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DEVOZION

DEVOZION is an exciting vocal collective founded and conducted by recording artist (Warner and EMI), Charlotte Roel. The collective counts several professional vocalists and studio musicians and consists of 12 seasoned singers. Gifted American and Danish session musicians form the vocal collective's amazing house band.

Founder and conductor, Charlotte Roel, plans the vocal collective’s repertoire and is in charge of leading DEVOZION. Roel is a trained musician from Manhattan School of Music in New York and Master of Theology 2022 from the University of Copenhagen.

DEVOZION sings a mixed repertoire of covers and original urban gospel songs written by Charlotte Roel and her "London little brother" and vocal sidekick supreme, JnR Segre Robinson, par excellence. DEVOZION's musical inspiration also stems from R&B, soul, jazz and contemporary gospel. DEVOZION rehearsals include warm-ups, singing exercises and rhythm training with attention to detailed musical finesse. Attendance is required for both rehearsals and concerts to maintain the high level of the vocal collective.

DEVOZION is aimed at trained vocalists with solid experience in part harmony singing and a desire and passion for preparing at home. New members are admitted by audition only. Here the conductor tests the voice and vocal range in relation to placement in the vocal collective, composition and overall sound. To maintain the desired vocal sound density it is Roel's vision that the total number of singers at any given point never exceeds 15 vocalists (5 singers on each SAT voice).

DEVOZION had their debut 5th June 2022 at the Apostle Church on Vesterbro and at El Cava Restaurant, Ved Stranden both in Copenhagen. The vocal collective will be performing at festivals and cafés and contribute to and participate in services and events both inside and outside the church. Plans include hosting its very own Christmas and Easter concerts 2022 and 2023 with dates tba.

DEVOZION rehearses once a fortnight Thursdays from 7-10 pm at the Apostle Church on Vesterbro in Copenhagen. Due to DEVOZION’s international profile and constitution rehearsals take place in English. For questions and inquiries about performances and admission at the Apostle Church on Vesterbro in Copenhagen on Charlotte Roel via email: info@charlotteroel.com

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Music is like catching a glimpse of God to me! It is my preferred art form and has been my life for over 40 years. I hope to grow and perfect DEVOZION in every way. At rehearsals I have a specific sound in my head for each song that I strive towards and want to convey. My plans for the vocal collective include recording, touring and performing my original, tailor-made material. Ultimately, my mission statement is to bless, equip, inspire and encourage.

Charlotte Roel

Founder & Director

Professionally, people know me as DA3RD. I grew up playing drums from age 3 in the California Bay Area, home to funksters Earth, Wind & Fire, Santana & Tower of Power. As a drummer and SynClavier technician I've worked with numerous stars including Sting, Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder and George Benson. Currently, I play for TotoEclipse. I look forward to lending my creativity to DEVOZION as a drummer and producer - ensuring my warm, authentic LA sound, ready to take DEVOZION to the next level!

Floyd Adams III aka DA3RD

Drummer

My name is Kaspar. I am 62 years old and play bass, both electric and up-right. I play in various bands and keep a part time dayjob as a lawyer at Koda, working for the benefit of songwriters and right-holders in music works in general. When I was a young, semi-pro musician, I got to play with the great Floyd Adams III (DEVOZION's drummer), both in soul and gospel bands. I look forward to playing with the ambitious and soulful vocal collective, DEVOZION.

Kaspar Lindhardt

Bass player

I am Tobias, a 24 year old, who is taking my masters in communication and performance design. I am interested in a broad range of cultural dimensions. Mostly and mainly I am passionate about music as an expression, the way music is a performance and the way music communicates and effects people. I spend my time on my studies and my part time job at Bolia. My role in DEVOZION is to brand the vocal collective, network for them and secure jobs.

Tobias Theil Welling

Partnership developer/Marketeer

Hi I am Jnr Robinson, a gospel, blues, soul and jazz soloist. I have appeared on TV, radio and performed in a musical alongside music greats; Chaka Khan, Deniece Williams and Mica Paris, and have performed before Pope John Paul and Pope Francesco at the Vatican. I am both a vocal and choir coach and am active teaching in countries such as Italy, France and Poland. DEVOZION is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a selected group of vocalists. There’s greater attention to music and vocal creativity, as well as, being able to create and perform original music.

