Janice Marie Johnson

An internationally celebrated Pop, Disco, Soul, R&B, and Funk icon, Janice-Marie Johnson (the leader and co-founder of A Taste of Honey®) is celebrating her 50th Golden Anniversary of "A Taste of Honey® Featuring Janice-Marie"---marking 50 years of impact in the music industry. A trailblazer, among firsts with one of the Recording Academy's most coveted awards, Janice-Marie became the first female bassist, the first person of Native American heritage, and her group A Taste of Honey® became the first Black group to ever receive the impressive GRAMMY® for "Best New Artist" in 1978. Known for writing, "Boogie Oogie Oogie," one of the most recognized Billboard chart-topping hits of the disco era, and her classic original English lyrics rendition of Kyu Sakamoto's "Sukiyaki," Janice-Marie's timeless melodies, sweet lyrics, and effervescent personality have inspired each generation of musicians and performers since her debut. Her original English "Sukiyaki" lyrics have been translated into n