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Anjelia
"The World Spins Madly On"

Released in 2011

Anjelia (Pelay) was an artist from New Jersey who passed away in 2020 at the age of 34.  We sometimes talked about our health issues together, since they were similar. She suffered from Lupus and me with MS.  I miss those conversations.  In addition to music, she had dreams of being an actress - even moved out to California to pursue both avenues. Her music ranged from pop to country.

I first interviewed Anjelia in 2011 when her debut full-length CD was coming out.  That interview can be found here.

In 2015, I interviewed her again after she moved to California and became a country artist. That interview can be found here.

After she died in 2020, I put together a tribute to her with quotes from several of her musician friends and bandmates.  That article is available here.







 

COLUMNS


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(PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor on Friday, November 20, 2026 in an evening of upbeat and bubbling song filled with enthusiasm and love. The concert takes place at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm. A livestream option is available as well.


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UPCOMING SHOWS


Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Beloved singer/songwriter/rocker Willie Nile will perform a special solo "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local favorite Robinson Treacher will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the third season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center. The concert series highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.


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Shemekia Copeland to Perform Two Nights at Lizzie Rose Music Room




"Everything Fab Four" Fest 2026 to feature Ken Burns, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, The Cyrkle & many more