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Thursday, 6 February 2020

Jahna Sebastian Speaks About the Healing Power of Music at Roots Restoration Event in Croydon, Part 1

Singer, songwriter, producer, musician, artist, creative and teacher Jahna Sebastian speaks about the healing power of music at Roots Restoration event at Project B in Croydon 2 February 2020 Root Restoration Host Nat: We've got Jahna Sebastian, who is a singer, songwriter, composer. Jahna Sebastian: - Thank you so much for having me here today. I was invited here by Susy Brit, who is my very good friend. It's a very special event. I can say, that music definitely heals people and it has been a very big part of my life. I've overcome a lot of things. Even when I was 15 years old, this was one of the first times, when I've encountered the true power of music and just generally creativity. My mom got cancer when I was 16 and it was very difficult for me to got through it. I was listening to Bob Marley's songs non-stop every day and then I realised that as well as a musician, it is very important to empower people and not just be there for mere entertainment. That's also good, but at the same time, it can truly heal souls and empower. I've seen a lot of people also going through situations. When we speak about mind over matter, I would say that, this literally has been something that I've discovered throughout my life, that it's very important to know that: When you are down, when you are at the rock bottom, the only way is up. I've written a song about that as well. - Наш гость сегодня Жанна Себастьян Она - певица, автор песен, композитор Жанна Себастьян: - Спасибо большое за то, что меня сегодня приняли. Отдельное спасибо моей подруге — Сьюзи Бритт — за приглашение. Сегодня — мы присутствуем на особенном мероприятии, и я с легкой душой могу сказать: Музыка лечит людей. Вместе с музыкой — Я прошла очень много трудностей, и она всегда была частью моей жизни. Даже в 15 лет — я успела осознать всю силу и мощь музыки, а так-же искусства в целом. Когда мне было 16 — моей маме диагностировали рак. Это было очень тяжелое время для меня, и мне пришлось пройти через очень многие испытания. Именно тогда я слушала Боба Марли нон-стопом, и тогда-же до меня в очередной раз дошло, что помимо развлечения толпы — очень важно использовать весь потенциал этого вида искусства; важно донести поддержку до слушателя, дабы помочь ему, через что-бы он ни проходил. Музыка для проведения досуга тоже имеет место быть, но не стоит забывать: Музыка воистину может лечить души. Я видела также путь многих людей через тернии Когда мы говорим о духе и его превосходстве над материей — хотелось бы сказать вот это: В течении всей своей жизни — я не раз убеждалась в правдивости следующих строк, и написала о них песню: Когда ты на самом дне — двигаться можно только вверх.

Thursday, 16 August 2018

Telling a story through music: Jahna Sebastian talks to rapper GV in Manhattan, New York

Legends On The Map New York

GV: In my videos I like to go a little in depth, I like to make them like little short films. I definitely love story lines in music itself. When you hear a beat by itself, it has a story line to it, when you add lyrics to it, you’re creating different stories, so when you put a visual behind it, it’s like a third parallel. So I take that very seriously, I make sure that my videos are gonna grab you, when you see them, they gonna make sense to you, as you’re watching in order, you’re gonna see how one leads to the other, and Imma continue that journey.

Jahna Sebastian: So you are a true storyteller.

GV: Definitely

Jahna Sebastian: This is what it’s about, it’s about telling stories. Not just dropping random tunes, just because that’s what’s out there, trying to get the clicks and the likes. It’s about telling the stories, one comes out of another, I definitely support that. That’s how I create as well, my second album comes out of the first album, it’s a continuous journey.

GV: Definitely, I’ve been able to hear some of your music. I definitely feel the spirit and the heart, the passion through it, and that’s what automatically drew me to your music and the energy itself.

Jahna Sebastian: Thank you

Saturday, 21 July 2018

Global Superstar Jahna Sebastian releases her Explosive New Single ‘Calling’

Global Superstar Jahna Sebastian releases ‘Calling’, the second single off her critically acclaimed album Legends On The Map. The London based singer/songwriter/ producer and engineer released the album this past spring. The album featured her first single ‘Looking for Love’ which was a smash hit. Legends On the Map was written, recorded, produced, performed and mixed by Ms. Sebastian at Multivizion Music. It’s a one woman project like her first album The Alchemist. Ms. Sebastian stated when talking about the new album, “It continues the story as I unfold my vision for the world to bring people together through music. It’s a conceptual album and every song is like a point in the map in a tale. It means that it’s time for people to co create our history together and realize the potential and the legends are happening in real life as we speak.”‘

