About
I'm told I remind people of Amy Winehouse, Adele with a hint of old soul, Nina Simone. I believe that I have my own style & sound and I classify myself as a soulful singer songwriter with passionate vocals, an eclectic mix of blues/jazz, soul and pop with a unique "goodvibe" feel.
Originally from Phalaborwa, Limpopo, now living in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Music has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Performing for family and friends from as young as 5 years old. By age ten I was playing guitar and writing my own songs. I continued to entertain whoever wanted to listen, every chance I got.
Driven by wanderlust I found myself in India at the age of 21 and through the course of the next decade I travelled to 64 countries and ended up living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for 6 years.
In 2014 I entered The Voice of Holland and made it through to the blind auditions. This experience sparked something in me and I decided to pursue a career in music. I performed at venues around Amsterdam between 2014-2016. In 2014 I opened for Kurt Daren and in 2015 I opened for Bobby Van Jaarsveld and Arno Jordaan at a SA concert in Holland.
I returned to SA in June 2016, where I continued to pursue my music career, playing gigs around the country. In 2017 I took part in The Voice SA Season 2 where I received a '4 chair turn' in the blind auditions and I made it to the top 32, knock out rounds.
Since The Voice experience I successfully launched my singing career. I have written and recording original music over the past couple of years and have released 3 singles as well as an EP, which are available on all music platforms. I continue to perform at live music venues, festivals, corporate and private events, theatres etc. across South Africa.
Radio stations that have interviewed/played original songs:
Eden Radio (Interviewed)
Impact Radio (Interviewed)
Goodhope FM
PUK FM's local top 30
Hot91.9FM
Smile 90.4FM (Interviewed)
GROOTontbyt on KYKnet (Inerviewed)
MixFM93.8 (Interviewed)
What others have said about me:
Well renowned artist Kahn Morbee: "you have a super power...your voice" and Karen Zoid: "I will buy your album tomorrow" & Lira: "you have an international sound"
Links to The Voice SA performances:
You can find/follow on:
Website: https://jtolken.wixsite.com/jacquelinetolken
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacquelineTolkenMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinetolken_music
Bandcamp: https://jacquelinetolken.bandcamp.com/
Soundbetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/403411-jacqueline-tolken
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/JacquelineTolken
Jack & June (Duo): https://www.facebook.com/jackandjunemusic/
I write custom original songs: https://songforyou.co.za and @bysongforyou
Original Music Available:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/id/artist/jacqueline-tolken/1249782004
EP Available on all music platforms: https://gns.io/gsvgz
Session musicians:
Peter Hoven https://www.facebook.com/peterhovenartist/
And/or
Johnny Late (https://www.facebook.com/jannie.lategan)