Joselyn Wilkinson - Joselyn & Don

Joselyn & Don

Modern Folk

stripped down, sophisticated songs, explore the crossroads between folk and soul, life and dreams, past and present

Joselyn Wilkinson and Don Barrozo have traveled musically divergent paths, beginning in their native Montana, through years of musical exploration in Los Angeles, and have arrived “home again” with a new project that brings them together. Joselyn is a singer, songwriter and percussionist, who founded women’s world music band, ADAAWE, supported artists like James Brown and Mickey Hart, and toured the U.S. She released two albums of original music to rave reviews and independent radio airplay, supported by performances at festivals, colleges and clubs. In this new project, Joselyn is joined by her husband, Don Barrozo, a multi-instrumentalist who played with many artists and fronted a solo trumpet project while also serving as the film editor for “The Simpsons.”

Together, Joselyn & Don explore the crossroads between modern folk and soul through well-crafted songs planted firmly in American roots, with elements of folk rock, sophisticated ballads and soul. Their sophisticated, stripped down live arrangements feature fingerpicked guitar, tenor ukulele and percussion, allowing Joselyn's soulful voice to shine through with clear-eyed emotion. The duo performs live at regional festivals, events and venues with their warm and engaging show, and have opened for artists including Willie Watson and the Living Sisters. Watch for a debut 2020 album release!

Photography by Spencer Wilkinson and Taso Papadakis

“With passionate delivery, Joselyn and Don wrap rich pleasing vocals and just enough instrumental accompaniment around compelling lyrics that range from reflective to socially relevant to playful. This is music for the ears and the heart, but also the mind and soul. ”

— - Taran Schindler, Grand Annex Music Hall, CA