Jah’Mila, based in Nova Scotia, has been a beacon for Jamaican music and culture with her talent for singing and positive messages of hope. Being born into the very roots of the reggae family tree, she bears high respect for the craft and understands the importance of her role in preserving and performing quality live reggae music. Drawing influences from towering reggae legacies like Bob Marley and The Abyssinians, as well as jazz and contemporary icons like Nina Simone, The Beatles and Lauryn Hill – Jah’Mila strives to create music that is lyrically intelligent, masterfully delivered, tastefully arranged and undeniably inspiring.
What advice would you give your younger self in your 1st year working in the music industry?
Surround yourself with mentors who care about you, give you honest feedback and who can help to guide you in the right musical direction. Additionally, learn about the business side of music to increase your chances of success in the industry.
What has been a career highlight for you so far, or what are you looking forward to achieving?
Developing the Reggae Roots virtual education program for youths with the National Art Centre Orchestra and Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser is a major career highlight for me. It has been an exciting and fulfilling project, and it has been well received across Canada. The program aims to preserve reggae’s roots by introducing it to a young audience and encouraging them to create beyond traditional boundaries. I hope it will offer representation and inspiration to those interested in reggae and orchestral music as a field of practice.
Find out more about this program here.
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