Petra Jarrar

Connecticut singer Petra Jarrar performs in Bushnell Park and talks about her music and her future. More from her here. - Los Angeles Times

Stingray Body Art presents The Underbelly: 2.5.18 w/ Petra Jarrar and V Kelly - WEMF Radio

Welcome back to another episode of She`s An Artist! This week I am joined by the fabulous Petra Jarrar! Hope you enjoy!

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One thing I love about the Person of Interest series is that I get to meet and introduce you guys to some insanely talented and awesome people rising in the music scene. And that’s exactly who we’re talking to today. Meet Petra Jarrar, a NYC singer who’s on the road to big things…

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Tell us a little bit about yourself!

Hi y’all! My name is Petra. I am 20-years-old and I’m a musician in New York City. My journey began at the tender age of 2, when my brother propped me on a piano bench and pressed my fingers on the ivory and black piano keys for the very first time. I was always obsessed with performing, and picked up the guitar when I was 6. Music really became a career to me when I was about 12. I loved writing poetry, but it wasn’t until then that I became interested in combining the poetry I had written with melodic ideas I thought about. Soon after discovering songwriting, I started producing my own songs on my laptop, eventually turning my walk in closet into a mini-recording studio.

At 16, I moved to the West Village to attend my undergrad program at The New School, and spent many of my days going to open mics and cafes to show fellow musicians the songs I had written in my lecture classes earlier that day. In 2015, I released my first single, “Glamour Girl” (which I highly recommend checking out HERE!) and from that day forward, everything changed. I got to play headlining shows at venues like Webster Hall and Melrose Ballroom. I also had the opportunity to headline my own tour in Japan. On top of these amazing things, I also attended the GRAMMYs and went on a national tour alongside Drake Bell for a few weeks this past month. All in all, I’ve been living in the most remarkable dream sequence that I don’t want to wake up from.

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How would you describe your sound and yourself as an artist? Which musical artists do you admire?

My music, if I were to classify it, would alternative pop. I would say that a lot of my songs are super edgy and dance-able with catchy hooks that you won’t be able to forget. However, I also ensure my songs are very musically rewarding. I come from a classical background, so arrangements and the use of live instrumentation is very important to me. Besides classical music, I spent a lot of my childhood listening to rock bands. One of my earliest memories as a kid was my dad taking me to see Fleetwood Mac on one of their reunion tours in 2003 because I had an obsession with Stevie Nicks. I always drew influence from powerful women in music; for instance, Cher, Janis Joplin, Madonna, and Lady Gaga. They were all incredibly bold and broke every barrier in their way.

As a songwriter, I like to say the things people are terrified of saying aloud, but I know they’re thinking it to themselves. I’ve never been a person that’s been afraid to say things just how they are. My friends often know me for being blunt, and having a very twisted sense of humour. I love sharing personal stories about my life through song, and I know a lot of the things I experience are shared by many people. So I like keeping things honest, and maybe adding a twist of sardonicism here and there to keep listeners on their toes, and leave them to think “did she really just say that?”

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Petra performing a headlining show at the TCS NYC Marathon this past weekend. Photo by Orlando Mendiola (@landomend)
What are your other interests and passions?

I am very passionate about opera. I work very closely with my brother, Felix Jarrar, as he is an opera composer that is commissioned for work throughout New York City constantly. Classical music and opera is where my love for music began, so I absolutely love bringing new opera to audiences and venues. Recently, I acted as Melinoe, the deranged chthonic nymph and the bringer of nightmares and madness, in my brother and his co-writer, Brittany Goodwin’s work, “Songs of Soul Beams.” This role was very different for me, because it required me channeling emotions and feelings I kept buried. It was cathartic to channel my emotions into art, especially into a work as beautiful as this one.

Besides music, one of my biggest passions is social justice. In my undergraduate program, I majored in politics with a focus in pre-law. I was very active in student government, and worked with the President of my school to reform sexual misconduct and harassment policies to provide enhanced support to survivors. Furthermore, I also ran an underground social justice newspaper called, “The Antithesis,” that allowed for students to have a platform to voice their opinions on important social justice issues within the political, economic, social and environmental realm. I still continue my work activist as a musician, and have partaken in benefits for Mount Sinai, Doctors without Borders, and UNICEF.

