News Americas, New York, NY, Friday. September 13, 2024: Renowned Caribbean-born jazz artist Marie-Claire Giraud has been announced as the winner in the jazz category at the prestigious InterContinental Music Awards 2024, (ICMA).
These global awards celebrate outstanding musical talent across genres, recognizing artists from around the world.
Marie-Claire, originally from Dominica and raised in the Bronx, was thrilled to receive this recognition. “I won ‘Best of America Jazz’ for my original song Rainbows chain it’s incredible because it means more people will hear my song, which is about positivity and never giving up on your dreams,” she said.
The ICMA 2024 competition attracted entries from over 55 countries, highlighting the rich diversity of musical talent across the globe. A total of 116 winners were selected across genres such as Flamenco, Reggae, New Age, Asian Pop and Jazz, with entries split into geographic regions to highlight talent from Africa, Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East.
“We celebrated not just individual tunes, but a global harmonic symphony where artists from different cultures, time zones and backgrounds shared their voices and stories,” said Shahed Mohseni, Founder and Executive Director of ICMA.
Judges for the awards included senior professionals from the Hollywood music, entertainment, film and media industries. They judged entries based on originality, composition, production quality and overall message. Winners, including Marie-Claire, will receive prizes such as scholarships, mentoring sessions, promotional support and official ICMA awards.
Marie-Claire is currently working on her next jazz album The caravan with Plaid Dog Recording, set for release in late October 2024. A seasoned performer, she appears regularly with renowned pianists Jon Davis and Matt Baker at the Scarlet Jazz Lounge in New York City. Her previous performances include her acclaimed one-woman show The Great American Cinema Songbook and headliner at Maui’s Jazz Maui Sunset Jazz Series.
Beyond her jazz career, Marie-Claire has graced iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden. She has also performed at international festivals such as the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival and the Cartagena Jazz Festival.
The recipient of several accolades, including the NYC Caribbean Heritage Award and recognition from the NAACP for her career achievements and community service, Marie-Claire continues to inspire through her music and advocacy.
For more updates on her upcoming performances, visit her official website at marie-clairegiraud.com.
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