Jacqueline Tolken

About Jacqueline Tolken

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I'm told I remind people of Amy Winehouse, Adele with a hint of old soul, Nina Simone. I believe that I have my own style & sound and I classify myself as a Soulful singer songwriter with passionate vocals, an eclectic mix of blues/jazz, soul and pop with a unique "goodvibe" feel.

Originally from Phalaborwa, Limpopo, now living in Grabouw, Western Cape. Music has been my passion for as long as I can remember. Performing for family and friends from as young as 5 years old. By age ten I was playing guitar and writing my own songs. I continued to entertain whoever wanted to listen, every chance I got.

Driven by wanderlust I found myself in India at the age of 21 and through the course of the next decade I travelled to 64 countries and ended up living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for 6 years.

In 2014 I entered The Voice of Holland and made it through to the blind auditions. This experience sparked something in me and I decided to pursue a career in music. I performed at venues around Amsterdam between 2014-2016. In 2014 I opened for Kurt Daren and in 2015 I opened for Bobby Van Jaarsveld and Arno Jordaan at a SA concert in Holland.

I returned to SA in June 2016, where I continued to pursue my music career, playing gigs around the country. In 2017 I took part in The Voice SA Season 2 where I received a '4 chair turn' in the blind auditions and I made it to the top 32, knock out rounds.

Since The Voice experience I successfully launched my singing career. I have written and recording original music over the past couple of years and have released 3 singles as well as an EP, which are available on all music platforms. I continue to perform at live music venues, festivals, corporate and private events, theatres etc. across South Africa.

Radio stations that have interviewed/played original songs:

Eden Radio (Interviewed)
Impact Radio (Interviewed)
Goodhope FM
PUK FM's local top 30
Hot91.9FM
Smile 90.4FM (Interviewed)
GROOTontbyt on KYKnet (Inerviewed)
MixFM93.8 (Interviewed)

What others have said about me:

Well renowned artist Kahn Morbee: "you have a super power...your voice" and Karen Zoid: "I will buy your album tomorrow" & Lira: "you have an international sound"