Janalynn Castelino (born October 18, 1998) is a multilingual singer, songwriter and medical doctor.[1] Her music has been described as pop with R&B elements.[2][3] She has recorded in many languages including English, Latin, Italian, Spanish and Hindi.[4][5]
Janalynn Castelino | |
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 Castelino in 2023 | |
| Born | Janalynn Joseph Castelino |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Website | www |
Early life
editJanalynn Joseph Castelino was born in a Roman Catholic family.[6] She is of Italian and Indian descent.[7][8] She was involved in performing arts since the age of 3 and sang in the church choir.[4][9] During her academic life, Janalynn secured a merit of 96.36% in the 10th Grade,[4] becoming the board exam topper of her school as well as the zone.
Career
editCastelino uploaded covers to her YouTube Channel as a hobby while studying medicine.[4] She gained popularity in 2018, after uploading the music video Binte Dil (Love Ballad) to her YouTube Channel that garnered over 22 Million views[10] on YouTube, followed by her popular cover of Fire On Fire.[11] Her music videos have featured on YouTube's trending charts in across more than 11 countries.[2] Janalynn's rendition of Takeaway by the Chainsmokers was described by the media as a 'recreation with a pop twist'.[12][11]
Janalynn Castelino appeared in an interview on the American Songwriter Network in 2021,[1] where she talked about her upcoming music projects.[13][14] In the same year, she featured on the English edition of the L'idea Magazine.[2]
In 2023, Janalynn released her Italian-Folk ballad 'Bella Ci Dormi'[15][16] blending elements of world music with traditional folk, delivering the track in Sicilian dialect.[15] The single was characterised by high-pitched vocals and layered harmonies.[17][18]
2024: Religious music and Spanish single ‘Drama’
editIn the first quarter of 2024, Castelino released three consecutive singles during the Lenten season.[5] These included releases Jesu Salvator Mundi[19] and Parce Domine recorded in Latin and rendered in Baroque style[20] followed by a soulful version of ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ that was recorded in English.[21]
On September 20, she marked her Spanish-language debut with pop single ‘Drama’.[7][22] An official music video was released on 18 October 2024 via Janalynn’s YouTube channel, coinciding with her 26th birthday.[23][8][24]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year[25][26] | Title | Language | Release date |
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| 2023 | Bella Ci Dormi | Italian | 4 August 2023 |
| 2023 | O Come All Ye Faithful | English | 11 December 2023 |
| 2024 | Jesu Salvator Mundi | Latin | 16 February 2024 |
| 2024 | The Old Rugged Cross | English | 1 March 2024 |
| 2024 | Parce Domine | Latin | 21 March 2024 |
| 2024 | Drama | Spanish | 20 September 2024 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino". American Songwriter. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself". L'Idea Magazine. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Janalynn Castelino". Napster. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes". Riff Magazine. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b Magazine, On: Yorkshire (16 April 2024). "A Q&A with Janalynn Castelino". On: Yorkshire Magazine. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Crasto, Laura (9 June 2021). "Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story". Italics Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b mediterraneangirlsinmusic (26 September 2024). "Janalynn Castelino releases new single Drama". MGIM. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ a b GirlTalkHQ (15 October 2024). "Singer/Songwriter Janalynn Castelino Embarks on A New Musical Chapter With Heartfelt Single 'Drama'". GirlTalkHQ. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Janalynn Castelino: Interview". Unclear Magazine. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Binte Dil (Female Love-Ballad Version) | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 31 August 2021
- ^ a b "Popular YouTuber 'Janalynn Castelino' recreates 'Takeaway'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Takeaway - The Chainsmokers, Illenium | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 6 October 2021
- ^ "Janalynn Castelino - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Janalynn Castelino". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ a b Room, World Music Central News (10 August 2023). "Janalynn Castelino Drops New Folk-Infused Single 'Bella Ci Dormi' | World Music Central". Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Bella Ci Dormi - Janalynn Castelino | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 29 April 2024
- ^ Dyer, Harvey (31 August 2023). "Janalynn Castelino Releases Enchanting Italian-Folk Single "Bella Ci Dormi"". All-Noise. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Krystal, Fernandez (8 September 2023). "Guest Menu Item | Janalynn Castelino Releases Enchanting Italian-Folk Single "Bella Ci Dormi"". Eat This Music. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ Janalynn Castelino - Jesu Salvator Mundi - hitparade.ch, retrieved 16 October 2024
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Janalynn Castelino Releases Polyphonic Latin Chant 'Jesu Salvator Mundi'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Woolum, Brandon (14 March 2024). "Janalynn Castelino Releases Soulful Version Of 'The Old Rugged Cross'". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "spanishcharts.com - Janalynn Castelino - Drama". spanishcharts.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Ingenthron, Blair. "Video: Janalynn Castelino Unveils Music Video For New Single 'Drama'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Janalynn Castelino (19 October 2024). Janalynn Castelino - Drama (Official Music Video). Retrieved 30 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Discographie Janalynn Castelino - austriancharts.at". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "Janalynn Castelino Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio..." AllMusic. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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