Shanelle
Gabriel

Spoken Word Poet & Singer
Lupus & Health Advocate
Educational Consultant

Who is Shanelle?

Shanelle Gabriel brings creativity to all she does. She is a spoken word poet, soulful singer, and inspirational speaker who has toured the globe. Her feature on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam was the beginning of her career sharing her talent and motivational speeches on countless international stages, speaking to audiences and various companies about living with lupus, crafting artistic messaging for brands and companies, and working to transform the lives of the next generation through educational trainings and consulting.

Shanelle’s messages both through her art and through her story are inspiring, authentic, and resonate with various audiences.

Organizations Shanelle Has Worked With

What Can Shanelle Do?

Music & Spoken Word Poetry

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Shanelle can create a performance, workshop, or training inspired by your organization, audience, and vision.

Learn More About Lupus

Learn more about living with Lupus
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Take A Listen

Start Something

Shanelle’s first poetry album featuring “The Reasons I Love You” from HBO’s Def Poetry Jam

Aim High

A fusion of spoken word poetry, soulful singing, and hip-hop, this album features Shanelle’s poem for lupus and has guest appearances by Heesun Lee, Livewire, Spokenreasons, and Willie Hyn.

Prove Me Wrong (Single)

R&B single release as part of a collaboration between Shanelle Gabriel and JahRock’n Productions

Things I Need to Remember

Spoken Word centered around affirmations and acceptance with guest appearances by D. Woods &
Nate Jones on Bass

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Shanelle has performed in campaigns, venues, and for corporations & schools across the globe.

Testimonials

Shanelle performed at several of my events for both AMP LLC and Blackout Arts Collective, and has also provided me with consultations for my company during its early development. She is a knowledgeable entrepreneur with a diverse skill set.
— Timothy Prolific Veit Jones, VP for Institutional Culture, PURPOSE Productions
Shanelle’s music and words are as inspired as her presence. Whether live on stage or at work behind the scenes, her message is strong and she is a consummate professional in all aspects of her craft.
— Wendy Whitesell, Design Lead, Human 8
During her keynote at our company, the energy in the room was palpable. There has been so much positive feedback around campus; her impact on the organization has been definitely been felt.
— DJ Kool Kev, Event Planner & DJ

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