Conference Musician
Claudia Carawan
Claudia Carawan is an award-winning singer/ songwriter, inspirational speaker and performer whose music runs deep. In performance, Carawan is “one goose-bump inducing vocalist” who moves with ease through many genres (blue-eyed soul, pop and gospel). Her music is best described as vibrant, energetic and positively soulful. She has independently released three recordings: (Joy Rising, Fearless, and Out of the Blue). At the heart of Carawan’s music and mission as an artist is a belief that music is transformative. Claudia’s authentic and high energy approach gives her audience a feeling of empowerment, a strong sense of joy and the feeling that anything is possible.
Inspirational Speaker
Carawan was so inspired after hearing Maya Angelou speak that she began creating Music Lessons (presentations that integrate story-telling, music and humor). As a speaker Carawan weaves her messages, music and humor together seamlessly into presentations for conferences, retreats, churches and professional organizations.
Work with At-Risk Teens
When not on stage, Carawan works as a music teacher for a residential healing center that serves “at risk” teens. In this capacity she has mentored hundreds of teenagers to discover and develop their individual gifts and creative abilities. Claudia loves working with the hip hop generation and they have inspired her too.
Workshop Facilitator & Music Director
As a workshop facilitator Carawan conducts a variety of interactive workshops on creativity and music. In addition, Carawan has also served as a Music Director for many years at Unity Christ Church of Bon Air in Richmond, Virginia and has touched and inspired the community with her original music, powerful performances and insight.
