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Quebec, Canada (1999 – present)

Jorane (pronounced “jo-ran”), is a pseudonym of Johanne Pelletier (b. 1975, Quebec, Canada), a French-Canadian singer / cellist. She is known for an style, with a typically / instrument, and an ability to sing whilst playing cello. Pelletier débuted with the album “Vent fou” (1999, Tacca Musique) and her latest is “Une Sorcière Comme Les Autres” (Feb 2011, Vega Musique).

Jorane’s cello style has been compared to Tori Amos’ piano. She has worked with Sarah McLachlan, amongst others.

Other discography includes: “The You and the Now” (2004, Aquarius), reached a more international audience; “Canvas or Canvass?” (2006, Tacca Musique), initially exclusive to her website and “Vers à Soi” (Oct 2007, Tacca Musique - aka “Vers A Soi”), with completely French lyrics, intimate vocals and the cello relatively abated - resulting in one of her most experimental albums.
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  • wh00p

    I'm not too sure about the new album. I mean, it's nice and all, but I just feel like the emphasis is not on the cello as much as in the previous albums. That wouldn't necessarily have to be a bad thing, but I just really enjoyed that part of her music. Still, it's good enough :)

    March 2011

  • ParadiseCove

    A new favorite singer and band !

    February 2011

  • Lagarthea

    http://www.last.fm/event/1834370+Jorane+at+Centrum+Sztuki+Impart+on+20+March+2011

    February 2011

  • Islandfree

    Jorane's concert in Poland - PPA Wrocław (Impart), 20 of March 2011 !!!

    February 2011

  • Vineonsmogon

    J'adore tout ce qu'elle fait =)

    December 2010

  • CthulhuMessiah

    Incredible music. Just extraordinary. <3

    September 2010

  • Saraisk

    Love her to bits.

    August 2010

  • pinepeach

    her wiki says she has an album "dix" from 08. ha anyone heard it? I can't seem to find any info on it...

    August 2010
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