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Farideh

About Me


Farideh (pronounced “fair-ah-day”) is a singer-songwriter from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Perhaps best described as a fusion of folk and R&B, Farideh’s music is a tantalizing blend of tradition and invention, with lyrics that excite the raw emotion in all of us. For Farideh, music is part of the healing process. With her sultry vocals and passionate melodies, she can grasp the strands of a broken heart and strum them until the ache is gone. Her songs traverse a variety of musical landscapes, from the barren plains of a prairie winter to a comfy chair in the glow of a soft flame.
Growing up in a musical family, Farideh could often be found perched on the couch performing “I’m a Little Teapot” for visiting relatives. Fortunately for her fans, Farideh’s musical tastes and abilities have matured throughout the years. She taught herself to play the guitar in her early teens and has since honed her skills in a variety of intriguing settings and with many inspiring musicians.
Farideh released her first album, “Seasons of Loving,” in 2003, which received national rotation on public and private radio. Her musical travels have taken her across Canada, performing at a variety of venues and festivals, as well as several exotic locales including the Australian outback and the National Theatre of Uganda.
After a number of years of musical self-discovery, Farideh is set to release her second album, “Symphony of Chemistry,” in early October 2008. Her new album is a quintessential evolution of her unique style, fusing elements of bluegrass, pop and folk. The journey to complete the album has certainly been an interesting one. Recording in a small Saskatchewan village (in which her father is mayor), has involved everything from impromptu renovations to a power source MacGyvered from a car battery and vintage surge protector. The resulting sound is a tour de force that embodies the energy and effort with which it was nourished.


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Member Since: 15/03/2006
Band Website: www.sonicbids.com/faridehmusic
Band Members: Farideh Munirih, RC-20 loop station, guitar, vocals
Julien Lapage, drums
Sarah Griffith, trombone
dude, bass

For booking inquiries:
[email protected]
306-291-4838

Influences:

Fred Eaglesmith
Bonnie Raitt
David Grey
Patti Griffin
Jennifer Knapp
Tom Waits
Elton John
Etta James
Ray Charles
Fiona Apple
Motown in General
Bruce Cockburn
Patsy Cline

Sounds Like:
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Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home/pages/farideh/1109 0368269
Record Label: Indie

My Blog

Live on CBC & Sick backstage

On Friday, Feb 13th I recorded a Canada Live Session that will be broadcasting on March 1st at 8pm.  What made this concert most memorable for me, was the bucket off stage in case I needed to puke.  A...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:21:00 GMT

"Jesus & You" in The Soko

Check out the article "View From Venus: Religious Differences in Relationships"from The Soko.com. Writer Sarah Stephenson quotes my song "Jesus & You" in the discussion about religious differences in ...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Radio Charting and Music Videos

"Symphony of Chemistry" is charting in the top ten for folk albums on stations like CJSW out of Calgary and CKXU out of Lethbridge.I am working with Paul Panko from PCP Productions on a quick live m...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:40:00 GMT

House concerts, radio charts, music videos, tours!

Lots of promising things happening these days!In Febuary and March I will be touring in Saskatchewan and Alberta doing house concerts and acoustic shows.  If you are interested in hosting me fo...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:38:00 GMT

Outsider No More - Planet S Magazine

MUSIC · OCT 09 2008Outsider No MoreLONELY TIMES LEAD TO HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL MELODIES by Craig SilliphantLike many who grow up to be singer/songwriters, Farideh says she pretty much came out of th...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:14:00 GMT

Vue Weekly Review

New Sounds - Farideh BRYAN BIRTLES / [email protected] Farideh  Symphony of Chemistry (Independent) This album from Saskatoons Farideh is full of the everyday tribulations of life and...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:35:00 GMT

Album Launch Details

My newest album "Symphony of Chemistry" will be released on October 3 & 4th, in Saskatoon at the Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre (609 Dufferin Ave). Show starts at 8pm, there will be special gues...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Extreme Home Recording

Recording with my father is always an interesting adventure. My father is the kind of man who will survive a biological holocaust. This is because he lives in the middle of nowhere and he has the brai...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:01:00 GMT

Sounds from the Symphony

I just uploaded some songs that I have been working on for the album. You can now hear what "Caterpillar" and "Jesus & You" are currently sounding like. This by no means the final product but it giv...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Album Update

Currently I am working at getting 12 - 14 songs down, out the door and into your hands by October 4th, 2008.This album is being recorded at my dad's studio in Ruddell, SK a town of 22 people where my ...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:57:00 GMT