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:

 

Blind Audition

Battle Rounds

Knock Out Rounds 

 

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/

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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)