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There are at least four artistes with the name 'Joni'. 1. An electro synthpop artiste. 2. An electro/techno artiste from Sweden, known for the track 'Nu Ska vi Valsa', which was featured in the 2004 'Djur and Mir Recordings' compilation 'Every Djur and Every Mir'. 3. A bass player associated with the hardcore/punk Dutch band 'Absconded'. 4. A name variation of Swedish trance producer/DJ Joni Ljungqvist who has had one release in this name - 'Things I Never Tell You', in March 2007. This progressive trance style production was released under the 'Alter Ego Digital' label along with remixes from...

At the beginning of the 1970’s the rise of Afro- Centric Consciousness started making bands fuse African elements into what had been throughout the 60’s mere imitations of western groups. Ginger Baker came to Nigeria in the early 70’s and recruited Joni Haastrup into his Airfoce band to tour Europe and America. On his return Joni stared his MonoMono band in Lagos. Joni was inspired to try something new and original and the Afro Funk scene was born. .

Joni Fuller is a young, classically trained singer-songwriter (as yet unsigned) who released her debut album, 'Voices' in October 2006. As well as writing all 12 tracks on 'Voices', Joni also plays piano, violin and provides lead and backing vocals. Joni's music combines rock and classical overtones. Joni has performed her songs across Europe. At aged 11, she performed solo at the Casino Barriere during the Montreux Jazz Festival. In 2005, she opened the Phil Collins 'First Final Farewell Tour' at the LTU Arena in Dusseldorf. Joni continues to write and perform her own original songs as well as train...

Joniveli (aka Jonny Bro, Jonny Wanha & Jonny Texas) is a Finnish hip-hop MC, producer and DJ. He's part of the Jyväskylä based Urbaanilegenda group. Joniveli has worked with US acts such as RZA, Tha Alkaholiks, Freestyle (Arsonists) and Shabazz The Disciple. .