Motivated
by her belief that music is a tool through which
positive change can be inspired, saritah’s
songs combine lyrics that are at once global and
personal, political and spiritual, with music that
incorporates many influences from around the globe.
From soul through folk to roots and world beats,
saritah has clearly crafted her own unique style,
which has a sincere, raw energy, and whether solo
or with a band, is performed with such passion
as to captivate the listener, young or old.
The
THESE DAYS/YOU'RE THE ONE EP, released in September
2005, is a fine example of the potent
combination of melody, message and groove that
saritah is becoming well known for. Her debut full-length
album ‘gratitude’, released in May
2004 and distributed nationally through MGM distribution,
contains 11 tracks and was recorded over two years
in five studios between Fremantle [WA] and London.
The album reveals an incredible song-writing talent
delivered with world-class production.
saritah
is constantly touring australia and the globe
with her potent blend of melody, message and groove.
so far her travels have taken her
to the stage at some of australia's most renowned
festivals, as well as tours in canada, france,
spain, germany, holland, new zealand/aotearoa and
the uk.
South-Korean born and WA-based, saritah has also
spent time living in Spain, France and the UK.
Her music is a fresh burst of strong spirit and
groove that is bound to uplift and inspire.
Connected
to saritah's strong spirit is her work ethic...
a trait, among others, she feels she has inherited.
"I guess my mother's oriental ethics of hard
work and self-discipline have influenced me whether
I realise it or not," she says light-heartedly, "My
mother's mother is Buddhist; she practises daily.
Whilst I don't assign myself to any religion, I
do embrace philosophies of Buddhism and I guess
this comes through in the lyrics I write. For example,
to be aware of suffering yet to strive to find
happiness in every moment, to do no harm to others
and believing that everything is as it should be.
To aim to calm the chatter of the mind and find
peace in a crazy yet beautiful world. There is
so much devastation in this world, it can be overwhelming.
And once you start to care, you become aware of
the contradictions in your own life."
"I'm
up for collaboration on many levels, whether
it be guest vocals for
another act, a remix
of one of my tunes. You can only learn
from working with other people."
An
exciting addition to The
Open Project lineup,
we look forward to saritah's input with anticipation!
Stay tuned to this page, and join us to see
what form it will take...
