Great reaction. She's actually 9-years-old here. Her grandmother introduced her to jazz very early in life, but Angelina is basically self-taught. She learnt her craft by listening to Billie Holiday and other jazz greats, and is blessed with a beautiful voice. There is no understanding how she can be this mature at her age, but she is and that's all there is to it! Where to go next? Anywhere you like. Everything she sings is phenomenal. Maybe start when she really was 7 and auditioning for Norway's Got Talent with Gloomy Sunday. That's when she blew up on the internet. She is now 18 and sounds unbelievable. I can't wait to hear your next Angelina reaction!
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: ruclips.net/video/80f3t3dmBbk/видео.html
Another spell was cast by 9yo Angelina. Let’s analyze the video: 1st you see how small and cute she is. 2nd you see she is barefoot (story below) 3rd You see her making her “Wish List” of suggested changes to the song. 4th the band leader taking note of the changes. 5th Angelina is holding a candle with “Screemin’ Jay Hawkin’s (original artist 1956) picture on it. 6th the old soul in her voice. She is the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina wrote and her Grandmother illustrated a book about why she sings barefoot. She was on a trip to Iran where her grandmother is from and met a street girl weighing people for money. Angelina sat and talked with the girl. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, a doctor but that it could never happen. Angelina told her to never give up hope. The girl complimented Angelina on her shoes and Angelina noticed her scarred bare feet so she gave them to her, and the little girl told Angelina she would pray for her every day. Angelina sings barefoot to this day to remind herself (and the world) that there are still children in need. All book proceeds go to charity.
One more suggestion---react to Angelina's performance of "Fly Me to the Moon" at age 8 on "The View." She talks with Rosie O'Donnel telling her she started singing jazz at age 1.5!! Her favorite singer from almost the start has been Billie Holiday.
Angelina was weaned on Billie Holiday and Etta James - partly courtesy of introduction by her Iranian grandmother, herself an artistic prodigy - particularly poetry and painting. She used RUclips to learn from Louis Armstrong and others.her first school included a great deal of arts. She learned guitar, piano and … there.
She was really influenced by the original by Screamin' Jay Hawkin, whose photo on the mug she shows in the video intro. As to who discovered her, her grandmother introduced her to listening to jazz and she just started singing it-- so she kind of discovered herself, but she did have and does have a very supportive family. She was the one who watched "Norway's Got Talent" and decided she wanted to go on that show. She pretty much arranges her own songs, and sometimes even designs her clothes!
As Robert mentions below, this song is her selection and she created the vocal arrangement herself. She is literally a genius. I do not say that lightly. ❤❤❤❤👣
I don't know if this was mentioned but the note Angelina was writing and the man was reading (the producer) represents her editorial control over the arrangement. She is truly a gifted musician. This was inspired by and is Angelina's interpretation of and testament to the original artist - Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
She was 7 when she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent, singing Billie Holiday's Gloomy Sunday. She had turned 8 by the time she won. She is 9 in this video, not 7, but that doesn't take anything away from this Masterpiece performance. She grew up listening to her grandma's classic jazz albums & is self taught because there are no musicians or singers in her family. She always picks the songs she likes & does her own arrangements to make them her own. She said her Mom tried to get her to sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, but she refused & said she preferred jazz. BTW you are right she is a treasure. After she won NGT in 2014, the Monarchy of Norway & the Prime Minister designated Angelina a "National Treasure of Norway." Not kidding!!! Since you've seen her at 13 & 9, I recommend you see her now, at 18 singing her newest original song, Bad Valentine. It is not even officially released yet, but here is a live performance at a small venue in LA. ruclips.net/video/yTjzhPSVguc/видео.html
Miss Angelina wrote the arrangement ant gave it to the studio boss with the words "Sir, this are my wishes"!!!! If the Treasure of Norway wishes something it is a command for others. YES her people of Norway declared her the Treasure of Norway in late summer 2014. Enjoy live. Elmar from Norway
I found Angelina about 6 years ago. With a few exceptions, I have listened to her everyday since then. Her voice, her span of genres, her arranging skills are all amazing. Her timing on any genre is immaculate. She is a natural jazz and blues singer, but she can sing anything. Pick any title you like, any age, any genre. If you like bluesy jazz, watch her latest: she’s 18 now, and her original song, Bad Valentine, sung live at at small jazz club, is a vocal surprise and just a joy to watch and hear. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/yTjzhPSVguc/видео.htmlsi=ZZibUurzsGB3h8_f
She arranged this songs as she arranges most of everything she sings, unless some composes something for her l. For example, Nico Cartorsio composed an album and wanted a finishing touch to his project. His whole album was mostly instrumental except for the one "Song fo A" (song for Angelina obvi) she was 13 or 14 at the time. ruclips.net/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/видео.htmlsi=kl-0vyzl4mCP81Ef
She was actually 9 years old in this one.... But you can go back to when she was on Norways got talent at the age of 7 (and won it shortly after turning 8). Heck, you can listen to her sing Whitney Houston at the age of 18 months. Her newest original is Bad Valentine and it is amazing. It's not officially realized but the youtube video and Quality of the recording is incredible.
You mentioned Janis Joplin as a legend and she is, but we Angels are expecting Angelina Jordan to also be a legend. I voted for her win in NGT 2014 as i noticed her to be special.For me she is the reason i now love jazz as i heard many jazz songs from earlier age and i felt they lacked feeling in their music. With Angelina Jordan, she hits my soul/heart every time. No artist before have hit me like Angelina do. Her grandmother i guess discovered her singing abilities as there is a video when Angelina is trying to sing along "I will always love you" by Whitney Houston. She set the bar high early. She picks the songs and arranged this one too. Great reaction and much love from a Norwegian subscriber hoping to see more Angelina Jordan in your channel. I have seen most of her performances and she still surprises me...... Enjoy your discovery on her.
To be a little hyperbolic: Angelina discovered herself. Her family realized that she could sing at 18 months and her grandmother was probably encouraging her, but as her family and those that know her describe it: Angelina was always the driving-force of her own developement. Her parents focused on protecting her and applying some breaks when they felt it was needed, but they realized and accepted that she could not be contained.
Great reaction Dounia, i like it when u listen to the whole song, and then go back and comment on things u like 👍😊 No gonna suggest anything, just subscribe to her channels Angelina Offical & Angelina Cover Channel....and choose whatever u curious about 😋😉 Whatever u choose, just expect the unexpected, when it comes to AJ, the girl with the 1000 voices 🥰😉 You soon fins out why she called that also hehe . Have a good one take care an stay safe , Greetings from Norway 😊
Ich bin jetzt 64 und Angelina hat mich in ihrer Einzigartigkeit getroffen wie einst Jannis Joplin und Bob Dylan. Stell dir vor, sie hätte dies in Woodstock gesungen.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina. She has been my favorite artist for a long time. There are many great singers but I've watched her grow up and there is simply something special about her. I would suggest you fast forward to her latest song, an original developed with Toby Gad "Bad Valentine" performed live. ruclips.net/video/yTjzhPSVguc/видео.html Another option is a cover of "If I Were a Boy" which is a more polished studio recording. ruclips.net/video/eJr-BfUQ2jE/видео.html
This is such an excellent channel! I'm really glad to have come upon Dounia, the voice coach. Of course, I can't sing a single note, not even alone in the shower!! But, oh, what a joy to hear the brilliant young Angelina here! And, I thought Dounia's reactions and comment were very insightful, very attuned. I loved this!
Thank you for your reaction. AJ started her singing career age 6 Professionally. See for yourslef her voice and artistry. Even at this age its still 🤯🤯🤯 #AngelinaJordanHurtStudiolive #AngelinaJordanIwhohavenothingstudiolive please let us know what Your proffessional oppinion is.
AJ is a generational talent. like those before he ( Whitney, Judy Garland, Stevie wonder, Shirly Temple) she was put on earth to be the voice of a generation. I'm an old fart but I love her
You have a lot to learn about Angelina: Little if any vocal training, her Iranian grandmother (mormor in Norwegian) started her interest in old jazz / R&B singers like Billie Holiday and Etta James. She DID attend an Oslo musical school where she learned to play some instruments and music theory, but Angelina is basically self-made. A musical prodigy. The more you learn about Angelina, you will realize that her empathy and humanity is off the scale (e.g. why she always performs barefoot). Her family and her upbringing in a solid and safe environment will also have played a part in making her the person she is today.
She is 9 here but there are several covers she has done at age 8 that are just as good if not better. Check out What A Difference A Day Makes and Fly Me To The Moon. Her age 10-12 are my favorites, but all are really great right up to present day. Love your reactions to AJ!
Hey Dounia, enjoyed your reaction very much! Watching from Toronto. I've been following AJ for about 4 years now and I have to say it never gets boring, watching either her or reactions to her music, like yours.Watching her progression through life has been very satisfying, and many of the Angels think of her as a surrogate daughter or grand-daughter. If I may, I'd recommend watching her Norway's got Talent run. I think the growth that AJ exhibits in this small bit of time from years 7 to 8 is just phenomenal. And that leads up to this video, I Put A Spell on You, at the age of 9. Enjoy! سلام تحية
The stars and planets aligned when Angelina Jordan was born. The journey of an artist can indeed be profoundly affected by their socioeconomic background. Angelina Jordan's financial stability has arguably given her the freedom to explore and express her creativity without the immediate pressure of financial survival. The most profound individual in AJ’s life, according to her, is her grandmother, Mery Zamani, artist/poet extraordinaire who’s knowledge, wealth and genius have tutored AJ, and cultivated her unbelievable talent. This is a luxury not afforded to all artists, and the music industry is replete with stories of immensely talented individuals who have faced immense pressure to succeed financially. This pressure can sometimes lead to a tragic struggle with substance abuse, as seen in the cases of Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. Their legacies serve as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of the immense pressures of fame and success in the music industry. It's a complex tapestry where talent, personal circumstances, and external pressures interweave to shape an artist's career and personal life.
