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Introducing Joy Oladokun - A rising Indie-Folk singer and songwriter

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Joy Oladokun is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, United States, who is carving a path in the Indie-Folk genre. Oladokun has a background solidly rooted in musical theatre, having performing in countless musicals. She has evolved her sound to combine elements of Folk, Pop, and Soul to create an unmistakable blend of Indie-Folk that puts her ahead of the curve in modern music.

Origin and early career

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The 27 year-old singer has been making music from a very young age. Growing up in both South Dakota and then later Nashville, Tennessee, Joy found a passion for singing and songwriting. While still in her teens, she began performing in various musicals and local venues and gradually gained a following.

Joy Oladokun's band history

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While Oladokun usually performs solo, she also plays with a talented ensemble of musicians. This ensemble is made up of instrumentalists and vocal backups, as well as a full band at times. These musicians have recorded on some of Oladokun's most popular songs, including her recently released album, In Defense of My Own Happiness.

Members chronology

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The members accompanying Joy Oladokun on stage and in the recording studio have changed over time, but the core members of her current backing band are:

• Dakota Wright on Guitar and Backup Vocals
• Jesse Rondin-Borkowski on Fiddle and Backup Vocals
• Dave Stave on Bass and Backup Vocals
• Craig Sonnenfeld on Drums and Percussion

Similar artists

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Joy Oladokun has been compared to many popular modern singer-songwriters in the Indie-Folk genre. Some of these artists include John Prine, Jade Bird, Chris Stapleton, Lissie, and Maggie Rogers.

Famous songs

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Oladokun has had numerous songs chart across many major platforms, but her biggest hits include "Rockabye", "Lift", and "Fighter". All three songs have gained widespread popularity, with "Fighter" being a particular favorite. Additionally, Joy’s albums In Defense of My Own Happiness and Half Blood Blues have both been met with much success in the Indie-Folk music scene.