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{{Short description|Italian-Indian singer and songwriter (born 1998)}}

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{{Infobox person
| name = Janalynn Castelino
| image = Janalynn Castelino at an event in 2023.jpg
| caption = Castelino in 2023
| birth_name = Janalynn Joseph Castelino
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1998|10|18}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2018–present
| website = {{URL|www.janalynncastelino.com}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| instruments = Vocals
| genre = {{hlist|[[Pop music|Pop]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]| [[Soul music|Soul]]}}
}}
}}

'''Janalynn Castelino''' (born 18 October 1998) is an Italian-Indian<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":11" /> pop singer-songwriter and doctor.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="americansongwriter.com">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino|url=https://americansongwriter.com/bringin-it-backwards-interview-with-janalynn-castelino/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=American Songwriter|language=en-US}}</ref> She made her international crossover debut in 2024, with the Spanish-language single "Drama".<ref name=":11" /> Her music has been described as [[Pop music|pop]] with [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] elements.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-07-06|title=Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself|url=http://lideamagazine.com/janalynn-castelino-is-being-more-focused-on-herself/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=L'Idea Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> Castelino has recorded in many languages including English, Latin, Italian, Spanish and Hindi.<ref name=":1"/><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=On: Yorkshire |date=2024-04-16 |title=A Q&A with Janalynn Castelino |url=https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/music/bands-artists/janalynn-castelino-interview/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=On: Yorkshire Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Janalynn Joseph Castelino was born on 18 October 1998<ref name=":7" /> in a Roman Catholic family, to parents Lorna and Joseph Castelino.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crasto|first=Laura|date=2021-06-09|title=Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story|url=https://italicsmag.com/2021/06/09/janalynn-castelino-an-authentic-voice-and-a-unique-story/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Italics Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> She is of [[Italian descent|Italian]] and [[Indian ethnic groups|Indian]] descent.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=GirlTalkHQ |date=2024-10-15 |title=Singer/Songwriter Janalynn Castelino Embarks on A New Musical Chapter With Heartfelt Single 'Drama' |url=https://www.girltalkhq.com/singer-songwriter-janalynn-castelino-embarks-on-a-new-musical-chapter-with-heartfelt-single-drama/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=GirlTalkHQ |language=en-US}}</ref> She was involved in performing arts since the age of 3 and sang in the church choir.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-19|title=Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes|url=https://riffmagazine.com/qa/janalynn-castelino-breaking-stereotypes/|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Riff Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title=Janalynn Castelino: Interview|url=http://www.unclearmag.com/music-posts/2021/6/22/janalynn-castelino-interview|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Unclear Magazine|date=23 June 2021 |language=en-US |quote=Rising Indian singer-songwriter Janalynn Castelino...}}</ref> As a student, Janalynn secured a merit of 96.36% in the 10th Grade [[Secondary School Certificate]], becoming the board exam topper of her school as well as the zone.<ref name=":1" />

Castelino excelled in studies and didn’t consider music as a profession thoughtfully, then.<ref name=":0" /> She graduated as a doctor and took further studies at the [[University of Michigan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bartolozzi Bellantuono |first=Arianna |date=2025-04-03 |title=Intervista a Janalynn Castelino: il suo nuovo singolo But Without You, le sue radici italiane e la sua carriera |url=https://www.mediterraneangirlsinmusic.com/post/intervista-a-janalynn-castelino |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=MGIM |language=it}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== 2019–2024: Early career beginnings ===
Castelino uploaded covers to her YouTube Channel as a hobby while studying medicine.<ref name=":1"/> She gained popularity in 2018, after uploading the [[music video]] Binte Dil (Love Ballad) to her YouTube Channel that garnered over 22 Million views<ref>{{Citation|title=Binte Dil (Female Love-Ballad Version) {{!}} Janalynn Castelino| date=2 July 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdVVUob8Hmo|language=en|access-date=2021-08-31}}</ref> on [[YouTube]], followed by her popular cover of [[Fire on Fire|Fire On Fire]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Popular YouTuber 'Janalynn Castelino' recreates 'Takeaway'|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/popular-youtuber-janalynn-castelino-recreates-takeaway|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref> Her music videos featured on YouTube's trending charts in across more than 11 countries.<ref name=":0" /> Janalynn's rendition of Takeaway by [[the Chainsmokers]] was described by the media as a 'recreation with a pop twist'.<ref name=":2" />

Janalynn Castelino appeared in an interview on the [[American Songwriter]] Network in 2021, where she talked about her upcoming music projects.<ref name="americansongwriter.com" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Janalynn Castelino|url=https://www.iheart.com/artist/janalynn-castelino-33198373/|access-date=2021-09-01|website=iHeartRadio|language=en}}</ref> In the same year, she featured on the English edition of the [[L'Idea Magazine|L'idea Magazine]].<ref name=":0" />