Thanks for your insightful comments. Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became one of the youngest ever vocalists to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which unbelievably is her third language! She is a true prodigy. She is now 18, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and several originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, although she has not experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records when she was 14. She was not widely promoted for a few years, as her family wanted to allow her a normal childhood. However, things are changing rapidly as she has now graduated school. She has released two original music video singles from Republic Records, Love Don't Let Me Go, and Now I'm the Fool, coinciding with her new six song EP called Old Enough. The four other songs have been released as visualizers. A world tour is in the works, likely to coincide with her full album release. Here is a semi-chronological RUclips playlist for Angelina of over 200 songs, beginning with 16 performances including originals, her EP, and a few specialty songs. Then it starts chronologically beginning with Gloomy Sunday from Norway's Got Talent. ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc&si=HrEm55lV164yKJqu Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may bring a tear to your eye. It is related to a promise she made to herself and to the world when she was only 6 years old. She was traveling in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own favorite shoes. Angelina ask the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said a doctor, but she could not because she had to take care of her siblings. She asked Angelina the same question and Angelina said I want to sing for the world. The young girl said she would pray for Angelina. Since then, Angelia has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She even stated at 8 years old that she would be donating her winnings from Norway's Got Talent to charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing an emotional bond. Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity. She is a messenger of love, light, and hope, wrapped in a blanket of humbleness and humility. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world and spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love.
Практически все,кто смотрит впервые рефлекторно закывают на мгновения глаза чтобы понять возраст голоса и открыв удивляются ещё больше. Запись в девять лет. Есть немало записей и в семь и в восемь.
Wonderful reaction - again. Wonderful done Dounia. Thank you, - for your great analyses, and your obvious joy and admiration for this jazzy princess. 👣Who discovered her? Obvious her family saw the talent in baby Angelina, but as Angelina herself stated very early; - MUSIC found her. Now, I think you should go and watch Angelina as she was actually stil only 7, as she did her audition for "Norvergian Talents". She went straight to the source, and covered Billie Holiday`s version of "Gloomy Sunday" - a MUST SEE for any reactor to Angelina👣 🤗
Yep 9 year old Angelina….. By the age of 10 she already was a Master at her craft….. we’ve all had the honour of following Angelina since a very little girl and we are all so Proud of her achievements such a very Special young lady…. She’s grown up right in front of our eyes…
Angelina's musical instincts are at genius level. Her arrangements and vocal choices are meant to tell the story of the song and evoke the proper emotions. Angelina has told us she has written over 100 songs, by age 18, and we have heard 14 to date. Here is the list. "What is Life" first sung at age 11. We don't know how old she was when she wrote each song. Age presented is her age when she first sang it. "Oslo" age 11 "Shield" age 12 "Million Miles" age 14 we know she wrote this one in the days after her maternal grandfather passed in 2019 when she was 13 "7th Heaven" age 15 "Love Don't Let Me Go" age 17 "Now I'm the Fool" age 17 "Fire and Rain" age 17 "It's All My Fault" age 17 "Good in Goodbyes" age 17 "Diamond" age 17 "Our Time" age 17 "Princess of Ruins" age 18 ..... only performed at her 2 shows in Las Vegas 2/29/24 "Bad Valentine" age 18 worked with Toby Gad Should include songs for which she was the first to sing "I'm Still Holding Out for You" age 10 .... considered one of her best vocal performances by many "Song for A" age 12 "Above the Water" a EDM song released January 31, 2020 "We're the Best" sung with RedOne at the FIFA Awards February 27, 2023 Angelina wrote new lyrics for two famous songs by Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" and "Rehab" since it was inappropriate for a preteen to sing the original lyrics. For "Back to Black" Angelina wrote the new lyrics in the 24 hours prior to the recording, then needed just two takes.
Actually she was 18 months when her mother filmed her sing Whitney Houston. But I think Angelina discovered herself. I think she was 3 years old when she asked her mother if she could join "that Simon show", as in Simon Cowells talent show. She said in the opening before she sang Bohemian Rhapsody at AGT that she had been waiting 10 years to sing for Simon. She was 7 when her mother allowed her to join Norways Got Talent, wich she won. Please react to more Angelina Jordan music. Thanks for this one. 😊🔥🎶🌟
Thank you, and I enjoyed your insightful and genuine comments. You are on your way as an angel! Please continue to generously spread the love and kindness that Angelina exemplifies by providing her equal priority support on your channel. Please do the same for all feature artists. Since most viewers do not go to your description on their own, I suggest providing links BOTH to the artist's original video AND ALSO their official channels. In addition, please verbally educate your viewers to use those links to like, share, and comment for the artist, as you do for your own channel. Your encouragement will lead viewers to the artist's links as well as your valuable information. It is also helpful to link to the artists' social media, and to also suggest that viewers purchase the artist's music from streaming services. Each artist provides us so much joy, and reactors have a platform which can help boost RUclips analytics and exposure for you and all featured artists. Thank you for doing your part to enable Angelina to attain her inspirational goal of spreading love and peace throughout the world. Peace and love.
Love your take on Angelina. Keep in mind she sings any genre which is cool because there is always a certain measure of Jazz bleeding into it in some way. If you want to get some personal insight into Angelina I suggest the video "Ten Years in the Making" done during her Las Vegas concert. You get a glimpse into who she is. ruclips.net/video/I_59PZXkusc/видео.html Some of the below is directed to first listeners but most is general and if you read it then watch the above video you will understand why I wrote it. Thanks for being you. Angelina is a child prodigy and a musical genius. From song writing to arranging/composing/production choices (she has arranged everything she has sung including for the Kork orchestra for her spectacular performance of "Unchained Melody" at the Nobel Peace Prize presentation). Her choices are unique with seemingly an endless color palette to chose from, a depth of tone that is unmatched with fullness and body even in her gorgeous lower register, and the ability in storytelling and emotive connection she makes with the listener. She draws you into the song and makes it a very personnel experience, a place she calls her special place that is full of love. I am not sure I can properly describe it but for those moments--time stops, your stresses and troubles disappear and you become completely immersed in the warmth that is her world of sound. I will let others give her history and why she performs with bare feet and her philanthropy as she is just as unique as an individual as she is as an artist. Her goal is to bring her music and love to the world. She calls her fans her Angels and when she tells them she loves them it comes from deep within her. She shows wisdom way beyond her years that shows in her interviews and her lyrics. She makes that special connection, especially in live performances, (the best live vocalist I have ever heard), as I noticed and heard from others in her Las Vegas concert you could see her scanning the crowd on occasion--fans said she was making direct eye contact with them while singing--she used floor monitors instead of in ear and there is no doubt the reason for this is she wanted to hear her fans. At times you could see her react to them while singing. Whether it was a hint of a smile in the middle of a belt on "One Moment in Time" or after the first line in "When We Were Young" when the fans reacted and she smiled that warm inviting smile and opened her eyes to scan the crowd before the next line began. I have never seen anyone bring out so much creativity in so many people in my life. From painting to creating video's and much more. Her music is also healing and I think this is because of who she is and the energy behind the music as much as just the music. If you take this journey, which I would recommend, you will get to experience and see for yourself what I am trying to explain. There will be other prodigies, other great musicians---but I am pretty certain that there will never ever be another Angelina Jordan.
This Angelina at 9 years old and is HER ARRANGEMENT of the 1956 original by Screaming Jay Hawkins. FYI - Angelina's grandmother Mery Zamani [ a famous Iranian poet and painter ] introduced Angelina to Jazz when Angelina was 3 years old. Two of Angelina 's biggest influences are Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse. Another reactor once said that there were 3 females who had changed jazz in their own time - Billie Holiday , Amy Winehouse and ANGELINA JORDAN !!
Yeah, this band here gave here a loving nickname. "The boss". The funny thing, nobody really discovered her. At age 3 that lil munchkin watched AGT and decided she wanted to sing for Simon Cowell. She began obsessively following that target, listening, imitating and dissecting music. So she's mostly self taught. Four years later she auditioned at Norways got Talent at age 7.
Angelina a nine year old Norwegian girl, who happens to be a musical prodigy. She has God given talent that is how she does this! Takes Screaming Jay Hawkins 1956 classic and rearranges it into this masterpiece. Notice the last minute changes she handed to the individual. She has been doing this since she was seven years old! Amazing control. Affectionately known as the “Boss” by her band! At the very end when she crosses her arms, she begins to critique her performance! 🇳🇴🇺🇸
*The word you're looking for is, she's singing Jazz like a seasonal pro, who has 30-40 years of hard life under their belt.* *But as we can see Angelin Jordan is so much more.*
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway. Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on RUclips. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran. Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old. At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried. Musicians working with Angelina would call her the boss since she knew exactly how she wanted to sing the song and would confidently instruct the musicians. While one could say Angelina was mimicking other artists, there is no doubt she had her own style and created her own arrangements, even at this early age. Angelina was near her 8th birthday for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition to trim the number of vocalists who passed their audition, and was not performed in front of an audience. In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang.” In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists. When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500,000 kroner or about $80,000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”. The money was placed in a trust and available when Angelina turns 18. Record company executives flew their private jets to Norway to attempt to sign 8 year old Angelina but all were thankfully rebuked. Disney also made an offer but not accepted. In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration. She would sing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in December 2023, at age 17, with a heartfelt rendition of "Unchained Melody".
Another reactor said that AJ is like someone being born and immediately driving a race car at LeMans!! She was born with this talent as well as exhibiting perfect pitch. That plus being in a family with the means to foster this talent and yet shield her from the tyrrany of the music industry. We are all incredibly lucky to have her in our time. Just think of what is possible for her to do. I have hopes that once AJ has become a world sensation that she might find the time to do a full jazz album.
