Caroline Shaw
- Type: Classical Composer
- Country: United States
- Born: August 1, 1982 in Greenville, North Carolina, United States
- Active: 1982 - Present
Biography
Caroline Shaw is an American composer, violinist, and vocalist known for her genre-defying work. In 2013, she became the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Music for her inventive a cappella piece, 'Partita for 8 Voices', written for the vocal ensemble *Roomful of Teeth*, of which she is a founding member. Her work fluidly combines elements of classical, experimental, and pop music, leading to collaborations with a wide range of artists including *Kanye West*, *Rosal铆a*, and *Nas*. Shaw has released several acclaimed albums on the #Nonesuch# label, including the Grammy-winning 'Orange' with the *Attacca Quartet* and 'Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part' with *S艒 Percussion*.