Arnel, Jela Cello on Jingle Bells

MANILA, Philippines - Arnel Pineda is joining with internationally-recognized musician Jela Cello to release a contemporary rendition of the holiday classic Jingle Bells. Jela Cello recorded the instrumental portion of the song in Europe, while Arnel will lay down the vocals in Manila. The song is a mix of pop and classical music.

After joining Journey in 2007, he has been credited with reviving the band’s return to the stage performing to sold-out crowds around the world. Jela Cello, who hails from Belgrade, Serbia, is a cellist who blends classical stylings with pop and rock sounds. She has performed in front of packed venues in Europe with her 60-piece music ensemble, The Power Symphony Orchestra. Jela Cello has a master’s degree in music and is in her final semester to receive her PhD. in music. The award-winning artist shuttles between Los Angeles, California and Belgrade, Serbia.

The song is produced by Sanre Entertainment and is promotionally in collaboration with Creative Animal International. The traditional Christmas tune is the first collaboration between the two, who met last year at a concert in the US. Jingle Bells is scheduled to be released first week of December in time for the holiday season.