Great reaction from a professional reactor 🎉 you want to hear her starting in public at NGT at the age of 7 y ? Please react to her audition Gloomy Sunday, Billie holiday is back 😇 her shining for the whole world 🌎
I had followed AJ on her journey from being a young child.... but when AJ turned 10 and I heard her live cover of "Feeling Good" I knew then that she was my favorite female singer. By age 10 she was singing better than 3/4 of professional singers that have 50 years under their belts. By the time she was 12-13 she was as good as any of them. Now at 18 she can literally sing the pants off of all of them.... and she is not even off the age where she has her full range and depth!! But it's not only how she sings, it's her musical acuity and interpretation of the lyrics and the message of a song. She makes you hear lyrics like no one else and feel them in your guts.
When you react to Bad Valentine please use the Piano diaries filmed in a church, thanks! Great reaction, you will not find a song from her that isn’t top class. I’m 75 and have listened to her for 10 years, the most versatile voice I have ever heard. New subscriber here… Peace
Hi Dounia, unfortunately there is some wrong information about Angelina - others have already corrected that she was 9 here... But really - it doesn't matter because even for a 9 yo singer this is absolutely amazing! And she did the arrangement also... and the members of the band called her "boss" ;-) You might have this information but let me repeat this (if not for you that for other visitors ;-) ) A little explanation: Her cover "I put a spell on you" b/w studio version at 9yo (ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.html - btw. she made most of her cover arrangements by herself!) based on the original from Screemin' Jay Hawkins (from 1956) - Live: ruclips.net/video/7kGPhpvqtOc/видео.html or another version of it: ruclips.net/video/orNpH6iyokI/видео.html and here a version from 1990 in Tokyo - I feel, this is like the version Angelina has taken as the model, but I don't know it ( ;-) ): ruclips.net/video/Bb9ag8bch_U/видео.html or as Audio-Studio-Version: ruclips.net/video/82cdnAUvsw8/видео.html) that's real fun - if you watch this too and may be after this watch Angelinas cover again you will find out that Angelinas cover is a real tribute to Jay Hawkins 😃 At the beginning you see her something writing on a sheet and a man reading it and smiles than.. in an interview this man, who was the "bandleader", said, this were some "wishes" from Angelina (she was every time very polite he said) for changes of her arrangement for the piano 😃 The candle you can see at about 0:12 shows a portrait of J. Hawkins - I think her grandma bought it at a concert in Tokyo ;) At 0:26 you can see the bassist smiling - I can imagine that he smiles about the expectable reactions of the listeners in the moment, when Angelina starts to sing at 0:30 😏 Btw. I read somewhere that her grandma was in person at a concert of SJH in Japan (as she, AJs mother and uncle lived there some years - AJs grandpa is Japanese) and there AJs grandma bought this candle as a souvenir ;) ...I hope this story isn't a HOAX 😃 I'm eager to watch your next Angelina Jordan reaction ;-) CU there Andreas
Thank you for featuring Angelina again. I hope you will do many more reactions to her, as she is well worth every nanosecond you spend on her. I have watched and listened to her in awe since she released her first video on RUclips, and what has been evident to me from the start is that she sings with total conviction, despite the fact that she is far too young to have experienced the events suggested in the lyrics of the song she has chosen to sing. But it is not only that, for strange as it may seem is the even more remarkable fact that she can convey the appropriate emotions within those lyrics to her listener. This is Angelina's tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who wrote and performed the song in 1956 (50 years before Angelina was born). She based her arrangement on his original performance, although she discarded all the theatrics and allowed her voice and body language to tell the story. The song has been covered by many singers over the years, but to my knowledge, Angelina is the only one who has sung in the same style as the original. There are many things I found particularly worthy of note in this video. Some I recognised immediately and those I missed were brought to my attention by the more observant Angelina fans (her Angels) and I thank them for letting me know what I had missed. Another Angelina "Angel" has pointed out something else which I had missed, and it is added at (l) below, (a) Angelina finishing writing last minute changes she wanted and handing them to the Music Director, who smiled. (b) A brief glimpse of Mery Zamani, Angelina's maternal grandmother, a well known and respected Iranian Artist and poet who was also a child prodigy. She was the person who recognised Angelina's talent at an early age and exposed her to all the old time jazz singers. (c) The candle with an image of Screamin' Jay Hawkins on it. (d) The smile on the face of the Bass player. (e) How she rose on to her toes on the last occasion she sang "...because you're mine" (f) The fact she occasionally refers to her written notes on the music stand. Possibly to remind herself of the last minute changes she wanted. (g) Her unwavering passion throughout the performance. Evidenced by her facial expressions and the way she uses her hands and body to emphasise the direction of the song. (h) The way she takes a breath just before she starts the last phrase (I don't care.....) and that breath lasts the whole of that sustained note. A child of that age should not have the ability to hold a note for that length of time. (i) At the end, when she sings I Doooont Caaaaare, she employs TWO separate and distinct vibratos to the word care, a wide one to start the word and a tighter one to close the word (j) The instant transformation from "performance" mode to that of a pensive child, possibly wondering whether she could have done better. I comment on the "pensive" child because Angelina has an incredible work ethic and seeks to perform every song in a way she considers will bring out all the emotions within the lyrics and melody. (k) Perhaps the most remarkable is that despite her tender years, she sings with such total conviction that her authenticity is never in doubt. It is easy to believe that she has experienced the events described in the lyrics. It is not only her voice that is mesmerising, it is also her facial expressions, and the way she uses her hands and body. Her stage presence is electrifying. (l) The performance absolutely is powerful and raw but to me, I am amazed that this is balanced by the profound beauty of the ending phrase; the last twelve words of the song. AND… they are essentially sung a cappella! Angelina has been referred to as the "Queen of Jazz", "The Barefoot Princess", "The girl with a thousand voices". All of them are true, but I prefer the nickname I gave her after listening to about six of her performances. For me, she is "The Chameleon of Song", for as a chameleon is able to change its colour to match its surroundings, so Angelina is able to change the "colour" of her voice to accurately match the needs of the song to reveal the emotions within the lyrics and melody. Even more remarkable is her innate ability to communicate those same emotions to her listeners.
Angelina really understood music at in early age. She has a gift and she is mastering it as years go by. We are very fortunate to hear in artist like her. What a gift to all of us. She is special and one of a kind.
Angelina Jordan's rendition of "I Put A Spell On You" at the tender age of 9 showcases not only her remarkable vocal talent but also her early inclination towards musical arrangement. Even at such a young age, Jordan displayed a deep understanding of the music, giving specific instructions to the band leader on how she envisioned the performance. This level of artistry and involvement in the creative process has been a consistent trait throughout her career, setting her apart as a musician with a unique and mature approach to her craft. Her performances, available for viewing on various platforms, continue to captivate audiences with her soulful interpretations and the maturity beyond her years. Angelina Jordan's commitment to her art form from the beginning of her career is a testament to her genius, passion and dedication to music.
Thank you loving your reactions , yes 9 years old here 7 years old when she auditioned for Norway's got talent which is also a must see but so is everything a must see , hear and feel , so glad you understand jazz she is sometimes beyond some reactors comprehension they don't get her, musically she is her own guide she choses for herself and always has done her family are amazing in their parenting they allow and guide gently , she is always completely calm and poised and never nervous , the whole family are really laid back , there is so much love in the family . She loves singing so much she just just want's to sing anywhere ,every where, walking down the street , in the parking garage, Tic Tok , Instagram impromtu anytime completely fearless . if there ever is a rare mistake she ignores it and posts it as is she is so real and natural . We do adore her and she adores her angels ii is no ordinary fan base she is our family even her family are our family they are so open with us her concerts are love feasts lots of" we love you Angelina" going on .💜👣😇
Great, thanks! Angelina is self discovered. As others have said she began singing quite young and when she discovered NGT at age 5 she asked to audition - but you have to be 7 to get in! So at 7 she began her journey on NGT and won at age 8. Simon became aware of her at that time, along with Disney and others, but her family protected her from the industry for many years. When she signed with Republic Records at age 14 she and her uncle/manager arranged a very favorable contract and now also has a studio built for her by RR!
Angelina Jordan is a self-taught music prodigy she started singing at the age of 1.5 years and more than that she started with Billy Holiday Jazz. Angelina sings in 5 languages, designs her clothes, and becomes the youngest author of a book in Norway that explains why she sings with no shoes, like her name, she truly is an angel with a heart of gold. Angelina won Norway's Got Talent when she was 7 years old (these are her words but she started at 7 years old and won at 8 years old) Her younger years before age 13 she was watched over by her mother and her Uncle who is also Angelina's manager who just wanted her to grow up normal. Her mother and uncle Turned down almost 90% of all requests for her to perform but even so from age 7years to 12 years old or so, she has been all over the world (Mother never more than a breath away) most of this was in support of children needs funding. Angelina has produced over 180 covers, and she makes all of them her own, all of which will astound you. New people to Angelina get sucked down this rabbit hole of not believing what they're hearing her excellent vocals and unique way of singing, Angelina is a master at music structure her ability to show absolute recognition to a cover while she makes it her own. Angelina writes her music and produces it. Angelina's mother is Norwegian, and her father is from Sweeden The grandmother on her mother's side is from Iran (a prodigy in her own right) and her grandfather (recently deceased) is from Japan both grandparents are very involved with Angelina growing up, Angelina's original song a million miles is about losing her grandfather. Angelina is now 17 and lives in LA and just starting her commercial career with a tour of Norway and a new album for the fall of 23. I'm sure she will dominate the world market.
Angelina was9 here but can flex the vocal tone, colour, and texture any which way she pleases. She was great from her Norways Got Talent audition at 7 when she sang Gloomy Sunday. She is ghe most unpredictable artist you will ever find. It's part of addiction that breathless wait to see how she will sound this time.
Another Lebanese reacts to AJ on channel 'Arab Man Reacts', usually on Mondays. He started over a year ago and usually with the older content first. What's so amazing is she is consistently amazing each year. Have you heard of the American young lady, Jennifer Grout, who went to sing and play oud on 'Arab's Got Talent' seven years ago, or so? She was also stunning, knowing how to sing 'Um Khalthoum' though she, Jennifer, didn't know how to speak any Arabic, including "What is your name?", when asked that on the show. Didn't win but gave multiple stunning performances. I think she married a Morrocan and lives and performs there now.
