Jianda

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"all music is spiritual. to listen to music ….most of what we do is arbitrary. we recreate the world in our minds. but music is real because it follows the laws of the real universe. an octave is twice the vibrations of the octave below it. a fifth is a known thing. there is a cultural bias… there's a cultural tendency, for instance, what we think of when we hear a minor chord may not be what people in india think of when they hear a minor chord. but generally speaking how that feels…it's undeniably direct. it doesn't have the human filter on it. and yet it is a uniquely human process. when you combine that with a lyrical message that either is supported or contrasts with the music, it's a powerful thing."
- james taylor, to tavis smiley



All About JiandaLove:



A health-conscious artist, musician, vocalist and widely-published writer, Jianda's also a poet, guitarist, actress and singer-songwriter with singles/albums that are both self-released and available on several international independent labels including: Om Records, Merck, Ghostly, Kinkysweet Records, Jam Music Australia and Gammaphone.
She is also currently studying holistic healing modalities and therapies.



A regular Pride, Open Mic and Feature performer, Jianda's many genres include electronica, conscious soul, jazz and acoustic folk. In various venues, she primarily performs as a solo acoustic act. Jianda also improvs and jams with DJs, rap artists and other artists, performs her poetry or that of others and collaborates in staged readings live and in-studio.



She spent many years creating content and artist promotions for the then San Diego-based MP3.com, and also facilitates and teaches workshops.



She's written, recorded and videotaped interviews, prose, features, reviews and interviews for websites like MP3.com, (the sadly defunct) ChickClick, SonicNet, B-gyrl.com, BlogCritics, Saucyvox.com, Doorknobs and Bodypaint, UC Irvine's "Faultine," ScarletLetters, CleanSheets, About.com, RollingStone.com, Emusic.com, Africana.com and GoGirlsmusic.com. She sings. Plays guitar and piano, and writes screenplays and songs…. Mouthsful.



Look for "Faster Pussycats" (Alyson ) and "Zaftig: Well-Rounded." (Cleis Press ) in progressive bookstores near you–she's in them.



Previously, she was an editor and contributor at RollingStone.com, EMusic.com and MP3.com, doing promo and A&R for artists of all stripes. Passion Flower is her drug of choice. Sample her wares at SugarmamaPR.com & Jianda.net.



She has worked in label promotion, and featured recording artist in Faith Trimel's movie, "Family." She's also been a regular contributor to The Lavender Lens (www.thelavenderlens.com) and various other publications.



Jianda has a sincere love for harmony, cultural enrichment and communicating love through entertainment, art, sharing and song. Jianda's flexible and able to perform as a solo feature or as part of an ensemble or a multiple bill event.



Visit: www.jianda.net



Booking Email: sugarmamapr @ yahoo.com



Free Sounds: www.myspace.com/jianda



Free Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/jianda



Other haunts:



Wordpress Blog
My Home(Page)
www.Jianda.net ~
Promotion / Writing
www.SugarMamaPR.com ~
Photos
Ji @ Flickr ~
JiandaGigs Mailing List



MySpace Blog



BlogTalkRadio - Lesbian Relationships Show
Listen to internet radio with Jiandamonique on Blog Talk RadioListen to Internet Radio / Podcasts with JiandaMonique on Blog Talk Radio -
Jianda Demo CD



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