TONAL SOUL blends the improvisational spirit of jazz, the rhythmic pulse of hip hop, and the emotional depth of soul music into a sonic experience that will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to move your body! Led by JaciCaprice, the band's sound is a rich tapestry of intricate instrumental arrangements, infectious grooves, and poignant lyrics that explore themes of love, identity, and social justice. Bringing together a dynamic ensemble featuring “The Artist of the Violin” Brooke Alford, Singer-Songwriter TENEIA, Bassist Téja Veal, and Drummer Aisha “Drumlova” Ellis, these phenomenally talented Women blend their talents in collaboration to add such depth and texture in creating a unique style of music, that each performance manifests creativity in its purest form. 

 

Focual Points: Women and Youth Empowerment, Social Justice and Equality, Horitculture and Food Preservation, Mental Health and Wellness. 

TONAL SOUL SAMPLER

JaciCaprice - Vocals/Percussion/Production

"That Producer Chick"

A visionary who faces any challenge with her eyes wide open, Jaci Caprice Clark (aka “JaciCaprice”) is an accomplished vocalist/producer who released a full-length album entitled “Storms Come, and an EP entitled “LoveLikeWater--both of which she independently wrote, produced, and currently performs. She also writes and produces music for a diversity of artists which include poets, vocalists, and Hip-Hop lyricists domestically and internationally. Because of her diversity of talents, Jaci  Caprice, known as a “Swiss army knife” by those who have worked with her. Truly a “Renaissance Woman,” she tackles every project with a high level of expertise. From writing, beat production,  musical arrangement, artist development, vocal coaching, and graphics production, there is no limit to what her gifting and talents can accomplish within the Music Industry. Her musical and lyrical style has been compared to such Hip Hop and Neo Soul pioneers as Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott, yet she continues to create a style that is all her own. She is currently working on her next EP entitled  “SEASONS”. 

Serving as an Artist-Educator within a diversity of international music initiatives supported by the U.S. State Department and The Bureau of Education and Cultural (ECA) programs since 2014 including American Voices, American Music Abroad, Arts Envoy, and Next Level, she considers it an honor to collaborate globally to bring people of diverse cultures together through Music Education and collaboration. Her passion for people has led her to such countries as Australia, Colombia, Croatia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Madagascar, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Zimbabwe, and maintains creative relationships with a diversity of artists in each of these countries.  

Website: www.thinkingcaproduction.com
Facebook: thesoulstudieux
Instagram: @thesoulstudieux

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaciclark5641/featured

Brooke Alford - Violin/Vocals

"The Artist of the violin"

Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin is one of today’s stand-out Contemporary Violinists. Embodying excellence, authenticity, and connection to her audiences, Brooke is an R&B/Soul Jazz Top 30 Charting Recording Artist and a Smooth Jazz Network “2022 Breakout Artist” Nominee. Calling Atlanta, Georgia home for over 25 years and an Aberdeen, North Carolina native, Brooke has opened for and recorded with some of the best musical artists in the industry: The Whispers, Mint Condition, Peabo Bryson, Najee, Will Downing, Bob Baldwin, and more. Brooke has also toured with Jamaican Reggae Icon Beres Hammond on his 2022 “Solid Love” National Tour, solidifying her journey as a distinguished International Teaching Artist and Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Listee. Brooke Alford attributes her success to healthiness on and off stage, advocating “Musicians’ Wellness” through educational workshops, healthy eating tips, and fitness. She commemorates women’s empowerment through touring with the international All-star, All-women’s Jazz Collective Band, JAZZ IN PINK. Brooke invites you to celebrateher latest album, “Heaven on Earth” during her 2024 “New Day Tour” and on the radio airwaves.