To be more exact, 9 years and 2 months, about a year after she won Norway's Got Talent. It has not been said, but I believe that of the 500,000 Kr she won ($80,000), she gave most to charity but retained some to finance sessions such as these.
Of course they're taking her seriously. There's a video out there that shows her at that age working with the musicians and recommending changes in the musical arrangement. She was no joke, even at a much younger age!
The amount of "jazz language" Angelina has internalized from listening recordings is absolutely amazing. Have you listened to Veronica Swift or Catherine Russell, I like them very much.
There is considerable discussion of whether Angelina was 9 or 10 or 43 here. She was 7 and 8 in Norway's got talent, and there is a video of her at 6 or 7 singing I who Have Nothing, a Tom Jones or Shirley Bassey song. I've heard that the woman who intruduced her to jazz was Iranian artist and pop culture figure (I think) in exile, Mery Zemani, who also happens to be her maternal Grand Mother,
Thanks for the wonderful and amazed reaction, Dounia. This song is one of the important steps to understand the singularity of Angelina's talent and also a great musical masterpiece. It's unreal like her, from a very young person, she choice to use her incredible passion and understanding for music in a splendid way, especially with these legendary songs. She is definitely the only 9-year-old girl who understands and has the courage and the ability to sing this song from Screaming' Jay, so imbued with his power, and reorganize it according to her musical sensibility and vision. I sincerely believe that this it's the most beautiful version of this song, over 60 years since it was written and there are much of versions of it, also interpreted by great singers. 💛🧡❤
Dounia for your enjoyment not necessarily a reaction a recent AJ short, "Best Part" Daniel Caesar cover AJ jazzy heaven😊 and we feel so blessed to have her in our lives she is full of joy and love.💜
Dounia, Your detailed and substantive responses are so welcome. Angelina is not only a beyond remarkable singer but a great being as well. She is self-assured in her singing yet very humble. Peace to you.
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Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway to her Norwegian mother, Sara Astar and her Swedish father, Gerry Christian Slattman. Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on RUclips. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran. Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage. Why Angelina always performs barefoot At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true. Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website, angelinajordanofficial Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old. At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried. Angelina had turned 8 years old for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition and was not performed in front of an audience. In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang” which was written by Sonny Bono and was first performed by his wife Cher but is best known sung by Nancy Sinatra. The improvement in each performance is incredible even though there were only a couple months between them. In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists. When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500,000 kroner or about $80,000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”. Angelina had become a star in her native Norway and her videos on RUclips went viral. She gave a few concerts during the summer of 2014 while 8 years old. In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration. Angelina’s family took her to United States, Brazil, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, South Korea, Singapore among other corners of Earth, to perform for heads of state and to help raise money for charity. All before Angelina turned 14. At age 9, Angelina recorded a music video covering the 1956 Jay Hawkin’s classic, “I Put a Spell On You”. The video begins by showing Angelina writing her “wishes” for how she wants to perform the song. Angelina has always created her own arrangements for her cover songs. At age 10 and just a week before her 11th birthday, Angelina recorded a demo of “I’m Still Holding Out for You”. Her family never pursued having that recording officially released but someone leaked it on a RUclips video. Thankfully, everyone involved with that song is now ok with the leaked version. Many angels (fans) believe this is one of Angelina’s best performances. When Angelina was 11, she performed a number of concerts in Norway with a jazz/rock band. Those concerts included up to 14 songs, each remarkably performed. Angelina seems to be at her best when on stage, never nervous, only 100% confident. Also at age 11, Angelina recorded her “It’s Magic” album which has, at times, been in the top 10 best selling jazz albums. On June 27, 2018, at age 12, Jordan performed Frank Sinatra “Fly Me to the Moon” for Quincy Jones in The O2 Arena in London. She has said that was the high point of her young career which was already in it’s 6th year. During 2018, Angelina lost her paternal grandfather, her friend Avicii and one of her idols, Aretha Franklin. She did a moving tribute for each. In 2019, Angelina accepted an invitation to compete in the 2nd season of America’s Got Talent (AGT), The Champions. She had, since age 3, wanted to perform for Simon Cowell and she earned his praise with her genius arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The surviving members of Queen loved it so much they put a link to it on their Twitter. Angelina was eliminated after covering Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. Angelina’s family refused to sign any agreement with AGT. Angelina, before age 14, had covered more than 130 songs from 80 different artists, spanning at least 8 genres, all of which are available on RUclips. Angelina has always made changes to each song she covers and often her version is preferred over the original. On RUclips, search on The Complete Works of Angelina Jordan as Rusty Shackleford has put all songs in one file and has a complete playlist in the description of that video. The pandemic hit shortly after her performances on AGT and likely caused a change of plans by her family, most notably her Uncle Michael who is her manager. Her family agreed to a contract with Republic Records in August 2020. Republic Records declared Angelina Jordan their highest priority new artist. Reportedly her family requested Republic to allow her as normal a childhood as possible and therefore have yet to fully promote her. During the pandemic, Angelina was often seen buying meals for the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. In November 2020, Angelina released “Million Miles” which she wrote after the passing of her beloved maternal grandfather. She dedicated the song to anyone who has ever lost a loved one. Angelina had previously released, 3 other original songs: “What is Life”, “Oslo” and “Shield” In April 2021, her original “7th Heaven” was released. A jazzy, danceable, inspiring song. Angelina has posted numerous short performances on Tik Tok and Instagram. Angelina had concerts in Norway in July 2022. In December 2022, Angelina performed at the Asian American Awards in Los Angeles. On 2/27/23, Angelina performed at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, France, with a viewing audience in the millions. On May 5th, 2023, Angelina released her original "Love Don't Let Me Go". On July 23th she released her orginal EP “Old Enough”. Angelina perform Concert at the Music Hall in Portsmouth New Hampshire on Sept 22nd, 2023. It Was a great concert, who was not and could regret it, a big mistake. On 10/27/23 she released her new orginal singiel “Our Time”. In November 2023, she was presented as a debutante at Le Bal des débutantes in Paris. On 12/08/23 she released new Marry Christmas EP “Driving Home for Christmas”. On 12/10/23 she sing in Oslo at the Nobel Peace Prize Celebration - Unchained Melody tribute to 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. On february 29, 2024 she had two concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada,on the Elvis stage. On May 16, 2024, the first fruits of Angelina's cooperation with Tobi Gad were released. This German composer and record producer based in Los Angeles invited Angeline to an intimate concert at the Hotel Cafe JESSE & FRIENDS, the same one where Adel sang and was discovered. Tobi then took Angelina to London, where she performed His song If I Were A Boy at the London Palladium, and they recorded two versions of the song, Live At Saint James Church, and another studio version illustrated with a film from the streets of London. It seems that Tobi has started cooperation with Angelina and there are several joint songs in the pipeline. At the May concert in Los Angeles, one of them was presented: BAD VALENTINE.
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Angelina is known as the girl with a thousand voices. She covers so many different genres, each with her own style. Her emotional interpretations always touch my heart. Her original songs are on another level as well. Please enjoy exploring her music and life story. She continues to surprise with each new song at any age. Finally, her live performances are even better yet.❤
Thanks Dounia...love the reaction. The reason the first video was blocked was because it was an AGT video...they block everything. The vast majority of her songs will not be blocked. BTW, big fan of your fellow countryman "Arab Man Reacts". Dedicated Monday's to Angelina, he fell into the Rabbit Hole long time ago. Angelina started with Jazz as a Toddler thanks to her Grandma Mery Zamani (famous Iranian Artist/Poet) who introduced her to all the Jazz greats from Decades ago...like a sponge, Angelina absorbed all those greats into this tiny little package you see before you. Likely, one of the very best Jazz singers in a very very long time. Cheers, stay well, استمتعت New Sub.
Great reaction. She's actually 9-years-old here. Her grandmother introduced her to jazz very early in life, but Angelina is basically self-taught. She learnt her craft by listening to Billie Holiday and other jazz greats, and is blessed with a beautiful voice. There is no understanding how she can be this mature at her age, but she is and that's all there is to it! Where to go next? Anywhere you like. Everything she sings is phenomenal. Maybe start when she really was 7 and auditioning for Norway's Got Talent with Gloomy Sunday. That's when she blew up on the internet. She is now 18 and sounds unbelievable. I can't wait to hear your next Angelina reaction!
Angelina was 9 years old in this performance - Her nationality is Norwegian but is fluent in English even at this age - This song was not arranged for her - she wrote the vocal arrangement based on listening to the original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version and communicated to the band how she wanted it to be played - in fact, at the beginning of the video you see Angelina writing down some last-minute changes and it is read by the bandleader. You also notice that her own handwritten notes are on the music stand in front of her as she sings. For more insight into how Angelina works, here is a rehearsal video with some of the same band members at the same age (9 yrs old) - You will see that she is aware of what each musician is doing and communicates to them what she wants to do. The first thing she says is that she wants to start, followed by her saying she wants to start over, later she tells the pianist that the key is too low and that she wants to raise it a half-tone, then at the end of the song she changes the ending on the fly. The spoken language is Norwegian: ruclips.net/video/80f3t3dmBbk/видео.html
Another spell was cast by 9yo Angelina.
Let’s analyze the video:
1st you see how small and cute she is.
2nd you see she is barefoot (story below)
3rd You see her making her “Wish List” of suggested changes to the song.
4th the band leader taking note of the changes.
5th Angelina is holding a candle with “Screemin’ Jay Hawkin’s (original artist 1956) picture on it.
6th the old soul in her voice.
She is the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina wrote and her Grandmother illustrated a book about why she sings barefoot. She was on a trip to Iran where her grandmother is from and met a street girl weighing people for money. Angelina sat and talked with the girl. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, a doctor but that it could never happen. Angelina told her to never give up hope. The girl complimented Angelina on her shoes and Angelina noticed her scarred bare feet so she gave them to her, and the little girl told Angelina she would pray for her every day. Angelina sings barefoot to this day to remind herself (and the world) that there are still children in need. All book proceeds go to charity.
