Girl Pow-R is a multi-cultural, multi-ethnicity all-girl pop band who received a JUNO nomination in March 2020 for ‘Album of the Year’ for their debut album, “This Is Us”. Girl Pow-R made history as part of the first-ever group of young people to be nominated for a JUNO award in the Children’s category.
This group of talented young girls write music, sing, dance, and play instruments, making them a true example of a modern, multi-talented band. Girl Pow-R’s sound is rooted in pop, with the goal of inspiring others to be their best, through their music and lyrics. Girl Pow-R believes in the power of music to help you embrace who you are and let your true colours shine through. We want our audiences to celebrate their unique styles and we encourage them to express themselves fully whether that be through our catchy tunes, heartfelt lyrics or infectious choreography!
Since their debut in May 2017, the group has performed over 250+ shows gaining fans of all ages! Girl Pow-R’s debut album “This Is Us” has garnered the group well over 2.2 million social and Spotify streams across all platforms in 240 countries around the world, including 1.1 million on TikTok alone. Additionally, these talented girls have had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Canadian Music Week in 2021 and completed their first US Tour in 2019 to Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston as part of the Boys of Summer Tour; returning again to this US Tour in 2022 and performing in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Dallas and Houston.
Too often, young people are influenced by the thoughts and life experiences of singers and musicians who are in their late teens and early 20’s. It’s time to give young people an alternative to these messages. That is what Girl Pow-R has set out to do.
The Girl Pow-R band was originally launched in conjunction with International Women’s Day in support of #BeBoldForChange to provide an opportunity for the voices of young women in the pre-teen to early teen years to speak to their peers in a fresh, new voice. Girl Pow-R has a unique mission to inspire young people and to support social causes with their music, positive messages and age-appropriate lyrics.
Each member goes beyond being a triple threat! Each member has their own social cause that they are passionate about and represent. The girls hope that their audiences will embrace the changes needed to help improve the world around them and to inspire others. The girls wish to empower their audiences to be their authentic selves and make the world a better place through the messages delivered in the Girl Pow-R original songs.
Girl Pow-R has a unique mission to inspire young people, and to support social causes with their empowering music, positive messages, and age-appropriate lyrics. The passion to help others and inspire the world has driven each and every member of Girl Pow-R to do more, and to actively participate in a social cause. Through the Denim Jacket and Pink Jacket Levels, and then onwards to both a JV and Varsity squad, Girl Pow-R is ready to help support your social cause-based efforts in many areas, as you bring music to the masses.
Here is a sampling of the social causes chosen by band members:
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Girl Pow-R was born in Toronto, but its members have been from across Canada, and into the US, with some from as far away as the UK, Greece, India, and more!
President of Canyon Entertainment Group, an artist management company and record label. President of Girl Pow-R Pop Star Academy — bringing the world of musician artistry and performance to singers and musicians.
Joseph Spitale, with over 20 years of professional experience, has taught thousands of students in singing, speech arts, and drama. His notable performances include roles such as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (Woodstock Theatre), Marius in Les Misérables (Woodstock Theatre), and Hjordis in Ellis Island The Musical (US national tour), Yuri in Spandex The Musical (Off Broadway), as well as starring as a singer in Minnie Oh! Minnie (Tokyo Disneyland). A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC and the University of British Columbia, Joseph has trained students who have excelled in national competitions. His extensive entertainment background enables him to effectively coach Girl Pow-R students to excel on any stage.
Carina is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter and dancer. As part of Girl Pow-R, she was JUNO-nominated for their first album. Carina also has her own music available on all streaming platforms. Carina has finished her second year at Toronto Metropolitan University in the professional music program, while also completing a dance minor. She is signed with TN Model and Talent Agency for professional work. Carina is a member and assistant choreographer of award-winning a cappella group ‘On That Note’ who represented Canada at the 2023 finals in New York City.
Marny Florence is a professional Choreographer and Host based out of Toronto. She is currently co-hosting the "Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live" United States tour, choreographing for Girl Pow-R, choreographing the production "Annie" for Crestwood students, Audience Coordinating for “Canada’s Got Talent” and co-hosting "VS; The Dance Comp Battle". Marny’s passion for community, encouragement and connection shines as she continues to spark the energy, inspire and create memorable experiences that will last a lifetime!
Samantha is a 28-year-old performer with a background as a singer, dancer and actress in Musical Theater in Mexico. Samantha staged in more than 10 musicals in roles such as Frenchy in the adaptation of “Grease”, Tracy in the adaptation of “Hairspray”, “Demeter” in the adaptation of “Cats” and as part of the dance ensemble in local musical productions like “The Lion King”, “Mamma Mia” and “Beauty and the Beast”, to name a few. Samantha believes that through art you can achieve not only happiness, but self-confidence and experiences that will change your life and get you closer to becoming the best version of yourself.
Jay Jay songs have more then 100 million views on YouTube. His songs have represented Macedonia on the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004, 2009 and 2011, and on the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2007. He is still working with many famous artists such a Slatkaristika, Adrian Gaxha, Floriani, Tyzee, Bobby Andonov… Jovan Jovanov (Jay Jay) founded Global Music Records in 2001. Global Music Records has been working for 15 years with many famous singers East of Europe.The Music Artist Development Centre Co-founder and Head Producer, Songwriter, Sound Engineer has composed and released over 500 songs and his artist in Europe have millions of fans.
Winner of the Laubachprizeat the International Hans Gabor Bellveder singing competition in Vienna, 2005, and the Schloss Rheinsberg Festival 2009. Rheinsberg Recipient of scholarships from the IVAI, AICF, the Ronen foundation and the New York Wagner Society. In 2000 won the Davidoff prize for outstanding achievements in Acting studies and received a special scholarship from the America Israel Cultural Foundation for opera studies in New York.
Andrew Fetterley has been featured on CBC Morning, Breakfast Television, YTV and several University and online radio stations. Andrew has also played with some of Canada’s premier players: Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), Nick Czarnogorski (Johnny Reid). Andrew Fetterley received a TOP 10 Honorable Mention for his Song “Who Will You Be” at the 2009 Annual CMT/NSAI Song Contest.
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