Christine Ghawi
Overview
With various styles ranging from romantic Cuban boleros and Brazilian bossa novas, timeless jazz standards and chanson française, to dance, pop, rock, country, funk, disco and R&B classics, Christine can perform alone accompanying herself on guitar or in a duo, ensemble or even 16-piece big band format, with Montreal's Blue Mondays Jazz Orchestra.
She has held long-term residencies at the Fairmont Elizabeth and Shangri-La hotel lounges in Toronto and Vancouver and has performed at the Toronto Jazz Festival.
She has an album of original folk music compositions on all streaming platforms. The movie "Celine" for which she won a Gemini Award can be found on YouTube and Prime.
Reviews
21 reviews
Jocelin B.
July 1, 2025A Power House
Christine is the best in the industry. She's easy to work with , she knows how to sing and she has a beautiful voice . Let's not forget her calmness, her professionalism and shes polite .
I will definitely hire her again .
J. Bernard
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band, Jazz Guitarist, Jazz Singer, Latin Band, Latin Jazz Band
Christine Ghawi
Thanks Jocelin! 😍 It was an honor to play at your dear mother's centennial birthday! I had an amazing time discovering the music and delicious food and especially the warm and beautiful energy of Ayiti chérie! Thank you for inviting me and for the gorgeous sunglasses! 🤩 God bless you and your beautiful family!
Tim K.
June 21, 2025A Fabulous Entertainer
Christine was an absolute delight! She captivated the audience, invited participation, sang beautifully, and was a joy to work with before, during, and after the engagement. Book her for your next event! You, too, will be delighted.
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Christine Ghawi
Thanks Tim! 😍 You and your team were also an absolute pleasure to work with! And your voice is so smooth, hope to hear you sing again soon!
Tara G.
August 14, 2026Beautiful singing!
Christine was such a pleasure to deal with ; the singing was an unexpected surprise and bonus for our guests during cocktail hour. Guests enjoyed her beautiful voice and songs so much !
Hired as: Crooner, Jazz Singer, Wedding Singer
Christine Ghawi
Thanks Tara! It was a beautiful reception, thank you so much for having us! 🥰
Mary V.
July 27, 2026Excelllent!
Christine is amazing, beautiful voice, she had great musicians for my event, variety of rythms, I recommend them 100%
Hired as: Crooner, Jazz Singer
Christine Ghawi
Thanks Mary Carmen! Fue un placer! Viva Peru! 🇵🇪
Murillo R.
July 2, 2026Excellent Bossa Nova Duo!
Everybody loved their music! They were perfect for our outside staff garden party.
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band
Christine Ghawi
Thanks so much Murillo! It was a pleasure meeting you and performing for your staff 🙂 Congratulations on a lovely event!
Booking information
Price range: Starting at 350$ per event
Languages: Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Gig length: 50 - 200 minutes
Unions: ACTRA, UDA
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Bromont, QC
Past booked events
August 2026
23
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Montreal, QC
08
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Ottawa, ON
July 2026
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Boucherville, QC
11
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Mont-Tremblant, QC
June 2026
29
Monday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Montreal, QC
14
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Saint-Laurent, QC
06
Saturday
Surprise
8:00pm - 2:00am (Sun)
•
Quebec City, QC
April 2026
18
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Deux-Montagnes, QC
January 2026
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Quebec City, QC
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Quebec City, QC
July 2025
12
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Mont-Tremblant, QC
June 2025
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rosemere, QC
20
Friday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Montreal, QC
15
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Nominingue, QC
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chambly, QC
April 2025
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chénéville, QC
November 2024
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Montreal, QC
September 2024
06
Friday
Nonprofit Event
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Montreal, QC
August 2024
29
Thursday
Surprise
7:30pm - 7:45pm
•
Montreal, QC
June 2024
15
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Montreal, QC
December 2023
01
Friday
Surprise
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Ottawa, ON
November 2023
10
Friday
Nonprofit Event
8:30pm - 8:45pm
•
Montreal, QC
October 2023
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Montreal, QC
August 2023
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Lachine, QC
June 2023
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Montreal, QC
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Chateauguay, QC
May 2023
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Laval, QC
06
Saturday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Ottawa, ON
April 2023
15
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Montreal, QC
Set list
JAZZ STANDARDS & R&B CLASSICS:
At Last
God Bless the Child
Lullaby of Birdland
My Baby Just Cares for Me
Moon River
I Only Have Eyes for You
Can't Help Falling in Love
Lilac Wine
Autumn Leaves
Stand by Me
Feeling Good
Summertime
Ain't Misbehavin
My Man
Nature Boy
Ain't No Sunshine
Sitting on the Dock of a Bay
Sway
Moondance
Fever
Volare
For Once In My Life
Somethin' Stupid
Fly Me to the Moon
What a Difference A Day Made
My Man
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
In Dreams
CUBAN BOLERO:
Dos Gardenias
Veinte Años
Chan Chan
Siboney
Lagrimas Negras
Guantanamera
Cuando Cuando Cuando
Cuando Calienta El Sol
El Cuarto De Tula
MEXICAN MARIACCHI:
Malagueña Salerosa
Cielo Rojo
Vagabundo
Cielito Lindo
El Condor Pasa
La Bamba
Cucurrucucu
Paloma Negra
BRAZILLIAN BOSSA NOVA:
Garota de Ipanema
Dindi
Meditation
Corcovado
Agua de Beber
Manha de Carnaval
CHANSON FRANÇAISE
La vie en rose
J'attendrai
Emmenez-moi
Ne me quitte pas
Les feuilles mortes
Padam
Hymne à l'amour
L'accordéoniste
Sous le ciel de Paris
Non, je ne regrette rien
BOSSA AND JAZZ ARRANGEMENTS OF POP AND ROCK
Light My Fire
Don't Know Why
Harvest Moon
Never Tear Us Apart
Hyperballad
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
I Want You Back
Ring of Fire
Waiting in Vain
Three Little Birds
Stir It Up
Jealous [Girl]
Til There Was You
Something
Imagine
Ain't Nobody
The Way You Make Me Feel
Just The Two Of Us
What You Won't Do For Love
Perfect
Still The One
Cruisin Together
Lovin You
Islands In The Stream
Simply The Best
Shallow
Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Idioteque
More Than Words
Hallelujah
Last Kiss
Nothing Compares To You
Dreams
War
Influences and inspiration
Astrud Gilberto, Joao Gilberto, Nina Simone, Jeff Buckley, Fairuz, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Dimi Mint Abba, Smokey Robinson.