Within your music career, what is the one thing that you are most proud of?

Personally, the achievement I am most proud of was partnering with Guitar Center both for an advertising campaign, and my national tour with Drake Bell. It all started with an Instagram post; I uploaded a few awesome photographs taken at a rooftop party I played in Brooklyn. Shortly afterwards, I was contact by Guitar Center and was asked if I would like to team up with them for an advertising campaign that would run for the month of July. It was such an enthralling experience. Because the campaign performed well, I partnered with them once again for my national tour. While I was on the road, they allowed me to do a social media takeover and take Guitar Center followers on a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with me. The entire diary ended up receiving approximately 17,600 views in one day.

What was so incredible about this opportunity was that I was able to achieve this feat as an independent artist. I am not signed to a label, nor do I have a team or manager behind my work. It was pretty thrilling for Guitar Center to support an independent act like myself on such a huge scale.

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Word is you’ll be in Philly soon – where can we catch you at?

I will be in Philadelphia on November 15th at The Fire at 7:30 PM! The show is a part of the Women Crush Wednesday showcase. You can find more info here! This is my first show in the Philly area, and I am SO stoked to perform.

What can we expect from you next?

I am going to be acting as “The Ghost of Christmas Future,” in Gramercy Opera’s Dicken’s A Christmas Carol, a new opera by Felix Jarrar and Brittany Goodwin. For more information, you can visit Gramercy Opera’s website for show dates and information for buying tickets. Now, I am in the process of recording my debut album. This will be my first musical release in almost two and a half years. I’m very excited to share this body of work, because this album consists of songs no one has really ever heard before. More details about the album will be emerging within the coming months. Following the release, I will be making my way around the country to tour the record– so stay tuned!

Thanks Petra, and welcome to Philly! Don’t forget to check her out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! - Positive Publicity Blog

At 20 years old, Petra Jarrar is starting to learn the ways of New York's music scene and discover more about her music as the days past. Transitioning from a classical pianist to a rightfully-ambitious pop singer, Petra has looked towards her outgoing, cheerful personality as a model to mold her own musical style.
You started your music career reciting classical pianist works, learning a decent amount from your brother, Felix. What kind of music did your parents play in your household as a child? Does that music still resonate with you today?
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My house was always filled with music. Classical was the most dominant genre in my household because of my brother, but in the car, my mom and dad would blast cassette tapes they owned of ABBA and The Beatles. When I was about six, my dad took me to see Fleetwood Mac's reunion tour close to my hometown. Both of these bands had a huge impact on me not just as a writer, but as a performer as well. The lyrical wittiness and genius of McCartney/Lennon encouraged me to push my writing further. The glamorous and captivating stage presence of Agnetha and Anni-Frid allowed me to dabble in my creative side and bust out velour bell bottom pants and sparky eye shadow for my shows.
Without this music, I wouldn't be who I am today.

Favorite venue to play in NYC and why?
The Studio at Webster Hall! I played there three times, and got to know almost everyone who works there. At my first headlining show in the studio last year, the bartender named a cocktail after my single, "Glamour Girl." I miss Webster Hall so much.
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What was the turning point for you to pursue a pop direction with your music? Was it specific artist, era, song, etc.?
My turning point came right after I wrote my first song as a twelve year old. I found songwriting to be so freeing and that anything was possible with a pen and notepad in my hand. When I was younger, I got bullied a lot and would always turn to music and writing as an escape. So when I started, I physically couldn't stop myself from creating music. The moment I realized I NEEDED to be a pop star came in 2012 after watching Adele's Royal Albert Hall Concert film on a flight back to the state from Vienna. Her rawness and authenticity spoke to me, and watching her gave me such a rush and thrill that I never felt before. I knew in that moment I found my calling.
What influence has NYC had on your music and your direction?

I moved to the West Village when I was sixteen years old. Prior to that, I was homeschooled and living in Connecticut. My parents always ensured my life was socially and culturally rich, but there was a part of me that still felt sheltered. The minute I moved to the city, everything had changed. Everything was louder (literally) and brighter (figuratively). I was so young at the time, and extremely impressionable. There was nothing that didn't enthrall me and I felt the world was my oyster. I began to know more about the underground and indie music scene, which was one of my most exciting discoveries to date. Going around the lower east side and seeing bands rock out and going against all conformities in mainstream music was awe inspiring. It definitely motivates to push my own songwriting further and try things I was too afraid to otherwise.
What are some of the hardest obstacles of being a musician in NYC?

