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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">This month I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge my fans who have taken the time to ask me questions on my <a title="Fan Question Page" href="http://clicks.fanbridge.com/l.php?cid=727999&sid=156699119&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjanelia.fanbridge.com%2Ffan_questions%2F" target="_blank">Fan Question page</a>. It is always with pleasure that I answer these questions. However, there was one question in particular that inspired me to think deeply and to look inward for an answer. The question was “What is Janelia all about?” After much thought, this is my response.</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">If you noticed, I always end my monthly newsletters with "Yours truly in Art, Music & Love". These three expressions are what I am all about. These three expressions define me and enable me to state who I am as an artist and person. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">"Art" because I was born an artist, evident to my parents since I was a toddler, my parents reported that I was passionate about color and very creative since I could talk. I also received a bachelor’s degree in "Fine Arts" from <span id="lw_1303850245_3"><span class="yshortcuts">Morgan</span><span class="yshortcuts"> State University</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">. There are many things I enjoy beyond my music which include writing, painting, cooking and many more. Everything has to be artistically done and these many aspects of me can be perceived as a gestalt. I am “Art”. This is why I naturally wore many hats in the making of my <span id="lw_1303850245_4"><span class="yshortcuts">new music video</span></span> <a title="Watch My Video Now" href="http://clicks.fanbridge.com/l.php?cid=727999&sid=156699119&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DytkiObgKyhs" target="_blank">"Love Song in Yoruba". </a>I was the singer/co-director/ video producer/choreographer/stylist and even scouted for the exotic location where the video was shot. I am especially proud of the outcome because my fans are truly getting the full “Janelia <span id="lw_1303850245_5"><span class="yshortcuts">Artistic Expression</span></span>”. Speaking of artistic, I was also fortunate to have a wonderful team of other great artistic people in the making of the video which include Roger Payano my co-actor, TailorBoy the co-director/editor and of course <span id="lw_1303850245_6"><span class="yshortcuts">Femi</span></span> Sanya my muse.</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">"Music" because I simply love music, singing gives me joy! It is also an extension of my artistic expression. Emotions I cannot express when I write, paint or cook; I sing about. I love “Music” so much so that I have chosen to make it my career. I started as a backup singer in several bands before I branched out as a solo act. Now I am at a point where I want my "Music" to touch and move people in the multitudes, so I'm giving it my all!</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">"Love" because it is the greatest of all; like music, "Love" is a universal language. We certainly need more of it in this <span id="lw_1303850245_7" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%; cursor: hand;"><span class="yshortcuts">crazy world</span></span>. The "Love" from my family, friends and fans fuels my creativity. Loving and giving back is what I live for, not just to my family, friends and fans but also the underprivileged in the near and far distance. It is my affirmation that the resources to express "Love" to the underprivileged through non-profit charity work will continue to grow with my music career. The topic of "Love" for me is a never-ending one. There are so many <span id="lw_1303850245_8"><span class="yshortcuts">kinds of “Love</span></span>” ranging from “Divine-Love” to “Love-for-Self”. It is dynamic, versatile, fully encompassing in its various forms but yet so subjective, you cannot put a finger on it. For this reason, "Love" is and will continue to be a prevalent message in my music. </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">In closing, I would like to tell you about my show coming up at the <span id="lw_1303850245_9" style="cursor: hand;"><span class="yshortcuts">Recher Theater</span></span> <span id="lw_1303850245_10" style="cursor: hand;"><span class="yshortcuts">on May 12</span></span>. I really need your support for this one. It’s one of those performances in which we are required to sell advance tickets which are only $10. This show is going to be a night to remember so buy tickets for yourself and a friend. You can get tickets directly from me at </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <a title="http://clicks.fanbridge.com/l.php?cid=727999&sid=156699119&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjaneliasoul.com%2Ftickets.html" href="http://clicks.fanbridge.com/l.php?cid=727999&sid=156699119&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjaneliasoul.com%2Ftickets.html" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><span id="lw_1303829169_0"><span style="color: #810081; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">http://janeliasoul.com/tickets.html</span></span></span></span></a> and you'll receive it in the mail no later than 3 days.</span></span></p>
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