Biography
Jemima Joél is a New Orleans-based singer, painter, and performer known as 'The Woman Who Sings and Paints,' who leads the band Jemima Joél and the Sounds of Gaia. She created her personal brand to intertwine her musical and visual art talents, drawing inspiration from Gaia, the ancestral mother of earth and life, which informs the band's thematic essence. As the lead singer and painter, Joél has been building her presence in the local music scene, including appearances like a Juneteenth interview discussing her band's origins and upcoming artworks.[1][2][3]
Fun Facts
- Jemima Joél brands herself as 'The Woman Who Sings and Paints' to fuse her singing and visual art careers.[3]
- Her band's name draws from Gaia, symbolizing the ancestral mother of earth and life.[1]
- She released a single titled 'Jezebel's Jolene' as part of her rising profile in New Orleans music.[4]
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Kahlon Davis - drummer in the band Jemima Joél and the Sounds of Gaia (Jemima Joél and the Sounds of Gaia performances) [ongoing]
- Drew Mosby - band member in Jemima Joél and the Sounds of Gaia (Jemima Joél and the Sounds of Gaia performances) [ongoing]
Discography
Top Tracks
- Black Party (Black Party)
- Slow Summer's Night (Slow Summer's Night)
- Jezebel's Jolene (Jezebel's Jolene)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Jemima Joel and The Gaias has been played 2 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 18:09 | I've Got Me a New Orleans Boy | Jazz from Jax Breweryw/ Keith Hill | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 17:22 | I've Got Me a New Orleans Boy | Jazz from Jax Breweryw/ Keith Hill |