Jane Maria, Toyin Adekale, and Tubsy Shine at the City Gala

International stars Jane Maria, Toyin Adekale, and Tubsy shone at the City Gala Oscar event in LA on the Feb. 24, 2019.  The City Gala is an exclusive event run in conjunction with the Oscars that raise significant sums of money for charity. The event draws stars and celebrities from all over the world.

Chinese opera star Jane Maria flew in to perform at the City Gala party event along with Toyin Adekale and Tubsy.  Maria’s crossover world single produced by Stevie Eagle E is a take on Chinese favorite Jasmine.  Maria’s new production fuses reggae and opera and features both Toyin Adekale and Tubsy who bring and Indian Bhangra flavor to the track.

Legendary reggae singer and songwriter Toyin Adekale told us:

“Jasmine (Let it shine)” is about love, respect and dignity for me it is also about tolerance and our aim with this track is to spread that vibe as far as we can.  It is also about fusion and culture.  There are many elements in this track, a coming together of musical cultures and styles and they work.  For me, music always leads the way and this song shows that we can all work and harmonize together on our planet.

Chinese master singer Jane Maria told us:

Chinese Culture is often misunderstood and I want to help spread it throughout the world through music. “Jasmine” is an extremely popular song in China. The production is done by Stevie Eagle E and it opens up the song to the world. I hope it will help people learn more about China, the people, and culture.

Tubsy Dholki Walla the man credited with making Bhangra Global told us:

Playing and being involved with “Jasmine” and working with Maria and Adekale was an honor.  My goal with my music is to bring people together and to spread the sound and vibe of Bhangra and India to the world.  I am always seeking the right collaborations, musical and visual projects to help me do this and Jasmine is a perfect tool to help me continue with my mission.

“Jasmine” produced by Stevie Eagle E for Shlepp Entertainment Ltd is available online.  We spoke to producer Stevie Eagle E about Maria & Adekale’s “Jasmine” and said it was far from being completed.

Jane Maria & Toyin Adekale “Jasmine” started in France and has traveled the globe.  It features Maria who is a Chinese opera singer, Adekale a legendary Reggae star from Africa and a Bhangra Legend. That is a huge amount of people and cultures we are touching and it will continue, as I am going to Brazil to record some amazing musicians who will put their vibe and feel into the Jasmine mix.

The story of Jane Maria & Toyin Adekale “Jasmine (Let it Shine)” seems destined to continue.  The original song is available on Spotify and most major online stores.

Written by Barbara Sobel

Sources:
Shlepp Entertainment

Featured and Top Image Courtesy of by Santoshi Pahdiar courtesy of Shlepp Entertainment Ltd. – Used with permission