Claudja Barry

Claudja Barry is a Jamaican-Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress known for her contributions to the disco and dance music genres in the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Jamaica, Barry moved to Canada as a child and began her music career as a teenager, performing in local bands and gaining experience as a vocalist.

Barry rose to prominence in the disco era with her hit single "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes" in 1978. The song became an international disco anthem, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries and establishing Barry as a rising star in the dance music scene. Her powerful voice and infectious grooves made her a favorite among disco enthusiasts and clubgoers.

In addition to "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes", Claudja Barry released several other successful singles during the disco era, including "Sweet Dynamite" and "Tripping on the Moon". Her soulful vocals, catchy melodies, and pulsating rhythms helped define the sound of disco music and solidified her status as a disco diva.

Claudja Barry's music career continued into the 1980s, where she transitioned to a more electronic and dance-oriented sound. She released a series of albums and singles that reflected the evolving trends in dance music, incorporating elements of synth-pop, Hi-NRG, and house music into her repertoire.

In addition to her music career, Claudja Barry has also pursued acting, appearing in films and television shows throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Her dynamic stage presence and charismatic personality made her a natural fit for the screen, and she appeared in movies such as "Changes" (1983) and "To Die For" (1988), as well as TV series like "Miami Vice" and "Matlock". Barry's contributions to disco and dance music continue to be celebrated by fans of th