Clara Franz-Arau

Clara was raised in Los Angeles in a Mexican-European family with strong ties to music and entertainment. This background gave her the chance to explore different languages, cultures, and music styles from around the world. She has developed her skills through years of performing as a musical theater actor, singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress. Her career gained momentum with a successful debut at The Hotel Cafe, where her show sold out. Since then, she has performed there six more times, continuing to build her presence in the music scene. Clara has recently released her debut R&B EP, developed in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Greg Manning and featuring esteemed drummer John Paris from Earth, Wind & Fire. Her song "Me Faltas Tú" gained recognition from Putumayo Music, where it was featured in nine of their playlists and selected as the opening track for their special album World Love Songs, which includes only ten tracks from around the world. The album was released on Valentine's Day, a date that perfectly complements the romantic and heartfelt nature of the song. The track "Me Faltas Tú" has accumulated 225,000 streams, reflecting its widespread appeal. Clara has also been invited to perform at several notable events. She appeared as a guest at The Baked Potato, thanks to an invitation from well-known percussionist Luis Conte. She was invited to perform at Comic-Con, where she sang her own compositions as well as classic jazz standards. Most recently, Clara has been invited to perform at a private event hosted by the Mexican Ambassador of Los Angeles multiple times. She also showcased her talent on international and live television with Mañana Latina, further broadening her visibility and reach. Adding to her accolades, Clara recently performed as a guest star with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by seven-time Grammy-nominated arranger, composer, and conductor Chris Walden. The band features acclaimed musicians including Quinn Johnson, Carlitos Del Puerto, Peter Erskine, Andrew Synowiec, and John Clayton. This performance at The Aster in Hollywood on September 27th marked another significant milestone in her musical journey. Clara has recently released a Jazz album, "My Sentimental Way", as part of her latest project. Collaborating again with Grammy-nominated producer Greg Manning. The album features special guest performances from renowned arranger and composer Chris Walden, as well as percussionist Luis Conte. The album is now available on CD and all major digital platforms.