Angela Josephine

Angela Josephine

Angela Josephine performing at Big Ticket Festival – 2007
Background information
Birth name Angela Louis
Born 1967
Munising, Michigan
Origin Traverse City, Michigan
Genres Indie folk • Folk • Acoustic • CCM
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter • musician • artist
Instruments Hammered dulcimer • Acoustic guitar • Piano • Vocals • Electric Guitar • Mandolin • Lap Dulcimer
Years active 2002–present
Labels Diaper Alley Brat Music
Associated acts The Accidentals • Chris Bathgate • Shannon Curtis • Dennis Palmer • Jenny Thomas
Website http://www.angelajosephine.com

Angela Josephine (born March 18, 1967) is an American indie folk singer-songwriter, musician, author and visual artist. She is prominent in the Christian and Folk Music scene in Michigan.[1] Her 2005 release, Grace Exhaled, prompted her to be described as the "Amy Grant of Northern Michigan"[2] and qualified her as a finalist in the 2006 Detroit Music Awards.[3] Josephine's broad range of instrumentation skills saw her nominated again for a 2011 DMA[4] based on her Hammered Dulcimer performances. Her most recent release was 2012's Stone Bright Solid, Volume 1, produced by Chris Bathgate,[5] an EP contained in a steel tin with interchangeable cover art and the lyrics presented as magnetic poetry, showcasing her creative bent.[6] Josephine is again working with Bathgate for a full-length recording, Daylight (Stone Bright Solid Volume 2),[7] to be released in 2017. Josephine has been compared to singer-songwriters Nick Drake[8] and the aforementioned Grant, as well as Joni Mitchell and Tori Amos.[9]

Early life

Angela Josephine was born Angela Louis in Munising, MI on March 18, 1967, the youngest of six children. She learned to paint and draw from her mother,[10] and her musical interests focused on being 1st chair trumpet. Her strength in science saw her winning first place in Duracell's 1984 National Science competition which landed her in Newsweek Magazine[11] and Scholastic Science World.[12]

Musical career

In her early years, Josephine was influenced by musicians such as The Call, Rich Mullins, Sara McLachlan and Joan Osborne. Mullins' influence led to Josephine's relationship with Compassion International, helping to promote aid and sponsorship for children around the world at her concerts and events.[13]

In 2002, Josephine launched her musical career, releasing her debut album, A Restful Sense of Urgency which introduced her to the indie folk and Christian (CCM) music scene. UK Faith-based Cross Rhythms responded favorably with a 9 out of 10 rating.[14] The debut also brought Josephine some national attention, receiving a call-out in the CCM Magazine Independent Artist Spotlight.[15]

2005's Grace Exhaled moved Josephine more prominently into the CCM scene, with the album receiving strong reviews[16][17] and Josephine getting visibility in the national media of the day, including Top 10 CCM Magazine (MyCCM) female vocalists (#6) in CCM magazine.[18]

Josephine followed that up with a tour including performances at Unity Festival, where she was first runner up in their inaugural Ovation award.[19]

In 2006, Josephine recorded Spirit of Motherhood, a single to accompany the book release of The Spirit of Motherhood: A Photographic Journey into the Beauty of Pregnancy by photographer Misty Woodward.[20]

In March 2010, Josephine, in conjunction with Compassion International, organized a benefit concert for victims of the Haiti Earthquake, gathering local musical talent as well as retailers to donate time, talent and goods.[21]

In 2012, Angela recorded Stone Bright Solid, Volume 1, which was produced by Michigan musician Chris Bathgate.[22] Josephine described it as her "Dark Night of the Soul" musical exploration,[23] evidenced by the haunting sounds and words.[24]

In 2013, Got You on My Mind was released as a music video, a tribute from Angela to her parents, which was shot on site at a local antique store. The music video, which features a guest appearance from fellow local musicians The Accidentals, incorporated 8mm videos of her family which Angela had restored.[25]

In 2016, Angela recorded Daylight (Stone Bright Solid Volume 2),[26] a full-length album again produced by Chris Bathgate.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

Filmography

One Love – 2007 Award Winning Documentary[30] Directed by Whitney Jackson (Sandpile Productions)

Art

Publications

The Banner, January 2001: My Cup of Tea[33]

External links

References

  1. ↑ Downes, Robert. "SPIN SESSION: NEW SOUNDS FROM LOCAL MUSICIANS". Northern Express. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
  2. ↑ Downes, Robert. "SPIN SESSION: NEW SOUNDS FROM LOCAL MUSICIANS". Northern Express. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
  3. ↑ "Music – Traverse City Film Festival". Traverse City Film Festival.
  4. ↑ Parker, Al. "Art Beat". Northern Express. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  5. ↑ CD, Baby. "Stone Bright Solid, Volume 1". CD Baby.
  6. ↑ Faulkner, David. "Angela Josephine – Stone Bright Solid". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  7. ↑ Josephine, Angela. "Detroit Sessions – Part 2". Angela Josephine. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  8. ↑ Faulkner, David. "Angela Josephine – Stone Bright Solid". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  9. ↑ Cummings, Tony. "Angela Josephine – A Restful Sense of Urgency". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2004-07-01.
  10. ↑ Parker, Al. "Art Beat". Northern Express. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  11. ↑ Williams, Denise (July 2, 1984). "A Different Sort of Sport". Newsweek: 72.
  12. ↑ Baggett, James (October 19, 1984). "Science Fair Projects Made Easy". Scholastic Science World. 41 (162-8399): 32.
  13. ↑ "Independent Artist Spotlight". CCM Magazine. 26 (7): 10. February 2004.
  14. ↑ Cummings, Tony. "Angela Josephine – A Restful Sense of Urgency". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2004-07-01.
  15. ↑ "Independent Artist Spotlight". CCM Magazine. 26 (7): 10. February 2004.
  16. ↑ Downes, Robert. "SPIN SESSION: NEW SOUNDS FROM LOCAL MUSICIANS". Northern Express. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
  17. ↑ Cummings, Tony. "Angela Josephine – Grace Exhaled". Cross Rhythms.
  18. ↑ "MyCCM Knows Female Vocalists". CCM Magazine. 30 (7): 15. February 2008.
  19. ↑ Miller, Marla. "Band wins Unity contest it didn't enter". Muskegon Chronicle. Muskegon Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-08-10.
  20. ↑ Woodward, Misty. "The Spirit of Motherhood: A Photographic Journey into the Beauty of Pregnancy". Amazon. Retrieved 2006-01-01.
  21. ↑ "Hot Dates". Northern Express. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  22. ↑ "Stone Bright Solid, Volume 1". CD Baby.
  23. ↑ Josephine, Angela. "Stone Bright Solid, Volume 1".
  24. ↑ Faulkner, David. "Angela Josephine – Stone Bright Solid". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  25. ↑ "Angela Josephine "Got You on My Mind" Video". aboutNORTH.
  26. ↑ Josephine, Angela. "Detroit Sessions – Part 2". Angela Josephine. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  27. ↑ "Music – Traverse City Film Festival". Traverse City Film Festival.
  28. ↑ Miller, Marla. "Band wins Unity contest it didn't enter". Muskegon Chronicle. Muskegon Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-08-10.
  29. ↑ Parker, Al. "Art Beat". Northern Express. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  30. ↑ "One Love". OCLC World Catalog.
  31. ↑ "Newsletter". Traverse Area Arts Council Newsletter. Spring 2004 Edition: 1. April 1, 2004.
  32. ↑ "Live Painting with Angela Josephine". ArtPrize.
  33. ↑ "The Banner – My Cup of Tea". The Banner. Retrieved 2011-01-18.
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