{"id":1392,"date":"2013-10-23T13:33:25","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T13:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/?page_id=1392"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:07:14","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #646d77;\">Sara So Far<\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"zoom-social-icons-widget-2\" class=\"widget zoom-social-icons-widget widget-shortcode area-homepage1\">\n\t\t\n<ul class=\"zoom-social-icons-list zoom-social-icons-list--with-canvas zoom-social-icons-list--rounded zoom-social-icons-list--no-labels\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sarasofar1\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">facebook<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"zoom-social_icons-list-span social-icon socicon socicon-facebook\" data-hover-rule=\"background-color\" data-hover-color=\"#3b5998\" style=\"background-color : #3b5998; font-size: 18px; padding:8px\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdwQUswjREwoADewFDCou8g\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">youtube<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"zoom-social_icons-list-span social-icon socicon socicon-youtube\" data-hover-rule=\"background-color\" data-hover-color=\"#e0463e\" style=\"background-color : #e02a20; font-size: 18px; padding:8px\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__link\" href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/flirting-with-the-rooftops-ep\/1069397249\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Default Label\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">apple<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"zoom-social_icons-list-span social-icon socicon socicon-apple\" data-hover-rule=\"background-color\" data-hover-color=\"#B9BFC1\" style=\"background-color : #B9BFC1; font-size: 18px; padding:8px\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Sara+So+Far&#038;rh=n%3A163856011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011&#038;qid=1460452353\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Default Label\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">amazon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"zoom-social_icons-list-span social-icon fa fa-amazon\" data-hover-rule=\"background-color\" data-hover-color=\"#e8b268\" style=\"background-color : #e89625; font-size: 18px; padding:8px\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"zoom-social_icons-list__link\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2lHZ54CXhpw5spgwXdg4SJ?si=T3afrnejTsKLZaAdhE6zLQ\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Default Label\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">spotify<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"zoom-social_icons-list-span social-icon socicon socicon-spotify\" data-hover-rule=\"background-color\" data-hover-color=\"#97bf6e\" style=\"background-color : #7bb342; font-size: 18px; padding:8px\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n\n\t\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<p>EP &#8220;Vertical&#8221; out now! Join us for the<strong> live release concert<\/strong> in the heart of Brussels on Saturday evening 14th March at 20h00. Info&amp;tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/release-concert-vertical-sara-so-far\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Did you know you can follow, purchase quality audio and get the story behind the songs on <strong>Bandcamp<\/strong>? This is a great platform to support independent artists in 2026. To check this out, click on the song here below:<\/em><\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"42\" style=\"position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 42px;\" src=\"\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/v=2\/track=813537603\/size=small\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<pre><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"68\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2043 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Sara-So-Far-autograph.png\" alt=\"Sara So Far autograph\" \/><\/pre>\n<p><br class=\" \" \/><br \/>\n<br class=\" \" \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #646d77;\">Latest news<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #999999;\">March 2026:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">The full EP &#8216;Vertical&#8217; was released on the 13th March and is now available on all streaming platforms, as well as on Bandcamp. Listen <a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/sarasofar\/vertical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-6713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vertical-FINAL-cover-art-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #999999;\">February 2026:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">The release of the full EP &#8216;Vertical&#8217; is only a few weeks away. Getting ready for a unique candlelit release concert, together with the new band (Ramon van Merkenstein Trio). Book your tickets early, limited seating! Info &amp; tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/fienta.com\/release-concert-vertical-sara-so-far\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #999999;\">November 2025:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0Time for a brandnew release! Listen <a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/sarasofar\/waterfall-feat-emine-bostanc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0to my brandnew song &#8216;Waterfall&#8217;. <\/span>I wrote this song on a songwriter\u2019s retreat in a lonely cabin out in nature while a thunderstorm raged outside. It became a song full of longing, surrender and WATER. It has made a long journey since then. I am very grateful for the talented artist that features on this song: I can think of no better sound then the kemen\u00e7e in the skilled hands of Emine Bostanc\u0131 to evoke these sounds of thirst and longing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I cannot begin to describe how thrilled I am to share this song with you at last. I invite you to immerse yourself in \u2018Waterfall\u2019 and to allow yourself to get utterly drenched by its many layers of sound.