Original by screamin jay hawkins in 1952 you have to see all his album its magic great reaction thanks dounia
One more suggestion---react to Angelina's performance of "Fly Me to the Moon" at age 8 on "The View." She talks with Rosie O'Donnel telling her she started singing jazz at age 1.5!! Her favorite singer from almost the start has been Billie Holiday.
"They found a treasure." Yes, a treasure beyond measure---in their nursery at 1 1/2 years old!
Angelina is mostly self-taught - started listening to Jazz as a baby.
Angelina was weaned on Billie Holiday and Etta James - partly courtesy of introduction by her Iranian grandmother, herself an artistic prodigy - particularly poetry and painting. She used RUclips to learn from Louis Armstrong and others.her first school included a great deal of arts. She learned guitar, piano and … there.
Angelina’s grandma, Mery Zamani is her #1 creative influence and muse.
Shes a child prodigy. Extremely talented. Started sing at 1 and a half. You will enjoy her originals also
No one ever chose songs for her to sing. She made that clear in an early interview, she has always chosen her songs herself. 🙂
She was really influenced by the original by Screamin' Jay Hawkin, whose photo on the mug she shows in the video intro. As to who discovered her, her grandmother introduced her to listening to jazz and she just started singing it-- so she kind of discovered herself, but she did have and does have a very supportive family. She was the one who watched "Norway's Got Talent" and decided she wanted to go on that show. She pretty much arranges her own songs, and sometimes even designs her clothes!
As Robert mentions below, this song is her selection and she created the vocal arrangement herself. She is literally a genius. I do not say that lightly. ❤❤❤❤👣
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Oh, and she does do all her vocal arrangements. Even at his age.
I don't know if this was mentioned but the note Angelina was writing and the man was reading (the producer) represents her editorial control over the arrangement. She is truly a gifted musician. This was inspired by and is Angelina's interpretation of and testament to the original artist - Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
She was 7 when she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent, singing Billie Holiday's Gloomy Sunday. She had turned 8 by the time she won. She is 9 in this video, not 7, but that doesn't take anything away from this Masterpiece performance. She grew up listening to her grandma's classic jazz albums & is self taught because there are no musicians or singers in her family. She always picks the songs she likes & does her own arrangements to make them her own. She said her Mom tried to get her to sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, but she refused & said she preferred jazz. BTW you are right she is a treasure. After she won NGT in 2014, the Monarchy of Norway & the Prime Minister designated Angelina a "National Treasure of Norway." Not kidding!!! Since you've seen her at 13 & 9, I recommend you see her now, at 18 singing her newest original song, Bad Valentine. It is not even officially released yet, but here is a live performance at a small venue in LA. ruclips.net/video/yTjzhPSVguc/видео.html
Miss Angelina wrote the arrangement ant gave it to the studio boss with the words "Sir, this are my wishes"!!!! If the Treasure of Norway wishes something it is a command for others. YES her people of Norway declared her the Treasure of Norway in late summer 2014.
Enjoy live.
Elmar from Norway
Listen her at 7 years old singing "gloomy Sunday "
I found Angelina about 6 years ago. With a few exceptions, I have listened to her everyday since then. Her voice, her span of genres, her arranging skills are all amazing. Her timing on any genre is immaculate. She is a natural jazz and blues singer, but she can sing anything.
Pick any title you like, any age, any genre. If you like bluesy jazz, watch her latest: she’s 18 now, and her original song, Bad Valentine, sung live at at small jazz club, is a vocal surprise and just a joy to watch and hear. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/yTjzhPSVguc/видео.htmlsi=ZZibUurzsGB3h8_f
She was 9;)
True! I thought she was 7!! 😱😱
She arranged this songs as she arranges most of everything she sings, unless some composes something for her l. For example, Nico Cartorsio composed an album and wanted a finishing touch to his project. His whole album was mostly instrumental except for the one "Song fo A"
(song for Angelina obvi) she was 13 or 14 at the time.
ruclips.net/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/видео.htmlsi=kl-0vyzl4mCP81Ef
She was actually 9 years old in this one.... But you can go back to when she was on Norways got talent at the age of 7 (and won it shortly after turning 8). Heck, you can listen to her sing Whitney Houston at the age of 18 months. Her newest original is Bad Valentine and it is amazing. It's not officially realized but the youtube video and Quality of the recording is incredible.
Another great reaction.. BTW Angelina’s video’s are not normally blocked .. The reason Bohemian Rhapsody was is because it was from AGT..
My first word when I first saw this 9yo do this was WOW!
Oh and there must is well over 200 songs on youtube, and if you count Tiktok... It's countless. lol
😀😀😀😀😀Angelina is 9 years old here
You mentioned Janis Joplin as a legend and she is, but we Angels are expecting Angelina Jordan to also be a legend. I voted for her win in NGT 2014 as i noticed her to be special.For me she is the reason i now love jazz as i heard many jazz songs from earlier age and i felt they lacked feeling in their music. With Angelina Jordan, she hits my soul/heart every time. No artist before have hit me like Angelina do. Her grandmother i guess discovered her singing abilities as there is a video when Angelina is trying to sing along "I will always love you" by Whitney Houston. She set the bar high early. She picks the songs and arranged this one too. Great reaction and much love from a Norwegian subscriber hoping to see more Angelina Jordan in your channel. I have seen most of her performances and she still surprises me...... Enjoy your discovery on her.
To be a little hyperbolic: Angelina discovered herself.
Her family realized that she could sing at 18 months and her grandmother was probably encouraging her, but as her family and those that know her describe it: Angelina was always the driving-force of her own developement. Her parents focused on protecting her and applying some breaks when they felt it was needed, but they realized and accepted that she could not be contained.
Great reaction Dounia, i like it when u listen to the whole song, and then go back and comment on things u like 👍😊 No gonna suggest anything, just subscribe to her channels Angelina Offical & Angelina Cover Channel....and choose whatever u curious about 😋😉 Whatever u choose, just expect the unexpected, when it comes to AJ, the girl with the 1000 voices 🥰😉 You soon fins out why she called that also hehe . Have a good one take care an stay safe , Greetings from Norway 😊
Ich bin jetzt 64 und Angelina hat mich in ihrer Einzigartigkeit getroffen wie einst Jannis Joplin und Bob Dylan. Stell dir vor, sie hätte dies in Woodstock gesungen.
Thank you for reacting to Angelina. She has been my favorite artist for a long time. There are many great singers but I've watched her grow up and there is simply something special about her. I would suggest you fast forward to her latest song, an original developed with Toby Gad "Bad Valentine" performed live. ruclips.net/video/yTjzhPSVguc/видео.html Another option is a cover of "If I Were a Boy" which is a more polished studio recording. ruclips.net/video/eJr-BfUQ2jE/видео.html
This is such an excellent channel! I'm really glad to have come upon Dounia, the voice coach. Of course, I can't sing a single note, not even alone in the shower!! But, oh, what a joy to hear the brilliant young Angelina here! And, I thought Dounia's reactions and comment were very insightful, very attuned. I loved this!
Thank you for your reaction. AJ started her singing career age 6 Professionally. See for yourslef her voice and artistry. Even at this age its still 🤯🤯🤯
#AngelinaJordanHurtStudiolive
#AngelinaJordanIwhohavenothingstudiolive please let us know what Your proffessional oppinion is.
AJ is a generational talent. like those before he ( Whitney, Judy Garland, Stevie wonder, Shirly Temple) she was put on earth to be the voice of a generation. I'm an old fart but I love her
She was 9in this clip, and this was 4 years before Bohemian Rhapsody on America's Got Talent. Also, check out Feeling Good.
You have a lot to learn about Angelina: Little if any vocal training, her Iranian grandmother (mormor in Norwegian) started her interest in old jazz / R&B singers like Billie Holiday and Etta James. She DID attend an Oslo musical school where she learned to play some instruments and music theory, but Angelina is basically self-made. A musical prodigy.
The more you learn about Angelina, you will realize that her empathy and humanity is off the scale (e.g. why she always performs barefoot). Her family and her upbringing in a solid and safe environment will also have played a part in making her the person she is today.
She is 9 here but there are several covers she has done at age 8 that are just as good if not better.
Check out What A Difference A Day Makes and Fly Me To The Moon.
Her age 10-12 are my favorites, but all are really great right up to present day.
Love your reactions to AJ!
There is a short of her singing I will Always Love You for her mother at 1 1/2 years old.
Hey Dounia, enjoyed your reaction very much! Watching from Toronto. I've been following AJ for about 4 years now and I have to say it never gets boring, watching either her or reactions to her music, like yours.Watching her progression through life has been very satisfying, and many of the Angels think of her as a surrogate daughter or grand-daughter. If I may, I'd recommend watching her Norway's got Talent run. I think the growth that AJ exhibits in this small bit of time from years 7 to 8 is just phenomenal. And that leads up to this video, I Put A Spell on You, at the age of 9. Enjoy! سلام تحية
What she has beyond talent is genius, modulated by love.
….. this one right here ❤.
The stars and planets aligned when Angelina Jordan was born.
The journey of an artist can indeed be profoundly affected by their socioeconomic background. Angelina Jordan's financial stability has arguably given her the freedom to explore and express her creativity without the immediate pressure of financial survival. The most profound individual in AJ’s life, according to her, is her grandmother, Mery Zamani, artist/poet extraordinaire who’s knowledge, wealth and genius have tutored AJ, and cultivated her unbelievable talent. This is a luxury not afforded to all artists, and the music industry is replete with stories of immensely talented individuals who have faced immense pressure to succeed financially. This pressure can sometimes lead to a tragic struggle with substance abuse, as seen in the cases of Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. Their legacies serve as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of the immense pressures of fame and success in the music industry. It's a complex tapestry where talent, personal circumstances, and external pressures interweave to shape an artist's career and personal life.
Thanks for your insightful comments.
Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became one of the youngest ever vocalists to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which unbelievably is her third language! She is a true prodigy.
