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Date Event
Apr12, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
410 S. Michigan Avenue- Ste.537
Chicago IL
Description:
Performing live with band, jen na sais quoi.
Apr17, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
357 W. Erie Street
Chicago IL
Description:
Chicago Foundation for Women’s African American Leadership Council invites you to: April Artifacts At the Akainyah Gallery Hosted by Kim Akainyah Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:30-8 p.m. 357 W. Erie St., Chicago Featuring a presentation from Alternatives, Inc., who received a 2007 grant from the Sojourner Fund. Tickets are $20 and will benefit the Sojourner Fund, which is the African American Leadership Council's donor-advised fund. Grants from the fund serve African American programs for women and girls in the Chicago area. RSVP Register online at cfw.org or call Chicago Foundation for Women at (312) 577-2801 ext.229 (please mention event name if leaving a voicemail). Parking: 367 W. Huron St. Public Transportation: Take the CTA Brown Line Train to Chicago stop, head west one block to N. Orleans St. then head south to W. Erie cfw.org
Jun13, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
4art Gallery 1932 S. Halsted
Chicago IL 60608
Description:
Chicago's Art District 2ND Friday Receptions is an open house for all to experience, purchase, and network. This event is free and fun for all ages.
Jul18, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
8456 S. Halsted
Chicago IL 60620
Description:
An after work lyrical let go, followed by the musical get down. $10 admission, free parking, B.Y.O.B., live entertainment, causal friday attire.
Jul30, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
5:00 PM
Description:
To book Tovi Khali & Jen na sais quoi, call 773.429.9784
Aug08, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
1932 S. Halsted
Chicago IL 60608
Description:
The entire Chicago Arts District on display, meet the artists, all types and styles, live music by Tovi Khali & Jen na sais quoi and special guests.
Aug15, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
6:00 PM
Location:
1932 S. Halsted
Chicago IL 60620
Description:
An after work lyrical let go, followed by the musical get down. $10 admission, free parking, B.Y.O.B., live entertainment, causal friday attire.
Sep05, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Location:
Blue Moon Coffeehouse
Beverly/Chicago IL 60620
Description:
a neo soul, funk, and spoken word experience. no cover charge, just fill up da bucket, non-smoking patio, byob (wine only),street parking, steps from metra.
Sep19, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
7:00 PM
Location:
Blue Moon Coffeehouse 1742 W. 99th/Wood
Chicago/Beverly IL 60620
Description:
Neo soul, Funk, and Spoken Word experience with Tovi Khali & Jen na sais quoi. B.Y.O.B. (wine only), non-smoking patio, steps from Metra, great menue and atmosphere.
Oct17, 2008
Type:
Show/Concert
Time:
7:00 PM
Location:
Blue Moon Coffeehouse
Beverly/Chicago IL 60620
Description:
NO COVER, JUST FILL UP DA BUCKET, BYOB, GREAT MENU AND ATMOSPHERE, STEPS FROM METRA, NON SMOKING PATIO
Tovi Khali & Jen Na Sais Quoi [Jazz, Soul, R&B]
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mardi gras blues
oohhh...
it hurt so good...
colorless music
let me take you to the groove...
ill take u there...
i just wanna testify
REBIRTH
pimp hat, boobs, and grooves...
oooh, I like it...
Tovi Khali & Dennis Snipe of  Focus Talk on WKKC 89.3FM
tovi khali & jen na sais quoi
tovi at 4art gallery in Chicago
lyrical bliss
me and the band @ Blue Moon Coffeehouse for Funky Latte 9/5/08
hurt by the truth
pissed at FEMA!
emotional second line
funk singer
9th ward hearache
home sickened
by Uno X
by Uno X
the throwback by horace
The President!
Mr. President
if you cant feel the funk...
as i am
queen khali
shock & awe
honoring those who didnt make it ...
I think I was feelin it...
  • a. I like it
  • b. Love'n you
  • c. Smokesignals
  • d. Time
  • e. Road rage
  • f. Jezebel
  • g. Contradiction
  • h. I refuse
  • i. Work
  • j. cab driver
  • k. khali
  • l. Street Life (acapella)
  • m. French Quarter Style (Live)
  • n. sample: broadcasting live from da club
  • o. sample: N'awlins weather
  • p. 2005 on-air spot v103 chicago
  • q. 2005 on-air spot v103 chicago
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Biography
Tovi Khali was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and began her entertainment career like so many others, as the class clown. One particular day in her 4th grade music class, she was doing her own interpretation of “Jail House Rock“ and her teacher walked in and caught her singing, but this time, no one was laughing. Then a little girl softly stated, "Your voice sounds like a record". Her teacher agreed and put her in the talent show, she won 1st place. Her teacher was amazed at how comfortable she looked on stage, and how she received a standing ovation her first time performing. Tovi knew that this was her purpose in life, to promote positive change through song. She has won 1st place in nearly every singing competition she's ever entered since that defining day. In high school, it was an English teacher who told her she was a good writer and that she should pursue a future in writing, so she began keeping a journal and secretly writing poems and songs.

