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“Tajci’s concerts exemplify how the Gospel weaves itself into the narratives of our lives.”— Archbishop Naumann, Kansas
“She has made an indelible impression on the hearts of thousands of people around the world from the smallest rural parish to the biggest city arena.”— Brian K. Kravec, Columnist, CatholicMom.com
Tajci (pronounced TY-chi) is a natural born performer. An artist – singer/ songwriter – and an inspiring woman who traded the glamour, fame and money for artistic freedom and an authentic personal, spiritual and artistic life.
At the age of 19, she achieved amazing success: platinum record sales, sold-out sports arenas, a Levi’s endorsement deal and a limited edition of her own doll.
But it’s her journey inward radiating through her music that inspires and uplifts millions of fans.
Tajci’s “overnight success” came after years of training: she was classically trained at the Croatian conservatory of music; studied stagecraft under Croatia’s finest theatre educators; performed in hundreds of professional TV and stage events and sang for years in her father’s cover band. At 18 she was working with Clem Clempson and Eric Graham on demos personally considered by Richard Branson at the Olympic and Townhouse Studios in London.
By the time she became a superstar, she had done it all – including dining with presidents and having lunch with royalty (in London at Prince Charles’ benefit polo match).
Then she realized she wasn’t happy.
Instead of being an artist, someone who inspires and moves the human heart through music, she felt that she had become a ‘golden goose’ stuck in the middle of a hungry record industry, aware of the greed and selfishness of many around her.
The war in former Yugoslavia only revealed more of the ugly side of humanity.
BIOGRAPHY
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MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
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She packed her bags and left.
At the age of 21 Tajci came to New York, alone, cutting all ties with her career and refusing to use her connections or money. She wanted to be free of her fame, her image, her career, not so much to reinvent herself, but to embark on a journey inward – awakening the spiritual and uncovering deeply personal self, while exploring new musical styles and direction.
In New York, Tajci graduated from the “American Musical and Dramatic Academy”, performed in off-Broadway plays and off-off-Broadway art pieces, at Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall, and numerous jazz and cabaret venues; released an album managed by Camile Barbone (with Jon Gordon and Charlie Giordano); and started writing her own music.
In 1994, Tajci was invited to tour the US with a franciscan priest named Svetozar Kraljevic, and to perform before and after his talks for Peace Efforts in former Yugoslavia. He encouraged her to begin speaking about her spiritual and personal journey to many American Catholics who were hungry for stories like Tajci’s (and themes like living in communism, trading worldly success for spiritual purpose, having courage to leave all behind).
In 1997 Tajci moved to Los Angeles where she wrote and self-produced her first autobiographical, spiritual album “Struggles and Graces” and began to incorporate her own music into her talks and narrative performances.
A year later, Tajci met her husband Matthew Cameron, an independent film producer who saw the need and opportunities for her music and her story after reading Pope John Paul II’s ‘Letter to the Artists”. Together they produced over 1,000 concerts in 13 years of extensive touring. The couple was able to travel with their three boys and maintain a family life on top of developing Tajci’s music and following.
During those years, Tajci created a triptych of powerful thematic pieces—I Thirst, Emmanuel, and Let It Be—musically spellbinding and highly artistic portrayals of three key events that have been a great source of
inspiration to artists for two thousand years. Her work is regularly broadcast on several major Christian and Catholic TV stations (such as TBN, EWTN, Catholic TV).
Tajci has also written, directed and produced numerous children’s musicals and narrative music events. “My Perfectly Beautiful Life: A Musical” is Tajci’s first full-length musical play.
In 2013, Tajci released her “AWAKEN” album, on which she collaborated with Grammy Winning Producer Bryan Lennox (Michael W. Smith, Elton John, Sarah Barilles) and New York based producer Dragan Chachinovic Chach (Roberta Flack, Mya, Jay Z, Madonna, Chris Brown), as well as many top Nashville and NY musicians. Through this collection of honest pop songs, Tajci is opening her story to all who desire to make a change in their own lives.
BIOGRAPHY - cont’d
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MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected] MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
TAJCI: LIVE PERFORMANCESOver the years, Tajci developed a powerful art form of STORY CONCERTS that tell stories through music and narration. She has a unique way of weaving the narrations of her own life with the Gospel creating a deeply engaging concert experiences.
Obviously, Tajci is most powerful through her music performances, but she is also a gifted storyteller who speaks about conversion, growing up in communism, achieving success and finding courage to let go of it in order to find her true purpose.
