Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Joy Angele's sound is representative of the Crescent Citys unmistakable culture and artistic flair. Growing up as a preachers kid, her gospel roots are undeniable. With her grandmother as the church organist and her mother as the choir director, it was only natural for Joy Angele to gravitate towards the spotlight. At the tender age of five, Joy Angele made her singing debut at the church where her father was a minister.Throughout the years, classical vocal training and numerous performance opportunities fashioned the voice now distinctively known as that of artist Joy Angele. Influenced by such contemporary artists as Brandy, Deborah Cox, Erykah Badu and Brian McKnight, Joy Angele's vocal prowess conjures reminiscent thoughts of a time when singers really sang poignant lyrics, heartfelt delivery, and swooning harmonies all hugged up with a soulful groove.Her self-described style is reality. With a realness that is unquestionably all her own, Joy Angele's stage presence exudes energy and creativity - an exchange between herself and her audience that defies verbal description. To experience Joy Angele within a live setting is evocative of freedom freedom to enjoy and celebrate lifes heights, depths, and in-betweens. Further describing her style as fun, laid-back and filled with harmony, Joy Angele takes the listener on an acoustic journey through life -- a refreshing dose of escapism steeped in provocative reflection.Personally, Joy Angele counts artists Brian McKnight, Brandy, Tonex, India.Arie, Chrisette Michelle, Ella Fitzgerald, Prince, Patti LaBelle, Rahsaan Patterson and Andre (from Outkast) among her favorites. As a singer/songwriter, composer and arranger, Joy Angele also has aspirations of collaborating with artists Brian McKnight, Eric Benet, Jamie Foxx and Tweet in the future.Joy Angele has shared stages with artists Vashawn Mitchell, John P. Kee, Tonex, Mike Phillips, Michael Buble, Chris Black, Nikki Ross, Dwele, Dean James, Austin Biel, Aaron Hall, Mary Griffin, Bishop Paul S. Morton and other awesome performers. Performances include the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, The Bayou Classic opening concerts for artists Patti LaBelle and Confunction and the Essence Music Festival. Joy Angele was also one of the top ten semi-finalists for 106 and Park's "Mimi I Wanna Sing Contest" sponsored by BET.Joy Angele currently resides in Houston, TX since relocating from New Orleans after the devastating hurricane Katrina. In addition to her solo work, she is also a background singer for artist Khara, Kai "Cookie" Hicks, and artist Mary Griffin. Also she often shares the stage with national recording artist, Dean James. Joy Angele will be working on a project being released soon.

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