Claudja Barry

Bio

Claudja Barry is a Jamaican-born singer and actress who rose to prominence in the late 1970s disco scene. After moving to Canada and later Germany, she scored international hits such as "Boogie Woogie Dancin' Shoes" and "Down by the Dockside," establishing herself as a versatile performer across disco, hi-NRG, and post-disco styles. Beyond her recording career, Barry has maintained an active presence in musical theater and film, appearing in European productions and contributing to soundtracks. Her work spans several decades, reflecting the evolution of dance music from the 1970s through the 1990s.