Apart from the themed Story Concerts/ Talks we offer, Tajci is happy to tailor the songlist and the theme to fit your needs. She is truly an expert with more than 10,000 logged professional stagecraft hours.
Available FORMATS areChoose a format that will fit your venue (parish, small concert hall, high school auditorium, arena, etc), event (conference, parish mission, fund raiser, etc) and budget.
“Talk” - no music“Talk with Music” - Tajci at her keyboard“Concert” - with other musicians (like additional MIDI keyboard, cello, percussion)
link to music videos | link to booking form | link to tajci.net | link to idobelieve.com
MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
Cameron ProductionsPresenting music and media to inspire and engage.
AWAKEN - Story About Awakenning Link to video trailer (focused on marriage)
“AWAKEN your life, AWAKEN your faith! We have all heard stories of people whose faith set them free from fear and guilt, enabling them to live joyously even through times of distress and crises. The ‘AWAKEN’ show celebrates the realization that all is possible (with God) and that the change we desire in our own lives and relationships has to come from within.” - Tajci
“AWAKEN” is filled with great music and uplifting motivational narrations. It features songs from Tajci’s new album AWAKEN (Good Clean Fun, All Is Possible, etc) as well as her favorites that tie into the story of a marriage and motherhood (like “Now and Forever” and “Let It Be”.)
Formats:“Talk with Music” - Tajci at her keyboard, “Concert” - with other musicians (like additional keyboard, bass, percussion)
______________________________________________________________________________I do Believe - the Journey of FaithLink to video trailer
“I witnessed Tajči share her story through glorious music and Words of Scripture that were so moving, and in speaking with others afterwards, I can speak for many people that we truly felt the love of God pour out from her.” - Mary Therese Craig, the Executive Director of “The Reason for Our Hope Foundation”
“I Do Believe – A Journey of Faith” is an unique concert experience in which Tajči shares her story about growing up in communism, becoming a pop superstar at the age of 19 and finding courage to make a drastic change which brought her
Musically “I do Believe” concert is diverse: singer/ songwriter style with pop and world elements.
Formats:“Talk” - no music“Talk with Music” - Tajci at her keyboard, “Concert” - with other musicians (like additional MIDI keyboard, cello, percussion).
TAJCI: STORY CONCERTS AND TALKS
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MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected] MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
I Thirst - the Crucifixion StoryLink to video trailer
“Joy and a sense of belonging generally fall within the context of being drawn into the life of another. When Tajči sings, however, it is not just being drawn into the dangerous last journey of Jesus – it’s also being drawn into how Tajči holds the audience breathless.”— Fr. Dan Pisano (St. John the Evangelist, Wellsburg, WV)
Musically, Tajči adopts and arranges a wide array of musical styles, incorporating traditions and ethnic origins into a mesmerizing musical piece. Her performance, executed with sincere spirituality, features contemporary Christian favorites such as “Via Dolorosa,” Tajči’s original songs, Hebrew and Gregorian chants and classic hymns such as “Were You There” and “O Sacred Head Surrounded.”
Format:“Concert” - with other musicians (additional MIDI keyboard, cello, percussion, back up vocalist)________________________________________________________________________________Let It Be - Mary’s StoryLink to video trailer
“I was very moved… You can’t describe it – you have to experience it.”Joan Frith, Vineland, NJ
“It was a message set to music that enabled all to understand and believe.”— Warren Crescenzo, Vineland, NJ
Tajči’s performance of Schubert’s “Ave Maria” is enough of a reason to make time to come and hear her live. Her musical delivery of some of the most beautiful music written about Mary, is loaded with her personal experience of faith – you can almost see her ‘leaving it all behind’ in answering her call as she sings.
And in addition to the stunning music of “Let It Be - Mary’s Story” Tajči tells the story of Mary using short scripture references and songs that reflect on that particular event.
Whether you are a mother caring for her children; a teenager discerning their place under the sun; a businessman struggling to make the best decisions for his company, his future and his family; or someone with many years of life behind this concert event will inspire you and renew your faith in the living God who whispers to our souls, calls us to trust Him and let Him lead our way. Like Mary.
Formats:“Music Presentation” - Tajci at keyboard“Concert” - with other musicians (additional MIDI keyboard)
STORY CONCERTS AND TALKS - cont’d
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MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
Emmanuel - the Story of ChristmasLink to video trailer
“I found myself thinking of all the things I could do with my time on a weekday night... decorate, wrap presents, do more work, exercise… anything but going back out after a long day at work! But, I reluctantly went and as I sat in the church... It began... the entrance of Tajci captured my attention, her presence captured eyes, her voice and song captured my ears and mellowed my thoughts… and the presence of God entered my heart!”— Tom, age 45, Cincinnati, Ohio
Told through Tajči’s stunning and engaging music, “Emmanuel” is a story of our longing to believe, of awaiting the moment in which the “Word becomes flesh and dwells amongst us”. Tajci’s “Emmanuel” is a concert experience about it’s literal meaning: “God with us”.
