Joycelyn Owens, known professionally as “Joy Orleans,” embodies the essence of New Orleans culture in her music career. With roots in the city’s vibrant heritage, she’s performed alongside icons like Dr. John and toured with Walter “Wolfman” Washington and his Roadmasters. Joy’s debut EP, “Just Like That,” showcased her mastery of Southern Soul, gospel, and pop. Raised in a musical family, her versatility spans from gospel to R&B classics like “5-10-15 Hours,” impressing audiences at events like the NOLA Jazz Fest. Influenced by Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, Joy blends pop professionalism with spiritual depth. Now launching her solo career, her first single, “Miracle of Love,” produced by Donald Markowitz, heralds her as a blues-soul diva with warmth and range akin to legends like Irma Thomas and Malaco’s iconic vocalists.