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-6706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Waterfall-FINAL-COVER-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #999999;\">October 2024:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A new EP is in the making! The slow-brewing kind, with warm piano\/vocals partly recorded on my own upright piano at \u00a0home.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/c509275dce7d\/artist-newsletter-signup?fbclid=IwAR3DZjh2r31SludoU-m5c_hOzV50-LELy22E_kCxYHrmOd3s5P3LFYCSmHk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Subscribe<\/a> to the artist newsletter to stay up to date.\u00a0<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-6616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Piano-Feb24-Polaroid-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Piano-Feb24-Polaroid-1.jpg 1127w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Piano-Feb24-Polaroid-1-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Piano-Feb24-Polaroid-1-835x1024.jpg 835w, https:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Piano-Feb24-Polaroid-1-768x942.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">17th December 2023:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Curious what &#8216;What You Is&#8217; sounds like live? This song is made by vocal stacking: building little loops with the voice, recorded and stacked with a loop station. The loop station is operated with the feet, there&#8217;s a lot of stomping involved. Here is the newly released live video of &#8216;What You Is&#8217;, performed at the 3 Women 3 Voices concert last March. Enjoy! <div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_84410\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"  data-origwidth=\"1200\" data-origheight=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qz27NbzqfEw?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">March 2023:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>I am more aware than ever that music REALLY happens when it is happening together with other people. Community and music are deeply intertwined. Out of a growing collaboration with the two artists <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/ezryah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ezryah<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/havancreates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HAVAN<\/a>, a project has been born: <strong>3 Women, 3 Voices<\/strong>. We have merged our sounds, stories and songwriting to become one big concert, which will take place on Thursday the 9th of March, just outside of Brussels, Belgium. Head over to the &#8216;concerts&#8217; menu to find out the details and to book your tickets. All welcome!<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">30th December 2022:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The old year 2022 is coming to an end. Time to &#8216;ring in the new year&#8217; 2023 with the wise poem <strong>&#8216;Ring Out, Wild Bells&#8217;<\/strong>. This poem was written by Alfred Lord Tennyson in the 19th century. Today it was released as a single, with a brandnew arrangement of pure vocal layers. My thanks goes out to my brother Benjamin Jesse for lending his deep voice to carry my harmonies. <strong>Listen here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/sarasofar\/ring-out-wild-bells\">https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/sarasofar\/ring-out-wild-bells<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">22nd April 2022:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Today the <strong>music video for &#8216;Keep On&#8217;<\/strong> was released! A\u00a0stomping, rhythmic song about community, courage and GRIT. Does life throw a lot at you lately? Do you feel as if you&#8217;re taking one hit after another? Keep walking, eyes on the horizon. <em>Don&#8217;t. Give. Up.<\/em> And oh, don&#8217;t you walk alone. Life is about COMMUNITY. Even if you feel completely alone, you are not. Sometimes it takes a bit of stepping out (or stomping loudly) to find your band. Keep on!<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_88061\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"  data-origwidth=\"1200\" data-origheight=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BROEPSVV9Cs?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">April 2022:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Today, the 8th of April, is the release of the <strong>new single &#8216;Keep On&#8217;<\/strong>! A song about courage, grit and community. Listen on the streaming platform of your choice, find the links right <a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/sarasofar\/keep-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>.<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_68511\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"  data-origwidth=\"1200\" data-origheight=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PPbIwEdCa_s?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8212;Music video coming soon!