Website: www.BrookeAlfordViolin.com
Facebook: BAlfordViolin2
Twitter: @BAlfordViolin
Instagram: @BAlfordViolin 

YouTube: Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin

TENEIA - Singer/Songwriter/Guitar

Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Teneia is an international touring musician and songwriter and has seven albums to her credit.  She has won multiple awards, and had her work featured in HBO, Netflix and award-winning independent films. She has shared the stage with various critically acclaimed artists and songwriters. She’s opened for Lucinda Williams, Missy Higgins, Jamie O’Neal, Jessi Colter, Sharon Little, Grayson Capps, Catie Curtis, Luke Doucet, Tab Benoit, Kelley McRae, The War & Treaty, Salvador Santana, and more. One of Teneia’s most prominent pieces, “Stand” earned a placement in the HBO documentary, “Prom Night in Mississippi” (2008) featuring Morgan Freeman. "Stand” embodies Teneia’s ability as an artist to address deeply rooted social issues fearlessly and confidently.  Her true talent, however, is how she strips down the audience, leaving their minds filled with reflection and their hearts filled with hope.  

Her rock side project, Heart Society was also selected to perform a three week long tour on the continent of Africa in April of 2019 by the US State Department organization, American Music Abroad. She is also an advocate for the state of Mississippi  and the city of Jackson. In 2020, Teneia released ‘City with Soul’ ft. 5th Child supporting the promotional campaign for Visit Jackson. The video has over 100,000 views and has been streamed on all digital platforms. 

 Two of Teneia’s songs, “Call Somebody” and “Beautiful Mess" were featured in the Netflix LGBTQ+ show, “Eastsiders. ‘’    In 2021, Teneia was named one of OZY Media’s “Badass Women You Need to Know”. Her dance anthem, "Freedom” ft. Dayluv, celebrating Pride month for American Voices, was featured in Las Vegas Queer Arts Film Festival as well as Fabulous Independent Film Festival (previously Harvey Milk Festival) and 8 other festivals worldwide. “Freedom" won & "best music video" at Accord Cine Festival and Worldwide Women’s Film Festival. In 2022, Teneia became the 3rd Black female composer to be featured by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra in 75 years.  

Teneia is currently living in New Orleans and working on her 8th studio album.  

Website: www.teneia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teneiamusic/
Instagram: @teneia_sanders

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@Teneia 

Téja Veal - Bass/Vocals

Ask anyone what they remember most about a performance with Téja and their answer will most likely be her infectious smile! However, it’s her killer bass-playing that keeps her working! With the eagerness of a novice, yet the restraint and focus of a more seasoned player, Téja is a musician’s musician.   Big-band jazz bred and “old-school soul” at heart, the Miami-native [now Atlanta resident] is open to all forms of music. “If I can feel it, I can play it!” she quips. It’s this willingness to embrace all styles that has afforded Téja chances to play with artists of several genres, both on the local and industry levels. She started playing in an orchestra program in middle school on the upright bass, then transferred to a jazz program in high school - where she also picked up the electric bass guitar (as well as several other instruments).   Téja has over 20 years of live performance and touring under her belt. She's performed on six continents, on varied illustrious stages including the Grammy Awards, the White House, Saturday Night Live, Radio City Music Hall, NPR Tiny Desk, Jazz in the Gardens, Montreaux Jazz Festival, ACL Festival, Bonaroo, Coachella, O2 Arena, Billboard LIVE, Wembley Stadium, Madison Square Garden, the Late Show, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, Austin City Limits, the Hollywood Bowl, Essence Festival, the Bitter End, Good Morning America and tons more!]   In 2019, Téja’s drive to succeed and evolve lead her down a new path: Leadership. She was hired as the newest Music Director of Decatur City Church (one of seven campuses in the North Point Ministries community; Andy Stanley, lead pastor). Téja was both the first African American AND first woman to hold this position! “I always want to stay open…I want to learn and evolve and grow…I want to break past barriers and exceed expectations!” she quips. In recent news, Téja was afforded a great honor by being inducted into the 2023 New Class of the Recording Academy as a voting member! Throughout her career as a performer, Téja also fostered opportunities to record bass for her peers! Having a home studio allowed her to play bass and vocals for artists of several different genres!   In 2017, Téja released her first offering - "The Hopeless Romantic EP", in which she put her spin on a few of her love song favorites! Téja released her first original song - "Go" - in 2020! Written, produced and arranged by herself, her songs were well received, and even garnered radio plays in America and Europe! She's excited to work on new music soon! With a sound as different as her name, Téja’s music is bound to stand out! Warm and light, honest and refreshing – her project is sure to find a home with many listeners! Come ride along as she journeys through self-discovery: armed with a steady pen, a sweet voice and her surefire basslines. Next stop: happiness!   [Artists Téja has worked with most recently include Lil Yachty, JID, Janelle Monáe, Stephanie Mills, Avery*Sunshine, Eric Roberson, Jennifer Holliday, Frank McComb, Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michelle, Carol Albert, Kindred the Family Soul, Kenny Lattimore, Angie Stone, Rhonda Thomas and Chandra Currelley - as well as her own all-woman band: VENUS. 

