Artist description Christina Jones singer, songwriter, percussionist, and Lady of Light.

Music Style Spritual Funk, R &B, Contemporary Christian

Musical Influences Chaka Khan, Teena Marie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Dinah Washington, Erykah Badu, George Clinton and the PFunk Allstars, Aretha Franklin, Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family, The Pointer Sisters, Manhattan Transfer, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, Quaze, Lawrence Matthews, Natalie Cole, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Selena, Lauren Hill, India.Arie, Frankie J, Rob Reason, Rob Watson, Larry Jones, Larry Henderson, Ella Mac, Libby Valley, Agerman, Ed Anderson, Cameron Shaw,

Similar Artists Jill Scott, Erykah Badu

Artist History Christina Jones was born and raised in San Francisco, where she was heavily influenced by the rich, diverse Bay Area music scene. Christina was exposed to rhythm and blues, Jazz-fusion, folk funk, gospel, rock, and Latin-jazz, just to name a few. Being the youngest daughter of a traveling musician, Christina was also exposed to the stage and life on the road. Even as a little girl, Christina always knew she wanted to sing. As early as two years old, she would dress up in her mother's clothes and wigs, and sing and dance for the whole family. At seven years old, she began singing in the junior choir at the Good Hope Baptist Church, where her grandfather is the pastor. Because of her strong voice, and lack of shyness, she was frequently featured as a soloist. After joining the choir, she found that she wanted more opportunities to perform, so she began to explore the theatrical side of performing. Christina made sure she had a partin every school or church production that was available. By the sixth grade, Christina starred in and directed a school production of "Pandora's Box." The play was a huge success, and received rave reviews from students, parents, and faculty. Being the product of a writer, and a pianist/composer/arranger/producer, it's no wonder Christina began poetry at the age of seven, and wrote her first song at 15. She continues to use her songwriting skills, as she has written songs for several Bay Area recording artists. Most recently, she wrote and recorded demos for Buena Vista recording artist, Mayra Carol. Christina has performed all over California, from Mendocino County to Greater Los Angeles, and has left every audience in awe. She has graced the stage at Kimball's East in Emeryville several times, lifted her voice in praise at Acts Full Gospels COGIC in Oakland, took the audience's breath away in Los Angeles at the International Modeling and Talent Association's bi-annual talent search, and rocked the stage with George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic All-Stars at the San Francisco Symphony's Annual Black and White Ball. Christina teaches private vocal lessons and teaches Music Appreciation at an Oakland Elementary School. She is also a teaching assistant for a West African dance class taught by Mr. Pope Flynn. Christina runs her own business, No Haters, Inc., a clothing line she started two years ago after she had a revelation from the Most High God. Christina is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on her long-awaited CD entitiled, 4 the Believers. 4 the Believers is a compliation of trials by fire and moments of unspeakable joy that have touched Christina's life. She co-wrote all of the songs on the CD, and she is very excited the incorporate all of her musical influences on the CD. She looks forward to releasing the CD, and going on promotional tour soon. The little girl in her mother's wigs with the "hairbrush microphone" still wants to entertain you. Christina is a fresh, versatile, dynamic performer. In fact, after seeing Christina perform, the world feels like a much better place.

Instruments Christina plays congas and percussion

Albums 4 the Believers (April 2003) IN THE STORES SOON!!!!!

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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