| About J.Nichole Noel | J. NICHOLE NOËL AWARD WINNING PERFORMANCE ARTISTE & AUTHOR J. NICHOLE NOEL is a multi-talented artiste who has recorded one CD, written eight poetry books and two children’s books. Sheila Walsh CHFI Radio 98.1 FM has described J. Nichole as being, “very reminiscent of Maya Angelou”. Her distinct, soft, sultry voice has also been described as being quite alluring while soothing audiences of all ages. Her first CD “Verse … The Power of the Spoken Words in Music” was released in November 2004 at world- renowned The Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Three years after the release of her CD, J. Nichole’s book “Verse ... The Power of the Spoken Words Volume 1-4,” gained the attention of Canada Extra book critic Stephanie Smith. In the December 2007 issue, Stephanie writes, “As always J. Nichole Noël delivers. The series is profound and insightful. Painting pictures with words, she offers sage-like wisdom that forces the reader to think. Overall Verse ... is a stellar literary body of work. A must-have for any poetry collection!” July 2008, the presentation of her children’s book, Nephetiti and Sweetie Go to the Zoo, was featured at The Streetsville Arts Festival, The Mississauga Waterfront Festival, The Toronto Fringe Festival, Afrakan Cultural Festival and Spotlight's 7th Annual VIP Children's Theatre Festival, to name a few. The theatrical performance at the Toronto Fringe Festival earned Nephetiti and Sweetie a ‘four star’ review rating. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN A 6FT WIDE HUMONGOUS BANANA HAT … THEN NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Her diversity has allowed her to break down many cultural barriers, gracing multi- genre stages. This has garnered her much attention, leading to several awards and recognition. J. Nichole has performed as the opening act for the legendary Drifters, Jerry Butler, Rhonda Franklin and Grammy Award Winner Regina Belle and some of the world’s top Reggae and Gospel artists. These experiences have earned her the respect of being one of Toronto’s most versatile performance artists. Ms. Noël has also appeared on Rogers Daytime Television, Planet Africa Television, and Rogers Cable Television’s award winning Christmas Special video. She has performed on the South Asian Gala in the Garden, Caribana, The International Dub Poetry Festival, Carabram, Carassauga, Irie Music Festival, hosted the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel Annual Women’s Brunch 2005 and has also performed in New York and Oregon. J. NICHOLE NOËL AWARDS RELATED/ SPECIAL RECOGNITION 1. Brampton Arts Festival July 2009 2. Knowledge Fest June 2009 3. Toronto International Fringe Festival July 2008 4. Eye Magazine ‘Four Stars’ Review of Nephetiti & Sweetie go to the Zoo 5. Peel District School Board Principals’ Retreat Speaker-Presenter February 2008 6. Peel District School Board Vice- Principals’ Conference Speaker 2008 7. Canadian Reggae Music Award Nominee January 2008 8. Canada Extra Newspaper Book Review December 2007 9. Rogers Daytime Television 2007 10. Planet Africa Television Televised Interview 2007 11. Community Living York South- May Day Festival 2007 12. Mississauga Arts Council Finalist Award 2007 13. Share Newspaper feature article 2007 14. Planet Africa Television Awards Gala Performer 2005 & 2006 15. York Regional Police Canadian Citizen Ceremony Performance 2006 16. Women Worth Award 2006 17. Peel Children’s Aid Black History Month Performance 2006, 2007,2008 18. Tele Award for Video produced by Rogers Cable Television 2005 19. Toronto International Reggae Music Award for Dub –Poet of the Year 2004-2005 20. Celebrity Men That Cook (Battle of the Sexes)2004 CURRENT AFFILIATIONS: Full Member of the League of Canadian Poets Mississauga Arts Council Member Songwriters Association Member Dub-Poetry Collective Member PUBLISHED WORKS: Compassionate Heart(2007) Verse. The Power of the Spoken Words Volumes 1-4 Book 1 - In Conscious State of Morality Book 2 - Only the Creator Knows Book 3 - What time is it? The Three Eyes in Me Book 4 – Dialecteous Tongues Nephetiti and Sweetie go to the Zoo Purple Lilac In Full Bloom ... From The Heart Of One Woman To The Next Sweetie Tells a Tale (Yet to be released) Intimate Interludes... The Power of the Spoken Words Beneath the Sheets Verse ...The Power of Spoken Words in Music CD ( |
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