&#8212;<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">March 2022:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>New short video series! To get a peek behind the curtain, watch the new<strong> &#8216;Song Scoop&#8217; videos<\/strong>: the making of the song, the story behind it, the process that went into it&#8230; Exciting little details, put together in short video format by yours truly. Two Song Scoops have been released So Far, with many more to come. Available to watch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarasofarsinger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sarasofar1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">November 2021:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The<strong> music video for &#8216;Earth&#8217;<\/strong> is out! This video was shot in Cyprus, around the beautiful Ak\u00e1mas Peninsula, by Alejandro Villacis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Watch it right here, don&#8217;t forget to hit that subscribe button: <div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_42783\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"  data-origwidth=\"1200\" data-origheight=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bchi4lpepQ8?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">October 2021:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>At last, <strong>the album &#8216;Earth&#8217;<\/strong> is ready for release! It will be released on all online platforms on the 15th October (CD&#8217;s will be available on Bandcamp). Watch the album trailer right here: <div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_28276\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"  data-origwidth=\"1200\" data-origheight=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m2pg0yyRSOE?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">June 2021:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Coming out of the restrictions, it is time to release stacks and stacks of vocals out of the little room to which I&#8217;ve been confined for most of the time this year. On July 2nd, I will release a single that is pure vocals, born out of many improv sessions with the loopstation. Sometimes, fencing in one&#8217;s creativity by choosing one single instrument (the voice) can release new and surprising repertoire. I&#8217;ll be presenting the new single with a <strong>livestream concert<\/strong> featuring lots of live looping. The concert will go live on July 3rd (8PM CEST) and would love for you to join me. Get your tickets\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sidedooraccess.com\/shows\/nz1tVNfk73A5lDXPRFj1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RIGHT HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">February 2021:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Never could I have imagined how a pandemic would impact our lives at this time. The recording of the album has of course been greatly slowed down due to the circumstances that surround us all. But after many postponements, all recordings are now done. Last month, I invited the string quartet &#8216;In Praise of Folly&#8217; over to Jetstudio Brussels to record with me. They did an amazing job. Within the same session, I recorded all leftover vocals (and a little bit of ukulele) while musicians over in Cyprus recorded their parts on their own. We all miss playing together, but at the same time we&#8217;re grateful for the digital age we live in, making it possible to breach any distance. At this moment, the album is being finalized and the first results will be out soon!<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">July 2020:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Summer is here and it is time to rest and recover after recording the album, shooting the video, and in the same month move abroad with the family, in the midst of all the Covid craziness. While settling in Brussels, Belgium and also doing some summer traveling, it is good to reflect and look back on 4,5 wonderful years in Cyprus. Many friendships made, many projects done, a lot of teaching as well. All valuable experiences. Now it is time to look ahead as well and map out the coming year, to plan the production of the album and to create time to write some last arrangements, which will be recorded with musicians both in Belgium and Cyprus.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">June 2020:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s the month of hard, hard work. But very rewarding work indeed thanks to some great collaborations. Recording the best part of the new album at Studio eleven63 in Nicosia has been a like a roller coaster, working together with talented cypriot musicians and with the best sound engineer one could wish for. Check Instagram (#sarasofarsinger) for some recording studio impressions. <br \/>\nThe rest of the recordings will have to be postponed as they involve musicians from North Cyprus and the border has been closed since March. Another interesting collaboration happened with a gifted visual artist. Together we braved some rough nature on the other side of the island to shoot a music video for &#8216;Earth&#8217;. Adventurous and thrilling, it was an experience that left us feeling humbled by nature.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">May 2020:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It has been tough working on projects throughout the lockdown, but when inspiration hits we must seize it! That is why Friday 29th May will see the release of the new single &#8220;To You&#8221;. It is a poem written on a usually vibrant island where suddenly all life came to a screeching halt. It&#8217;s about deserted streets, empty cafes, love and longing for loved ones near yet so far away. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">April 2020:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What we had never expected to happen has happened indeed: we&#8217;re all in lockdown due to the Covid-19 virus, staying home and awaiting further instructions. Gigs and sadly also the studio recordings have been cancelled. But plenty can happen at home! Check the menu &#8216;Concerts&#8217; for the details of an upcoming online concert from home on April 30th, organised by European Jazz Nights. Also, make sure to click &#8216;like&#8217; on the Sara So Far Facebook page to stay up to date on songs that are now in the making and soon to be published. Let the music go on!<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">February 2020:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Re-working and re-inventing the solo project now entitled &#8220;Jazz Poems in Blue&#8221;, there are solo concerts coming up in both Nicosia and in Paphos, as well as a live performance with the band at these guys&#8217; hometown Limassol, right near the seaside. Check the menu &#8216;concerts&#8217; and Facebook for details. See you here, or there, or way out there!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">January 2020:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">New year, new projects! With Bass&amp;Voice concerts as well as performances with the band and other collaborations ongoing, an exciting few months lie ahead as in March 2020 Sara So Far will be <strong>recording an album<\/strong> at studio Eleven63 in Nicosia. Stay tuned&#8230;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">October 2019:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The start of the <strong>Solo Project<\/strong>. Exploring the endless combinations of voice, poetry, loop station, piano and other objects and instruments. Each artist has a duty to challenge him- or herself and to tease the boundaries of their abilities. Performing at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahsjazzclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sarah&#8217;s Jazz Club<\/a>\u00a0in the old town of Nicosia. This jazz club has been like an artistic home these past years in Cyprus, its owner Sarah Fenwick being a precious friend and role model.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">January 2019:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It has been a pleasure collaborating with\u00a0Cahit Kutrafal\u0131 (bass), Charis Ioannou (sax) and others while performing in North Cyprus for the <strong>European Jazz Nights<\/strong>. An island divided, but not so when art&amp;music bring people together. Enjoying getting to know both communities while performing in Lefkosa, Deryneia and Famagusta.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">March 2019:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Sara So Far <strong>YouTube channel<\/strong> has been updated and refined.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdwQUswjREwoADewFDCou8g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to have a look and to subscribe!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">December 2018:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A new collaboration <strong>&#8220;Sara So Far &amp; Band&#8221;<\/strong> has resulted in plenty of jazz both in Nicosia and Limassol. These great guys make it happen: Stelios Xydias (dr), Andreas Rodosthenous (b) and Ermis Michail (gt). Good times!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">October 2018:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"spotlight alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fath3-3.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/p960x960\/44131161_2305317012843789_4135543405667155968_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&amp;_nc_oc=AQns5vPu8ABqI7ZLKUlOSkGNBmaOCYgT9cswTnz05YMC-zaKAGazy33ugH78FQlL2pI&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fath3-3.fna&amp;_nc_tp=1&amp;oh=46a873aadb4082921829072a1e2bae42&amp;oe=5E934029\" alt=\"Image may contain: 1 person\" width=\"188\" height=\"188\" aria-busy=\"false\" \/><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was an honour to play a <strong>&#8220;Jazz for Kids&#8221;<\/strong> concert with renowned Cypriot jazz pianist Marios Toumbas. Children of the local Montessori community and their friends and family enjoyed music in a romantically lit backyard, listening to the story of &#8220;Dindi in search of music&#8221;, a tale woven through a colourful choice of songs.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">February 2018:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sara So Far has started a collaboration with the very talented turkish cypriot bass player <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cahitkutrafali.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cahit Kutrafal\u0131<\/a>. They have embarked on a series of concerts, performing as a <strong>Bass&amp;Voice duo<\/strong>, drawing from many different genres and using loop stations to layer groove upon sound upon groove upon sound&#8230; They are performing at several venues and events both in North- and South Cyprus. Here&#8217;s a small excerpt, improvising on &#8216;Dance Me to the End of Love&#8217; (Leonard Cohen):<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"creativ-shortcode creativ-shortcode-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0QbSbzn1eh4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">March 2017:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A successful <strong>Cyprus debut<\/strong> thanks to the great musicians this island has to offer: Charis Ioannou (sax), Ioannis Vafeas (dr), Marios Toumbas (p), Cahit Kutrafal\u0131 (b). Playing at Central Stage on March 4th with these guys was a great pleasure, and credit goes out to photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerimbelet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerim Belet<\/a>\u00a0for his original touch. Looking forward to many more interesting Cyprus collaborations in years to come. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/sarasofar1\/photos\/?tab=album&amp;album_id=1466732383368927&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDy04UAU3U28a8klTrg-6LH7wQJydl0S7Yi4Z9QHADYuQrr5YynYL9hN7xRWZdtPGHxVWgkLjIZFzSq2_Jk0g6Oagoih7Xn0Z8eBqw3xxyxgmkphkigXyQsxmbBIWjjhqhF-H3nCxhWTm1suaPbOeEFVb-EiRyKIy_bgkWphEmpoEMlPmpNbB4isWby5LFUjNoaGNHu10hBEXdOENAJ5iO3bS_wzX_0DE8hIyxJZ_ckOBfoyGkTCOMNtNjnwg7hU55icWs90xeWbI5_X8cAMAFo3Av2JoEPTqFfQWjxzns0A0mXf-TOoraXbGUghivQ-OUUyViy9M9Vwz7euescJW91zVLCCIQFYZ0vErR5FpmtHs165MmfDiwnAlmBI7bSL4tgf_3ZfLFuLB8cZ32P1lK2QBk0I2s0ucy8TwfTudlIp-39dzUAT7U5A1DwWp74cy20-uCERg3ZgmnjbhNPlkwGqQ8gH2fTC8EBJxL0t1oLm_HF0_pdUZ-BUJNbdsxpu0GRxQOwfvOSz8sTDbULEzHNDaa5uTWpIxe611CptaU&amp;__tn__=-UC-R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to see the concert photo album<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">August 2016:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taking some rest after a successful <strong>tour of Taiwan<\/strong> with some great musicians: Ho-Pu on guitar, Weichung on drums and Jack on doublebass, and also a guest appearance of trumpet player Josh Aguiar. We had a great time, such a beautiful country and very friendly people. Exploring the local cuisine was a whole new experience, to be much enjoyed! Take a scroll on the newly launched Sara So Far facebook fanpage\u00a0to see pictures and more. Leave us a note! The videomaterial of the Taiwan concerts will be online soon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check back later this month for a solo performance and songwriting workshops at a great new belgian festival.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">July 2016:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This month Sara So Far is headed for <strong>Taiwan<\/strong> to join hands with her fellow jazz musicians there and do a concert tour. Check back on this website to catch some of the goodness of the exciting taiwanese jazzscene!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarasofar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Sara So Far Taiwan promo.mov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to see the Taiwan promo video<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">June 2016:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Sara So Far <strong>artist page on Facebook<\/strong> is up and running!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sarasofar1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to view, and don&#8217;t forget to like&amp;follow.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">March 2016:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are happy to announce that <strong>the EP &#8220;Flirting With The Rooftops&#8221;<\/strong> is finished and available on CD and in online stores. Click on the buttons top of this page or on the tab &#8220;audio&#8221; to buy the EP in mp3 format from iTunes or on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check the tab &#8220;concerts&#8221; for info on the release concert on April 23rd in Brussels! Also, Sara So Far will reunite with musician friends at the other end of the globe in July for a tour in Taiwan.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">February 2014:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On February 13th at 20h there will be a <strong>pre-release solo concert<\/strong> at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels. Click on &#8216;concerts&#8217; for more info, don&#8217;t miss it and bring your friends for an intimate acoustic jazz evening.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">November 2014:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new EP <strong>&#8216;Flirting With The Rooftops&#8217;<\/strong> is almost ready to see the world. As of February 2015, Sara So Far &amp; band will start a new series of concerts to promote the new EP. It will soon be available in online stores, a few clicks away from this website. Don&#8217;t forget to sign up for the newsletter, to stay up to date on these exciting events!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">March\/April 2014:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sara So Far and band are currently busy in a <strong>recording studio<\/strong> in Brussels, putting together an EP with a fresh new sound, So Far unheard. They&#8217;ve invited additional musicians, who have added some great color to the music. Very soon available for purchase in iTunes Store. Stay up to date!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b><b>8th December 2013:<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Christmas<\/strong> is early this year, and Sara So Far will be celebrating it together with the bigband SWEET JAZZ ORCHESTRA &amp; guests. Jazz Carols at Holy Trinity Brussels, 19h on Sunday 8th December. Bring your friends!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>November 2013:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Currently Sara So Far is working on solo projects. Back to the piano. She has been singing and playing a sweet mixture of her own compositions and good ol&#8217; jazz standards, on locations in Brussels and in Munich, Germany. Getting ready for similar occasions in the new year.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you signed up for the newsletter yet? It&#8217;s the easiest way to stay up to date on concerts, recordings and events. We won&#8217;t bombard you with emails, that&#8217;s a promise&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sara So Far EP &#8220;Vertical&#8221; out now! Join us for the live release concert in the heart of Brussels on Saturday evening 14th March at 20h00. Info&amp;tickets HERE Did you know you can follow, purchase quality audio and get the story behind the songs on Bandcamp? 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