She is now 18, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and several originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, although she has not experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records when she was 14. She was not widely promoted for a few years, as her family wanted to allow her a normal childhood. However, things are changing rapidly as she has now graduated school. She has released two original music video singles from Republic Records, Love Don't Let Me Go, and Now I'm the Fool, coinciding with her new six song EP called Old Enough. The four other songs have been released as visualizers. A world tour is in the works, likely to coincide with her full album release.
Here is a semi-chronological RUclips playlist for Angelina of over 200 songs, beginning with 16 performances including originals, her EP, and a few specialty songs. Then it starts chronologically beginning with Gloomy Sunday from Norway's Got Talent. ruclips.net/p/PL2v8kgVeo4EbQD6l_WAVjOfItquzW7oEc&si=HrEm55lV164yKJqu
Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may bring a tear to your eye. It is related to a promise she made to herself and to the world when she was only 6 years old. She was traveling in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own favorite shoes. Angelina ask the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said a doctor, but she could not because she had to take care of her siblings. She asked Angelina the same question and Angelina said I want to sing for the world. The young girl said she would pray for Angelina. Since then, Angelia has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She even stated at 8 years old that she would be donating her winnings from Norway's Got Talent to charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing an emotional bond.
Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity.
She is a messenger of love, light, and hope, wrapped in a blanket of humbleness and humility. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world and spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love.
Практически все,кто смотрит впервые рефлекторно закывают на мгновения глаза чтобы понять возраст голоса и открыв удивляются ещё больше. Запись в девять лет. Есть немало записей и в семь и в восемь.
Wonderful reaction - again. Wonderful done Dounia. Thank you, - for your great analyses, and your obvious joy and admiration for this jazzy princess.
👣Who discovered her? Obvious her family saw the talent in baby Angelina, but as Angelina herself stated very early; - MUSIC found her.
Now, I think you should go and watch Angelina as she was actually stil only 7, as she did her audition for "Norvergian Talents".
She went straight to the source, and covered Billie Holiday`s version of "Gloomy Sunday" - a MUST SEE for any reactor to Angelina👣 🤗
Yep 9 year old Angelina….. By the age of 10 she already was a Master at her craft….. we’ve all had the honour of following Angelina since a very little girl and we are all so Proud of her achievements such a very Special young lady…. She’s grown up right in front of our eyes…
Angelina's musical instincts are at genius level. Her arrangements and vocal choices are meant to tell the story of the song and evoke the proper emotions. Angelina has told us she has written over 100 songs, by age 18, and we have heard 14 to date. Here is the list.
"What is Life" first sung at age 11. We don't know how old she was when she wrote each song. Age presented is her age when she first sang it.
"Oslo" age 11
"Shield" age 12
"Million Miles" age 14 we know she wrote this one in the days after her maternal grandfather passed in 2019 when she was 13
"7th Heaven" age 15
"Love Don't Let Me Go" age 17
"Now I'm the Fool" age 17
"Fire and Rain" age 17
"It's All My Fault" age 17
"Good in Goodbyes" age 17
"Diamond" age 17
"Our Time" age 17
"Princess of Ruins" age 18 ..... only performed at her 2 shows in Las Vegas 2/29/24
"Bad Valentine" age 18 worked with Toby Gad
Should include songs for which she was the first to sing
"I'm Still Holding Out for You" age 10 .... considered one of her best vocal performances by many
"Song for A" age 12
"Above the Water" a EDM song released January 31, 2020
"We're the Best" sung with RedOne at the FIFA Awards February 27, 2023
Angelina wrote new lyrics for two famous songs by Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" and "Rehab" since it was inappropriate for a preteen to sing the original lyrics. For "Back to Black" Angelina wrote the new lyrics in the 24 hours prior to the recording, then needed just two takes.
Actually she was 18 months when her mother filmed her sing Whitney Houston. But I think Angelina discovered herself. I think she was 3 years old when she asked her mother if she could join "that Simon show", as in Simon Cowells talent show. She said in the opening before she sang Bohemian Rhapsody at AGT that she had been waiting 10 years to sing for Simon. She was 7 when her mother allowed her to join Norways Got Talent, wich she won. Please react to more Angelina Jordan music. Thanks for this one. 😊🔥🎶🌟
Thank you, and I enjoyed your insightful and genuine comments. You are on your way as an angel!
Please continue to generously spread the love and kindness that Angelina exemplifies by providing her equal priority support on your channel. Please do the same for all feature artists. Since most viewers do not go to your description on their own, I suggest providing links BOTH to the artist's original video AND ALSO their official channels. In addition, please verbally educate your viewers to use those links to like, share, and comment for the artist, as you do for your own channel. Your encouragement will lead viewers to the artist's links as well as your valuable information. It is also helpful to link to the artists' social media, and to also suggest that viewers purchase the artist's music from streaming services.
Each artist provides us so much joy, and reactors have a platform which can help boost RUclips analytics and exposure for you and all featured artists. Thank you for doing your part to enable Angelina to attain her inspirational goal of spreading love and peace throughout the world. Peace and love.
Love your take on Angelina. Keep in mind she sings any genre which is cool because there is always a certain measure of Jazz bleeding into it in some way. If you want to get some personal insight into Angelina I suggest the video "Ten Years in the Making" done during her Las Vegas concert. You get a glimpse into who she is.
ruclips.net/video/I_59PZXkusc/видео.html
Some of the below is directed to first listeners but most is general and if you read it then watch the above video you will understand why I wrote it. Thanks for being you.
Angelina is a child prodigy and a musical genius. From song writing to arranging/composing/production choices (she has arranged everything she has sung including for the Kork orchestra for her spectacular performance of "Unchained Melody" at the Nobel Peace Prize presentation). Her choices are unique with seemingly an endless color palette to chose from, a depth of tone that is unmatched with fullness and body even in her gorgeous lower register, and the ability in storytelling and emotive connection she makes with the listener. She draws you into the song and makes it a very personnel experience, a place she calls her special place that is full of love. I am not sure I can properly describe it but for those moments--time stops, your stresses and troubles disappear and you become completely immersed in the warmth that is her world of sound.
I will let others give her history and why she performs with bare feet and her philanthropy as she is just as unique as an individual as she is as an artist. Her goal is to bring her music and love to the world. She calls her fans her Angels and when she tells them she loves them it comes from deep within her. She shows wisdom way beyond her years that shows in her interviews and her lyrics. She makes that special connection, especially in live performances, (the best live vocalist I have ever heard), as I noticed and heard from others in her Las Vegas concert you could see her scanning the crowd on occasion--fans said she was making direct eye contact with them while singing--she used floor monitors instead of in ear and there is no doubt the reason for this is she wanted to hear her fans. At times you could see her react to them while singing. Whether it was a hint of a smile in the middle of a belt on "One Moment in Time" or after the first line in "When We Were Young" when the fans reacted and she smiled that warm inviting smile and opened her eyes to scan the crowd before the next line began.
I have never seen anyone bring out so much creativity in so many people in my life. From painting to creating video's and much more. Her music is also healing and I think this is because of who she is and the energy behind the music as much as just the music. If you take this journey, which I would recommend, you will get to experience and see for yourself what I am trying to explain. There will be other prodigies, other great musicians---but I am pretty certain that there will never ever be another Angelina Jordan.
This Angelina at 9 years old and is HER ARRANGEMENT of the 1956 original by Screaming Jay Hawkins. FYI - Angelina's grandmother Mery Zamani [ a famous Iranian poet and painter ] introduced Angelina to Jazz when Angelina was 3 years old. Two of Angelina 's biggest influences are Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse. Another reactor once said that there were 3 females who had changed jazz in their own time - Billie Holiday , Amy Winehouse and ANGELINA JORDAN !!
Yeah, this band here gave here a loving nickname. "The boss".
The funny thing, nobody really discovered her.
At age 3 that lil munchkin watched AGT and decided she wanted to sing for Simon Cowell. She began obsessively following that target, listening, imitating and dissecting music. So she's mostly self taught. Four years later she auditioned at Norways got Talent at age 7.
Angelina a nine year old Norwegian girl, who happens to be a musical prodigy. She has God given talent that is how she does this! Takes Screaming Jay Hawkins 1956 classic and rearranges it into this masterpiece. Notice the last minute changes she handed to the individual. She has been doing this since she was seven years old! Amazing control. Affectionately known as the “Boss” by her band! At the very end when she crosses her arms, she begins to critique her performance! 🇳🇴🇺🇸
*The word you're looking for is, she's singing Jazz like a seasonal pro, who has 30-40 years of hard life under their belt.* *But as we can see Angelin Jordan is so much more.*
You have NO IDEA what you've been missing. Really. No idea.
Angelina is a miracle. You won't believe what she does.
Thanks for the reaction 👍🏻❤️
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway.
Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on RUclips. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran.
Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally.
Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old.
At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried.
Musicians working with Angelina would call her the boss since she knew exactly how she wanted to sing the song and would confidently instruct the musicians. While one could say Angelina was mimicking other artists, there is no doubt she had her own style and created her own arrangements, even at this early age.
Angelina was near her 8th birthday for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition to trim the number of vocalists who passed their audition, and was not performed in front of an audience.
In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang.” In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists.
When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500,000 kroner or about $80,000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”. The money was placed in a trust and available when Angelina turns 18.
Record company executives flew their private jets to Norway to attempt to sign 8 year old Angelina but all were thankfully rebuked. Disney also made an offer but not accepted.
In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration. She would sing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in December 2023, at age 17, with a heartfelt rendition of "Unchained Melody".
*Go react to her audition video on Norway's Got Talent at 7 years old....she sings a Billie Holiday song*
Another reactor said that AJ is like someone being born and immediately driving a race car at LeMans!!
She was born with this talent as well as exhibiting perfect pitch. That plus being in a family with the means to foster this talent and yet shield her from the tyrrany of the music industry. We are all incredibly lucky to have her in our time. Just think of what is possible for her to do.
I have hopes that once AJ has become a world sensation that she might find the time to do a full jazz album.
