Fereshta

Writing songs for her debut solo album in Los Angeles, CA since 2008, Fereshta is an indie rock artist in the style of PJ Harvey, Heather Nova and Nico Vega. Her seasoned group of studio musicians include celebrated lead guitarist Jeff Mendel of Memphis and The Lonely Crowes.
Born in war-torn Afghanistan, Fereshta's parents smuggled two year-old Fereshta to Pakistan in hopes of one day reaching America. Sponsored by a baptist church in New York, Fereshta and her family began a new life in Virginia, where she soon found healing and inspiration in rock n' roll. Her lyrics speak to those fighting a hard battle while always maintaining a message of hope and healing. "I believe music in its greatest form and expression can be the voice of humanity and powerfully move and heal our hearts."
Currently working on her cd release party slated for this fall, Fereshta is a living bridge between her two beloved nations. Combining her love of music with her passion for sacred activisim, Fereshta aims to aid her homeland through benefit shows and forge a new consciousness of global citizenship.
A portion of the proceeds from her cd release party and record sales will benefit girls' education via the building of schools in Afghanistan through the Central Asia Institute. (www.ikat.org)
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info@fereshta.com
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