THE MUSIC – THE ARTIST

Joanelle Romero / Music Bio / Established Recording Artist & Label Executive

The Legendary LEONARD COHEN discovered singer/songwriter JOANELLE ROMERO. Joanelle Romero is the only American Indian artist that has been produced by Mr. Leonard Cohen. Leonard Cohen produced her first demo at A&M Records; JOANELLE was the only American Indian recording artist on the world’s famous Sarah McLaughlin “Lilith Fair Tour” with Sara McLaughlin, Sinead O’Connor, the Indigo Girls and Natalie Merchant; first all female tour; before being asked to join the “Lilith Fair” JOANELLE launched NATIVE WOMEN IN MUSIC concert series;  JOANELLE has since went on and created the only American Indian record label in Los Angeles with 38 categories in entry level of Grammy nominations for consideration. A classically trained vocalist, her powerful political lyrics portray the struggle of American Indian people today. The song “I NEED A MAN” made her the most requested Indian blues singer. JOANELLE ROMERO is recording her long awaited “INDIAN COUNTRY BLUES” album to be released fall of 2010. This LP is scheduled to released in 185 markets by Mr. Blues man himself Dan Aykroyd. Her POP single, "Come and Get your Love Boy" the premier single co-written by JOANELLE ROMERO and Ron Tyson; produced by Ron Tyson of The Temptations has cleared the first round of Grammy Nominations 2002 in four categories. Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Female Performance. The first time any music by any American Indian has been so successful.

As a recording artist Joanelle Romero brings the passion of, and for her people to the foreground of her music.  The rich tapestry of her ethnic makeup-Apache, Cheyenne, Jewish/ Spanish weaves though Joanelle's creative process and her music. Joanelle Romero is a classically trained vocalist exploring new frontiers in contemporary music, and while she continues to push creative boundaries, her music remains very accessible. 

In addition, she has opened for notable artists as Rick Danko of The Band, Kris Kristofferson, Stevie Wonder, Eric Anderson, John Trudell, Paul Butterfield, Tin Machine, Freddie Fender, Ritchie Havens and Roseanne Cash.

Born of Cheyenne and Apache blood; Chief Leonard Crow Dog from Rosebud South Dakota; named JOANELLE; Oyate Wayanka Po Win – People See This Woman. Local Tongva Spiritual Leader Jimi Castillo traditionally and officially recognized JOANELLE ROMERO “the First Lady of American Indian Heritage Month” for all Red Nations on October 27, 2006 for initiating and organizing the First American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles in City Hall during the Mayor’s Reception for the inaugural celebration.  JOANELLE has been asked to sing Traditional Blessings Spiritual songs for such notables as Jane Goodall, Cesar Chavez National Holidays, Gandhi’s Grandson Peace Day, United Nations 60th Anniversary, Earth Day Celebrations, Gandhi’s Grandson Peace Day to name a few. BILLBOARD MAGAZINE featured ROMERO prominently in the first-ever special issue focusing on contemporary American Indian music. Since then Billboard Magazine has included JOANELLE ROMERO in every summer issue in their Native American Music interviews.

As a young girl, she would hang out on the MGM lot with the King himself, Elvis Presley and sang with Dr. John & The Night Trippers (at age nine), Paul Butterfield, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel from The Band, Tommy Kaye, Gene Clark from the Byrds, Jesse Ed Davis, Randy Castillo, Solomon Burke and the Legendary Leonard Cohen.  These mentors and friends of Joanelle have been some of the most important recording artists whose legendary achievements stand as hallmarks in the music industry:   Their advice, tastes and knowledge were passed on to her.  These friends inspired and influenced her not only to continue her music and mission but they have profoundly shaped how she creates her sound and writes her lyrics.  While Joanelle Romero’s music is culturally charged, its themes and songs are universal. 

Joanelle Romero’s mission is to ensure that the next generation of American Indian artists have their image and sound in the entertainment industries so that they will have something to relate to and have goals that they may continue to strive toward.

Producers that have recorded Joanelle Romero:

Leonard Cohen,  Henry Louie, Rossco Beck, Richard T. Bear, Kyle Johnson, Oli Pierce, Lolly Vegas, Ron Tyson.

2005 - ENTRY LEVEL first round in GRAMMY AWARD CONSIDERATION 2005 FOR THE BEST OF JOANELLE ROMERO LP in 10 Categories including Music video short form.  Producers: Leonard Cohen, Henry Louie, Rossco Beck, Oji Pierece, Ron Tyson, Klye Johnson, Richard T. Bear, and Billy The Kid.

2004 – Cleared 13 categories - in the first round of Entry in Grammy Nominations, and featuring JOANELLE ROMERO for “The 8th Annual Red Nation Celebration Concert Series EAST COAST WEST COAST - Double CD, recorded LIVE at The Bitter End in New York City during the Grammy week and at The John Anson Ford Theatre in Los Angeles for their summer season. Producer: Joanelle Romero.

