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Claire Warburton

Singer / Songwriter / Backing Vocalist

About Me

I am a twenty six year old singer and songwriter. I have had the great priviledge of singing with the London Community Gospel Choir for the last four and a half years and touring most of the UK and some of Europe with them. I am passionate about Music and self expression and have had the opportunity to sing in various venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scotts, the 606 Club, The Royal Festival Hall and the Jazz Cafe and last year at Glastonbury. More recently I have begun to gig with my own music around various venues in London and have a regular slot at the Living Room in Angel on Sundays! I grew up singing Gospel primarily, but the music I write is more in the jazz/soul/folk genre. I will soon be uploading some tracks for you to check out. The original material I have been singing seems to be going down well at gigs so hope you like it. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work with BMG with some of their young artists and have also been able to do backing vocals for names such as Lee Ryan, Simply Red, and Louise Setara among others.

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Member Since: 11/17/2005
Band Website: elevatedvoices.co.uk still under construction
Band Members: Lead Vocals - Claire Warburton, Keys -Mike Wolfindale, Guitar - Nat, BV's -Chi Chi
Influences:Oh where to begin...Family, friends, God, music I love comes from the likes of Sting, Beverly Knight, Corrine Bailey Rae, Buckshot le Funk, Bellissima, Norah Jones, Lizz Wright, Quincy Jones, All About Eve, Cara Dillon, Stevie Wonder, Kate Earl, Erykah Badu ............the list goes on. In Gospel there are so many- LCGC of course, Kirk Franklin, Byron Cage, Andre Crouch, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McKlurkin, Jonathan Butler, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond etc
Sounds Like: Well I have been told in the past that my sound is a surprise....not what you would expect from looking at me....I think that is a good thing, or maybe an insult......hummmmm!! I have a strong and soulful sound and I have been compared in the past to Tina Arena, Norah Jones etc, once my songs are up you can tell me what you think.....but construtive criticism only!!
Type of Label: None

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PRODUCERS NEEDED

Hi I'm looking for producers at the moment that I can work with. Please get in touch if you are interested in collaborating!
Posted by Claire Warburton on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:02:00 PST

The Story of the Pencil - Paulo Coelho

I read this last month and was very moved by its simplicity and meaning. I haven't copied it word for word, mostly just the jist of it. Its the story of a Grandmother and her grandchild. She is writin...
Posted by Claire Warburton on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 11:29:00 PST