Episode 14: (Independent Artist Spotlight) Chinua Hawk

Biography

Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, just some of the words that can be used to describe Chinua Hawk. Although Born and raised in New Jersey and now residing in Atlanta, Chinua considers himself a “citizen of the world.”

“My music is for everyone. I listen to everything, all kinds of music, so it comes through in my writing. My goal with every show is to have the audience leave feeling better than they did when they came in. I want them to forget their trouble for a little while and just enjoy themselves.” States Chinua

He connects with his audience on a personal level by sharing his personal struggles with them and using those struggles to inspire others.

“I just want people to know that they are not powerless! You can overcome any obstacle. You just have to have the willingness to work at it.” Chinua

Chinua Hawk has released three independent CDs and is currently working on his fourth.

Chinuas work has been heard on television shows such as *Joan of Arcadia*, and movies such as “First Sunday”.

Chinua counts himself very fortunate in his career to have performed with, Celine Dion at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He has also written songs with Wyclef Jean and performed backing vocals on his CD “The Preachers Son”. Chinua has worked in the studio with producer/rapper Kanye West on rapper Talib Kweli’s song “Just To Get By.”

Chinua’s other accomplishments include winning the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series beating out over 1,000 bands with just a guitar player to accompany him.

He was named the APCA Multi-Cultural Artist of the year 2005,2006, APCA Best Cultural Fine Arts Artist 2008, APCA Performer of the year 2008, APCA Best Male Solo Performer 2009.

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