Joselyn

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Hey Friends! My new album "Chance for Rain" is almost done! We've got a little more tracking and mixing to do, and can't wait to share it with you. In the meantime, please enjoy the music from my first record, "ShapeShifting", and the reviews below. Can't wait to see you all at the release party!
Joselyn & wild roots
“... a masterpiece of heart lifting music that will soothe your soul and make you get up and dance.” - Space Junkies Magazine, 4/05
“Founder of World music wavemakers ADAAWE, Joselyn Wilkinson makes her solo debut with the funky, percussive, jazz-influenced ShapeShifting. Already a veteran artist/performer, you have every right to expect a lot more than the average debut from this album and Joselyn certainly delivers. While her world music roots are still felt on this album, much of the album is focused on a sort of funk/soul hybrid that is certainly reminiscent of 70s funk.” - Mark Fisher, Musical Discoveries, 10/05
Joselyn Wilkinson, L.A. based singer-songwriter, percussionist and performer, has been making waves across the U.S. with her soulful and uplifting songs, supported by her excellent band of Wild Roots, as well as with ADAAWE, the women's world music sensation.
Joselyn's musical roots reach back to Montana, where she grew up surrounded by natural beauty, art and social action, absorbing the music Bonnie Raitt, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and other greats. As a teenager, she thrived 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 upcoming 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.