Article Link By Keira Koroma January 17, 2017 Becca Redden, 2016 graduate of the former UW independent studies program, continues her independent streak with ambitious documusical Sing Hey, collaborating with past Kitchener Artist in Residence Janice Lee. While at UW, Redden utilised the relative freedom of the independent studies program to focus on social justice and media, so […]
It’s going to be a big year for me friends! The Legend of Sing Hey Feature documusical directed by Becca Redden. Premieres Feb 10, 2018, 2pm Princess Twin Cinema, Waterloo, $10 BUY TICKET Will You Be My Friend A Musical Satire by Janice Jo Lee A remount of my one-person […]
As a part of LSPIRG Radical Orientation Week! A new play by Janice Jo Lee about her journey in finding her place within the community as a person of colour is coming to Laurier as part of LSPIRG’s Rad Week. Janice Jo Lee is a celebrated singer-songwriter-poet who was the City of Kitchener’s Artist […]
Mark your calendars! *Friday, Sept 29th* Better yet, get your tickets in advance: Tickets available now: https://alyshabrillastarlight.eventbrite.ca/ Alysha Brilla & The Brilltones invite you to come celebrate Brilla’s fourth studio album release, “Rooted”; a rhythmic collection of songs with themes of inner strength, empowerment and spirituality. Let’s get Rooted. This hometown show will be part of […]
Teaming up with my friend, fellow Kitchener-Waterloo folk musician Elsa Jayne for a little tour in Southern Ontario. We have put together a few song collaborations and had a lot of fun with our cloud scene photoshoot. Come to our shows! Fri March 24, 2017, 8pm, Mahtay Cafe St Catharines, $10 Sat March 25, 2017, […]
I am excited to announce that I have been selected as an Official Showcase Artist for Folk Alliance International’s 2017 Conference called Forbidden Folk, in Kansas City. Looking forward to meeting folk artists and festival organizers from around the world! Big shout out to my friend and mentor Alysha Brilla for helping me reach this […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KW folk artist travels to the East Coast and into a different reality in THE LEGEND OF SING HEY Written and directed by Becca Redden and Janice Jo Lee, THE LEGEND OF SING HEY documusical stars past Kitchener Artist in Resident Janice Lee. Janice Lee is at a performer at a crossroads […]
I’m going out to the East Coast for the first time! And we are filming it for a documusical – wow!
ARTS AWARDS WATERLOO REGION (AAWR) is passionate about the arts! We celebrate what the arts contribute to our community and how it enriches our lives – how it adds vitality to our spirits, broadens our horizons and defines our culture. Artists and what they create is a vital part of our economy which attracts talented […]
It’s finally summer and you can catch me chillin on a patio near you! Fri June 3, 2016 – Waterloo, ON Noon-1pm, Kultrun Market, 8 Regina St N, Free Fri June 10, 2016 – Kitchener, ON Noon-1pm, City Hall 200 King St W, Free Sat June 11, 2016 – Toronto, ON Open Tuning Fest, Details […]
Sing Hey! Love, Struggle, and Community with Janice Jo Lee Submitted by GRMC on Thu, 01/28/2016 – 01:33 Download Podcast Audio:: Sing Hey! Love, Struggle, and Community with Janice Jo Lee Kitchener based artist Janice Jo Lee joins AW@L Radio in studio for a discussion on her new album Sing Hey and the cross Canada tour […]
See Article on CBC KW By Jackie Sharkey, CBC News Posted: Mar 08, 2016 6:03 PM ET Last Updated: Mar 08, 2016 6:03 PM ET Though Kitchener’s Janice Lee has officially finished her term as the city’s 2015 artist in residence, the city has decided to fund one last project from the singer-songwriter-poet. The final commission will be […]
Former Kitchener Artist in Residence to release 2nd album Thursday by CANDACE COBBING Posted Jan 21, 2016 7:34 am EST You may recognize her as Kitchener’s last Artist in Residence or her video poem series, “Folk Myths of Kitchener” and now Janice Jo Lee is releasing her latest album called “Sing Hey.” This is Lee’s […]
The Community Edition: ARTIN’ AROUND WITH JANICE LEE Erin McLean-Purdon CONTRIBUTOR PHOTO COURTESY HANNAH MARIE From the outside, Janice Lee has had a successful year. She received the “Leading Women, Building Communities” award from the Ontario Women’s Directorate, was the 2015 Oktoberfest Woman of the Year in Arts and Culture, and as the City of […]
Dec 04, 2015 Kitchener’s stories told in videopoems Waterloo Region Record By Martin de Groot It’s an intriguing title: “Folk Myths of Kitchener.” The reference is to a project Janice Jo Lee has been working on for the better part of a year as the current City of Kitchener artist-in-residence. As 2015 draws to a […]
Post-production on my album is almost complete. The release date is Jan 21st worldwide! I will also be performing a release tour from Toronto to Victoria, so check my gigs page! Pre-order digital download or hard copy CD here
Folk Myths of Kitchener: Videopoems, posters and photos by Janice Lee. Kitchener Artist in Residence Janice Lee presents contemporary folk tales discovered in our city. Read the poems inspired by local residents’ stories of the Iron Horse Trail, the market, the libraries and downtown. See photos of residents turned spoken word actors for the Folk […]
The wait-list for affordable housing in Waterloo Region is 6 years long! I am proud to support the work of MennoHomes in providing affordable housing to those in urgent need. My dear friend Richard Garvey and I have prepared a special set which we will present after the 15minute AGM. Everyone is welcome.
I spent October recording my new solo music album at The Monolith Studio in Kitchener. We recorded entirely on analogue tape and it sounds live, stripped down and very me. I kept saying to myself to make the music I wanted to make, and not to think about what is radio-friendly or what people might […]