Independent Music

"...a voice as clear and sparkling as a creek swollen by spring runoff", Clare Brett is known across Canada and around the world as a multilingual, multi-style singer and musician. Her unique combination of celtic, country, cajun, folk, blues and jazz, create a "magic web of music" adored by audiences everywhere.

Clare has done extensive touring in Canada, Asia and the U.S., appearing at Louisiana's Festival International, Tramp's of New York City, Winnipeg's Festival du Voyageur, Ottawa's Winterlude, Taiwan's LeoFoo Village World Adventure Park, Tucson Arizona's Cowboy Traditions Festival and many more.

Clare has released nine albums, received two Juno nominations, been nominated for Pacific Music Industry Children's Performer of the Year and named one of the top three recording artists for children in Canada by Vicky Gabereau & JÃ¼rgen Gothe of CBC Radio & the Vancouver Sun. More albums are forthcoming.

Performing under the stage name of Clare de Lune, she has made over twenty-five appearances on internationally broadcast TV shows such as Fred Penner's Place and Tell-a-Tale Town. Clare has toured all across Canada, Asia and the southeastern U.S. with her lively family performances .

Commissioned by The Family Channel,YTV, Rogers Cable and The Vancouver Fire Department, Clare has also written and performed a series of songs for Kids in the Firehall: winner of several awards including the Bronze Apple Educational Award of Excellence.

... a beautiful voice which she wraps around a variety of musical styles.Vancouver Child

...dynamic ....beautiful crystal voice, diverse musical styles, excellent command of languages...a major force ... a fast and rising star. Arts Access Television Guest Profile & Magazine

... a lively journey... radiates enthusiasm! Calgary Herald

... much more than a good tune and a good time. The Maple Ridge News

... one performer who deserves a national audience...crystal voice and tasteful renditions of both familiar and top-notch original songs... a clean folk-based sound that pleases both adults and children Today's Parent Magazine

... attractive warm personality. Capac Review

... Clare...has definitely arrived! The Province

... a really grape singer! Amanda, age 4
... I loved it ...the songs made me want to dance.Jessica Carey, Cumberland Elementary

... fell in love with your style and your music. Artistic Director-Mme. Cadillac Dance Theatre, Detroit, Michigan

... fabulous music and singing... entertaining style kept energy moving from start to finish. Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society -B.C. Chapter

... clear & sparkling voice...powerful gentleness Comox Valley Free Press

... spirited presence & high level of musicianship...great show! Vancouver International Children's Festival

... lovely, warm, clear voice...simply shines and shimmers...JÃ¼rgen Gothe, Vancouver Sun & CBC Radio

... We welcome this wonderful 6 member Irish traditional music
team to the Celtic Ways roster. Shenanigan is fronted by the spellbinding vocals of Clare Brett

... one of the most stunningly beautiful voices you will ever hear. If you are fans of Connie Dover, Maire Brennan, Loreena etc. Claire will stun you !!!!...not only are the vocals wonderful but the production of them is so crystal clear. Celticways newsletter 2001

School Shows:

Reve Acadian: a series of workshops and performances in French or English for Elementary or Secondary Schools. Social Studies, English, Drama, Technical Studies, Hospitality/Tourism, Home Economics, ESL, Music and Physical Education classes experience Acadian/Cajun culture in hands on workshops culminating in a Presentation Day in which class and individual projects are presented to the student body and /or the community.

Voyageur: a series of workshops and performances in French or English for Elementary or Secondary Schools.Social Studies, English, Drama, Technical Studies,Home Economics, ESL, Music and Physical Education classes explore Canada's early days as seeen through the eyes of the old time Voyageurs in hands on workshops culminating in a Presentation Day in which class and individual projects are presented to the student body and /or the community. This series can also be adapted in such a way that the students themselves become "modern day voyageurs", entering into the spirit of exploration by discovering multiculturalism and a new appreciation of the diversity of our country and its ties to the world at large.

Selected Performances
International
Louisiana's Festival International
Lafayette, Louisana,U.S.A.
Bumbershoot Festival, Seattle,Washington, U.S.A.
Fiddlehead Dance Camp Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
of New York New York, New York, U.S.A.
Liberty Theatre Eunice, Louisiana,U.S.A.
Pensacola Crawfish Festival Pensacola, Florida, U.S.A.
Pensacola Alligator Festival Pensacola, Florida,U.S.A.
LeoFoo Village-Wild West World Taoyuan County, Taiwan
Hsinchu Cultural Centre Concert Series Hsinchu, Taiwan

Canada
Festival du Voyageur Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bal de Neige-Winterlude Ottawa, Ontario
Vancouver International Children's Festival Vancouver B.C.
Calgary International Children's Festival Calgary, Alberta
First Night at the PNE Vancouver, B.C.
Canada Day On Parliament Hill Ottawa-Hull,Ontario-Quebec
New Brunswick Arts Council Tour '97 New Brunswick

Radio and Television Appearances
Fred Penner Show (8 guest appearances) CBC
Tell-A-Tale Town (17 guest appearances) YTV/U-TV, Family Channel
Les Petites Oreilles CBUFT- Radio-Canada
TÃ©lÃ© Relais Radio-Canada
RIck Scott's Concert Series BCTV
Kids in the Firehall Rogers Cable& Family Channel
Rodrigue: A Man and His Dog PBS Louisiana, U.S.A.

Discography
Clare de Lune and Company (Today's Parent acclaim), 1988
Swing on a Star(Juno Nominee), 1990
Rendez-vous Soleil(Juno Nominee), 1990
Bayou Berceuse (CBC Radio acclaim), 1992
Cadien - chansons du bayou, 1992
River(Vancouver Sun 5 star review), 1997
Clare de Lune - Voyageur, 1999
Clare de Lune- Swingin &Singin, 1999
Clare de Lune-Sleepytime Songs, 1999
Enchanted - a celtic journey, forthcoming

Check out the artist's website:
http://www.clare.ws

Track List:
1. Bamboo
2. River
3. Vive La Rose
4. Skye boat Song
5. Tell Me Ma
6. Tumbalalaika
7. Rio Manzanares
8. Tell Me Where it is
9. Felicidadje
10. Walkabout
11. A La Claire Fontaine
12. Jambo Mama - I'm Singin'
13. Alouettski
14. I'm an Old Cowhand
15. You and Me
16. Die Blumelein sie Schlafen
17. Bonus

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