‘Calling’ was written, recorded, produced, arranged, performed, mixed by Ms. Sebastian at her studio Multivizion Music. When asked about her new single, Ms. Sebastian stated, “The song has that light summer feel, like a soundtrack when you set on a journey. It is about finding your own calling, following your dream and realizing that now is that time to go for it, expand your potential, live the dream with a love of freedom. Sometimes it’s too easy to lose one self in stereotypes, but there is a way to have the courage to step up against any fake scenarios or versions of who you are that were a mere attempt by someone else to fit you into. It’s time to create a personal path. I wrote this song as it’s that time to live the truth. It’s love that you can feel inside, it’s that passion for the knowledge, it’s that beautiful idea that had to come to reality. Whatever it is, every moment is a part of a bigger story and when your heart is calling, the universe will answer. Every song on my album is like a place on the map, familiar to many in a personal way, ‘Calling’ is like that time you are ready at the station with new exciting horizons in sight. Speaking of the horizons and the hope for peace in this world. ”

Ms. Sebastian recently did a photo shoot with photographer Rob Wilson for Croydon Peace Festival exhibition at the Croydon Town Hall. She wore a silver dress by Luv Look UK during the shoot. One of the pictures features her holding a dove in her hand as the symbol of world peace. It shows the different sides of Croydon while showcasing a peaceful mindset you can have while in the busy city. Its quite symbolic of our time. The photographs taken were works of art. The photographs showed how diverse the city is and showcased people in such an intimate and intricate way.

Ms. Sebastian stated, “In the world where so much is currently going on, this exhibition is very much on point at the right time as one of the ways for us to come together as humanity is to celebrate peace and love reminding ourselves what it’s like to find peace within yourself. It is also showing how we can build a better community. People were using #whatdoespeacelookliketoyou to contribute to the movement. ”

SKY TV channel London Live TV did a special feature about the exhibition with an interview with photographer Rob Wilson and Ms. Sebastian. During her interview Ms. Sebastian stated, ‘Croydon is a very multi cultural place, it constantly inspires me. There is a dove in my hand, and that is the ultimate symbol of peace. So you can see that you can have that feeling walking through the city, while having a bit of nature, while having these questions and answers, but at the same time looking at the dove and having that feeling, because it comes from inside. It’s in our hands, everyday people can make that change, we can create it, embrace every single moment, and it can all start from Croydon. Croydon is the place to be.’

Ms. Sebastian also did an instagram live video with the photographer where they spoke about peace, art and many ways that culture could help promote these ideas. She wore a long black gown by Luv Look UK, earrings and black bag by designer Johnny Loves Rosie.

Ms. Sebastian was booked and busy, she also found the time to collaborate with luxury fragrance brand Miller Harris and film a special episode about her conversation with fragrance expert Nick Gilbert. The conversation took place at an event the London shop was holding. The shop is inspired by the poets and featured art installations showcasing different fragrance with accompanying poetic pieces and sounds. They discussed the inspiration from the use of perfume in the ancient times and how it can be incorporated in the artful way into modern day life.
‘Calling’ Soundcloud link:
https://soundcloud.com/multivizionmusic-1/2-calling-by-jahna-sebastian
‘Legends On The Map’ on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1397903511?ls=1&app=itunes
‘Legends On The Map’ album buy on Bandcamp
http://jahnasebastian.bandcamp.com/album/legends-on-the-map

Media Contact
Kathy Liautaud/KLPR Group

Jahna Sebastian & Rahiem from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 group / Legends On The Map NY / 10 May 2018

Legends On The Map : New York
Jahna Sebastian & Rahiem from legendary group Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, hip hop pioneers, inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, making them the first hip hop group ever to be inducted.
Jahna Sebastian singer, songwriter, producer, musician, engineer, Alchemist TV
Talking about music, hiphop culture, the world, being an artist, power of words and more

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Jahna Sebastian & Rob Wilson Jr conversation about Peace Festival exhibition

Legends On The Map Croydon

Singer, songwriter, producer Jahna Sebastian and photographer, musician Rob Wilson Jr Rob Wilson Jnr talk about his exhibition during Peace Festival at Croydon Town Hall

dress by Luv Look UK
earrings and bag by Johnny Loves Rosie

conversation about peace, art, culture changing our world

Friday, 29 June 2018

ALCHEMIST TV Jahna Sebastian talks songs, music from album The Alchemist part two

singer/producer/musician/engineer Jahna Sebastian talks songs, music from album The Alchemist part one
writte, recorded, produced, arranged, performed and mixed by Jahna Sebastian

'Somebody to Love You' 'Traveling' 'The Other Side' 'I.D.'

