Artist description In this unique Rock with Pop appeal duo, singer-songwriter Janis Duque collaborates with producer and Blues guitarist, Shaheed Shabazz.

Music Style Edgy, mood driven Rock with Pop appeal

Musical Influences Janis Joplin, Sinead O'Connor, Tori Amos, PJ Harvey

Similar Artists Sinead O'Connor, Tori Amos, PJ Harvey, Alanis Morissette, Bjork, Paula Cole, Fiona Apple, Mazzy Star, Cowboy Junkies, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Garbage

Artist History "Atmospheric...haunting...strangely POWERFUL" are words that have been used to describe this New York girl's self-titled debut EP. Janis describes her music as edgy, mood driven Rock with Pop appeal. She pulls no punches either when addressing the good, the bad and the downright ugly of relationships. Fans have compared her vocal sound to Blondie, PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette and Patti Smith. Other musical influences include Sinead O'Connor, Janis Joplin, and Tori Amos. Her collaboration with Blues guitarist/producer Shaheed Shabazz started in January 2000 after she outgrew a friend's basement four-track studio. The pair worked together for three years. The results: a five song EP displaying a dynamic range of musical styles and production techniques without ever leaving the Rock world. Musically Janis jumps from raw catchy rock tunes to polished sultry ballads, effortlessly bringing lo-fi and hi-fi tones in and out of the mix. Janis is currently seeking new collaborators to flesh out some new tunes. "There is no reality in music these days. The world needs reality," says producer Shaheed Shabazz. Janis Duque is Reality.

Group Members Janis Duque- vocals, lyrics Shaheed Shabazz- producer, composer

Instruments guitars, bass, samples, loops, drums, sax, keyboards

Albums Janis Duque (EP)

Press Reviews "...This girl has plenty of power and presence all by herself." - Scott Griffin, ArtistLaunch.com "...A world-class voice that deserves to be on the radio." - Coyote Trax, MakeaStar.com

Location North Bergen, New Jersey - USA

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