Formats:“Concert” - with other musicians (MIDI keyboard, cello, percussionist, guitarist, back up vocalists)
_______________________________________________________________________________Born of Love - Life Given, Lost and FoundLink to video trailer
“Over 300 people attended our event, many because of Tajči’s draw, and were incredibly moved by her music, her story and her soul. Tajči is more than just an ‘entertainer’, her beautiful voice carries an important message and stirs the hearts of the men and women who are blessed to hear it.”— Kelly Gorsky, Board President/Founder, Waterleaf Women’s Center, Aurora, IL
In “Born of Love”, Tajči sings about love, forgiveness and the Gift of Life. Through her moving stories about the challenges every woman faces in today’s world, Tajči sets up an emotional, but celebratory and cathartic stage where her songs like “Little One” (a song to the Child in the Womb), “I Miss You”, “Child of Love” and “Hey Beautiful” become new opportunities for healing and renewed hope.
Formats:“Music Presentation” - Tajci at keyboard“Concert” - with other musicians (additional MIDI keyboard, guitar, percussionist)
STORY CONCERTS AND TALKS - cont’d
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MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected] MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
American Songbook - A Date Night With Some Good Clean FunLink to video trailer
“Wow! What a great review... Congratulations!”- Regis Philbin
Tajci and Stanley are truly remarkable performers and to have an act of their caliber, we are very lucky…… We were honored to host them here and look forward to another great show. ”— Nick Kanelos, VP Board of Directors, Rochester Opera House, NH
Great fun and uplifting show with elegance and style of Hollywood’s Big Band era.
When performing with Dr. Stanley Yerlow (Regis Philbin’s Conductor and Guest Performer) the two deliver a show compiled of some of the greatest songs ever written and full of surprises.
Among her songs, Tajči sings fantastic arrangements of “The Very Thought of You”, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”, and “You’ll Never Know”, and Dr. Yerlow plays Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” next to tap-dancing “Me and My Shadow” and Chopin’s “Ab Polonaise”. It’s a show that keeps the audience engaged from the opening to the encore.
Formats:“Concert” - with other musicians (keyboard, drum set, bass, guitar)“Variety Show” - with Dr. Stanley Yerlow (with 5-18 piece band)
_______________________________________________________________________________Let’s Go Crazy - My Croatian Story (in Croatian)
“As a Cultural Ambassador of Croatia Tajci has done a great job potraying the beauty and love of her Croatia”— Kreso Koletic, president of “Zagorje in My Heart” Assoc
When Tajci left Croatia, as the top superstar of the region, many of her fans were devastated and lost touch with her. With the explosion of social media, Tajci is once again reconnecting with millions of her fans bringing them not only the music they loved, but also sharing with them the journey of her faith and the happiness she finds in her family.
It’s always a party when Tajci sings her biggest hit song “Let’s Go Crazy”. In this show, Tajci shares the dear memories and celebrates the choices we make in life that bring us lasting joy and happiness.
Formats:“Concert” - with other musicians (additional MIDI keyboard, guitar, percussionist, bass, back-vocal)
STORY CONCERTS AND TALKS - cont’d
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MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
MORE THINGS TAJCITAJCITV WEBISODES Features people who conquered fear and found courage to follow their passion while serving others. Link to Webisodes
MUSIC VIDEOS, BEHIND THE SCENES AND MORE ON TAJCITV Link to TajciTV
“JOURNEYING THROUGH LIFE AND TAKING NOTES” BLOGTajci’s blog is a collection of personal and spiritual reflections on living a life as an artist, mother and a wife, a traveller and a seeker. It is featured on Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s “Being Catholic” web page as well as Croatia’s Archdiocesan “Youth Pastoral”. Link to Blog
DISCOGRAPHY Link to Discography
SOCIAL MEDIALink to ReverbNation proflile
Link to FaceBook Tatiana Cameron Tajci
Link to Twitter @TajciCameron
link to music videos | link to booking form | link to tajci.net | link to idobelieve.com
MATTHEW CAMERON, managing director 818-782-0740 | [email protected]
Cameron ProductionsPresenting music and media to inspire and engage.