In 2023, Janalynn released her Italian-Folk ballad "Bella Ci Dormi"<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Bella Ci Dormi - Janalynn Castelino {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/bella-ci-dormi-mw0004123301 |access-date=2024-04-29 |language=en}}</ref> blending elements of [[world music]] with traditional folk, delivering the track in [[Sicilian language|Sicilian]] dialect.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Room |first=World Music Central News |date=2023-08-10 |title=Janalynn Castelino Drops New Folk-Infused Single 'Bella Ci Dormi' {{!}} World Music Central |url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2023/08/10/janalynn-castelino-drops-new-folk-infused-single-bella-ci-dormi/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> The single was characterised by high-pitched vocals and layered harmonies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dyer |first=Harvey |date=2023-08-31 |title=Janalynn Castelino Releases Enchanting Italian-Folk Single "Bella Ci Dormi" |url=https://all-noise.co.uk/janalynn-castelino-bella-ci-dormi/56797/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=All-Noise |language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== 2024: Religious music, Spanish debut single ‘Drama’ ===
In the first quarter of 2024, Castelino released three consecutive religious music singles during the [[Lent]]en season.<ref name=":4" /> These included "Jesu Salvator Mundi" that released on February 16, 2024<ref>{{Citation |title=Jesu Salvator Mundi - Single by Janalynn Castelino on Apple Music |date=2024-02-16 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/jesu-salvator-mundi-single/1729406021 |access-date=2025-09-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> and "Parce Domine"<ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Parce Domine - Single by Janalynn Castelino on Apple Music |date=2024-03-21 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/parce-domine-single/1736308886 |access-date=2025-09-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> both of which were recorded in Latin and rendered in [[Baroque music|Baroque]] style with three voices soprano, alto and bass.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rabinowitz |first=Chloe |title=Janalynn Castelino Releases Polyphonic Latin Chant 'Jesu Salvator Mundi' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Janalynn-Castelino-Releases-Polyphonic-Latin-Chant-Jesu-Salvator-Mundi-20240216 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> ''[[CCM Magazine]]'' described Janalynn's vocals on "Parce Domine" as impactful and encapsulating reverence.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Woolum |first=Brandon |date=2024-03-28 |title=Janalynn Castelino Releases ‘Parce Domine’ During The Holy Week |url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/janalynn-castelino-releases-parce-domine-during-the-holy-week/ |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=CCM Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

These were followed by a soulful version of the Crucifixion hymn "[[The Old Rugged Cross]]" recorded in English.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last=Woolum |first=Brandon |date=2024-03-14 |title=Janalynn Castelino Releases Soulful Version Of 'The Old Rugged Cross' |url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/janalynn-castelino-releases-soulful-version-of-the-old-rugged-cross/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=CCM Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 20 September that year, she marked her Spanish-language debut with pop single "[[Drama (Janalynn Castelino song)|Drama]]" that released during the Hispanic heritage month.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=mediterraneangirlsinmusic |date=2024-09-26 |title=Janalynn Castelino releases new single Drama |url=https://www.mediterraneangirlsinmusic.com/en/post/janalynn-castelino-releases-new-single-drama |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=MGIM |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=spanishcharts.com - Janalynn Castelino - Drama |url=https://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Janalynn+Castelino&titel=Drama&cat=s |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=spanishcharts.com}}</ref> An official music video was released on 18 October 2024 via Janalynn’s YouTube channel, coinciding with her 26th birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ingenthron |first=Blair |title=Video: Janalynn Castelino Unveils Music Video For New Single 'Drama' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Video-Janalynn-Castelino-Unveils-Music-Video-For-New-Single-Drama-20241019 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=a_QrymkqyzM |title=Janalynn Castelino - Drama (Official Music Video) |date=2024-10-19 |last=Janalynn Castelino |access-date=2024-10-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

