Singer song writer enchants with stunning vocals, melodies and lyrics about love, tofu, wild seeds and insect communication. Acoustic instruments and production.

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Jennie Avila


Jennie Avila is a singer songwriter who has performed nationally in schools, coffeehouses, theatres, and prestigious festivals such as Appel Farm and the Philadelphia Folk Festivals. A trafficker in goose bumps, Jennie brings an intense yet playful magnetism to the stage. She is known for her voice that swings agiley from earthy growls to ethereal whispers. Jennie has shared the stage with legendary performers such as Pete Seeger; and has opened for Janis Ian, Richie Havens, and comedian, Robin Williams. She has released eight recordings that feature her original songs. The most recent CD entitled, âThe Way You Like Itâ, was created with her trio, Hot Soup. Jennie is currently recording a new project with her duo, Aca-Perco.
In 2008 Jennie was asked to be a judge at the Maryland Teen Idol Contest. She has also accepted the invitation to join the board of the Discovery Station in Hagerstown, MD as music consultant. A documentary of Jennieâs life and music is featured on Art Beat. Jennie is a Smithsonian Folkways/Fast Folk Artist. Her song, âThe Spider and The Butterflyâ, was included on the WXPN Kids Corner compilation entitled âLive and in Curlersâ. She is also a featured artist in Robert Wuthnowâs book, âCreative Spiritualityâ. Jennie has been a Wolf Trap Teaching Artist since Fall 2006, as well as a returning song-writing instructor for Young Writers Day, PA, and the New Jersey Teen Arts Fest. Her trio, Hot Soup, won the 2005 Wammy for Best Childrenâs Music Performers. Watch out for Jennieâs wild birdcalls! Check out her website at www.JennieAvila.com

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