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Janalynn Castelino
Birth Name:Janalynn Joseph Castelino
Years Active:2018–present
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Instruments:Vocals

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]

Early life

Janalynn Joseph Castelino was born in a Roman Catholic family.[5] She is of Italian and Indian descent.[6] She was involved in performing arts since the age of 3 and sang in the church choir.[7] [8] During her academic life, Janalynn secured a merit of 96.36% in the 10th Grade, becoming the board exam topper of her school as well as the zone.

Career

Castelino uploaded covers to her YouTube Channel as a hobby while studying medicine.[7] She gained popularity in 2018, after uploading the music video Binte Dil (Love Ballad) to her YouTube Channel that garnered over 22 Million views on YouTube, followed by her popular cover of Fire On Fire.[9] Her music videos have featured on YouTube's trending charts in across more than 11 countries. Janalynn's rendition of Takeaway by the Chainsmokers was described by the media as a 'recreation with a pop twist'.

Janalynn Castelino appeared in an interview on the American Songwriter Network in 2021,[1] where she talked about her upcoming music projects.[10] [11] In the same year, she featured on the English edition of the L'idea Magazine.

In 2023, Janalynn released her Italian-Folk ballad 'Bella Ci Dormi' blending elements of world music with traditional folk, delivering the track in Sicilian dialect.[12] The single was characterised by high-pitched vocals and layered harmonies.[13] [14]

2024: Religious music and Spanish single ‘Drama’

In the first quarter of 2024, Castelino released three consecutive singles during the Lenten season. These included releases Jesu Salvator Mundi and Parce Domine recorded in Latin and rendered in Baroque style[15] followed by a soulful version of ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ that was recorded in English.[16]

On September 20, she marked her Spanish-language debut with pop single ‘Drama’.[17] [18] An official music video was released on 18 October 2024 via Janalynn’s YouTube channel, coinciding with her 26th birthday.[19] [20]

Discography

Singles[21] [22]

!Year!Title!Language!Release date
2023Bella Ci DormiItalian4 August 2023
2023O Come All Ye FaithfulEnglish11 December 2023
2024Jesu Salvator MundiLatin16 February 2024
2024The Old Rugged CrossEnglish1 March 2024
2024Parce DomineLatin21 March 2024
2024DramaSpanish20 September 2024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-04-15. Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino. 2021-08-31. American Songwriter. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2021-07-06. Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself. 2021-08-31. L'Idea Magazine. en-US.
  3. Web site: Janalynn Castelino. 2021-09-01. Napster. en-US.
  4. Web site: Magazine . On: Yorkshire . 2024-04-16 . A Q&A with Janalynn Castelino . 2024-04-27 . On: Yorkshire Magazine . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Crasto. Laura. 2021-06-09. Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story. 2021-08-31. Italics Magazine. en-US.
  6. Web site: GirlTalkHQ . 2024-10-15 . Singer/Songwriter Janalynn Castelino Embarks on A New Musical Chapter With Heartfelt Single 'Drama' . 2024-10-30 . GirlTalkHQ . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2021-04-19. Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes. 2021-08-31. Riff Magazine. en-US.
  8. Web site: Janalynn Castelino: Interview. 2021-08-31. Unclear Magazine. 23 June 2021 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Popular YouTuber 'Janalynn Castelino' recreates 'Takeaway'. 2021-08-31. Free Press Journal. en.
  10. Web site: Janalynn Castelino - MusicBrainz. 2021-09-01. musicbrainz.org.
  11. Web site: Janalynn Castelino. 2021-09-01. iHeartRadio. en.
  12. Web site: Room . World Music Central News . 2023-08-10 . Janalynn Castelino Drops New Folk-Infused Single 'Bella Ci Dormi' World Music Central . 2024-04-27 . en-US.
  13. Web site: Dyer . Harvey . 2023-08-31 . Janalynn Castelino Releases Enchanting Italian-Folk Single "Bella Ci Dormi" . 2024-04-27 . All-Noise . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Krystal . Fernandez . 2023-09-08 . Guest Menu Item Janalynn Castelino Releases Enchanting Italian-Folk Single "Bella Ci Dormi" . 2024-04-27 . Eat This Music . en-AU.
  15. Web site: Rabinowitz . Chloe . Janalynn Castelino Releases Polyphonic Latin Chant 'Jesu Salvator Mundi' . 2024-10-16 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  16. Web site: Woolum . Brandon . 2024-03-14 . Janalynn Castelino Releases Soulful Version Of 'The Old Rugged Cross' . 2024-10-16 . CCM Magazine . en-US.
  17. Web site: mediterraneangirlsinmusic . 2024-09-26 . Janalynn Castelino releases new single Drama . 2024-10-16 . MGIM . en.
  18. Web site: spanishcharts.com - Janalynn Castelino - Drama . 2024-10-16 . spanishcharts.com.
  19. Web site: Ingenthron . Blair . Video: Janalynn Castelino Unveils Music Video For New Single 'Drama' . 2024-10-30 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  20. Janalynn Castelino - Drama (Official Music Video) . 2024-10-19 . Janalynn Castelino . 2024-10-30 . YouTube.
  21. Web site: Discographie Janalynn Castelino - austriancharts.at . 2024-10-16 . austriancharts.at.
  22. Web site: Janalynn Castelino Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio... . 2024-10-16 . AllMusic . en.

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