Janalynn Castelino

"Cultural descent plays a vital role in the display of every art form. Music is one such element that cannot escape this embodiment."

"[On her mothers influence] She (Lorna Castelino) has played a pivotal role in every developmental phase that I’ve ever been through. Educational, emotional, psycho-social, and in every sense. I can keep enumerating only to add more. My father (Joseph Castelino) and she have been my pillars of support and guidance, throughout."

"My ancestors have kept our cultural and religious traditions alive over the generations."

"Operatic music is a dominant component, but there’s a broader musical spectrum in Italy. There’s so much you can learn from everybody (it shouldn’t necessarily be a celebrity musician), that I find it really difficult to name someone in particular and overshadow the rest."

"Be the ambassador of your art and take pride in your work. Women today are at the forefront of their craft, the trend is changing across every sector and that’s indeed so inspiring."

"If the Choice is to repudiate the brunt, no storm in the world can stop us. The graph varies generation and culture-wise. For Gen Z and millennial females, the school of thought lies in Women Empowerment."