JnR Robinson

Lead Tenor

My name is Hanne. I am a low alto and female tenor. I am passionate about a Capella and vocal music and have been singing for most of my adult life. I love being in the middle of a spicy chord. I have been part of the Vocal collective DEVOZION from the beginning and enjoy the passion for singing, we all share.

Hanne Christensen

Tenor

My name is Nanna, and I am 46 years old. I have a degree in English and work as an Internal Communication Specialist. For the past three decades, I’ve been singing in rhythmic choirs and vocal groups, leaning strongly toward the urban gospel and RnB/soul genres. I believe in the meaning, love, emotion, and expression that music evokes in a way nothing else does. That is why I’m happy to be part of the DEVOZION vocal collective, where I get to help make meaningful connections between people though music.

Nanna Lindhardt

Tenor

I'm Kamille and I'm 27 years old. I'm doing my bachelor in Leisure Management. I love creativity in forms of knitting and singing. I have been singing for 15 years in different constellations of both choir and bands. I work as a caretaker for people with disabilities on the weekends. Music is a BIG part of the way, I interact with the residents. I love singing and I love being challenged, so DEVOZION is a perfect match for me and I'm so grateful, I'm a part of it.

Kamille Kømler

Tenor

Educated as a singer and vocal coach from Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. It’s really all about the love of creating and combining elements in a dynamic and beautiful way. Be it sound or graphic elements - not really the big difference. That’s why I’m also working professionally as a graphic Designer and Illustrator. I met Charlotte Roel many years ago through music, so when Charlotte called and told me about DEVOZION, I said yes! Singing together with other great singers and sweeeet people is such a joy.

Ulla Holger

Lead Soprano

My name is Jessie I am 28 years old. I study architectural technology and construction management. Currently, I'm doing my internship at a company named BIG. I am passionate about music and write my own music, as I'm an RnB, soul and gospel singer & artist. I used to spend my time modeling fitness and travel and still make time for it. I enjoy singing in the vocal collective, DEVOZION, and hope to expand gracefully while I enjoy influencing people in a positive way”.

Jessie Llanes

Soprano

My name is Therese and I'm 42 years old. I work at HF & VUC Roskilde, where I help students with dyslexia. Besides working I love singing, which I've been doing since I was 15 years old. I'm very excited to be part of DEVOZION and can't wait to see, what the future brings in terms of exciting jobs and performances. I also have a big interest in acting and hope to pursue this passion as well as singing.

Therese Vilmar

Soprano

My name is Anne. I am a freelance singer, and music has been a big part of me and my life, since childhood. And music will go on defining who I am. I also work with children, with different challenges such as ADHD, autism, and physical disabilities. I am a mother of 4 grown-up children and a grandmother of 2 small girls. I love being a part of the vocal collective DEVOZION, singing amazing songs and beautiful harmonies, with talented and wonderful people. It makes me happy. Inside and out!

Anne Nielsen

Soprano

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Sophia Roel Adams

Lead Alto

My name is Aminata, I am 22 years wise. I study service, hospitality and tourism, which has enriched my daily work with project management and as a property host. I joined DEVOZION with the hopes of improving my singing, but quickly found out that there’s more to it than just that. With singing we can uplift, motivate and encourage not only ourselves, but everyone around us. DEVOZION truly is a light that keeps shining, and I hope to share every beam.

Aminata Chikiondi Andersen

Alto

I grew up with jazz music as my father was a professional musician. My heart beats for the rhythmical choral song combined with a theatrical performance and this is also where most of my experience as a singer is. In my spare time I enjoy doing work out, traveling, and attending sports and cultural events. When I joined DEVOZION I was so excited about the high quality and ambitions for this vocal collective. I really love to work with the highly skilled and heartwarming people, I have met here.

Linda Fenneberg Denu

Alto

Hi, I am Mette. In my daily life I work as a teacher at a primary school teaching music, math, science and PE. I am also an IT supervisor. I enjoy singing almost everything, everywhere and all the time. I am quite new in DEVOZION and love the smoothness and level of accuracy that is prioritized at rehearsals. I also like rainy days, dad jokes, boardgames, books and fixing problems. And so much more...

Mette Karina Brandt

Alto