2003 -  Introduction by DAN AYKROYD & featuring Joanelle Romero; cleared 10 categories in Grammy nomination consideration in 2003 for: Album of the Year, Rock Album, Best Recording Package, Producer of the Year, Best Engineering Non-Classical Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Rock-Female Vocal Solo, Rock Song.  In addition on this album JOANELLE ROMERO cleared 5 categories for title songs: “Thunder In The River” for:  Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Rock - Female Vocal Solo, Rock Song. Producer: Joanelle Romero.

2003 - Joanelle Romero cleared the Native American category for the first time since she founded her record label Red Nation Records.

2002 - Joanelle's Pop Contemporary single “Come and Get Your Love Boy” was considered in 4 categories for: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Performance in 2002.  This single was co-produced by Joanelle Romero, Grammy Winner Ron Tyson of “The Temptations,” Oji Pierce, and Lolly Vegas.

2002 - “The 5th Annual Red Nation Celebration LIVE 2001,” and featuring JOANELLE ROMERO, cleared first round in Grammy Nominations 2002 for “Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.  Producer: Joanelle Romero.

2002 - “The 5th Annual Red Nation Celebration LIVE 2001,” and featuring JOANELLE ROMERO.  This album was nominated for a NAMMY Award: American Indian Music Award.  Producer: Joanelle Romero.

2002 to 2005 - 38 categories in Grammy Considerations.  Never before has an American Indian recording artist with her own label RED NATION RECORDS; cleared this many categories in Grammy considerations.

Joanelle Romero is the first American Indian Recording Artist & Producer (to date) to clear the first round entry in 5 categories in the Grammy Awards 2002, 10 categories 2003, 13 categories in 2004, and 10 categories in 2005.

2002 to 2005 - 38 categories in Grammy Considerations.  Never before has an American Indian recording artist with her own label RED NATION RECORDS; cleared this many categories in Grammy considerations.

A Traditional Spiritual singer Joanelle/Oyate has been performing American Indian Opening Blessing Prayer Songs for such events as the; 

* Arbor Earth Day / April 27, 2009

* CESAR CHAVEZ NATIONAL HOLIDAY in Los Angeles / April 4, 2009

* Respecting the Water of Life Ceremony held during American Indian Heritage Month / November 2008

* Jane Goodalls’ – Peace Day / September 2008

* Climate Change International Conference / July 2008. 

* Jane Goodall’s – Planting of Trees for the firefighters / May 17, 2008

* LA Corps. – Blessing song for the planting of food for local indigenous communities / April 11, 2008

* CESAR CHAVEZ NATIONAL HOLIDAY in Los Angeles / March 29, 2008

* 13th Annual Minority Business Development Awards 2008

* Respecting the Water of Life Ceremony held during American Indian Heritage Month / November 2007

* Jane Goodalls’ 30th Anniversary 2007

* Jane Goodalls’ Peace Day / September 2007

* Gandhi’s Grandson Peace Day / October 2007

* 1st World Forum on Music/Los Angeles 2005

* 60th Anniversary of the United Nations/Pasadena Chapter 2005

“THE ANNUAL RED NATION CELEBRATION & CONCERT SERIES” which is held during the week of the GRAMMY AWARDS annually at House of Blues.  This is the only annual event in this city that showcases and promotes American Indian musicians and represents the next generation of American Indian Recording Artists to the music industry.  Red Nation Celebration is becoming a venue where the music industry and mainstream audiences can experience American Indian music and can celebrate who we are. 

The only American Indian artist to be discovered and produced by Legendary
Songwriter/poet Leonard Cohen

First American Indian musician to fuse American Indian drum with Rock and Roll

Only American Indian Recording Artist to perform on "Lilith Fair Tour"  

2005 - Cleared 10 categories in the first round of the Grammy Nominations; including first time consideration in Best Short Form Music Video.

2004 - Cleared 13 categories in the first round of the Grammy Nominations; including first time consideration in the Native American category.

2003 - Cleared 10 categories in the first round of the Grammy Nominations

2003 - The Annual Red Nation Celebration Concert Series becomes an Official Grammy Event

2002 - The first American Indian recording artist to clear 5 categories in the first round of the Grammy Nominations for single “Come and Get Your Love Boy”

2002 - Nominated for a NAMMY AWARD for album “The 5th Annual Red Nation Celebration Concert Series - LIVE at The Hollywood Palace

2001- Founded “Red Nation Records” The World’s Leading American Indian Record Label.  The only American Indian owned label based in Los Angeles in the heart of the music industry

1998 - Only American Indian Recording Artist on Sarah McLaughlin “Lilith Fair”

1998 - First American Indian Recording Artist to have a feature story in
Billboard Magazine (Special Edition focused on Native American Music)

1995 - Winner - Music Video Award - “Why Can’t You Just Take Me Like I Am”
Red Earth Film Festival

1995 - Founded “The Annual Red Nation Celebration Concert Series” premiering the Best in Contemporary and Traditional American Indian Entertainment
Produced annually during the Grammy week   2005 Red Nation Celebrating 10 Years Excellence in Education Arts Culture

1993 - Produced the first ever (to date) “WARRIORS AGAINST AIDS” Concert and is held annually during Native American Heritage Month in November

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