VANESSA JACKSON
Vanessa Jackson
Vanessa Jackson
Vanessa Jackson - Through the Fire
Vanessa Jackson - I Will Always Love You
Vanessa Jackson - Whitney Houston x Tina Turner (Medley)
Biography
Vanessa Jackson is a Irish based Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actress.
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2002: Winner of the first season of TV Globo’s reality show Fama.
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2014: Winner of Esse Artista Sou Eu (SBT).
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2020: Judge on Canta Comigo Teen (RecordTV).
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Performs regularly at shows, corporate events, and on TV programs.
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Over 100,000 CDs sold in her career.
Career Highlights
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Invited to perform in Barcelona (TVE – Operación Triunfo) in 2003.
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Performed in Angola at the Day of Peace and Reconciliation alongside Jimmy Cliff, Youssou N'Dour, Roberto Carlos, and Shaggy.
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Tours in Japan and Uruguay (Punta del Este).
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Starred in the musical Rock Show (2008) supervised by Wolf Maya.
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Lead role in A Tribute to Whitney Houston (2016–2017).
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Starred in her own musical Black Divas (2017), interpreting Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and more.
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Winner of the TV cooking reality show Duelo de Mães (SBT).
Artistic Style
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Strong background in Black Music, Soul, and Bossa Nova.
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Known for versatility and powerful vocal range, able to interpret from classics of soul to contemporary pop.
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Sings fluently in English, Portoguese, Spanish, Japanese.
Shows
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Vanessa Sings Divas – a versatile and contemporary format, featuring hits by Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Chaka Khan, Alicia Keys, and more.
Media Presence
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Frequent TV appearances on Domingão do Faustão, Programa do Ratinho, Canta Comigo, Altas Horas, among others.
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Admired for her emotional interpretations and stage charisma.
Social Media
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Instagram: @vanessajacksonoficial – 158K+ followers, 4M+ Reels views.
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YouTube: Vanessa Jackson Official – viral performances including tributes to Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick.
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Spotify: Vanessa Jackson – catalog of releases showcasing her versatile artistry.
Suggested Song Selection
Here’s a curated selection of timeless hits that match Vanessa’s style and range (soul, R&B, diva-pop) — you can pick and choose depending on event, format and audience.
Tina Turner:
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“Simply the Best”
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“What’s Love Got to Do With It”
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“Proud Mary”
Whitney Houston:
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“I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
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“How Will I Know”
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“I Will Always Love You”
Beyoncé:
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“Crazy in Love”
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“Halo”
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“Love on Top”
Mariah Carey:
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“Dreamlover”
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“Always Be My Baby”
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“Hero”
Nina Simone:
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“Feeling Good”
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“I Put a Spell on You”
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“Sinnerman” (or an adapted arrangement)
Classic Motown & R&B Hits:
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Aretha Franklin – “Respect”
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Diana Ross & The Supremes – “You Can Call Me Love” (or “Stop! In the Name of Love”)
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Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – “Tears of a Clown”
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Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
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Stevie Wonder – “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)”
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The Temptations – “My Girl”
Shows
1. Full Band Show (4-5 members)
Format description:
Vanessa takes the stage with a tight 4- or 5-piece band (electric bass, drums, guitar / keys, backing vocals + Vanessa). This is a high-impact, fully produced show built for dance-floor moments, gala events, corporate functions and larger venues. Expect dynamic lighting, full arrangements, horn parts where needed, tempo shifts, audience interaction, and a journey through soul, R&B and pop divas.
Ideal for: Large scale corporate events, gala dinners, hotel showrooms, music festivals, weddings with big guest lists.
Duration options: 60, 75 or 90 minutes (including a short break if needed).
Production note: AV and staging requirements: full band back-line, stage monitor setup, in-house FOH sound desk (at least 4 vocal + 3 instrument channels), lighting with front and back wash, riser for drums if required.
Artist profile tie-in: Vanessa is known for her versatility and powerful vocal range, “able to interpret from classics of soul to contemporary pop”
2. Trio Show (3 members)
Format description:
In this mid-sized format Vanessa performs with a trio: for example piano/keyboard, drums/percussion, and bass or guitar. Backing vocals can be handled by the trio or one dedicated backing vocalist. This format gives strong energy while being space- and cost-efficient — suitable for clubs, hotels, corporate lounges, private functions. The arrangements are slightly more stripped down than full band but still carry the groove and showmanship.
Ideal for: Mid-sized venues (seated dinner + dancing), boutique events, private parties, hotel residency.
Duration options: 45 or 60 minutes.
Production note: Back-line: keyboard, drums (or cajón/percussion), bass or guitar. Sound: minimum 2 vocal mics, instrument DI channels, monitor wedge for Vanessa, simple lighting.
3. Duo Show (Acoustic / Piano & Vocals)
Format description:
A tasteful, elegant pairing of Vanessa with one other musician—either acoustic guitar & vocals or piano/keyboards & vocals. This intimate format focuses on soul-rich interpretation, deep emotion and connection with the audience. Perfect for background sets, cocktail hours, receptions or refined events. The set-list can include full-tempo material adapted to acoustic, ballads, audience requests, and it works well for sit-down audiences and more moderate venues.
Ideal for: Wedding ceremonies & receptions, private dinners, lounge bars, corporate cocktails, art-gallery events.
Duration options: 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
Production note: Very minimal staging. Provide one instrument (acoustic guitar or piano/keyboard), one vocal mic for Vanessa, one for the instrumentalist if required, minimal PA just for vocal & instrument, soft lighting.
