Toni Janke ( ) is an Australian Indigenous singer/songwriter/musician.Townsville Bulletin, 31 December 2005, "Finding her voice" by Rebecca Ovenden
Early life and career She was one of youngest Indigenous students to graduate from university.Sunday Mail, 4 December 2005, "Plenty to celebrate". She won a Deadly in 2002 for Female Artist of The Year, Brisbane News, 7 May 2003, "time to sing." by Phil Brown. Janke has Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Canberra Times, 10 November 2002, "Spiritual gifts" by Diana Plater Toni holds qualifications in arts, law, ministry and theology. She set up her own independent music label, Toni Janke Productions in the 1990s.The Gold Coast Bulletin, 19 January 2004, "Woman of many abilities" Toni is a coach, mentor and consultant who runs her own business, Toni Janke Productions.
Personal life She lives in Meanjin (Brisbane QLD) and has two adult daughters. She has written and recorded several original songs and regularly performs as a solo artist or with her own band.
Discography Albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details The Brink Released: November 1999 Label: Toni Janke Eternal Released: July 2001 Label: Toni Janke Jewel of the North Released: 2004 Label: Toni Janke
Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title Details Heart Speak Out Released: 1993 Label: Toni Janke Productions (CD TJ001)
Awards Australian Women in Music Awards The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018.
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