Artist description Teenage Sarah has a vocal range and versatility you have to hear to believe! Sarah is determined to create her own unique sound in a world full of dissonance!

Music Style garage and jungle style, pop

Musical Influences Whitney Houston, underground garage scene, jungle.

Artist History The whole thing only started in May 2001! Teenage Sarah Francis is on the fast track to a unique place in musical history. What does she have going for her that sets her apart from the thousands of would-be pop divas across the globe?  A vast vocal range spanning over three octaves (from low C# to D3)  Versatility: Sarah is not just another teen pop star; her repertoire includes jazz classics, West End musical hits, and even Italian opera, as well as the latest of her generation’s cultural pulse.  A unique cultural background – Pakistani, but born and raised in London, she represents a new generation of Asian voice in the global village.  She holds a work ethic rare in the glitzy world of showbiz: Says The News: “Those who sing professionally themselves appreciate what Sarah is trying to do as she shuns the easy road to fame and short-term success, and concentrates on extending her considerable skills, and exploring the unique flexibility of her voice.”  Need we add any more? Well, just in case, Pakistan TV cites Sarah as having a “distinguished voice quality” and have designated her as a top category “A” artist. Bio: The youngest of four children, Sarah was born in London on 18th February 1988. When she was only five when her family moved to East London. She showed an interest in the performing arts at an early age, taking lessons in violin and cello, and later joined a local drama school, performing in the pantomime “Aladdin”. Her meteoric rise to recognition, however was startlingly rapid. Upon attending Sarah’s first performance, London’s Ustad Fida Khan immediately recognised raw talent and urged her to passionately pursue singing. Tim Rossell, Director of Music at a specialist Arts college, declared that in eleven years of teaching, he has encountered only two or three students sharing similar potential for professional success. Sarah made quite a splash during her debut in Karachi, Pakistan, making headlines in the national press, and performing for national television. Pakistan’s leading English newspaper, Dawn 29th April 2001: “After a couple of songs we were convinced; she performed amazing vocal gymnastics, then smiled shyly as if it were nothing special!” Karachi’s local musical leaders were also attentive to Sarah’s abilities. Referring to her huge vocal range, one singer commented: “Sarah can sing anybody else’s songs but not everybody else can sing Sarah’s songs!” These songs, co-written by Sarah, include the semi-garage showstopper, “Still Alive,” featuring an enormous high B, and the brazenly upbeat Latin track “Do You Miss Me at All?” which goes one better, ending on a high C! The influences on Sarah’s music are many and varied, but include, amongst others, Madonna, Toni Braxton, and the music of the U.K. garage scene. However, one of her life’s ambitions is to pioneer an entirely new form of music, never before heard by human ears. Apart from music, Sarah’s hobbies include swimming, eating out, and meeting new people. In a profession full of cut-throat competition and disillusionment, Sarah holds unique aspirations. She has a strong belief in music as a God-given gift, capable of constructive or destructive power; she wishes to use her gifts to enrich as well as entertain people. Sarah Francis, thirteen, is on the fast track to a unique place in musical history. What does she have going for her that sets her apart from the thousands of would-be pop divas across the globe?  A vast vocal range spanning over three octaves (from low C# to D3)  Versatility: Sarah is not just another teen pop star; her repertoire includes jazz classics, West End musical hits, and even Italian opera, as well as the latest of her generation’s cultural pulse.  A unique cultural background – Pakistani, but born and raised in London, she represents a new generation of Asian voice in the global village.  She holds a work ethic rare in the glitzy world of showbiz: Says The News: “Those who sing professionally themselves appreciate what Sarah is trying to do as she shuns the easy road to fame and short-term success, and concentrates on extending her considerable skills, and exploring the unique flexibility of her voice.”  Need we add any more? Well, just in case, Pakistan TV cites Sarah as having a “distinguished voice quality” and have designated her as a top category “A” artist. Bio: The youngest of four children, Sarah was born in London on 18th February 1988. When she was only five when her family moved to East London. She showed an interest in the performing arts at an early age, taking lessons in violin and cello, and later joined a local drama school, performing in the pantomime “Aladdin”. Her meteoric rise to recognition, however was startlingly rapid. Upon attending Sarah’s first performance, London’s Ustad Fida Khan immediately recognised raw talent and urged her to passionately pursue singing. Tim Rossell, Director of Music at a specialist Arts college, declared that in eleven years of teaching, he has encountered only two or three students sharing similar potential for professional success. Sarah made quite a splash during her recent debut in Karachi, Pakistan, making headlines in the national press, and performing for national television. Pakistan’s leading English newspaper, Dawn 29th April 2001: “After a couple of songs we were convinced; she performed amazing vocal gymnastics, then smiled shyly as if it were nothing special!” Karachi’s local musical leaders were also attentive to Sarah’s abilities. Referring to her huge vocal range, one singer commented: “Sarah can sing anybody else’s songs but not everybody else can sing Sarah’s songs!” These songs, co-written by Sarah, include the semi-garage showstopper, “Still Alive,” featuring an enormous high B, and the brazenly upbeat Latin track “Do You Miss Me at All?” which goes one better, ending on a high C! The influences on Sarah’s music are many and varied, but include, amongst others, Madonna, Toni Braxton, and the music of the U.K. garage scene. However, one of her life’s ambitions is to pioneer an entirely new form of music, never before heard by human ears. Apart from music, Sarah’s hobbies include swimming, eating out, and meeting new people. In a profession full of cut-throat competition and disillusionment, Sarah holds unique aspirations. She has a strong belief in music as a God-given gift, capable of constructive or destructive power; she wishes to use her gifts to enrich as well as entertain people.

Group Members Tim Rossell Hannah Fredericks Rosemary Francis Alan Francis

Instruments Voice

Albums Still Alive

Press Reviews Computer Music Magazine, UK March 2002 Dawn-The Magazine Jung-News International The Mag

Location London, England - United Kingdom

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