In 1998, she began learning to record in a local studio after work, where she began to write and sing hooks for unknown local hip hop artist. In 2000, she relocated to Los Angeles to experience the industry in which she longed to be a part of. She work-shopped her material, hosted two open mic poetry sets, recorded a demo, formed a band, and performed with George Clinton and Parliament while working with Titus Fatso, an African dance instructor at The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, where she sang background vocals in several different African dialects. It was there, George Clinton gave her the permission to funk on. Also a telephone conversation with Chaka Khan after giving her a CD at a local shopping mall, confirmed that she was on the right track. In Los Angeles, Tovi gained knowledge of how to write and perform poetry, how to emcee, and how to be a versatile working performer. She has had artist development lessons with Stephanie Spruill, who helped Tovi find her voice and who expected excellence.
In 2004, for some reason Tovi was compelled to go back to New Orleans to get back to her roots with her new found knowledge of the music industry. Immediately she began to appear with The Batiste Brothers Band at Treasure Chest Casino, but then she began emceeing fulltime at a famous night club on Bourbon Street, The Old Opera House. She moved above the night club, and began to transform the way emcees did business on Bourbon Street. Her tips would be so plentiful, until the bands complained that she was "making all of the money" so the owner revoked her tip jar, Tovi quit, then went to work at Clear Channel Radio as a traffic reporter while emceeing The Music Business Conference and performing with Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hell Raisers for The French Quarter Festival and The Jazz and Heritage Festival '05. At the end of 2005, she was displaced in Chicago due to Hurricane Katrina.
In 2007, she has formed a new band, "Jen Na Sais Quoi" and performs regularly in the Chicago land area.

Recently, Tovi Khali and Jen Na Sais Quoi have converted crowds at The Key 2Chicago/Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Party 2007 at The Streeter, Chicago, Joie de Vivre 2007, a meditation on Katrina, New Orleans, and the U.S., North Chicago, Women against Violence, April Artifacts 2008, The Daley Plaza, The Foundation for African American Women of Chicago, South Loop, Chicago, and her new 2008 production, “REBIRTH” at Ossia Fine Arts Space, The Fine Arts Building Downtown Chicago. She is often in rotation on WKKC 98.3 FM, Chicago City College Radio and is a member of ASCAP, where she has her own publishing company. Tovi feels it’s her duty to educate, communicate, and congratulate other artists and to keep the inspiration plentiful.


CHECK OUT TOVI KHALI IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF TODAY'S CHICAGO WOMEN MAGAZINE!!!!
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(A) jamie nash   
(2008-08-31 03:07:54)
what up that nice i love how you go into poetry that nice.
(A) klo   
(2008-06-27 18:58:24)
love your voice 5555
(A) Francis B. Ghost   
(2008-06-27 09:43:47)
excelent music 5 from me
(2008-06-26 13:26:33)
its been a min since i been thru but your hot as eva!,gave ya 5 most def!(2 whom it may concern:Please Vote And Comment cause some cats wont return the favor,thats called Hatin!) PEACELOVE&GODBLESS! RON WESS MUSAQ...Peep The New Track!"Sunday's Song"
(P) Ms. P.   
(2008-06-19 17:10:24)
Hey Ms. Tovi. Lovin' your music!!!!!
(2008-06-19 12:28:40)
hey welcome to sym! like your sound and originality,y'all are a force to be reckoned with! very smooth,gave ya 5 mos def!get at me new track"Sunday's Song...A Moment N Time" a lil something for the Steely Dan Fans enjoy! PEACELOVE&GODBLESS! RON WESS MusaQ
(A) olly joseph   
(2008-06-19 04:19:38)
Love your smoky,soulful voice.Great songs and band too.Big 5 from me.olly
(P) wordteaser   
(2008-06-18 23:33:18)
My sista you are the absolute bomb! I can't pick a favorite song b/c every word that comes out of your mouth is like magic. You need to be on a big stage so that the masses can experience you.
(A) Jozua K.   
(2008-06-17 12:17:48)
Super Sound, Super Singers, Super Sustain. Peace for your Music and Vote=55555. Simply the Bests. Luv your Style (Jozua K.)
(P) dariverwoman   
(2008-05-18 13:23:55)
DAYYYYAMMMM TOVI !! You get better & better. Please keep in touch... touch base every now & again. I need more of your music. Love & Blessings always... Reverdia daRiverWoman

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