Singer, Performer, Writer, Love-er, Expressionist, Truthteller, Peace Seeker, Heart Holder, Light Worker, Author of Over Underhandle (coming 2023), Mother and Teacher of a neurodiverse wonder. I would answer to any of these. But what does that mean?
That means that I believe in the profound power of self-expression and the arts to access the depths of who we are and what we have inside of us. I’m here to assist in discovery of self: self-knowing, self-loving, and self-expression
Music is a huge part of that. It gets into the depths that are hard to access. The places we hide in and from others. The places where all the important things are. The places where life and healing happen.
Throughout my healing journey I’ve been steeped in music, meditation and the experience of God as Mama who led me through extensive inner child healing as well as into a deep relationship with myself and herself. I’m here to assist in finding one’s unique path through and out of suffering, and into health and wholeness.
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Carina Lewis, out of Seattle, is a voice to be reckoned with. A life fully lived has culminated in music steeped in honesty, passion and pain. Her deep and sultry vocals mesmerize and seem to have the power to tame the rowdiest of crowds.
After years of lending her chops, via background vocals, to numerous incredible musicians (Sarah Gerritsen, Andrea Marie, Beth Whitney, Zach Fleury... &…&...), Carina is finally releasing her own music.
These days Carina is backed by Alex Westad on guitar, bass and in the producer's chair, James Mansour on drums and prophet and Nik Singleton bringing in her own gorgeous background vox as well as percussion. Their sound is based in Soul / RnB, but is certainly not limited to it.
Carina's recently released "Cheating Lips" has been a long time coming. The single is unexpected, with a good measure of pop added to her usual soul. Baby Boy, the singer's second single, is a simpler, more brooding mother's lullaby with electronic elements peppered through. Versatility and transparency abound in Carina's music, tugging at the deep places in listener's hearts.
A few things we’ve heard about Carina and her music :
“She gives me permission to feel.”
"That voice came out of her?!"
"Can Carina come with me and sing to me everywhere I go?"
"Her lyrics make me feel powerful... and more honest."
"Carina's voice is like a good cocktail."
"There's a person who's found their instrument."
For Carina's first show, the band opened for acclaimed Seattle band LEMOLO at The Ballard Homestead.
Other venues played include :
In Seattle: The Tractor Tavern, Barboza, The Triple Door, The Sunset, Columbia City Theater, The Royal Room , Chop Suey….