AWARD WINNING PERFORMANCE ARTIST Recording Artist/ Author Spoken Word / Dub Poet Personal Sentiment Writer Singer / Songwriter Storyteller Contact: The Write Words: 905-755-0556 thewritewords@sympatico.ca Download Very reminiscent of Maya Angelou!Ó…. Sheila Walsh CHFI Radio 98.1 FM J. Nichole Noel, T.I.R.M.A (Toronto International Reggae Music Award) winner for Dub Poet of the year 2004-2005 .This multi-talented mother has been inspired to write 2 poetry books, 2 children's stories and record 2 poetry CD's. She is driven, and understands that there is nothing that she can't accomplish. She is quoted in saying that, "I strive not to be the best, rather, unique in what I do best." Her first CD entitled "Verse … The Power of the Spoken Words in Music" was successfully released at The Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts. It is a compelling CD that encompasses the theatrical art of performance poetry with a smooth blend of Jazz, Blues, African Drumming, Spiritual , R&B and Reggae music, through the riveting, soft, distinct voice of J. Nichole Noël... Considered the "Female Barry White of Poetry" her innovative style carries the art of performance poetry and song to another level of entertainment. Her diversity has allowed her to break down many cultural barriers and gracing multi- genre stages in Canada and New York. She is the author of Intimate Interludes, circling the three aspects of love. Consisting of … Love Stories, Sensual Passion and Teardrop Stained Sheets. Later this year she will be releasing her second book, Verse …The Power of the Spoken Words. J. NICHOLE NOEL … "CONSIDERED THE FEMALE BARRY WHITE OF POETRY THIS MULTI-DIVERSE PERFORMANCE ARTIST SUITS ANY STAGE ANY OCCASION" Very reminiscent of Maya Angelou!Ó…. Sheila Walsh CHFI Radio 98.1 FM J. Nichole is the reigning award winner of the T.I.R.M.A. (Toronto International Reggae Music Award) for Dub-Poet of the year 2004-2005. Her CD release of Verse… The Power of the Spoken Words in Music was successfully released at the world renowned The Hummingbird Centre for the Performance Arts. In 2005, her diversity in musical styles has allowed her to perform tri-monthly at a variety of multi-genre shows and have shared the stage with some of Canada's and Jamaica's popular Reggae, Jazz and Gospel artists including International Artists Leroy Brown, Kay Morris, Eddie Bullen and Liberty Silver to name a few. J. Nichole has collaborated with artists such as dance hall D.J. Shadrock,and accomplished pianist Don Quarles. FESTIVALS, TOURS, HOSTING AND TELEVISION Planet Africa Television, Rogers Cable Christmas Special, International Dub -Poetry Festival, Carafest, Carabram, Carassauga, Irie Music Festival, New York Tour August 2004. Hosted Big Brother, Big Sisters of Peel Annual Women's Brunch 2005. Having performed at a variety of art shows, weddings, fundraisers, funerals and children shows, she has earned the respect of being one of Toronto's most versatile performance artist. BOOK REVIEWS "Intimate Interludes … Raspberry kiss, vanilla crème and cherry almond are the flavours that describe J Nichole Noël's titillating book of poetry. Noël's lyrics play between the sheets like lovers listening to the Isley Brothers. Each page is coated with Kama Sutra oils that could be lyrically spread over your lover's body" … Kevin Jones (heronJonse) Editor of PoeticSoul. "Intimate Interludes... captures moments of vulnerability, soul searching, love and affirmation. Set the candles alight, turn the pages and enjoy the scintillating journey of J. Nichole Noël. She whets your appetite for more"... Neil Armstrong. Covered and Bound literary show on CHRY 105.5 FM & Editor Canada Extra Newspaper. "There is a saying if music is the food of love then brother play on, well in this case, the words are the music of love and when you take a closer look at this book, I am sure you and yours will enjoy it. A word to the wise, cozy up with a glass of wine non-alcoholic or of the spirited kind and read to each other, you will not be disappointed "… Kenrick Bobb President/CEO Ambassador -Canada's Multicultural Magazine.