You forget that you're not the only one with this crazy dream about being a famous musician. There are almost a million other people like you chasing the limelight, and it's a constant battle of trying to outdo yourself as an artist with every performance and release, and show everyone why they should give you a chance. I've learned from my own experiences to have a hell of a lot of stamina, never take no for an answer, and to never doubt myself. Someone will always take a chance on you, and more times than not, it's the person you want to say yes. You just need to believe in yourself.

You've recently finished a tour, hitting much of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. How was the experience? How has this tour made you feel differently about your music and career?
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I was invited to be a part of the High School Nation tour this summer to open for Drake Bell on the DW Stage. I have never toured the Midwest and South before, so I thought it would be an awesome opportunity to check out the scene.

Being on the road this past month was the most humbling experience of my life. I was flabbergasted at the fact about how many fans I had in the Midwest and South (I didn't really know until I went out there!). The crowds were insane; the biggest shows I've ever played were on this tour, with crowds going up to 3500 people at some shows.

I got to talk to fans one on one for the first time. One of my favorite experiences was when this lovely girl at my Louisville show handed me a portrait she drew of me. She found me afterwards at the sound engineer's booth and we got to talk for a while. It was the most beautiful experience. The tour made me want to stay out on the road forever and keep making music.
What NYC musicians and bands do you want to shout out? Who should we be listening to?

Two shout outs! First goes to my brother, Felix Jarrar and his writing partner, Brittany Goodwin. Besides music, I also act, and got to be in their production "Songs of the Soul Beams" as BAM. They're debuting their first work together next May (on my 21st birthday, actually!) called Tabula Rasa. This production is a jazz opera , so if you like jazz and classical music, go check them out. They're blending contemporary music in a traditional setting and the work is so amazing. You gotta check them out!

I would definitely give a shoutout to my girl, Bianca Muñiz! We've played some awesome shows together, and hands down is the most inspiring human I know. Her voice is beautiful, and her band is killing. She just released her new single "For You" and I'd be lying if I didn't say I blast her track all the time. - Hear Here NYC

Meet Petra Jarrar!
Fresh off of her summer tour with Drake Bell, Petra Jarrar will be joining us on Oct 27th for Magic & Mayhem.

Describe your music in three words.
Positive! Edgy. DANCEABLE.
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What drew you to creating your own music?
Music was a part of my life from an early start. I grew up as a classically trained pianist (my brother would prop me on a piano bench and teach me his piano exercises, scales and arpeggios). I always loved entertaining guests when they came over by singing and dancing for them. As I got older, I wanted to do something different than my brother. My mom noted my knack for entertainment, and bought me my first guitar when I was six. Songwriting did not come into my life until I was about twelve years old. I always loved writing, especially poetry. Most of what I wrote about dealt with being the “outcast,” and entering my coming-of-age phase. You know, typical tweenage things. One day, while sitting at the piano in the family living room, I set some words I wrote about ending a friendship to music for fun. Since that day, I never stopped setting my words to music.

What is unique about your music?
I come from a classical background, so arranging is a huge part of my music. While aiming to write songs that people can catch on to, I make sure to make each song as musically diverse as possible, and straying away from songwriter cliches and norms. I try and include harmonies and progressions that you don’t always hear in pop music, and make it mainstream.

Who, in any musical genre, do you look up to and why?
A lot of my influences are some of the leading ladies in music; Stevie Nicks, Cher, Madonna, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse and Britney Spears, are just a few to name. Not only is their music amazing, but they all were unafraid to break the boundaries in the music industry. I aspire to be as powerful as them, and have music that leaves such an impression on the world.

What can opera fans find in your music that will already be familiar to them? Additionally, what do you think your fan base will enjoy about opera?

The theatrics! Opera is just as much as a visual experience as it is an auditory one. My alter ego, as my friends always, say is “Glamour Girl” (also the name of my first single….you should go check it out *wink wink*). A huge part of my show is the costumes. My mom makes every outfit I wear by hand for all my shows. I always try to execute a vibrant and emotional presence on stage, because my music tells very vivid stories. I feel as though my fans would appreciate opera for its uniqueness in delivering a story to its audience.

