"One of the most affecting communicators in any genre."
-	Billboard Magazine

Carolyn Arends has released 11 albums and is the author of 3 critically-acclaimed books and the long-standing “Wrestling With Angels” column in Christianity Today.  15 of Arends’ songs have become top 10 radio singles on the Canadian pop and US Christian charts. Arends has earned 2 Dove Awards, 3 Juno Nominations, and was recognized as the West Coast Music Awards’ Songwriter of the Year. 

Accolades aside, Arends is known for songs and books that stir the soul, and a warm, engaging style that leave her audiences feeling like they’ve found a new best friend.

In addition to her busy touring and speaking schedule, Carolyn is an adjunct professor at ACTS Seminary, Pacific Life Bible College and Columbia Bible College. She has a degree in Psychology and English from Trinity Western University and completed her Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Regent College in May, 2014. She lives in Surrey, BC with her husband, Mark, and their children Benjamin and Bethany.  Carolyn is available for concerts, speaking, worship leading and songwriting and performance seminars.


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With a vocal style that encompasses the soul of Etta James, and Carmen McRae, the modernity of Holly Cole and the playfulness of Jann Arden, Maureen Washington evokes comparison to some of the great female Jazz singers of our time yet remains one of a kind. 

Based in Victoria, Maureen's voice captures the romance of popular ‘standards' from the past with a fresh new sound and style.  The vocals are warm, deep and pure.        Maureen takes you on a journey of stories of love gone right and love gone wrong, she is impressive and enchanting, you’ll be drawn away by the pure soul that resonates in her music from her own personal life.

Maureen  entertains audiences and gains their attention and respect by her honest humble approach. She is extremely warm, funny and approachable, by the end of the evening you feel that you have found a new best friend.
So whether you are looking for a duo, trio, quartet or an electrifying dance band, Maureen will see that you are covered!

2011 Monday Magazine Jazz and Blues Artist of the Year!! 
2011 Vancouver Island Music Awards Nominee for female vocalist of the year!!

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