harpo,Blind Wille Johnson, Josh White, Vera Hall, Mrs. Mary Pickens, Elizabeth Cotten just to name a few has me very inspired, along with a lot of indigenous music from Navajo Elders, Muchatera, Mbuti Pygmies,Fulani, Hawaiian, and especially a Vietnamese tune I found called Lo 1 Song Nui byHoang-Vuy, its absolutely insane, you here jazz, you hear abstractions, you hear rhythm, it has inspired me to want to share this music with all who would be into experimental music, it is not for everybody mind you. Look for my posted playlists soon from my new website, where i will be featuring a lot of new music. Some of the other artists that always offer me wonderful nourishment in their music are Anaya aka Pam my sister, Brother Darnell and Lamont, Dad on keys, Mom on vocals, Aunt Vickie Uncle Bobby and Cousin Carleen, Grandaddy on the guitar, Uncle Sam on guitar, and all the rest of my gifted tribe. Michelle Ndegeocello, Ani Di Franco, Kelly Jo Phelps, Bright Eyes, James Singleton, Cassandra Wilson, Jill Scott, Lauren Hill, Ledisi, Amel Larrieaux, Z Star, Eska, Charlie Mingus is my constant companion and Thelonious Monk, Greg Osby, Count Basie, Duke, Stevie, Donnie Hathaway, Earth Wind & Fire, Isley Brothers, Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits, Chocolate Genius, Jeff Buckley, Lalah Hathaway, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Pops Staples, and KoKo Taylor, Kandido, Block 16, Massive Attack, One Giant Leap, Stanton Warriors, Chuck D. , Slum Village, Jill, Erykah and India, N'Dambi, Lalah, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama,
Sounds LikeCheck out: Jhelisa I certainly look at our humanity as primitive, Jhelisa says. I look at my developing ways as primitive, but hopefully, I am growing into advancement in my struggle to BE THERE, to arrive at an ultimate strength of faith and hope and unpenetrable endurance of spirit. Much like evolution. From my perspective, a primitive guide to being there is to me like a global gumbo, ready for consumption, in all of its varying degrees.
Record LabelINFRACom!/RENTAVIBE/DORADO/BLUE NOTE/DOUBLEMOON/19
Type of LabelIndie


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.. --> --> --> --> --> --> --> - In 1994, Jhelisa released her first solo album "Galactica Rush" on Dorado Records, followed two years later by "Language Electric", both produced by Lee Hamblin and Jhelisa. Jhelisa's best known track is "Friendly Pressure". Her many collaborations have been with artists such as Jeff Buckley, The Shamen, Courtney Pine, Bjork, Massive Attack, Chaka Khan, Greg Osby, Bryan Ferry, Block 16, Dana Bryant, Block 16 and Outside to name a few. Touring in the UK, Europe and Japan, Jhelisa shared the bill with the legendary James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Roots, Michael Franti, Talib Kweli, Roy Ayers, Sting, Arrested Development and Nitin Sawhney. Besides her musical activities, Jhelisa was featured in the Italian film "The Protagonist" starring British actress Tilda Swinton (Narnya, Beach). Jhelisa has traveled extensively in both Africa and Brazil and has taken inspiration from the rich musical cultures around the world. In 2004 Jhelisa moved to New Orleans to record her new album "A PRIMITIVE GUIDE TO BEING THERE" for INFRACom!. When hurricane "Katrina" hit New Orleans Jhelisa left the city. Her studio and her house were destroyed by the flood and part of the album is lost too. Jhelisa has now completed the recordings in Atlanta. The CD will be sold as a bundle together with the DVD "One week with Jhelisa - Rediscovering America". New projects include the soon to be released SUNDAY IN ALGIERS A TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE, recorded in New Orleans a few months before Katrina, featuring James Singleton on Acoustic Bass, Brian Coogan on Piano and Endre Landsnes on drums. Jhelisa is also a featured vocalist on the new ONE GIANT LEAP CD/DVD.

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PAZ

PAZ



Oct 7 2009 10:37 PM

A big huge from Chile.
Love.
ray

ray



Oct 7 2009 10:36 PM

You are RAD!!!
Pilar de la Hoz

Pilar de la Hoz
Online Now!


Oct 7 2009 10:35 PM


HELLO DEAR JHELISA!!!
THANKS FOR THE ADD!!!!
BEST REGARDS FROM LIMA, PERÚ,
PILAR
Luca_75

Luca_75



Sep 27 2009 12:32 AM

Hi marvelous Jhelisa as you are? it has been being for so much time that I don't see you. I hope to see again soon you. I have some photos to give you!! Hi!
Luca
Carvalho

Carvalho



Aug 13 2009 6:35 AM

How are you hope all is well
peace an light
Carvalho
the Conscripts

the Conscripts



Jul 19 2009 6:46 AM

Hey, saw you playing with your jazz band supporting Mavis Staples and my spine is still tingling!
When is Sunday in Algiers going to be released? And are you touring again soon?

