Editorial Reviews Her long-awaited debut release, "Mother Tongue", is a Refreshing, Authentic musical Experience. A self-proclaimed "Citizen of Earth", Janubia draws us in with her Borderless language, assisting us with remembering the Non-literal experience of ourselves. A veritable Roschart test of musical sensibilities, Janubia’s performances on Mother Tongue are Riveting, Pulsating Mysteries whose Inspired Innovation outlasts a Hundred Listenings. Sung in a language unknown to the human race…but known to your inner self, "Mother Tongue" delivers us to a place of "Enhancement". Backed by virtuoso guitarist Alex de Rafols, (with Guest Appearances by Alain Johannes and Natasha Schneider of the band ELEVEN) and the multi-cultural percussion sensibilities of Andrew Mills, Janubia sings melodies that speak volumes about the human condition without uttering a single recognizable word. Some fans claim it’s Portuguese, others an Arabic or Nordic or Oriental tongue. We don’t know what it is, except that it sounds terrific! Some claim to know what the songs are about, what they "emote," and, interestingly, many listeners glean the same imagery. No matter what your mood, you’ll find yourself pressing the "Play" button once again after you’ve finished the last song.
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About the Artist
Although fresh on the commercial market, Los Angeles-based Janubia is winning the hearts of worldwide audiences.
Album Description
Mother Tongue is like nothing you've heard. Its startling songs break the mold of accepted pop musical structure, yet they sound like... standards. If you’re looking for lyrics about cars and purple romances, look elsewhere. If you expect verse-chorus-bridge arrangements, forget it.