What do you love most about Halloween? Any favorite Halloween memories?
HALLOWEEN IS MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY. I plan my costumes about six months in advance and have at least two outfit changes throughout the day. One of my favorite Halloween memories was in 2014, when I dressed up as Princess Jasmine. I had people throughout the West Village coming up to me and singing “A Whole New World.” It was also my first time going to the Halloween Parade, so it was a super fun night. - Cantanti Project

Petra Jarrar, 20, writes hook-drenched, danceable, optimistic pop songs. She sings them with swagger at NYC venues like the Bowery Electric and the Bitter End. Recently, the Fairfield native joined the fall leg of the High School Nation Tour, which brings artists and vendors to dozens of schools across the country every year. Jarrar performs her music in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee between Sept. 25 and Oct. 6; soon after, she'll relocate to Nashville to record her debut album.

Jarrar stopped by CTNOW to talk about her music and upcoming tour.

Q: How did you end up on the High School Nation Tour?

A: I played a rooftop party in Brooklyn in July. My friend got the job of her dreams, so she threw this huge party. She asked me to come and play with my band. There was a great photographer there who took some beautiful photos. I posted them on my social media, and Guitar Center got to see them.

They took the photos and they ran a campaign for the month of July, advertising all the gear we had in the pictures: amps, guitars, keyboards, drum kits. I then heard from this company called High School Nation about being an artist on their tour. It was exactly the kind of thing I was looking for at the time. I was deciding between going to school and trying to do music full time. I felt like this was a call from the future: "Yes, Petra, you have to go do this." I signed up to be part of the tour.

A few weeks later, Guitar Center called me back and said they wanted to partner with me on the tour. While I'm on the road, they're going to be showing behind the scenes, what it looks like to be on the road with me. They'll post pictures and videos. But it was all very much a twist of fate, which was really cool. I didn't even think playing a party for my friend could lead to such an awesome thing.

Q: What's your history with touring?

A: I've performed all over the world. My first tour was an international tour. We performed in Japan for about 10 days. We played a music festival in Kobe, but leading up to that we did several shows at several venues. They were all incredible. I've never seen audiences like I did in Japan. Even for my saddest songs, they were standing up and dancing, holding their phones up in the air. That was an awesome experience.

Right after that tour, in February, I got to go to the Grammys. I went there for the award show, which was an adventure in itself, and then I had a show at the Mint on Valentine's Day. But this tour is unique. It's literally being on the road, driving around the country for two weeks. It's going to be great. It's just going to be me and my guitar.

Q: What do you expect to happen on this tour?

A: I've learned after going on the road so many times not to have any expectations, because anything is bound to happen. Of course, there's a plan. There's a schedule that I'm following. But otherwise, I have absolutely no idea. I'm excited just to play in all these amazing cities and for all these amazing crowds. I haven't done the cross-country tour before, or even gone across the country. I've taken flights from coast to coast and from country to country, but to be in a car and see all these amazing places: that's what I'm excited about. I'm being very open-minded about it. Life on the road is very unpredictable in a great way.

Learn more about Petra Jarrar at petrajarrar.com and follow her on Twitter @petrazjarrar. - The Hartford Courant

Lang senior Petra Jarrar thought her moment as a musician had passed. Wanting to focus on school, Jarrar put her dream as an aspiring singer-songwriter aside to finish her years at Lang as a Politics major with a minor in Global Studies and Music. With the encouragement of her mother to start making music again in 2014, Jarrar is beginning to make her mark on the music scene.

Just before going on a mini tour in Los Angeles, Jarrar and her band stopped by Free Press Live to premiere two new songs, “Luck Boy” and “I Know Better Now.”

The band consists of of Jarrar, as lead singer and songwriter, her older brother Felix Jarrar on keyboard, Jazz and Contemporary Music junior Misia Vessio on drums, recent Performing Arts grad Alex Talarico on bass, and BAFA student at Lang and Jazz Rosdeli Marte on backing vocals.