Great reaction from a professional reactor 🎉 you want to hear her starting in public at NGT at the age of 7 y ? Please react to her audition Gloomy Sunday, Billie holiday is back 😇 her shining for the whole world 🌎
I had followed AJ on her journey from being a young child.... but when AJ turned 10 and I heard her live cover of "Feeling Good" I knew then that she was my favorite female singer.
By age 10 she was singing better than 3/4 of professional singers that have 50 years under their belts. By the time she was 12-13 she was as good as any of them.
Now at 18 she can literally sing the pants off of all of them.... and she is not even off the age where she has her full range and depth!!
But it's not only how she sings, it's her musical acuity and interpretation of the lyrics and the message of a song. She makes you hear lyrics like no one else and feel them in your guts.
9 o 7 igual impresionante
When you react to Bad Valentine please use the Piano diaries filmed in a church, thanks! Great reaction, you will not find a song from her that isn’t top class. I’m 75 and have listened to her for 10 years, the most versatile voice I have ever heard. New subscriber here… Peace
Hi Dounia,
unfortunately there is some wrong information about Angelina - others have already corrected that she was 9 here...
But really - it doesn't matter because even for a 9 yo singer this is absolutely amazing! And she did the arrangement also... and the members of the band called her "boss" ;-)
You might have this information but let me repeat this (if not for you that for other visitors ;-) )
A little explanation:
Her cover "I put a spell on you" b/w studio version at 9yo (ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.html - btw. she made most of her cover arrangements by herself!) based on the original from Screemin' Jay Hawkins (from 1956) - Live: ruclips.net/video/7kGPhpvqtOc/видео.html
or another version of it: ruclips.net/video/orNpH6iyokI/видео.html
and here a version from 1990 in Tokyo - I feel, this is like the version Angelina has taken as the model, but I don't know it ( ;-) ): ruclips.net/video/Bb9ag8bch_U/видео.html
or as Audio-Studio-Version: ruclips.net/video/82cdnAUvsw8/видео.html)
that's real fun - if you watch this too and may be after this watch Angelinas cover again you will find out that Angelinas cover is a real tribute to Jay Hawkins 😃
At the beginning you see her something writing on a sheet and a man reading it and smiles than.. in an interview this man, who was the "bandleader", said, this were some "wishes" from Angelina (she was every time very polite he said) for changes of her arrangement for the piano 😃
The candle you can see at about 0:12 shows a portrait of J. Hawkins - I think her grandma bought it at a concert in Tokyo ;)
At 0:26 you can see the bassist smiling - I can imagine that he smiles about the expectable reactions of the listeners in the moment, when Angelina starts to sing at 0:30 😏
Btw. I read somewhere that her grandma was in person at a concert of SJH in Japan (as she, AJs mother and uncle lived there some years - AJs grandpa is Japanese) and there AJs grandma bought this candle as a souvenir ;)
...I hope this story isn't a HOAX 😃
I'm eager to watch your next Angelina Jordan reaction ;-)
CU there
Andreas
Just for your information Angelina's grandmother who is her biggest fan and tutor is Iranian artist Mery Zamani. Great reaction xx
Thank you for featuring Angelina again. I hope you will do many more reactions to her, as she is well worth every nanosecond you spend on her. I have watched and listened to her in awe since she released her first video on RUclips, and what has been evident to me from the start is that she sings with total conviction, despite the fact that she is far too young to have experienced the events suggested in the lyrics of the song she has chosen to sing. But it is not only that, for strange as it may seem is the even more remarkable fact that she can convey the appropriate emotions within those lyrics to her listener.
This is Angelina's tribute to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, who wrote and performed the song in 1956 (50 years before Angelina was born). She based her arrangement on his original performance, although she discarded all the theatrics and allowed her voice and body language to tell the story. The song has been covered by many singers over the years, but to my knowledge, Angelina is the only one who has sung in the same style as the original.
There are many things I found particularly worthy of note in this video. Some I recognised immediately and those I missed were brought to my attention by the more observant Angelina fans (her Angels) and I thank them for letting me know what I had missed. Another Angelina "Angel" has pointed out something else which I had missed, and it is added at (l) below,
(a) Angelina finishing writing last minute changes she wanted and handing them to the Music Director, who smiled.
(b) A brief glimpse of Mery Zamani, Angelina's maternal grandmother, a well known and respected Iranian Artist and poet who was also a child prodigy. She was the person who recognised Angelina's talent at an early age and exposed her to all the old time jazz singers.
(c) The candle with an image of Screamin' Jay Hawkins on it.
(d) The smile on the face of the Bass player.
(e) How she rose on to her toes on the last occasion she sang "...because you're mine"
(f) The fact she occasionally refers to her written notes on the music stand. Possibly to remind herself of the last minute changes she wanted.
(g) Her unwavering passion throughout the performance. Evidenced by her facial expressions and the way she uses her hands and body to emphasise the direction of the song.
(h) The way she takes a breath just before she starts the last phrase (I don't care.....) and that breath lasts the whole of that sustained note. A child of that age should not have the ability to hold a note for that length of time.
(i) At the end, when she sings I Doooont Caaaaare, she employs TWO separate and distinct vibratos to the word care, a wide one to start the word and a tighter one to close the word
(j) The instant transformation from "performance" mode to that of a pensive child, possibly wondering whether she could have done better. I comment on the "pensive" child because Angelina has an incredible work ethic and seeks to perform every song in a way she considers will bring out all the emotions within the lyrics and melody.
(k) Perhaps the most remarkable is that despite her tender years, she sings with such total conviction that her authenticity is never in doubt. It is easy to believe that she has experienced the events described in the lyrics. It is not only her voice that is mesmerising, it is also her facial expressions, and the way she uses her hands and body. Her stage presence is electrifying.
(l) The performance absolutely is powerful and raw but to me, I am amazed that this is balanced by the profound beauty of the ending phrase; the last twelve words of the song. AND… they are essentially sung a cappella!
Angelina has been referred to as the "Queen of Jazz", "The Barefoot Princess", "The girl with a thousand voices". All of them are true, but I prefer the nickname I gave her after listening to about six of her performances. For me, she is "The Chameleon of Song", for as a chameleon is able to change its colour to match its surroundings, so Angelina is able to change the "colour" of her voice to accurately match the needs of the song to reveal the emotions within the lyrics and melody. Even more remarkable is her innate ability to communicate those same emotions to her listeners.
9 years 2 months old here 😊
Thanks for another very good reaction to Angelina👍
Love from Norway 🇳🇴❤🇳🇴❤🇳🇴❤
Angelina really understood music at in early age. She has a gift and she is mastering it as years go by. We are very fortunate to hear in artist like her. What a gift to all of us. She is special and one of a kind.
Angelina Jordan's rendition of "I Put A Spell On You" at the tender age of 9 showcases not only her remarkable vocal talent but also her early inclination towards musical arrangement. Even at such a young age, Jordan displayed a deep understanding of the music, giving specific instructions to the band leader on how she envisioned the performance. This level of artistry and involvement in the creative process has been a consistent trait throughout her career, setting her apart as a musician with a unique and mature approach to her craft. Her performances, available for viewing on various platforms, continue to captivate audiences with her soulful interpretations and the maturity beyond her years. Angelina Jordan's commitment to her art form from the beginning of her career is a testament to her genius, passion and dedication to music.
Thank you loving your reactions , yes 9 years old here 7 years old when she auditioned for Norway's got talent which is also a must see but so is everything a must see , hear and feel , so glad you understand jazz she is sometimes beyond some reactors comprehension they don't get her, musically she is her own guide she choses for herself and always has done her family are amazing in their parenting they allow and guide gently , she is always completely calm and poised and never nervous , the whole family are really laid back , there is so much love in the family . She loves singing so much she just just want's to sing anywhere ,every where, walking down the street , in the parking garage, Tic Tok , Instagram impromtu anytime completely fearless . if there ever is a rare mistake she ignores it and posts it as is she is so real and natural . We do adore her and she adores her angels ii is no ordinary fan base she is our family even her family are our family they are so open with us her concerts are love feasts lots of" we love you Angelina" going on .💜👣😇
Republic Records has already signed Angelina🌀
Great, thanks! Angelina is self discovered. As others have said she began singing quite young and when she discovered NGT at age 5 she asked to audition - but you have to be 7 to get in! So at 7 she began her journey on NGT and won at age 8. Simon became aware of her at that time, along with Disney and others, but her family protected her from the industry for many years. When she signed with Republic Records at age 14 she and her uncle/manager arranged a very favorable contract and now also has a studio built for her by RR!
Angelina Jordan is a self-taught music prodigy she started singing at the age of 1.5 years and more than that she started with Billy Holiday Jazz. Angelina sings in 5 languages, designs her clothes, and becomes the youngest author of a book in Norway that explains why she sings with no shoes, like her name, she truly is an angel with a heart of gold. Angelina won Norway's Got Talent when she was 7 years old (these are her words but she started at 7 years old and won at 8 years old) Her younger years before age 13 she was watched over by her mother and her Uncle who is also Angelina's manager who just wanted her to grow up normal. Her mother and uncle Turned down almost 90% of all requests for her to perform but even so from age 7years to 12 years old or so, she has been all over the world (Mother never more than a breath away) most of this was in support of children needs funding. Angelina has produced over 180 covers, and she makes all of them her own, all of which will astound you. New people to Angelina get sucked down this rabbit hole of not believing what they're hearing her excellent vocals and unique way of singing, Angelina is a master at music structure her ability to show absolute recognition to a cover while she makes it her own. Angelina writes her music and produces it. Angelina's mother is Norwegian, and her father is from Sweeden The grandmother on her mother's side is from Iran (a prodigy in her own right) and her grandfather (recently deceased) is from Japan both grandparents are very involved with Angelina growing up, Angelina's original song a million miles is about losing her grandfather. Angelina is now 17 and lives in LA and just starting her commercial career with a tour of Norway and a new album for the fall of 23. I'm sure she will dominate the world market.
