I'm a solo artist (I sing/write/produce/play keys/program) with loads of help on these tracks from:
Adam Bowman (drums), Matthew Lima (bass), Dave Huber (guitar), Mike Cristian (guitar, engineering, good European coffee and cheese), Ashley Wey (keys and, organic treats and good vibes), Jesse Bear (guitar, engineering, mixing), Dave Thompson (Guitar- Not That Deep), Joel Parisien (organ - The Way of the World), Chris Rouse (keys), Milos Angelov (bass-The Way of the World), Chris Colvin of Studio A Mirador(recording engineer), and all my wonderful friends and fans who keep me going with love and support. Thank you!
Influences
STEVIE WONDER, LEWIS TAYLOR, Joel Parisien, Bill Withers Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Chaka Khan, Ella Fitzgerald, Prince, Gladys Knight, early Lenny Kravitz, Randy Crawford, JAMIROQUAI, The Brand New Heavies, Omar, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, Jamie Cullum, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, The Stylistics, Earth, Wind and Fire, John Mayer, Donnie, Gavin Degraw, India Arie, Sarah Vaughan, Bobby McFerrin, Michael McDonald, Sade, John Mayer, Amel Larrieux, Motown in general, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Eric Benet, Sara Latendresse, early Mariah Carey, Quicny Jones, Joni Mitchell, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson (earlier stuff), Quincy Jones, Natelie Merchant (what a poet),
DONNY HATHAWAY, The Delfonics, Jeff Buckley, Sonny Rollins, Omar, Ray Lamontagne, Burt Bacharach (songwriting), Beady Belle, early Lionel Richie/Commodores, Paula Cole, Alicia Keys, Sting, JENNIE LAWS, Alanis Morrisette, MALCOLM X, Rahsaan Patterson, Maxwell, Julie Crochetiere, Fred Hammond, Teddy Pendegrass, Anthony Hamilton, Chris Rouse, Jill Scott, Iyanla Vanzant, Amos Lee, Buddhist teachings, Noam Chomsky.
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Joni's brand of soul is real music played by real musicians. Think of when Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye were considered pop music. Her writing is where joyful melodies meet inspiring and evocative lyrics. Where the influence is jazz and world, the personality is pop and the heart is classic soul.
“...Joni sounds like what an Erykah Badu and Hip-Hop Joni Mitchell hybrid would sound like....I can attest that in live performance her voice and stage presence are stellar and come off as enderaringly natural....Joni had me hollering and cheering like I haven't at an R&B show in a while.”
-Raji Sohal- CBC Radio 3
Joni voted "BEST FEMALE ARTIST OF 2008" by readers of ECHO Weekly
in the tri-cities area!!!
"Quite a lot of nice stuff coming out of Canada over recent years, and this is no exception. The initial indicators that reach you after the first few minutes of "How Can It Be?" are that it is proper musicianship, live feel, punchy, good production, and excellent vocals...an accomplished album with several tracks of note. A Fine Time." Life & Soul Online Mag & Blogspot (U.K.)
“About 30 seconds into “A Fine Time”, I was pretty damn confident that Joni NehRita is the real deal. The entire disc sprang to life with unwavering elegance and never ceased to impress...the nine selections strike hard and soothe the spirit.” Addi Stewart, NOW Magazine
“That is a fine piece of work….you have a great voice…”
-Peter Travers, Program Director 105.3 KOOL FM
Lover of:
Adam, the moon, trees, MANGOES, Lewis Taylor, children, yoga and Pilates, compassionate people, reading, Noam Chomsky, dance, chickadees, whales, Buddhist and Yogic teachings, “You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay, learning, satire, laughter, frisbee (even though I'm not so good at it), biking, walking in the woods, awareness, “So You Think You Can Dance”, organic food, and always, music.
Tryin' to live:
as simply as one can with the internet, a cell phone, a home studio and other gadgets. ..lol...I have moved to a smaller city, Guelph which is quite progressive in a sustainable way. I support locally grown food and products as much as I can, buy natural household and personal products, etc...any ideas on how to live “more green”, please let me know!
Who I'd like to meet:
musicans, activists, funny people, naturopathic doctors, historians, real producers and arrangers, film-makers, Booking agents (especially in Europe), management, entertainment lawyers, happy people.
Watch "Help Myself" from Joni's YouTube Concert Series @ The Registry
Watch Nothing Else Matters from Joni's YouTube Concert Series
Watch "How 2 Get Thru" from Joni's YouTube Concert Series @ The Registry
Watch "A Fine Time" from Joni's YouTube Concert Series Live @ The Registry!
Watch Joni's band perform "On My Way" live on Canada AM!
Hi Joni, Long time no talk. Just touching base.. looks like you've been busy! Great job on the new release I love it. Good for you...keep it up....peace J
If my band plays for you, would you be willing to come to Houston later this year? Of course we'd have to work out details, etc..I've already talked to my wife about you having a place to crash. The band is cool with whatever I say, so hit me up..BTW-Your cd was my favorite cd of 2008.. I'll be posting a blog next week about faves..
Thanks for the love, and support. I don't spend much time on here anymore so I'm just checking to see who I'm still friends with. Drop me a note, let me know how your doing, what your working on, ect.... I'll do my best to take some time and answer. By the way, if this message is a repeat; just delete: no hard feelings.
Hey, After a rather manic 2008 and a fabulous Christmas. Just wanted to take some time out to wish you all the best for the New Year. Hope 2009 brings you all you aspire and most of what you desire...lol Keep in touch. yelitza x