=== 2025: Expansion to pop career ===
Janalynn released her pop single [[But Without You]] on March 21, 2025.<ref>{{Citation |title=But Without You - Single by Janalynn Castelino on Apple Music |date=2025-03-22 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/but-without-you-single/1798966713 |access-date=2025-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Janalynn Castelino Announces New Single 'But Without You': Here's the Release Date |url=https://journalofmusic.com/listing/12-03-25/janalynn-castelino-announces-new-single-without-you-here-s-release-date |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=The Journal of Music {{!}} Music in Ireland: News, Reviews and Opinion |language=en}}</ref> The song received positive response from media critics with her songwriting regarded as ‘emotive' drawing from soul,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Janalynn Castelino Releases 'But Without You' : A Soul-searching Exploration |url=https://journalofmusic.com/listing/21-03-25/janalynn-castelino-releases-without-you-soul-searching-exploration |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=The Journal of Music {{!}} Music in Ireland: News, Reviews and Opinion |language=en}}</ref> while Janalynn’s vocal style was described as being powerful yet deeply expressive.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Janalynn Castelino delivers dynamics of love and longing in new single 'But Without You' |url=https://www.music-news.com/news/Underground/180535/Janalynn-Castelino-delivers-dynamics-of-love-and-longing-in-new-single-But-Without-You |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=Music-News.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 20 February 2026, she released the dance-pop single, "Que Me Ha Pasado".<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=2026-02-25 |title=Global Popstar Janalynn Castelino Explores Infatuation In Her New Spanish Single “Que Me Ha Pasado” |url=https://www.girltalkhq.com/global-popstar-janalynn-castelino-explores-infatuation-in-her-new-spanish-single-que-me-ha-pasado/ |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=GirlTalkHQ |language=en-US|last=Dahya|first=Asha}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Janalynn Castelino releases “Que Me Ha Pasado” - A dance-fuelled infatuation anthem |url=http://www.music-news.com/news/Underground/187293/Janalynn-Castelino-releases-Que-Me-Ha-Pasado-A-dance-fuelled-infatuation-anthem |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=Music-News.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Recorded in Spanish, the song was based on an infatuation theme and influenced by Latin rhythms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joan |first=Naomi |date=2026-03-06 |title=Que Me Ha Pasado by Janalynn Castelino: Review |url=https://illustratemagazine.com/que-me-ha-pasado-by-janalynn-castelino-review/ |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=Illustrate Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> An official visual video was released soon after on 19 March 2026.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IVPWc8QZBE |title=Janalynn Castelino - Que Me Ha Pasado (Official Visual Video) |date=2026-03-19 |last=Janalynn Castelino |access-date=2026-03-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |last=USA |first=Editorial Staff |date=2026-03-19 |title=Pop Singer-Songwriter Janalynn Castelino Brings Global Star Energy To Her Music Era |url=https://lideamagazine.com/pop-singer-songwriter-janalynn-castelino-brings-global-star-energy-to-her-music-era/ |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=L'Idea Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Artistry ==

=== Voice ===
Janalynn has been described as a [[soprano]], gliding into upper vocal registers with ease.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Joan |first=Naomi |date=6 November 2025 |title=Janalynn Castelino Releases Sensational New Single But Without You |url=https://illustratemagazine.com/janalynn-castelino-releases-sensational-new-single-but-without-you/ |url-status=live |access-date=6 November 2025 |work=Illustrate Magazine}}</ref><ref name=":9" /> Critics have described her voice as emotive, luscious and high-pitched.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dyer |first=Harvey |date=2025-04-04 |title=Janalynn Castelino Explores Emotional Chaos with new single ‘But Without You’ |url=https://all-noise.co.uk/janalynn-castelino-but-without-you/57222/ |access-date=2025-11-06 |website=All-Noise |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> ''[[CCM Magazine]]'' described her vocals as 'impactful'.<ref name=":10" /> ''[[L'Idea|L'idea]]'' in its English edition mentioned Castelino's voice as sounding aesthetically powerful yet emotional.<ref>{{Cite web |last=USA |first=Editorial Staff |date=2021-07-06 |title=Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself |url=https://lideamagazine.com/janalynn-castelino-is-being-more-focused-on-herself/ |access-date=2026-03-02 |website=L'Idea Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Music style ===
Castelino is referred to as a pop artist who incorporates elements of R&B and soul.<ref name="americansongwriter.com" /><ref name=":8" /> Her music often carries linguistic diversity and cultural influences from her Italian-Indian ancestry.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bartolozzi |first=Arianna |date=3 April 2025 |title=Interviewing Janalynn Castelino: her Italian roots and her career |url=https://www.mediterraneangirlsinmusic.com/en/post/intervista-a-janalynn-castelino |url-status=live |access-date=6 November 2025 |website=Mediterranean Girls In Music}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Castelino is a practicing [[Roman Catholic]].<ref name=":12" /> As of 2021, she lived in [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":1" />

== Discography ==

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Discographie Janalynn Castelino - austriancharts.at |url=https://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Janalynn+Castelino |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=austriancharts.at}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Janalynn Castelino Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio... |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/janalynn-castelino-mn0004212032 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref>
!Title
!Language
!Release date
|-
|2023
|Bella Ci Dormi
|Italian
|4 August 2023
|-
|2023
|O Come All Ye Faithful
|English
|11 December 2023
|-
|2024
|Jesu Salvator Mundi
|Latin
|16 February 2024
|-
|2024
|The Old Rugged Cross
|English
|1 March 2024
|-
|2024
|Parce Domine
|Latin
|21 March 2024
|-
|2024
|Drama
|Spanish
|20 September 2024
|-
|2025
|[[But Without You]]
|English
|21 March 2025
|-
|2026
|Que Me Ha Pasado
|Spanish
|20 February 2026
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Janalynn Castelino}}
{{Wikiquote}}
* [https://www.janalynncastelino.com Official website]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13742784/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Janalynn Castelino] at [[IMDb]]

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