Angelina was9 here but can flex the vocal tone, colour, and texture any which way she pleases. She was great from her Norways Got Talent audition at 7 when she sang Gloomy Sunday. She is ghe most unpredictable artist you will ever find. It's part of addiction that breathless wait to see how she will sound this time.
Another Lebanese reacts to AJ on channel 'Arab Man Reacts', usually on Mondays. He started over a year ago and usually with the older content first. What's so amazing is she is consistently amazing each year. Have you heard of the American young lady, Jennifer Grout, who went to sing and play oud on 'Arab's Got Talent' seven years ago, or so? She was also stunning, knowing how to sing 'Um Khalthoum' though she, Jennifer, didn't know how to speak any Arabic, including "What is your name?", when asked that on the show. Didn't win but gave multiple stunning performances. I think she married a Morrocan and lives and performs there now.
Fabulous reaction to this exceptional young lady. I love every one of her 200 + videos.
Great reaction! Looking forward to more Angelina reactions from you. 🙂❤
More to come!
❤️ your reaction 👍🥰
To be more exact, 9 years and 2 months, about a year after she won Norway's Got Talent. It has not been said, but I believe that of the 500,000 Kr she won ($80,000), she gave most to charity but retained some to finance sessions such as these.
Dounia, another great, great action. Blur if you have to - you provide us with the original links.
Of course they're taking her seriously. There's a video out there that shows her at that age working with the musicians and recommending changes in the musical arrangement. She was no joke, even at a much younger age!
The amount of "jazz language" Angelina has internalized from listening recordings is absolutely amazing. Have you listened to Veronica Swift or Catherine Russell, I like them very much.
I enjoyed your analysis very much. Welcome to the Angelina rabbit hole. You will be surprised at the journey.
Wellcome to the journey
She has sung over 150 covers🌀
She is awesome 😊😊👌👌😊😊
There is considerable discussion of whether Angelina was 9 or 10 or 43 here. She was 7 and 8 in Norway's got talent, and there is a video of her at 6 or 7 singing I who Have Nothing, a Tom Jones or Shirley Bassey song. I've heard that the woman who intruduced her to jazz was Iranian artist and pop culture figure (I think) in exile, Mery Zemani, who also happens to be her maternal Grand Mother,
Thanks for the wonderful and amazed reaction, Dounia. This song is one of the important steps to understand the singularity of Angelina's talent and also a great musical masterpiece. It's unreal like her, from a very young person, she choice to use her incredible passion and understanding for music in a splendid way, especially with these legendary songs. She is definitely the only 9-year-old girl who understands and has the courage and the ability to sing this song from Screaming' Jay, so imbued with his power, and reorganize it according to her musical sensibility and vision. I sincerely believe that this it's the most beautiful version of this song, over 60 years since it was written and there are much of versions of it, also interpreted by great singers. 💛🧡❤
So happy I discovered you just when you discovered Angelina. Love a journey like this, and I am very close to becoming a Patreon.
Yay, thank you!
We are lucky we have Her ❤❤❤
Thank you for great reaction and support Angelina. 😊
Thanks so much for the reaction to our angel Angelina..she is simply the best…👍👏
Dounia for your enjoyment not necessarily a reaction a recent AJ short, "Best Part" Daniel Caesar cover AJ jazzy heaven😊 and we feel so blessed to have her in our lives she is full of joy and love.💜
Dounia,
Your detailed and substantive responses are so welcome. Angelina is not only a beyond remarkable singer but a great being as well. She is self-assured in her singing yet very humble. Peace to you.
Yes U Are Right Again. AngeLina Was Discovered by Her GrandFather. At 18 months oLd 1yr & 6 months old AngeLina Was n Her Crib & Took the MicroPhone From Her GrandMother & Sang Whitney Houston's Song. " i wiLL aLways Love U" & Yes These Musicians Respect Her. The Musicians Was not Given 2 Her AngeLina Picjed The Musicians & Wut instruments She Wanted 2 use. Margaritas 4U 🔥 🍾 🍷 🍹
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway to her Norwegian mother, Sara Astar and her Swedish father, Gerry Christian Slattman.
Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on RUclips. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz.
Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran. Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage.
Why Angelina always performs barefoot At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true. Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate.
At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website, angelinajordanofficial Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old. At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried. Angelina had turned 8 years old for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition and was not performed in front of an audience. In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang” which was written by Sonny Bono and was first performed by his wife Cher but is best known sung by Nancy Sinatra. The improvement in each performance is incredible even though there were only a couple months between them. In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists. When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500,000 kroner or about $80,000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”. Angelina had become a star in her native Norway and her videos on RUclips went viral. She gave a few concerts during the summer of 2014 while 8 years old. In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration. Angelina’s family took her to United States, Brazil, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, South Korea, Singapore among other corners of Earth, to perform for heads of state and to help raise money for charity. All before Angelina turned 14. At age 9, Angelina recorded a music video covering the 1956 Jay Hawkin’s classic, “I Put a Spell On You”. The video begins by showing Angelina writing her “wishes” for how she wants to perform the song. Angelina has always created her own arrangements for her cover songs. At age 10 and just a week before her 11th birthday, Angelina recorded a demo of “I’m Still Holding Out for You”. Her family never pursued having that recording officially released but someone leaked it on a RUclips video. Thankfully, everyone involved with that song is now ok with the leaked version. Many angels (fans) believe this is one of Angelina’s best performances. When Angelina was 11, she performed a number of concerts in Norway with a jazz/rock band. Those concerts included up to 14 songs, each remarkably performed. Angelina seems to be at her best when on stage, never nervous, only 100% confident. Also at age 11, Angelina recorded her “It’s Magic” album which has, at times, been in the top 10 best selling jazz albums. On June 27, 2018, at age 12, Jordan performed Frank Sinatra “Fly Me to the Moon” for Quincy Jones in The O2 Arena in London. She has said that was the high point of her young career which was already in it’s 6th year. During 2018, Angelina lost her paternal grandfather, her friend Avicii and one of her idols, Aretha Franklin. She did a moving tribute for each. In 2019, Angelina accepted an invitation to compete in the 2nd season of America’s Got Talent (AGT), The Champions. She had, since age 3, wanted to perform for Simon Cowell and she earned his praise with her genius arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The surviving members of Queen loved it so much they put a link to it on their Twitter. Angelina was eliminated after covering Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. Angelina’s family refused to sign any agreement with AGT. Angelina, before age 14, had covered more than 130 songs from 80 different artists, spanning at least 8 genres, all of which are available on RUclips. Angelina has always made changes to each song she covers and often her version is preferred over the original. On RUclips, search on The Complete Works of Angelina Jordan as Rusty Shackleford has put all songs in one file and has a complete playlist in the description of that video. The pandemic hit shortly after her performances on AGT and likely caused a change of plans by her family, most notably her Uncle Michael who is her manager. Her family agreed to a contract with Republic Records in August 2020. Republic Records declared Angelina Jordan their highest priority new artist. Reportedly her family requested Republic to allow her as normal a childhood as possible and therefore have yet to fully promote her. During the pandemic, Angelina was often seen buying meals for the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. In November 2020, Angelina released “Million Miles” which she wrote after the passing of her beloved maternal grandfather. She dedicated the song to anyone who has ever lost a loved one. Angelina had previously released, 3 other original songs: “What is Life”, “Oslo” and “Shield” In April 2021, her original “7th Heaven” was released. A jazzy, danceable, inspiring song. Angelina has posted numerous short performances on Tik Tok and Instagram. Angelina had concerts in Norway in July 2022. In December 2022, Angelina performed at the Asian American Awards in Los Angeles. On 2/27/23, Angelina performed at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, France, with a viewing audience in the millions. On May 5th, 2023, Angelina released her original "Love Don't Let Me Go". On July 23th she released her orginal EP “Old Enough”.
Angelina perform Concert at the Music Hall in Portsmouth New Hampshire on Sept 22nd, 2023. It Was a great concert, who was not and could regret it, a big mistake. On 10/27/23 she released her new orginal singiel “Our Time”. In November 2023, she was presented as a debutante at Le Bal des débutantes in Paris. On 12/08/23 she released new Marry Christmas EP “Driving Home for Christmas”. On 12/10/23 she sing in Oslo at the Nobel Peace Prize Celebration - Unchained Melody tribute to 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. On february 29, 2024 she had two concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada,on the Elvis stage.
On May 16, 2024, the first fruits of Angelina's cooperation with Tobi Gad were released. This German composer and record producer based in Los Angeles invited Angeline to an intimate concert at the Hotel Cafe JESSE & FRIENDS, the same one where Adel sang and was discovered. Tobi then took Angelina to London, where she performed His song If I Were A Boy at the London Palladium, and they recorded two versions of the song, Live At Saint James Church, and another studio version illustrated with a film from the streets of London. It seems that Tobi has started cooperation with Angelina and there are several joint songs in the pipeline. At the May concert in Los Angeles, one of them was presented: BAD VALENTINE.
😊❤ if you know anything about rabbit holes You'll understand that you begin and then it divides and splits up left right up-and-down and then it continues left right and up-and-down A rabbit hole seems like an endless place to go down
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Angelina is known as the girl with a thousand voices. She covers so many different genres, each with her own style. Her emotional interpretations always touch my heart. Her original songs are on another level as well. Please enjoy exploring her music and life story. She continues to surprise with each new song at any age. Finally, her live performances are even better yet.❤
Thanks Dounia...love the reaction. The reason the first video was blocked was because it was an AGT video...they block everything. The vast majority of her songs will not be blocked. BTW, big fan of your fellow countryman "Arab Man Reacts". Dedicated Monday's to Angelina, he fell into the Rabbit Hole long time ago. Angelina started with Jazz as a Toddler thanks to her Grandma Mery Zamani (famous Iranian Artist/Poet) who introduced her to all the Jazz greats from Decades ago...like a sponge, Angelina absorbed all those greats into this tiny little package you see before you. Likely, one of the very best Jazz singers in a very very long time. Cheers, stay well, استمتعت New Sub.
I just love your reaction videos!❤
Thank you so much!!