1953
Detroit roots
Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, vOz was introduced to the creative world through violin lessons. These early years laid the foundation for a deep love of music and self-expression.
Who is vOz?
Musician. Filmmaker.
Storyteller.
Born and raised outside Detroit, vOz found music through violin lessons, played the ’70s on stage with Katmandu, and in 1997 founded songShine® in Tupelo, Mississippi.
A journey of passion & purpose ↓
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1971–76
Katmandu band
vOz played in Katmandu, a rock band that captured the raw energy and spirit of the early ’70s. These formative years on stage shaped his musical identity and creative drive.
College
College years
While the violin wasn’t his primary instrument, college opened the door to music theory and a lifelong passion for learning and creating.
Mississippi
Journey to Mississippi
After graduation, vOz moved to Mississippi to join his father and brother in the family business, Vanelli’s Bistro. Though his path shifted, creativity never left.
1997
songShine LLC
vOz founded songShine LLC as a platform for his creative work: music publishing, recording, animation, game development, and film projects in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Today
Creating & collaborating
Today, vOz continues to write and produce music, screenplays, and animation. He collaborates with a talented roster of artists and gives back to his community through mentorship and support.
Six chapters, one life.
And then came the work.
BOY AND THE BAKER Watch → vOz 
Hopes and DreamsListen → Project vOz 
Book of SecretsView → Nick Cerullo Piliero 
GoddessRead → vOz 
- 44songs
- 15films
- 15paintings
- 23pieces of prose
The work
Songs, films,
paintings & prose.
A film, a song, a painting and a piece of prose. One from each room of the house.
All of it under one name: songShine®.
Collaboration & current projects
vOz believes in the power of teamwork and community. He works alongside talented artists and creatives to bring meaningful stories and experiences to life.
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Music production
Writing, producing, and recording music across a variety of genres that speak to the heart.
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Screenplays & stories
Crafting scripts and stories that inspire, entertain, and spark conversation.
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Animation & film
Bringing ideas to life through animation and visual storytelling.
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Games & creative projects
Developing engaging games and interactive experiences that educate and entertain.
Join the songShine journey
Explore. Create. Be inspired. Together, let’s keep the light shining.