Local 77-274 Verified Artist
Yocontalie Jackson
Instruments: Congas, Percussion (General)
Member since June 16th, 2026
Phone: 8568038262
Yocontalie A. Jackson aka Connie Jackson has been singing since the age of 13 years old. She started at the world-famous Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House. She sang and wrote gospel music. Yocontalie toured throughout Europe with the Johnny Thompson singers. She also was a member of the recording choir, "Dawkins New Sound". As a lead singer, she recorded their hit song, "He's Everything to me" which topped the gospel charts. Yocontalie studied percussions and congas under the master drummer, William Towns. She played and toured with Dawkins New Sound Choir. Additionally, Yocontalie started her own entertainment company where she produced and hosted gospel shows with13 time Grammy winning artist Shirley Caesar, as well as War the Ohio Players and various Jazz artist. Yocontalie was a featured artist on the Grammy nominated recording, "Healthy Food for thought, Good enough to eat" which also featured artist such as Sweet Honey in the Rock, Julian Lennon, Justin Roberts and many more. Yocontalie has written and performed many songs which are gospel, spoken word and Jazz. She has performed at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, Switzerland and France, and Wiggins Waterfront Park Jazz Series. She was in the movie Uncle Rufus Last Requests staring Omar Gooding. Her song was featured in the movie in the church scene. Yocontalie is the owner of Red Door Music and has jazz shows at the Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill, New Jersey every third Thursday. She is a 14-year Grammy Voting Member. She is a true entrepreneur, singer, percussionist, spoken word artist, lyricist and so much more.