“I really didn’t see myself doing music because I felt as though I had lost my opportunity,” Jarrar said. “But I was talking to my mom one day and she was just like, ‘You know, you never really know until you try something.’ So, I just decided to put my song ‘Glamour Girl’ out there.”



Jarrar put the song on her Soundcloud and decided that if nothing happened, she would stop doing music. Within a week several music blogs published pieces about her work, bringing attention to her music. Jarrar has since performed headlining shows at The Bitter End and The Studio at Webster Hall.

“[It] was crazy to think that it even happened,” Jarrar said. “I was just not anticipating on it being received the way that it was.”

Her Los Angeles shows, kicking off February 13-15, will mark her first time performing outside of New York City in the United States, but she has already performed internationally. She and her band toured Japan in early September as part of the Kansai Music Conference in Osaka, Japan and performed a string of headlining shows in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kobe.

“Expect to dance a lot and be on your feet,” Jarrar said about her upcoming Los Angeles shows. She will also be embarking on a U.S. tour later in the year.

You can catch Jarrar back in New York City Feb. 25 at The Bitter End and March 16 at DROM. - New School Free Press

Check out the music video for Petra Jarrar’s single ‘Glamour Girl’! It’ll get stuck in your head, and you won’t even be mad about it.
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I am so here for girls doing it for themselves. So when I head Petra Jarrar’s new song Glamour Girl I was totally excited. Petra is a (classically trained) 18-year-old singer/songwriter from the West Village. She learned piano at the age of two, taught herself how to play guitar at the age of six, and first started writing her own songs at the age of twelve. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she started recording her own demos from home, many of which can be heard on her upcoming EP, Wonderland.

But back to Glamour Girl. The song is really catchy, and Petra has great control of her range. She has a really interesting tone to her voice, and I love how the pieces of the song flow together. You can watch her music video for Glamour Girl below!

What did you guys think? I’m really digging the music video too. It’s got a really edgy feel to it while also being kind of ethereal and nostalgic. I am loving Petra’s voice, and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the songs on her upcoming EP!

You can connect with Petra on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and her website. - Drunk on Pop

Classically trained and winner of national/international piano, violin, and composition competitions, Petra Zarah Jarrar is a singer/songwriter that resides in the West Village and who has performed at venues across the New England region. Her brother taught her to play the piano at the age of two by putting her fingers onto the keys. Subsequently, she learned how to play guitar on a Fender Strat when she was six herself. Her love for opera and musicals inspired her to learn how to sing.

Petra always had a knack for writing and at the age of 12 she began writing her own music. Her interest in writing music led her to learn how to record her own songs on Garageband. She created a mini-recording studio inside of her walk-in closet in her family’s home where she recorded demos, many of which may make an appearance on her first EP. Now, Petra has been a recording at various studios all throughout New York City with a myriad of award-winning producers.

Petra also plays at various open mics in NYC and is currently working on releasing her first EP which will feature five of her own original songs.

Official website: www.petrajarrar.com
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Welcome back! As you all know, it took some time to create this article.I wanted to find a different sound or an artist that touches the listener through sound and melody only. Though there are millions of independent artist, it takes a while to find artist that you genuinely feel connected to; solely by their work.

Without further ado (and lack of my usual comedic effect because, right now… I got nothing) check out these five talented indie artist. As always, enjoy!

Petra has one song. That’s it! One song! And it’s gooood! I mentioned Petra because I believe she is going to be huge in the industry. The song “Glamour Girl” is sweet, yet, deep. There’s a strong, soulful, melodic rhythm that slowly follows the up-beat tempo of the drums, what sounds like a keyboard, and her voice. The message is really nice as well. Petra does not want to be wined and dined; she wants to be loved…

Anywho…

Petra Jarrar began her musical journey at the age of two — when her brother pressed her fingers onto the piano to teach her. At the age of 12, Petra began writing music. Since then, Petra has become a classically trained musician and has won multiple piano, violin, and composition competitions. Petra’s first EP, Wonderland is soon set for release, but you can stay up-to-date with Petra and her music here. - The IT Site

Tears United Inc Media had a chance to conduct an interview with the beautiful Petra Jarrar. She’s a refreshing pop-rock artist out of Norwalk, Connecticut. Checkout it out!

Q: Why Music?

