Biography: Katherine Farnham

With rave reviews in several languages, hundreds of original songs and equal doses class and angst, Katherine Farnham just may be the industry's most promising new artist. A consummate musician, Katherine combines a beautiful and haunting four-octave voice with a passionate and dramatic approach to the piano. Going a step further she writes prolifically of love, passion, hope and myth with a thoughtful integrity that both illuminates and entertains. Her sound is hypnotic, intoxicating, mysterious, ethereal. Throughout it all though, is a constant celebration of the strength of the human spirit. Her mission as an artist is to spread a message of love, compassion, and unity throughout the world. Katherine has appeared on Good Morning America, NBC 6, Telemundo, The AT&T Amphitheatre and countless nightclubs and venues across the US. Her tracks have received airplay on college and commercial stations here and in South America. She graduated with highest honors from Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Katherine grew up in Clarion, Pennsylvania surrounded by music. Her mother was the former Director of New England Conservatory’s Wellesley Branch and her father toured with The Boston Pops. Katherine performed her first vocal solo at age 5 and soon afterwards knew her calling. “My mom taught me piano, how to interpret a song, and how to present myself on stage. It was a challenge sometimes, but it was a very special relationship.” Katherine’s influences were Beethoven, Chopin, Barbra Streisand, Paul Simon, Carole King, Mariah Carey, Sarah McLachlan, Teena Marie, Seal, Jewel, John Mayer and others. Berklee: Immersed in Sound After studying at Tanglewood and rejecting the confining atmosphere of a music conservatory, Katherine found the freedom to explore her artistic voice at Boston’s acclaimed Berklee College of Music. Soloing with The Gospel Choir, forming her own band and graduating summa cum laude was no small task, but Farnham took it in stride and also won Berklee’s Performer Songwriter Competition. Her modest demo tape-turned-EP “For the Love of it All” was released to a full house at The Hard Rock Café. Featuring sensual photos and Katherine’s unique blend of jazz, pop and R&B, it garnered several CMJ charts, international radio airplay and a review from a MIDEM journalist and Latin Grammy Awards Consultant that she had what it took to be one of the top names in American Pop Music.     Music as Cultural Bridge: Miami’s Theme Song of Unity Katherine's strength was put to good use as Katherine was asked to bridge inter-culture barriers. Her song “Mosaic”, found its way to the ears of Mayor Alex Penelas and other officials who had begun to launch Miami’s Mosaic Initiative. Katherine joined business, government and religious leaders from all over the state in the heart-felt quest to reach out and find common ground. After hundreds rose to give her a standing ovation at the Mayor’s Mosaic Convention, it became clear that this Midwestern Anglo girl had presented them with Miami’s long-awaited Theme Song. With the support of sponsors, Katherine was able to record and co-produce English and Spanish versions of the song. She performed it live for many major events, including the Miami Marathon with Tito Puente Jr. and MusicFest Miami with the legendary Celia Cruz.     Crafting A Golden Sound  Katherine's discography includes her critically-acclaimed debut EP "For the Love of it All", the bold, acoustic "Songs from the Troubadour" and the "Mosaic" single. Her latest studio project includes collaborations with several talented producers as well as the incomparable Doug Emery, (Barbra Streisand "Guilty Pleasures", Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera). She has also worked with Grammy-winning studio professionals in Los Angeles. In 2009, she was chosen from over 4000 artists to appear on the AIM Compilation CD, recently released in Amsterdam. Katherine proudly supports The American Diabetes Association and The Salvation Army. She has lended her time and talents to numerous charitable organizations and events and is listed in Who's Who in the World 2009. To download FREE MP3's, visit www.katherinefarnham.com. For more info, visit www.myspace.com/ katherinefarnham or email musicalkatherine@rocketmail.com.