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

ALCHEMIST TV Jahna Sebastian talks songs, music from album The Alchemist part three

ALCHEMIST TV singer/producer/musician/engineer Jahna Sebastian talks songs, music from album The Alchemist part one 'Queen of Arts' 'Leader' 'Love Over Hate Outro' music video featured are directed by Alex Riley headpiece by Glass Reign dress by Luv Look UK

‘When Love Shows Light’ song / graphics by Jahna Sebastian snippet

written, recorded, produced, arranged, mixed and performed by Jahna Sebastian MULTIVIZION Music

Jahna Sebastian in the studio making 'Looking for Love'

New song : 'Looking for Love' video edited by Jahna Sebastian written, recorded, produced, arranged, performed and mixed by Jahna Sebastian dress by Luv Look UK

ALCHEMIST TV Jahna Sebastian talks songs, music from album The Alchemist part one

ALCHEMIST TV singer/producer/musician/engineer Jahna Sebastian talks songs, music from album The Alchemist part one 'Aftermath' 'Fearless' 'Ironic' 'I Wish' music videos featured are directed by Alex Riley Dress by Luv Look Headpiece by Glass Reign

MC No Name on ALCHEMIST TV / Multivizion Music

MC No Name on Alchemist TV, producer / engineer Jahna Sebastian recording new track at Multivizion Music London grime music

Mother's Day Jahna Sebastian and Nicole, Indian photo shoot

Jahna Sebastian celebrating motherhood with daughter Nicole. Indina fashion photo shoot. video edited by Jahna Sebastian music produced by Jahna Sebastian Jahna Sebastian Mother's Day photo shoot photos by Maurice Sparrow, outfits by Punit Bhandal, makeup KSAVI, jewellery and mehndi by Nishel Creations Indian roots

Jahna Sebastian talks Multivizion Music, Alchemist TV, new format poetic fashion stories

Jsinger/songwriter/producer/engineer/musician/visionary Jahna Sebastian talks Multivizion Music, Alchemist TV, fashion poetic fashion stories dress by Luv Look UK headpiece by Glass Reign

International Artist Jahna Sebastian Releases Electrifying Visuals for New Single 'Midnight Dancer'

Multi-talented recording artist, visionary and music producer Jahna Sebastian releases the visuals for her new single 'Midnight Dancer'. Midnight Dancer is off her critically acclaimed album, The Alchemist. The album is now available on iTunes, Tidal and all digital stores. The project was a one woman project, everything created was done by Ms. Sebastian. The album features beats that you can dance to in the club and at festivals while listening to a powerful message at the same time. The video for 'Midnight Dancer' was filmed, directed and edited by Alex Riley. 'Midnight Dancer' was written, recorded, produced, arranged and mixed by Ms. Sebastian at her studio Multivizion Music. The video treatment and concept was written by Ms. Sebastian. The electrifying music video is set in post apocalyptic 2045, the timeline that many western futurologists like to set as the date for complete technological singularity, which is literally the black hole of progress for humanity, beyond which humanity can lose control over the course of history as the AI can become more powerful than humans. Ms. Sebastian stated, "I am showing that there is another way. In fact in the video, I am one of the free people, while the guy represents a person, who's stuck in the room, dying, his body is weak, his mind is cluttered, he can barely breathe, the contrast shows the difference being true understanding of yourself as a human and putting trust into the system of machines. We as humanity are at crossroads of history and right now it is more important than ever to understand, that humans should focus on self-development, rather than running a race in developing an artificial intelligence that will have no personal need for humanity at all. To be the change you want to see in the world and society, you have to look within. I strongly believe that humans can change within and we can achieve a better worldwide society if the focus is on developing human mind and understanding the power of it, let's set the priorities straight. " When asked what was the concept of the video, Ms. Sebastian states, "The video is focusing on bringing forth the idea of immortality of the soul vs a promise to attain illusionary immortality by uploading a copy of human consciousness to global AI server. It raises the question of what is true immortality vs illusionary promised immortality under delusions of trust into the power of machines and shows the danger of putting all faith into the man made super powerful AI, while not even understanding the consequences. Developing machines, rather than human mind, creating false virtual reality instead of understanding the purpose of humans being on Earth. It's a dead end for any human which is symbolized by the skull in the box in the video, while at the end the sight of heaven shows the alternative as transcending into eternal life, going on a higher level, not being 'stuck in the box', showing there is another way and also symbolizes possibility of a human soul to go to the source of light, the next step. However, if quiet literally stuck in a box in the material world with a version of the self completely uploaded to a machine, it loses the connection and possibility to continue, while becoming a sacrifice surrendering to be controlled by global computer system. Many people are ready to do this voluntarily, but before going to the point of no return, why not raise the question first to understand it? The answers are right there, if you look deep within. To be continued ... " The video's strength lies in the cinematography, concept, and wardrobe. The video captures the essence and vibe of 'Midnight Dancer' perfectly. Ms. Sebastian did an amazing job with the treatment and the song truly comes alive. Ms. Sebastian's styling gave a futuristic look with the metal jewelry by Biblos Glasgow. The catchy lyrics is sure to become an anthem, Ms.Sebastian's powerful chorus made the song a hit. She sang: You can come with me if you want to, if you feel it, more than words do. I will keep on dancing till the morning, till the edge of the world where, everything is made up, everything is perfect, everything is candy, but the truth keeps hurting Get ready to become enamored with Jahna Sebastian's new video "Midnight Dancer' because it will be on repeat on your phone's, tablet's and laptop's. Kathy Liautaud