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My Trip To Swaziland, Africa July 2012 Pt. 1 ChinuaHawk 169 views This is part 1 of my beautiful trip to Swaziland that would not have been possible without the support of so many folks. Thank you so much!
Chinua Hawk: The Children of Swaziland ( If I could) ChinuaHawk 243 views Wonderful pictures of the children of Swaziland, Africa underscored by my song "If I Could" from my soon to be released CD. Song written by Chinua Hawk/Chris Blackwell and ...
Sailing: Christopher Cross classic performed by Chinua Hawk ChinuaHawk 1,387 views Chinua Hawk Performing Christopher Cross's Sailing. Produced by Joseph Patrick Moore
Chinua Hawk 500 Songs Performance 2010.mov ChinuaHawk 670 views Chinua Hawk Performing @ the 500 Songs for Kids Foundation Charity Event. Performing Marvin Gaye's Heard it through the great vine. 5/7/2010 Featuring Chris Blackwell on g...
Look For God in Your Storm.m4v ChinuaHawk 140 views
You're All I've Got (Original Song) ChinuaHawk 481 views Chinua Hawk and Chris Blackwell performing @ The Library Coffee Company in Atlanta.
Aint No Sunshine ChinuaHawk 472 views Chinua Hawk and Chris Blackwell Live in Atlanta GA from the Library Coffee Company.
Don't Sing Uncle Chinua ChinuaHawk 282 views My God daughter Does NOT want me to sing. LOL Hilarious!
Chinua Hawk Singing Donny Hathaway's This Christmas ChinuaHawk 418 views This Christmas December 2009
Chinua Hawk in the Seat Music Session Switzerland pt 2 ChinuaHawk 654 views Zurich, Switzerland Seat Music Session 12/2009

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

Chinua counts himself very fortunate in his career to have performed with, Celine Dion in front of a crowd of 30,000 people at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He has also written songs with Wyclef Jean, and worked in the studio with producer/rapper Kanye West on rapper Talib Kweli's song "Just To Get By" just to name a few of his accomplishments.

Chinua Hawk has won the 2003 Heineken Music initiative/ ASCAP Foundation R&B songwriters Grant, along with his songwriting partner Kwame Viapree for their song "I Remember You" featured on his CD Sunflower. Chinua's other accomplishments include winning the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series 2004 beating out over 1,000 bands with just a guitar player to accompany him. He was also named the APCA Multi-Cultural Artist of the year 2005 and 2006. Chinua's music has been heard on several college radio stations around the country as well as Philadelphia's WUSL Power 99 fm (Inner City Live), and WXPN 88.5 Fm. Millions heard Chinua's song "Can't Move On" from his debut independent release The Beautiful Things when it aired on the CBS drama "Joan of Arcadia."

When asked if he had any inspiring words to offer the singers coming up behind him, Chinua says, "Don't be so consumed with getting a record deal. It doesn't make or break you and it's not the deciding factor in whether or not you are a success as an artist. I've been to many major labels over the years and they didn't see what I saw or feel what I felt so that was fine with me. I work just like any other artist out there. I tour, record, and sell music among the best of them, so it's ok. I say all of this to say, don't be afraid if they tell you no. You will only fail if you don't try and doubt yourself because of the opinion of someone else. Remember that they are not concerned about your well being, their only concern is their bottom line! Keep the faith and keep moving! If they won't let you in the front door, then break down the back door! It's just that simple. " Faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ can move any obstacle!"

"On a personal note, everyone that knows me knows that I have struggled with my weight all of my life and dealing with some of the closed minds in the music industry only helped to make it worse. I'm so glad that I decided to go on tour anyway and have met so many wonderful people. You have all encouraged me to keep on keeping on!!
The funny thing is that out of all of the performances I've done in American and abroad I've never had one person walk up to me and say, that they wouldn't buy my music because they thought I was too big. I thank you all so much and please continue to support independent artists like myself. We need you.''

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