Dan
lulla (b-sides)

lulla (b-sides)



Jul 2 2009 1:36 PM

had the pleasure of lissening to
one of your older albums a friend
had purchased on a whim, on our
way to a show some three hours away,
on repeat.... loved it.
Damon

Damon



Jun 28 2009 12:50 PM

Hey Jhelisa,
I bought the 1 Giant Leap album yesterday, love your tracks on it!
Keep looking up x
Malianga

Malianga



Jun 6 2009 9:11 PM

"Sell Me away..." Classic I've always loved this song Harmonically and for the story it tells....
Marika

Marika



Apr 28 2009 1:21 AM

Hi Jhelisa!
Thanks for accept me. Your music is amazing - so great, interesting and rock. And your voice... God! Absolutely marvellous, I love it and listen over and over again!
I'm sure that your works are from heaven. You're terrific!
All the best in your music career.
Best regards from Poland,
Marika
nu park

nu park



Apr 18 2009 1:18 PM

You sound sometimes political, sometimes painful and sometimes mysterious but there is always that soothing feeling in your voice that I like. You sang with Jeff Buckley? I didn't know that. You're lucky because he was a very special songwriter/singer. What is the name of the recording you made with Jeff Buckley? Enough said,
universoulove!
Nu Park from Istanbul
contessa2008

contessa2008



Apr 17 2009 1:50 PM

Thank you...for the magic of your music.
AFRICAN CONFEDERATE RAW UNCUT MUSIC!

AFRICAN CONFEDERATE RAW UNCUT MUSIC!



Apr 17 2009 1:50 PM

HAVE A LOVELY WEEK MY FRIEND!
NUERA

NUERA



Apr 17 2009 1:50 PM

Thanks for your add, Jhelisa!
We love you!
Greetings from Italy


NUERA
Reggae Music-Johnny Baby

Reggae Music-Johnny Baby



Apr 17 2009 1:50 PM

Thanks for acc.
Stay positive
Johnny Baby
Bossamundo

Harry Melchior



Apr 17 2009 1:50 PM

oi, thanks for your friendship. Very nice to meet you here on myspace...take care & keep up your awesome work!
Gordon Reeves

Gordon Reeves



Apr 17 2009 1:47 PM

Hey Jhelisa,

I just put two songs from my new album on my profile. Would appreciate if you gave them a listen and tell me what you think.
If you like them, leave a comment or you can preorder the album and become part of the booklet!

All the best!
Gordon
reylan

reylan



Apr 17 2009 1:42 PM

hi there jhelisa..


do you still remember me?
heheh

are you goin to visit philippines?
hehheh
NIDLE (FACEBOOK ME NOW!!!)

NIDLE (FACEBOOK ME NOW!!!)



Apr 17 2009 1:42 PM

...

Hi Jhelisa,

Une bonne fin de semaine à toi!!;)

Much LOVE from PARIS!!!

PAZ,

NIDLE

...
Anaya...

Anaya...



Apr 17 2009 1:42 PM

Jhelisa you are a rare gem indeed... I am so blessed to
have you as MY SISTAH and MY LIFELONG FRIEND!... As always
with love always from your
big sis.
~Anaya
ALAIN STAN D' AVIGNON

  ALAIN   STAN  D' AVIGNON



Apr 17 2009 1:41 PM

MADE IN AVIGNON :) YOUR PRODUCTION FORCES THE RESPECT; Madame Jhelisa ,MY ENJOYEMENT IS IN THX 4 ADD = IT FRENCH IN THE TEXT *!* joie & SENTIMENT SUR VOS PROJETS .
As
Damon

Damon



Apr 17 2009 1:40 PM

Love your music and look forward to the next album! :-)
PAZ

PAZ



Apr 17 2009 1:40 PM

Merry Christmas, dear Jhelisa!
All my love from Chile.

Paz.
Angie Dial

Angie Dial



Apr 17 2009 1:40 PM

Happy Christmas to the lovely & beautiful being that is... Jhelisa!!
Hope all is good in your world.
All the very best to you girl for 2009!
Nigel & I love & miss ya bunches & hope we can meet up sometime soon... would be lovely to see you... it's been waaaay to long!!
Big hugs & kisses xoxoxox

Angie, Nigel, Caelum & Maya
Agnieszka Grela

Agnieszka Grela



Apr 17 2009 1:40 PM

Hello,

I wish you all the best in New Year!

Agnieszka
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