PAULINE JEAN

“ I’ve always loved to sing. My inspiration comes from being raised in the church. “

Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell everyone who you are and where you’re from?

A. Thanks for having me. My name is Pauline Jean; I am a vocalist, composer, performing artist and educator. I was born in Harlem to parents of Haitian descent.

Q. Who inspired you to be a singer?

A. As long as I can remember,

I’ve always loved to sing. My inspiration comes from being raised in the church. Whether singing in the choir or listening to a soloist, it always edified me and made me feel as if I were being transported to another realm. My passion to sing stems from an entity greater than me.

Q. Tell us about “Aint I a Woman (Singing Truth)” and the meaning behind it?

A. I have just completed my latest single and video, “Ain’t I A

Woman (Singing Truth)”. It is my tribute to the courageous

Sojourner Truth based on her memorable speech during the

Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851. She used her identity to point out the injustices of Black woman and slavery. Sojourner

Truth legacy was so powerful that it inspired me to write a song that generates awareness of voter registration, women in leadership, gender equality, and violence against women. My hope is that

Sojourner Truth will become a household name and that her legacy is celebrated annually to value and build upon her immense contributions toward the advancement of Black women’s rights in America.

Q. What are some things you are doing with the community and getting them to vote?

A. I use my artistic platform to stress the importance of voting.

The ancestors battled and even sacrificed their lives against voter exclusion and suppression. We must respect and continue to fight for the sacrifices made for such progress and vote.

Q. What advice can you give others that want to help with the awareness of voting?

A. Congressman John Lewis once stated, “Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have to create a more perfect union.” I know that many people

get discouraged and feel voting will not matter. But it does matter! We must take the opportunity that we are given to express ourselves through voting because of the struggle of those who once did not have that right. Our vote helps shape the world we live in and the services that will help us and future generations have a better life. Vote early, spread awareness any way you can and let us build the collective power.

Q. What makes your music and style different than others?

A. Although we all belong to the human race, we each are uniquely designed. My music stylistically differs from others as I tap into the very core essence of what makes up Pauline Jean.

Q. What is one fun fact about yourself?

A. I am a fraternal twin and the youngest of nine siblings.

Q. Are you working on any new projects right now?

A. Yes. Stay tuned!

Q. What do you think is missing in today’s music?

A. Personally, I feel that today’s music lacks depth. The lyrics are not as profound as songs of the past.

There is more emphasis placed on the groove rather than the message.

Q. How can our readers follow you online?

A. You can follow me on : paulinejean.com

and on all social media platforms:

FB paulinejeanmusic  IG @pauline.jean.music TW@paulinejean