Management:
MWO Management
Marc Whitmore
+1 818 720 0861 / +44 7484 894920
Day-to-day Manager:
Christina Baur
Christina@mwomanagement.com
MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD
EPK
MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD
Bio
MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD is a genre-defying vocalist and creative force whose artistry lives at the intersection of sound, culture, and innovation.
More than a singer, she is a true Renaissance musician—blending influences with intention and style to create something entirely her own. Her signature sound, HipHopera, fuses hip-hop rhythms with the depth and power of operatic vocals, while her rich contralto voice brings a soulful elegance to jazz, reggae, and contemporary music alike.
Raised in the Bronx, New York, with Caribbean roots that deeply inform her sound, MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD has built a dynamic musical career that spans intimate jazz rooms, major international festivals, and iconic global stages. She has performed at the United Nations, Barclays Center (performing the U.S. National Anthem), and Central Park SummerStage, as well as internationally at the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, Cartagena Jazz Festival, and Creole in the Park in her native Dominica.
In more intimate settings, she has captivated audiences at legendary venues such as Preservation Hall in New Orleans alongside the Preservation Hall All-Stars, Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., and New York City staples including Smalls Jazz Club, Joe’s Pub, and Omar’s. Her performances are immersive and expressive—effortlessly moving between genres while maintaining a distinct and unmistakable voice.
A fearless collaborator, MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD has worked across musical worlds with artists like reggae icon Spragga Benz (“Rastaman Chant”) and hip-hop artist Rob $tone (“Chill Bill”), featured in RCA/Sony’s Out of the Comfort Zone series. Her reggae-influenced EP Dreamland highlights her versatility, while original works and reinterpretations of jazz standards continue to showcase her depth as both a vocalist and storyteller.
Her artistry has inspired legendary creatives as well—Jamaican icon Bob Andy wrote “Constellation” specifically for her, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Harbison created a four-song cycle tailored to her voice, with MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD contributing original lyrics and melodies.
Rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation, MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD continues to evolve as a modern musical voice—one that transcends genre, connects cultures, and delivers performances that are as bold as they are unforgettable.
Discography
SINGLES
My Big Bold & Beautiful Technicolor Fantasy - (2026)
CARAVAN - (2024)
Two Old Maids - (2014)
Chasing Rainbows - (2014)
In My Eyes - (2014)
Sassenach - (2014)
Rastaman Chant (Fly Away Home) - (2011)
Summertime - (2011)
Dreamland - (2011)
Constellation - (2011)
Charcoal - (2011)
Care For You - (2010)
Jah Guide - (2010)
Red - (2002)
Desperation - (2002)
MIXTAPES/COMPILATIONS
"Chill Bill" Rob $tone / Sony 'Out of the Comfort Zone' Series
Chiney Flava Riddim—DJ Krush (2010)
The Anomaly—DJ Logic (2000)
STUDIO ALBUMS
My Big Bold & Beautiful Technicolor Fantasy - (2026)
CARAVAN - (2024)
Chasing Rainbows (2014)
Dreamland (2011)
VIDEOS
"Care For You"
My Big Bold & Beautiful Technicolor Fantasy - (2026)
MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD’s upcoming album, My Big, Bold & Beautiful Technicolor Fantasy, is a vibrant, genre-blending project that showcases her fearless musical vision. The album features standout collaborations, including Sondra Radvanovsky on a new interpretation of Offenbach’s Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann, Vernon Reid on Honey, Honey Baby, and Lisa Marie Simmons on BLU. Bold, expressive, and richly textured, the album promises a colorful journey through sound and storytelling.
LIFE PERFORMANCES
PAC NYC, NYC- 2026
PAC NYC, NYC- 2025
Birdland, NYC-2023, 2024, 2025
Dizzy’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC- 2023, 2024, 2025
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London- 2025
Dominica Jazz n Creole Festival, Dominica- 2025
Theatre Row, NYC- 2022, 2025
Carnegie Hall, NYC- 2023
Dante’s, NYC- 2019-2022
Scarlett Lounge- 2022-2024
Omar's (NYC, 2017-present)
Fort Young Hotel (Dominica,2020)
The Cabin Studios (NYC, 2019)
Seward Park High School Library (NYC, 2019)
Root Studios (NYC, 2019)
Il Posto Accanto (NYC, 2017)
Friar's Club (NYC, 2017)
Riverside Church (NYC, 2017)
Root Studios (NYC, 2017)
Prince Georges Country Club (MD, 2017)
Preservation Hall (New Orleans, LA, 2017)
Roundtable Arts Salon (NYC, 2017)
Carlyle Hotel (NYC, 2017)
Joe's Pub (NY, USA 1999, 2017)
Metropolitan Room (NYC, 2016)
Farafina Lounge (Harlem, NY 2016)
Blues Alley (Washington, DC, 2014)
Medici Gallery (2014)
BMI—Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop (NY, 2014)
Launch of Secret Bay Luxury Resort (Dominica 2011)
Jonkanoo Lounge (2011)
Wicky Wacky (Jamaica 2011)
Jazz and More at Edna Manley (Jamaica 2011)
Actor Boy Awards (Jamaica 2011)
Hats on to Easter Fundraiser (Jamaica 2011)
Launch of Western Consciousness at Jamaica Pegasus Garden (Jamaica 2011)
Edna Manley Reggae Month Concert (Jamaica 2011)
Village Blues Bar (Jamaica 2010, 2011)
Susie's (Jamaica 2010)
Christopher's (Jamaica 2009, 2010)
Red Bones (Jamaica 2009, 2010)
Russell's (Antigua 2009)
Lot 61 (NY, USA 1998)
Siren (NY, USA 1998)
Izzy's Lounge (NY, USA 1998)
Piazza (Italy 1994-1998)
MUSICAL FESTIVALS /
LARGE VENUES
The National Opera Centre (NYC,2020)
Susquehanna Summer Fest (York, PA,2019)
National Jazz Museum (NYC, 2019)
Barclay's Center (NYC, 2017
Times Square (NYC, 2017)
Howard University (Washington DC, 2017)
UN Headquarters (NYC, 2017)
Caribbean Heritage Month Awards Ceremony (NYC, 2017)
Madison Square Garden (NYC, 2017)
Battle of the Boroughs (NYC, 2013)
Festivoces del Jazz (Cartagena, COL 2013)
Jazz on the Green (St. Vincent 2011)
Western Consciousness (Jamaica, 2011)
Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest (Bequia, 2011)
Harlem Plaza (Dominica 2010, open for Glen Washington)
Year Of The Child Concerts (Dominica 2010)
Creole And All That Jazz (Dominica 2010)
Love Is All We Need (Antigua 2010)
Jamaica Jazz and Blues (Jamaica 2009/2010)
Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards, (Jamaica, 2010, Sang Jamaican national anthem)
Creole In The Park (Dominica 2005, 2010)
Ocho Rios Jazz Festival (Jamaica 2009)
Love Fest (St. Lucia 2006)
Nature Fest (Dominica 2006)
Central Park Summer Stage (NY, USA 2001)
Carnegie Hall—New York Philharmonic (NY, USA 1999-2000)
Austin Lyric Company (TX, USA 1993-1994)
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