by Granny Janny
Member since:
February 16, 2006

Bragging Rights ~ Joanna Lee Sousa

February 04, 2011 10:08 PM UTC (Updated: February 04, 2011 11:55 PM UTC)
views: 0 | 16 people recommend this | comments: 49



 

This child sang before she talked and danced before she walked

Honey voice from the get go - genes from her mom and daddy oh

JoAnna Lee sings right on key - knocks me out with her melodies

She's my sister's little girl and shines like a pearl

All luster and light  - grown up just right

Like a flower in the sun my niece brings songs to everyone

http://media-files.gather.com/images/d784/d804/d746/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

 


 

 

Comments: 49

Shira C. Feb 4, 2011, 10:10pm UTC
Good for you! Sometimes they shine SO young...
Granny Janny Feb 4, 2011, 10:27pm UTC
Shira, did you see the video? I didn't embed it right the first time I pressed submit. JoAnna and her mom (Jeanne Ann) a long time ago.
Shira C. Feb 7, 2011, 4:14pm UTC
No -- just saw it! You are not exaggerating in the least, lol.
Len Maxwell Feb 4, 2011, 11:02pm UTC
Wow, she's good. Very nice poem in honor of her.

Thank you for sharing it with The Triple Name Club where I'm very happy to feature it.
Granny Janny Feb 4, 2011, 11:19pm UTC
Thanks Len!
Kathryn Flynn Feb 4, 2011, 11:25pm UTC
I love this. She has such a beautiful, beautiful voice. and she resembles you a lot around the nose, mouth and facial shape; I saw a photo of you and a sister of yours awhile back with you on the cello - is this the same sister's child?
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:09am UTC
Not sure, I've got three sisters!
elizabeth evans Feb 5, 2011, 8:05am UTC
I think Kathryn was talking about your sister Grace?! This is Jeanne's kid, right?

I can't believe how talented your clan is.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 11:31am UTC
Yes. It's Jeannie's daughter. We all have some similar features as sisters.
Diane Huizenga Feb 5, 2011, 12:22am UTC
wow she has a beautiful voice, and brag away auntie.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:11am UTC
Thanks, Diane.
Karen E. Feb 5, 2011, 12:40am UTC
What a lovely woman and a precious gift she brings.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:10am UTC
I'll second that. Thanks for coming by, Karen!
aniko    Feb 5, 2011, 1:04am UTC
Wow. She's great. I don't blame you for being proud. :)
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:10am UTC
Thanks, Aniko, I am proud of her.
gaelyn k. Feb 5, 2011, 1:05am UTC
Wow what a beautiful voice and you should be so proud of her.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:09am UTC
She's not my only niece who sings and writes songs...by the way.
Laura T. Feb 5, 2011, 2:36am UTC
wow! this girl's got a career ahead! keepin' my fingers crossed, auntie! xoxoxooxoxoxox
Granny Janny Feb 6, 2011, 9:59pm UTC
Moi aussi!
Sandra H. Feb 5, 2011, 6:40am UTC
She has a beautiful voice! I can see why you are a proud aunt! Lovely poem!
elizabeth evans Feb 5, 2011, 8:04am UTC
Absolutely lovely...the young lady, the voice and the video. Has Joanna released any cd's?
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 11:32am UTC
Well, I have one...but it's not been picked up by a distributor yet.
Chris Brockman Feb 5, 2011, 9:07am UTC
Thanks for this revelation, Jan. This young woman is impressive, and the impression comes from her very substantial natural talent, not from electronic embellishment. I could imagine being in the same room litening to this. The sound and the effect was honest and personal and very lovely indeed.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 11:33am UTC
That's what I like about it, Chris. She's been performing in Bend, Oregon and is about to move to Austin, Texas.
Stirling D. Feb 5, 2011, 10:51am UTC
Wow, this is so great. She sings with a voice like dark honey, and she plays a mean guitar. I also love the way this whole video was produced. What talent. And your poem sparkles with your distinctive style, Jan.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 11:34am UTC
Thanks, Stirling. You are so kind.
Ms Lee P. Feb 5, 2011, 11:03am UTC
Thank you fro sharing this talented young lady with us. She is indeed super talented and beautiful. I enjoyed it and I enjoyed your poetic tribute to her.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 11:34am UTC
So glad you came by, Ms. Lee!
Ann Marcaida Feb 5, 2011, 11:56am UTC
What refreshing talent! She reminds me a little of Brandi Carlisle in that way. I also love the fact that her video is simple and not over-produced.

Thanks for sharing with Gather's Best Writers and Artists. Now featured.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:27pm UTC
Thanks for the feature, Ann. I do hope she'll get a break.
Bernard C. Feb 5, 2011, 12:25pm UTC
Melodic clip - laid back sound - nice - that's a great looking flower too - thanks for sharing :-)
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 1:28pm UTC
Hey Bernard. Thanks for noticing the flower too! You're the first person who mentioned it.
Faith H. Feb 5, 2011, 1:48pm UTC
I love this video and she has a lot of genetic history pulling for her, Ms. Janny! I hope she snags a deal. Moving to Austin is a good thing, they are all about her style there.
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 9:07pm UTC
She's getting a big send-off party next weekend and is full of great expectations for living in Texas. It might be fun to visit her there. Thanks for coming by Faith.
Natalie Neal Whitefield Feb 5, 2011, 2:01pm UTC
Lovely! Thank you for sending this to share at Home Comfort
Granny Janny Feb 5, 2011, 9:05pm UTC
Thanks, Natalie. Glad you liked it.
Mariana T. Feb 5, 2011, 9:27pm UTC
She definitely has presence and a lovely voice - Nice presentation and I certainly don't blame you for bragging about your sunshine niece. Salud
Mustafa Demiri Feb 5, 2011, 11:25pm UTC
You have very right to brag, my dear, this child is a brilliant star. I love the tone of her voice, as glorious as the sunshine of which she sings.
Granny Janny Feb 6, 2011, 10:00pm UTC
You know, Mustafa, your icon so personifies your poetic voice!
elizabeth evans Feb 6, 2011, 1:23pm UTC
Featured in Angels on Pillows.
Granny Janny Feb 6, 2011, 9:57pm UTC
Thanks so much Lady Beth!
Mugg Muggles, The Man With the Jive Feb 6, 2011, 8:26pm UTC
She's amazing.
Granny Janny Feb 6, 2011, 9:58pm UTC
Oh...so glad you watched it!
Angela A. Feb 7, 2011, 5:01pm UTC
:}
C.F. Stewart Feb 7, 2011, 10:59pm UTC
You certainly should be proud! Catchy tune ( a bit jazzy ) with a strong voice. The video surely captures the essence of the song doesn't it? Splendid guitar work...nice and clean.
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Feb 12, 2011, 5:09pm UTC
Thanks for posting this to Texture Photographer
Barbara H. Feb 17, 2011, 1:24am UTC
Such a joy in your life and such beauty!!!! She is a natural talent. Aww! Youth!

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