A: Music was the equivalent to freedom for me. As a young kid, I did not have many friends and didn’t really know how to connect with other people my age. I would always turn to music for comfort because I always found it amazing how songs could capture the exact emotion that I was feeling. Through music, I realized the power of how a single melody can touch a person’s heart and speak to their soul. Somewhere inside me, I knew that I was not the only person who felt the way I did. So, I decided to translate the thoughts I had building inside of me into lyrics and melodies. The more I wrote, the more I was able to free the voice I suppressed for so long. I found solace in taking ugly experiences and thoughts that I had battled with and turning them into beautiful songs. Knowing that I could express myself, and be able to connect with other people made me fall in love with music. Music, in many ways, set me free.



Q:Tell me about the single “Glamour Girl”? How did it come about?

A: Glamour Girl actually has a very funny story. I wrote the song a few years back when I was a chorister at a church close to my hometown in Westport, Connecticut. As much as I did listen to what the pastor was saying during sermons, I would sneak a pencil and paper and scratch out thoughts, lyrics, or melodies, really whatever came to mind. As a girl who grew up in small town, I always dreamed what it would have been like living outside of the four walls I knew. I was enamored by old Hollywood, and would obsessively watch classic films with my brother. Some particular favorites of mine were ‘Roman Holiday,’ and ‘Some Like it Hot.’ I pondered the plot of both films and wondered what it may have been like giving up fame and fortune for love. Soon, Glamour Girl was created out of those fumbled thoughts.



Q: How big of an influence has your brother been in your musical development?

A: My brother, Felix, was the sole reason I sparked an interest in music. He is a musician and composer himself, and taught me how to play piano when I was two years old by propping me on the piano bench and pressing my keys on the piano. Felix was also the first person to introduce me to singing through opera. Every Saturday while growing up, he would tune into WQRX’s live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera, and would listen to the radio and prance around my room. While I never ended up becoming an opera virtuoso myself, he opened up a whole new world for me.

His motivation and dedication to his craft inspired me to better myself encouraged me to work harder for what I wanted. He always encouraged me to try everything and always had faith that I could do something if I put my mind to it. I always look up to him, and value his opinion. He’s the first person I always play my original songs for. Even though he is family, he never sugar coats his opinions when it comes to music, and I always appreciate his criticism, because I know he has my best interest at heart.



Q: Which platform do you enjoy creating on the most? Piano, violin, guitar or singing, and why?

A: I always switch up the platforms I use when creating music. Typically, it depends on what I have closest to me at the time. I carry my guitar everywhere I go, so I often write songs on my guitar. However, I sometimes come up with a melody while walking down the street, so I’d write it in a notebook and would save it for when I got home. I turned to piano when I am trying to come up with different melodies or voicing, especially when it comes to producing my own tracks. I’m thinking about getting back into playing the violin for one record I’ve been writing recently. I like to change things up and try something I haven’t before.



Q: How important is it to you, to be able to write your own music?

A: Songwriting is something not very many musicians do anymore, especially in pop music. I’ve noticed that there have been some fantastic up and coming artists who are very involved with writing their own music. However, there are still not enough singer/songwriters out there! Music is very emotional art form, and it’s so easily to hear in a singer’s voice whether the are genuinely connected to the material that they are performing. I feel very lucky to be able to write my own music. Music is a way for people to peek into a window of my soul. Through songs, I’m able to tell some of my best stories that I may not have the chance to share otherwise.



Q: You have an incredible track record of performances and venues, winning awards etc but you’re only 19. What’s your short term goals, say for the next 3 years? What can your fans look forward to?


A: Thank you! Over the next three years, you will most definitely be hearing a lot from me. My goal is to be able to share my music with more of the world. I definitely want to release a full length album. I have plans in the works currently to write and record some more music with hopes to release my first album. I also definitely want to meet more fans. So, I’d absolutely love to go on tour- not just in the United States, but also around the world! I’m already planning to go to Japan this September. We actually just launched an IndieGoGo campaign a few weeks ago for fans and friends to help us raise money for our tour. If you’d like some more information, you can visit: https://igg.me/at/petrabandjapan for more information!

For more with Petra Jarrar go to www.petrajarrar.com also, www.petrajarrar.tumblr.com - Tears United INC

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