Website: https://www.helloimteja.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helloimteja/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloimteja/

Aisha Ellis - Drums/Percussion/Backing Vocals

"Drumlova"

Rhythmic resilience with an innate sense of soul are the hallmark of musician, percussionist/drummer, Aisha Ellis. The Detroit native creates sonically stimulating experiences for local and international audiences with a transformative, percussive prowess. With a career that spans almost four decades, she is a unicorn in an industry that operates on a system traditionally stacked against black women, yet she persists as a paragon of love, health, and prosperity.  Aisha was immersed in music, song, and dance since birth. She grew up surrounded by the influences of musical icons such as Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Bob Marley, Gil Scott Heron, Angela Bofill, the artists of Motown and so many more. Sounds from everyday life such as dripping water, her father’s footsteps, windshield wipers, turn signals and birds chirping, served as the inspiration for her gift of drumming. Her mother belonged to an African dance and drum troupe, and would often take Aisha to rehearsals. While in middle school, she formed a band of girl drummers, and was the last one standing once the others quit. Those formative years prepared the artistic expressionist to perform with fellow renowned creatives such as Jessica Care Moore, Diviniti Roxx, Dionne Farris, Joi, The Pocket Queen, Nona Hendrix, Jaci Caprice and more.  With unwavering confidence, Aisha strives past obstacles such as patriarchy, sexism, and depression. She represents the women whose desire to be drummers was denied or deferred. Known as “Drumlova,” she has an estimable presence in multiple roles including band leader, as well as drummer and music director for We Found Hip-Hop. She also performs with her trio, and is an avid enthusiast of African dance. Since 2010, she has served as the co-percussionist/drummer for Jessica Care Moore's The Daughters Of Betty, formerly known as Black Women Rock, an art show and tribute concert to funk/rock icon, Betty Davis. During her tour with hip-hop artist Mahogany Jones, in 2017, Aisha visited Kathmandu, Nepal as a cultural ambassador through the Arts Envoy Program. She also recorded and toured with neo soul pioneers, Les Nubians, to play at the critically acclaimed Smokin’ Grooves Music Festival in Oakland, California. Another notable collaboration was with the legendary Amp Fiddler (RIP). Her various accolades include the Kresge Foundation’s Gilda Snowden Award (2018) and the Art X Detroit Award (2019). 

Website: https://aishaellismusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aishaondrums/
Twitter: https://x.com/aishaondrums/status/1522297714918182913
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishaondrumz/

You Tube: Aisha Ellis Youtube Channel

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Arts Envoy - Tour - KAZAKHSTAN - JaciCaprice Presents: TONAL SOUL

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Astana, Petropavl

JaciCaprice Presents: TONAL SOUL. Tour to Kazakhstan administered through the Arts Envoy program; sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. State Bureau of Educational and Educational Affairs. Topic: Celebrating Women Empowerment and Leadership.

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