JUNI JULIET - piano entertainer
Juni started his career as early as age 7, when he played the
mandolin in various television programmes. He became a TV star,
and every Saturday evening the entire island was gathered round
the TV to watch him. Juni later travelled with his four brothers
under the name “Tipiko Juliet” throughout South America,
where he performed in children's programmes on South American
television. When Juni turned 11, he started singing and could
also play guitar, bass guitar, piano, organ and percussion instruments.
The band was very popular between 1970 and 1977.
In 1977 Juni decided to go on as a solo artist. He participated
in various festivals, such as “O.T.I.” and the “Festival
de la Voz y Canción” in Puerto Rico. In 1990 he
won the golden “Orpheus” in Bulgaria.
He was also involved in cabaret and worked as a piano artist
in various countries, including Japan-Russia-Bulgaria-Hongary-Sweden-Finland-New
York-Miami-Las Vegas-France-Spain-Belgium-England. He participated
in shows in New York with groups such as “Constellation” and “Charles
St.Paul”. He also did various Cabaret shows.
1. Juni & the Russian Revue
2. Juni & the Golden girls
3. Sabor Tropical
4. Caribbean Tropic Show
5. Juni Juliet on Tour
Juni Juliet has released two solo albums and worked on various
other albums (B.e.s.s., Libea and Short Cut). In 1987 he received
a Caribbean Grammy for the best duet (Ban biba awor) and in 1989
for the best song (Guitara). In 1991 he received a prize for
his volunteer ambassadorship of Curaçao. After living
for 14 years in Norway, he has now moved to Holland.
Juni sings and performs in various languages, including: English,
Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Papiamento, Dutch and Portuguese.
Repertoire
R&B, Soul, funk, Rock & Roll, Blues, swing, Salsa, House,
disco, etc…
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