But also have a very very good guitarist play with me...Leon King..
It's produced by various peeps...The Fold Studios and Will Weeks.
Check these wonderful people out, they'd like that.....
Thanks for stopping by.xx.
Influences
The Andrew Sisters, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Jill Sott, Camille, The Strokes, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Cuban Music!!!
We are all the sum parts of what we see, what we feel, who we meet, where we live, who we love and how we process this crazy mother of 21st century life. Rokhsan Heydari is a remarkable embodiment of the world today. Daughter to a British/Indian mother and Persian father, she has a truly international attitude in her style and manner. She is also multi-lingual speaking French, Spanish, Persian and English.
Playing piano from the age of 6, and then picking up vocals, guitar, drums, production and now violin, Rokhsan has continued to develop her writing and live performance skills at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, immersing herself in every opportunity made available. Over a period of 3 years Rokhsan played literally hundreds
of live shows with the Huw Stephens’ recommended Worst Case Scenario label mates, Little Things, as well as showcasing her solo material.
Now at just 23, Rokhsan’s solo work has a beautifully crafted charm of folk, soul and pop with a touch of Eastern frailty in her vocal phrasing. This has created a small storm at radio and in A & R circles way ahead of her first single release on Worst Case Scenario records in October 08. In June a performance witnessed by key Radio 1 staff led to a crowd pleasing Glastonbury slot on the BBC Introducing stage. Imminent shows at Bestival and Manchester’s In The City, quite simply because they love her, are all clear signs of big things to come.
GLASTONBURY 2008!!!! BBC INTRODUCING STAGE!!! ARGH!!!! Was sweeeeeet.
"Rokhsan Heydari, one of the finalists in the 2007 MBF Songwriting Awards the other week, was on next and captured the audience with her charm and personality. She plays guitar and piano and is a bit urban, but without the exaggerated Kate Nash accent (most people in Croydon don’t sound like that). “Maria” and “Like The Sun That Shines Each Day” highlighted her versatility and the audience fell for her totally, which they would have done even if she wasn’t very good. She says that songwriting is her first priority, but don’t neglect the punters, Rokhsan; they love you." Peter Coulston (Backstage Pass)
"Rokhsan Heydari’s gig at Night And Day was packed with A&R – we think she’s a hugely talented singer in the early stages of her career. Even with her young age in mind,
she delivered a short set with at least two brilliant songs. In The City
"Rokhsan has it all. Beautiful voice, amazing melodies and a very very good stage presence. Rokhsan Heydari is gonna take 2008 by surprise." Giles (Zwoel, Sellaband)
Great to see you at Guilfest, sad I missed you at the Unison tent :-(. Popped by a few times but must have missed you play :-(. Hope you had a good festival and see you again soon hopefully!
The official reason is i'm busy recording a couple of EPs. But really I'm just a bit crap at getting gigs. I need to take a leaf out of your work ethic!x
Hey sexy badger it's Jimmy The Fingers! If you haven't seen this video please take a peek... This is me singing my song "Grace." If you buy one mp3 this year make it a jimmy! BUY NOW – CLICK HERE!!!!!
sorry for the blatant plug but if i don't plug it, no one else will innit!
Loved your set at the picnic festival! And was absolutely gobsmacked you remembered me!! Have fun at Glastonbury and hope to catch you back this way again sometime soon. Seriously enjoying the cd and I'm sure my friend will too when I pass her the other one i bought :-) Dave
hi there Rokhsan i am fine thank you, how are you ? thank you very much ffor ur feedback, really appreciated. will take it on board, so i need to slow down a bit and not rush it thanks, i am looking for a band, cant find people tho, not easy so trying to do open mic nights by myself so anyway are u planning to play round nottingham anytime soon ??? and u got any tips for me in creating nice melodies, u seem pretty good at it .. thanks
hi there was looking through my friends list and came accross ur profile just wanna say i like the songs, my fave ones are "josie queen" and "answers" ur very talented anyway just wondering if u cud chk my page out, my songs are pretty simple but wud appreicate some feedback and advice. thanks , hope ur well
De ce charme, je rêve d'un autre monde ou sans armes et durant une courte trêve je regarderai ce monde de mon" Ascension". Masquant une douleur pour votre simple bonheur. En ce jour anniversaire a quoi bon faire la guerre. Jouons de nos passions pour apaiser cette colère et levons nos verres pour se pardonner ,demain d'être simplement humains
Just wanted to swing by and say...love your music. Spent one morning last week with the music from the speakers, next to the Computer, nice and loud! It was your music on your profile, lovin the lyrics, the guitar, the backing vocals. Coooool!
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