Joselyn's Story
Joselyn
Joselyn’s new intimate and soulful album, “Chance For Rain”, features her pure powerful voice and songwriting, supported by rich harmonies, funky horns, vintage keys and a driving rhythm section. Fusing R&B and jazz influences with her singer-songwriter roots, Joselyn has crafted a journey through memory, love and unquenchable hope.
Joselyn's musical roots reach back to Montana, where she grew up surrounded by natural beauty, art and social action, absorbing the music of Bonnie Raitt, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and other greats. As a teenager, she thrived performing in musical theatre, playing piano and writing poetry. A move to L.A. brought her to Hollywood High, where she was immersed in hip-hop and modern dance. At UCLA, Joselyn developed a passion for world music, and she spent a year in Ghana, West Africa. Her award winning research there was the basis for her band, ADAAWE, 7 women of the voice and drum. With ADAAWE, Joselyn toured colleges and concert halls across the country, as well as opening for artists including James Brown, Sugar Hill Gang, Mickey Hart and Spearhead.
As she grew as an artist, Joselyn continued to develop her solo music, with her band Wild Roots. Her funky debut album "ShapeShifting" met with rave reviews and radio airplay in 2005 and was supported by strong live performances at festivals, benefits, colleges and clubs like the Conga Room and Temple Bar in Los Angeles. Joselyn was also a featured guest artist with musicians including Makina Loca, Maetar, Shaman's Dream, Jason Luckett and Majek Fashek at venues like the House of Blues and Harmony Festival, and lent her voice to projects like the feature film, "Dark Streets" starring Bijou Phillips.
Her new album, "Chance for Rain", marks a return to Joselyn's singer-songwriter roots and features her best material to date. Its songs are intimate and passionate, with soulful and sophisticated arrangements, beautifully executed by a stellar band, including drummer James Gadson (Bill Withers), bassist Itai Disraeli (Lili Haydn) and horn man David Ralike (Beck). It draws inspiration from the best singer-songwriters of the '70's, with a strong contemporary delivery. Joselyn is a dynamic live performer, who connects effortlessly with her audience with honest emotion in her sweet alto. Her new album and upcoming live shows will be well worth the wait, showcasing an exceptional artist who has found her voice.
