This week we caught up with Joanne, a young sensation from south Goa
singing her heart out
in her debutant album “Preety Colours”, heres what she has to say to eGoa.
Whats your take on being a young Goan celebrity.
Joanne: I love Goa with all my heart and am proud to simply be a Goan. Being a celebrity is just an add on.
Singing, a passion or a career?
Joanne: Singing has always been my passion from the time I can remember. It allows me to express myself and connect with my creator and his creation. I am blessed to have a family that supported me in making a career out of music.
Do you perform with a group or as a soloist?
Joanne: I am a solo artiste but also freelance with musicians from across the globe. In Goa I have an amazingly talented band which I enjoy working with.
Which band/singers have influenced your personal style
Joanne: A lot of singers have influenced me in different ways over the years. Swapna Abraham,Whitney Houston,Stevie Wonder,Nina Simonne,Richard Bona,Aretha Franklin,George Benson,Dianne Reeves,Ella Fitzgerald,Nat King Cole,Frank Sinatra,Led Zepllin,Sting,Tina Turner, Alanis Morrisette,Yolanda Adams,Missy Elliot etc?.I have an open mind to music and change with time.
How does it feel having released your own album? tell us something about it.?
Joanne: As a child my dreams were only dreams but little did I know that one day they would come true. I had the Vision and God made a provision. All the lyrics are from my personal experience writing love letters to God and more, the melodies came naturally. Since it was my first album I decided to dedicate it to the one who gave me this talent and made everything possible. I featured a lot of musicians which was good inspiration for me and we had fun working together. My Father, Mother, sisters Erica and Andrea also sang the song “Family Tree” as I wanted my loved ones to be a part of this big project. I moved completely in faith and every single detail fell into place.
So what’s next?
Joanne: Learning what ever I can to bring out the best in myself and others. Working on a secular album and I want to make the world dance. Creating new groovy waves of positive energy.
What are your goals as far as music is concerned?
Joanne: I am taking my profession to the next level and work everyday towards my goals. plan to travel, learn from different cultures, share mine, produce quality music and make a mark internationally. My voice is only a medium which is to be used for a much greater purpose beyond self glory.
PartySoulz:
Enlighten us on your best performance and why?
Joanne: I always strive to do better than my last performance because that is how the audience remembers you. so I guess the last performance was my best. also recently sharing the stage with Remo Fernandes was a special experience?we jammed spontaneously and it was magica?.
What are your comments about PartySoulz's new venture eGoa?
Joanne: Keep up the good work!!! You make us Goans proud. God Bless…
‘Pretty Colours’ is available at Vibes, in Margao and Rock & Raaga, Panjim and other leading music stores.