The Williamsbridge chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Saturday 15th March 2014, honoured classically-trained singer Marie-claire for her extraordinary accomplishments and service to the community as part of its Women’s History Month celebration.
The singer, who was born on the Caribbean island of Dominica, received three awards from President of the Westbridge NAACP, Julian McDavid: a plaque from the NAACP, and a citation each from the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly. The event’s theme was “Honoring women of our day and time.”
Marie-claire, who received her classical training in Italy, Los Angeles and New York, is a regular performer at New York jazz hot spots Farafina Café and Lounge and the Metropolitan Room. She has performed throughout the New York City area including representing the Bronx as a finalist at the 2013 Battle of the Boroughs and performing the American national anthem at a New York Nets vs. Detroit Pistons basketball game Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
Marie-claire has also performed at several festivals and concerts throughout the Caribbean region including LIME Creole in the Park (Dominica) Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival (Jamaica), Love is all we Need Concert (Antigua), Jazz on the Green (St. Vincent) and le Voces de Jazz Festival (Columbia).
2014 is already a promising year for the singer who is currently penning lyrics to four pieces by Pulitzer Prize composer John Harbison. She was recently cast as a lead in the play “A Mother’s Funeral”, which will be staged at the Kraine Theater. She is also auditioning for roles on Broadway and in film.
Marie-claire’s next performance takes place at the Farafina Café & Lounge on Friday April 4th at 9:00p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Saw her perform in Washington, D.C. She’s amazing! Congratulations!
Negative i saw that same show..
what was negative about it?
what was negative about the show in DC?
I believe the person said “negative” in response to the previous comment, meaning that they do not agree. He/ she was not saying the show itself was negative. I am inclined to agree with the comment. While I wish her well in her endeavours, she has never impressed me with her singing, whoever wishes to call it that.
Anonymous you hit it right on point. To each is there own as it relates to views etc. I just said per the person saying she performed well in the DC concert that in my view i think otherwise. Her vocal skills to me isn’t something i would talk about seen better etc.. But more power to those she impact just not my cup of tea. Thanks
respect
congratulations, keep working harder there are many more coming your way.
An amazing talent.Congratulations
Congratulations Marie-Claire
Congratulations my dear!! All the best in your current and future endeavours.
Congratulations Marie-Claire!!! Well done !
Congrats Marie Claire…you go girl!
Congrats.All the best.
Dominica loves you my dear. I must say nuff respect and big up!
Much blessing on your award.Congrats
Whoop whoop!!
Congratulations to Ms Marie-Claire you have made yourself and our country proud. Thanks for sharing your talent with us right here in Dominica. Its a good feeling knowing that you are a Dominican living abroad but visiting your country often enough to make a contribution.