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Jane is currently finishing her debut album, which has been recorded in two sessions, the first with UK producer Steve James at Rocking Horse Studios in Byron Bay and the second with Sydney producer Barbara Griffin at Billy Field’s Paradise Studios. The recordings feature contributions from indigenous hip hip group Street Warriors, Adam Levy (Norah Jones), Chris Difford (Squeeze), Steve Hillier (Dubstar), Peter Lazonby (UK DJ/composer), Bobby Flynn, Billy Field, Warwick Scott (Skunkhour), James Cruickshank (The Cruel Sea), drummer Hamish Stuart, bass players James Haselwood and Greg Royal and other talented musicians.
Jane introduced audiences to her new material when she performed her song ‘Ancient Land’ (feat. Predator from Street Warriors) at the Dreaming Festival in June, then before international media at World Youth Day.
NSW Reconciliation Ambassador, Aden Ridgeway describes ‘Ancient Land’ as a timely celebration of Australian identity and a call to unity. ‘ “Ancient Land†- like the apology - gives a gentle power to a message whose time has finally comeâ€.
Trained in classical and jazz disciplines including studies at the NSW Conservatorium of Music, Jane sang for two years with Sydney’s a cappella outfit The Café of the Gates of Salvation. She later travelled to Africa and made her first recordings with the legendary Thomas Mapfumo’s band, The Blacks Unlimited, in Zimbabwe.
While writing and performing in London, her song ‘Threadneedle Street’, produced by DJ-composer Peter Lazonby in the UK, was featured alongside Massive Attack and Radiohead on the album Foundations: Coming up from the Streets.
"Immediately it was clear how Jane had refined her songwriting craft... presenting a focused, powerful and uplifting presence on stage. With warm, delicate grooves and heart-felt lyrics Jane slips effortlessly across influences of jazz, electronica and classical to create a style all her own. Her songs speak in the hidden language of the soul - definitely one not to miss." Claire Scobie, The Daily Telegraph, UK.
Jane performs with a band and has enjoyed doing shows with Street Warriors, Karl Broadie, Holly Throsby, SisterMadly, Bertie Blackman, Dolly Rocker Movement, David Lane, Stephen Brandon, Liz Martin, Tania Bowra, Lara Stephen and other talented folk.
