Fara Palmer is a DIY(Do-it-yourself) Pop/R&B Artist & multi-award winning singer,
songwriter, & guest-speaker. Born in Saskatchewan, but raised in British Columbia,
this talented woman of Cree/Saulteaux/& European descent got her first taste of
stage life' when, at the age of 12, she sang at an outdoor concert alongside artists
such as: Buffy Ste. Marie, Floyd ‘Red Crow’ Westerman, Morley Loon & Winstun Wuttinee.
Since then she has emerged as a powerhouse vocalist, a heart and soul inspired, and
multi-award winning chantuese.
Her first two albums entitled "This Is My World" and "Prettybrown" were nominated for
Canadian Juno Awards, as well as for Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards and went on to win
in categories of "Best Song Of The Year" and "Female Artist Of The Year" at the
Canadian
Aboriginal Music Awards. One of her songs on the Prettybrown album, "I'll make it up to you",
placed in the top ten for the worldwide John Lennon Songwriting contest in the category of
R&B. A number of her songs have also been placed in movies, television series, and made
for TV special movie presentations.
Fara has performed for audiences across North America and has shared the stage with
artists such as: Buffy Ste. Marie, Shania Twain, Sarah McLoughlin, Jann Arden, Ray Charles,
Chantal Krevuisit, Charlie Byrd, George Leach and many others. She has sung national
anthems to open games for the NBA, WWF, NAIG and the National Soccer League. Fara has
been a prominent entertainer on the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards and has
performed on several different shows over the last 12 years. She says her favorite NAAA
appearance was the 2007 show where she sang “To Bring Back Yesterdayâ€, a song she
wrote about her mothers’ experiences at residential school.
In 2000/01 she appeared on the Juno Awards as a presentor for "Best Country Female
Vocalist"- an honour that went to Shania Twain, co-hosted the Canadian Aboriginal Music
Awards with Derek Miller, shot her 3rd music video for the 'Prettybrown' cd, appeared on
numerous televised music and entertainment specials, presented workshops, promoted and
toured her second album "Prettybrown", and learned she was pregnant with her first child.
Upon discovering she was about to become a mother, Fara took some time off of her
career to raise a family.
After giving birth to four girls, Fara decided it was time to make a return to music and
during the summer of 2007 went into the studio and recorded her third cd entitled PHOENIX.
Since its release "Phoenix" has earned the following Music Industry Nominations:
2008 Juno Awards (CAN) “Aboriginal Recording of the Year†Nominee
2008 FAITA Awards (USA)“Outstanding Musical Achievement in a Contemporary Field†Winner
2008 APCMA Awards (CAN)“Best Producer/Engineer†Nominee
2008 WCMA Awards (CAN)“Outstanding Aboriginal Recording†Nominee
2008 ISMA Awards (USA)“Best Pop Recording†Nominee
2008 NAMMY Awards (USA) “Female Artist Of The Yearâ€, “Best Pop Artist†Nominee
PHOENIX is a 14 track album. It has been quoted as 'heartfelt, raw, & honest' and if you
don't have a copy yet, make sure to visit cdbaby.com OR go to Fara's Website. From time
to time Fara will enable her cd's to be DOWNLOADED FOR FREE!
Besides singing, Ms.
Palmer is also passionate about recycling life-acquired knowledge and presents workshops
on a variety of topics(see her Official Website for workshop topics list).
In Peace, Empowerment, & Unity: Fara Palmer
FOR BOOKING & ALL OTHER ENQUIRIES, CONTACT:
General Manager & Artist: FARA PALMER
[Email] [email protected]
Phone: (250) 373-2628
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SING, MOVE, READ 2: I'm currently involved in a childrens literacy recording project. I'm
the lead singer, and one of three songwriters. The target group is children between the
ages of 3-7. We are using rhyming patterns and are working with "it" and "at" endings. Not
only will i get to be a part of helping a child learn how to read, but the cd has a First Nations
focus. This is an opportunity to educate non-First Nations peoples about our culture and to
have some good ol' fashion fun learning from music, song, and dance!! Visit the SMR
website at: www.singmoveandread.com for more info!
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