23 years ago NALEDi was born in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana, Africa... the very same night that Halley's Comet arrived. The local village women gave her the name Naledi (pronounced Nah-Lady), which means "star" because there is no word for "comet" in their language. NALEDi is a registered Trademark. NALEDi was 3 years old when she knew that she wanted to be a singer... and 7 years old when she wrote her very first song.
As a British/American dual-citizen she grew up 1/2 an all American girl on a chicken farm in Texas, and 1/2 a Cosmopolitan girl traveling the World. For musicians, all roads lead to Memphis, Tennessee (the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock and Roll) and NALEDi was 15 years old when she accidentally stumbled into this city. It must not have been an accident after all, because it was here that she "found" herself and decided once and for all to follow her heart and be a Singer-Songwriter.
She released her first full length album "... in the rain" when she was 17 years old living in Austin, Texas. This album contained songs she had written when she was 15-17 years old - and her first time in a professional recording studio at sweet 16 she described as 'Heavenly.'
At 19 years old NALEDi moved to Nashville, Tennessee. During her first 6 months in Music City, NALEDi recorded a 4 song demo with local musicians produced by trumpet legend, Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns.
A square peg in a round hole, NALEDi has never let herself or her music be put in a box with a label. She has written pop, country, blues-y and world songs in multiple languages, and even sung harmonies on a hip-hop album.
A humanitarian at heart, she has always been passionate about using her music to make a positive difference in the world and charity is a priority in her career which she hopes will one day lead her to found her own charity or to serve as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations.
Often called a "Renaissance woman" NALEDi is not only a prolific songwriter, she has also worked professionally as an Abstract Oil Painter & a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist specialized in Pregnancy and Equine. She loves ballroom dancing, swimming, horseback riding & studying Science.. and is in the process of writing several books and self-producing her next album to be released in February 2010.
Currently on hiatus from the music industry to focus on her health (fighting a daily battle in a 10 year war against a debilitating disease) NALEDi is grateful for your constant support and this opportunity to continue sharing her music with you.
Sincerely, NALEDiLiGHT PRODUCTiONS
___________________________________________________
Hey friend....many blessings to you and yours through the New Year. Much thanks for being a friend and we want to share Aviva's gift of music with you! Check out our new single 'Cannabis Car.' FACT: One acre of HEMP can produce 20 to 30 barrels of Bio-Diesel...what are we waiting for? Get up, stand up! Peace and knowledge through music, one love, AATFP
~CANNABIS CAR~ " Don't you want, a car that runs on Cannabis?"
AATFP Are...like a cascading waterfall of creative celestial waves of enchanting kaliedoscopic, psychodelic, soul fusion for the kindred free spirits that could only be conjured up by the overwhelmingly enthusiastic offspring of the original easyriders!...sorta.
AATFP Is...♫ !♫ An Earthy, Jumble Pop of...World, Folk, Soul, Reggae, Rock, Cosmic, and Gypsy sounds! We have been recently described as "The most original sound that's come to the South in a while". ♫ !♫
Looking back on the months gone by, As a new year starts and an old one ends, We contemplate what brought us joy, And we think of our loved ones and our friends.
Recalling all the happy times, Remembering how they enriched our lives, We reflect upon who really counts, As the fresh and bright new year arrives.
And when I ponder those who do, I immediately think of you.
Thanks for being one of the reasons I We'll have a Happy New Year!
Hey there Lovely Lady, I know I'm a little early....But I wanted to stop by and wish you a very Happy New Year. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones when you hearld in 2010 . May the new year bring you all that your life was lacking in 2009!!!
A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable or articulating her needs. A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears. A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the full potential God gave them. A good woman knows her past, understands the present and move towards the future. A good woman knows God. She knows with God the world is her playground, but without God She will just be played. A good woman does not live in fear of her future because of her past. Instead, she understands that her life experiences merely lessons, meant to bring her closer to self knowledge and unconditional self love.
~Unknown~
So glad 2 be back, I’ve missed you all! Have a great & safe New Years;) Lots of Love~SweetTee
I hope this comment reaches you, your family and friends in great health and spirits.
I wanted to take time to personally Thank You for your valuable friendship and never ending support of me and my musical endeavors. Mere words can't truly express the depth of gratitude felt in my heart however, they're all I have so, THANK YOU !
I'd like to also wish you and your family Peaceful, Joyous and Loving times as the Holidays approach. May you be blessed with all that you desire for yourself and for your loved ones.
I continue to look forward to another year of us growing together in our friendship and our music endeavors.......that is if these kids of mine with their high ticket items on their wish list doesn't bankrupt me first :-)
As always, take care, stay safe and know that you're always in my thoughts, prayers and heart.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
hugs and kisses DreStarr
p.s. If you are on facebook, please add me (Andre Jones)
Thank you, thank you, thank you . That is the cutest santa hat ever. You know what is really funny? I was writing out your Christmas card today...Is that freaky, or what?
Online Now!
. May the new year bring you all that your life was lacking in 2009!!!
Looking back on the months gone by,
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,
And we think of our loved ones and our friends.
Recalling all the happy times,
Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts,
As the fresh and bright new year arrives.
And when I ponder those who do,
I immediately think of you.
Thanks for being one of the reasons I We'll have a Happy New Year!