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Janalynn Castelino

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Janalynn Castelino
Janalynn Castelino in 2021
Born
Janalynn Joseph Castelino

(1998-10-18) October 18, 1998 (age 26)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
RelativesLorna (mother), Joseph (father)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Websitewww.janalynncastelino.com

Janalynn Castelino (born October 18, 1998) is a pop & R&B singer, songwriter and doctor.[1] She sings in many languages including English, Italian, Latin, Hindi, Spanish, etc.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Janalynn Castelino was born on October 18, 1998 to Roman Catholic parents Lorna & Joseph Castelino. She has Italian and Indian ancestry.[4] Castelino is a doctor by education and started writing music as a hobby.[1]

Singing career

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Castelino started singing at an early age and was involved in the choir at her Church.[4] Janalynn became popular in 2018,[5] after uploading covers of songs on to YouTube.[6][7] Her music video Binte Dil (Love Ballad) has been viewed more than 22 Million times on YouTube.[8] In 2021, Janalynn featured on an interview with the American Songwriter Network.[1] In the same year, she appeared on the English digital edition of the L’Idea Magazine.[4] Janalynn released her Italian-folk single “Bella Ci Dormi” in August 2023.[9]

In 2024, Castelino released three religious music singles during Lent. These were 'Jesu Salvator Mundi' and 'Parce Domine' in Latin language and 'The Old Rugged Cross' in English.[10]

She released her debut Spanish language pop song 'Drama' on September 20, 2024.[11]

Discography

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  • Fire On Fire - 2020
  • Silent Night - 2022
  • Bella Ci Dormi - 2023
  • O Come All Ye Faithful - 2023
  • Adeste Fideles - 2023
  • Jesu Salvator Mandi - 2024
  • Parce Domine - 2024
  • Drama - 2024

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino". American Songwriter. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  2. "Janalynn Castelino". YouTube Music. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  3. "Janalynn Castelino". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself". L'Idea Magazine. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  5. "Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes". RIFF Magazine. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  6. Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Janalynn Castelino Drops New Cover Single 'Diamonds'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  7. "Janalynn Castelino - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  8. Binte Dil (Female Love-Ballad Version) | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 2021-09-11
  9. Cristi, A. A. "Janalynn Castelino's New Single 'Bella Ci Dormi' Releases Today". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  10. Dyer, Harvey (2024-03-18). "Janalynn Castelino Releases 'The Old Rugged Cross'". All-Noise. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  11. Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Janalynn Castelino Drops New Spanish Single 'Drama'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.

Other websites

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Media related to Janalynn Castelino at Wikimedia Commons