There is no question about it. Jana Mashonee has a voice. One listen to her… Read Full Bio ↴There is no question about it. Jana Mashonee has a voice. One listen to her performance on her latest recording, "Stay With Me Baby", will tell you that.

Knowing Jana Mashonee and her music is an incredible adventure that is worth the listen.

First signed to Curb Records, her single, Ooh, Baby, Baby was picked as Billboard’s single of the week and went on to become a radio and sales success. More than Life followed, selling over a million copies on its own and as part of numerous compilation albums. A controversial version of Led Zeppelin’s epic, Stairway to Heaven, came next, earning her the honor of being the first Native American to top the Billboard dance charts.

Exploring her cultural roots, Jana then released American Indian Story, a brilliant concept album that garnered her a second GRAMMY nomination. The video for the single, The Enlightened Time, won awards at major film festivals around the world as well as a NAMMY for Best Short Form Music Video. Music from the album is featured on the Discovery Channel’s new hit series, Flying Wild Alaska.

Her first book, American Indian Story – The Adventures of Sha’kona, based on the GRAMMY nominated album of the same was also recently completed. The fantasy filled mystery-adventure is the uplifting story of the young heroine, Sha’kona, and her journey of self-discovery and courage. Fans and critics alike have praised this young adult novel for its characters, magic and message.

Jana continued to pay tribute to her heritage with the exquisite, American Indian Christmas, an extraordinary work featuring ten classic Christmas songs sung in ten different Native American languages accompanied by a full orchestra and traditional Native American instruments. A critical and commercial success beyond her wildest imagination, the album won her another NAMMY award.

A soul-stirring collection steeped in R&B and gospel roots, New Moon Born brought Jana back into the mainstream spotlight. She debuted the featured track, an emotional cover of Sam Cooke’s classic, A Change Is Gonna Come, at the American Indian Inaugural Ball for President Obama. This was her second performance for a First Family. She sang at the First Lady’s Luncheon for Laura Bush. The song went on to win her an eighth Native American Music Award for Song of the Year and the video took the Best Music Video prizes at the prestigious Indie Film Festival and at the American Indian Film Festival. In March of 2012 she was named Best Female Vocalist by the Rockwired Music Awards.

In December 2012 she co-headlined a show with Sarah McLachlan at Carnegie Hall for a magical evening.

With all she has going on and with a tour schedule that has brought her to forty nine of the fifty states as well as overseas, Jana has still found time to give back. Her Jana’s Kids Foundation has been helping Native youth achieve their dreams through its programs and scholarship offerings for almost as long as she has been an artist. In recognition of her efforts, Jana was named 2011 Woman of the Year for her philanthropic work.

Jana can also add acting to her resume. This year Jana’s new movie in which she stars in, "Raptor Ranch", debuts and will be released later in the year. Her songs are featured in Raptor Ranch as well as in Crooked Arrow, another feature movie released in theatres across the country in summer of 2012.

Those are the facts, but to find out who Jana Mashonee really is, give a listen to Stay With Me Baby. That will explain better than any words could ever hope to.

The Journey
Jana Mashonee Lyrics

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From a great storm
Our story will unfold
To discover
A place we can call home

Through the frozen night
Onward, toward the light
Hunger walks with us

There's no one left untouched

We will find our way
To the place we will stay
Where our new life begins
The time has come
For journey's end

In the darkness
The winds cut through our souls
Beyond weary
Our future we all hold

Many tears we've shed
By our heards we are led
Spirit hear song
Give us strength to carry on

Yawa racha kare*
(May you live in a good way)

We will find our way
To the place we will stay
Where our new life begins
The time has come
For journey's end

*Lumbee

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jana Mashonee's song The Journey seem to describe a voyage or a migration of a group of people who are facing a great storm and wandering towards a new place they can call home. The journey is not an easy one, as the group travels through a frozen, dark night, plagued by hunger, exhaustion, and tears. However, amidst their struggles, they carry a sense of hope and determination, expressed in the lines "We will find our way, to the place we will stay, where our new life begins, the time has come for journey's end."

The song seems to evoke a cultural and spiritual resonance, as hinted by the Lumbee word "Yawa racha kare" at the end, which means "May you live in a good way." The journey, as presented in the song, can be interpreted as a metaphor for the human experience, the trials and tribulations of seeking and arriving at a place of belonging, and holding onto the spirit that guides us through our darkest moments.

Line by Line Meaning

From a great storm
Our journey begins with a great challenge or difficulty

Our story will unfold
We will discover our purpose and destiny through our journey

To discover
We seek to find

A place we can call home
A place of safety, comfort and belonging

Through the frozen night
We face extreme cold and darkness

Onward, toward the light
We move toward hope, positivity and a brighter future

Hunger walks with us
We experience physical and emotional hunger

There's no one left untouched
We all suffer and share in the hardships of the journey

We will find our way
We are confident in our ability to overcome obstacles and reach our destination

To the place we will stay
Our final destination is a place we can call home

Where our new life begins
Our journey marks a new chapter in our lives

The time has come
We have reached a significant turning point in our journey

For journey's end
We are nearing the end of our journey

In the darkness
We experience confusion, fear and uncertainty

The winds cut through our souls
We face strong emotional and spiritual challenges

Beyond weary
We are extremely tired and drained

Our future we all hold
We are responsible for creating our own future and destiny

Many tears we've shed
We have experienced great sadness and sorrow

By our hearts we are led
We listen to our innermost desires and instincts

Spirit hear song
We call upon the power of the spiritual realm for guidance and strength

Give us strength to carry on
We need the resilience and fortitude to continue our journey

Yawa racha kare*
A blessing that means 'may you live in a good way'

We will find our way
Re-emphasizing the confidence and determination to succeed

To the place we will stay
Reiteration that our ultimate goal is a home and sense of belonging

Where our new life begins
Restating that our journey marks a fresh start

The time has come
Reiterating that we have reached a critical point in our journey

For journey's end
Emphasizing the imminent completion of our journey

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Comments from YouTube:

Kathleen Parr

4y↑1

How Extraordinary speaking Navajo and singing American English...I feel Blessed...Hallelujah!

Kat Thomason

10y↑3

Much love for you Jana Mashonee your voice and music are wonderful for the soul...I play these songs when driving and they always take me to a peaceful place. Thank you so much beloved sister. Mitakuye oyasin.