Faarrow
| FAARROW | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Canada |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records |
| Website | http://www.faarrow.com/ |
| Members | Siham and Iman Hashi |
Faarrow, is a Canadian Pop/R&B musical duo. Consisting of Somali sisters Siham and Iman Hashi, the group released their debut EP "Lost" in 2016.
Personal life
Iman and Siham Hashi, were born in Mogadishu, Somalia. Fleeing their homes to escape civil war, the sisters and their family relocated to Toronto, Canada as Refugees. Early into their teens the sisters identified their music ability but told no one for fear of the cultural taboo. When they finally made the decision to pursue a music career, they moved to Atlanta, Georgia to begin their journey.[1]
Career
In Atlanta the sisters began recording and within six short months, caught the attention of Universal Motown. After some time at the label and no debut, they decided it was time to move on (figuratively and literally).
Iman and Siham then made the move to Los Angeles as free agents. Wasting no time, they were back in the studio crafting a new sound. Iman, meaning ‘FAITH’ and Siham, meaning 'ARROW’ gives light to their name, FAARROW. Their music has evolved into a drum heavy fusion of World, Hip hop and Pop music. The sisters have recently inked a deal with Warner Bros Records and worked with their producer Elijah Kelley on their debut EP, 'Lost'! Iman and Siham also serve as U.N. Spokes People with the U.N. Refugee Agency and are actively involved with humanitarian efforts for organizations alike.
Faarrow's main musical influences include the Spice Girls, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Mika.[2][3]
The band name Faarrow is a fusion of the meanings of their respective names translated from Arabic ("faith" and "arrow).[4]
Philanthropy
In the 2000s, Siham and Iman established Somalia Lives Again, a non-profit organization which aims to give back to their country of birth.[2] They have also raised proceeds for humanitarian work through their Wish Creatively initiative, which sells handmade jewelry. Additionally, the band has performed on World Refugee Day in Tunisia,[4] and at the UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award ceremony.[2]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Lost |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
| 2013 | "Rule the World" | Non-album singles |
| "Say My Name" | ||
| 2016 | "Lost" | |
References
- ↑ "Welcome". FAARROW. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- 1 2 3 "Q&A: Sisters in a "Sweet Rush" to make music and help Somalis". UNHCR. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ↑ Arthur, Sylvia (13 April 2009). "Sweet Rush: Sister Act". Clutch Magazine. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- 1 2 Kim, Suyeon (1 June 2012). "Somalian Sisters Faarrow Change the World". MTV Iggy. Retrieved 30 November 2013.