Interview With An Artiste: Sarah Carpio

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As part of The Pixel Project‘s “Music For Pixels” campaign, we encourage artistes taking part in any “Music For Pixels” programme, be it as an Artiste of the Month or as a YouTube Cover Carnival contestant, to speak up about why they are using music to say NO to violence against women.

Today, we interview Mexican artiste, Sarah Carpio who submitted her acoustic cover of Kelly Clarkson’s “Dark Side” for our Fall 2012 YouTube Cover Carnival which she learned and recorded within just 48 hours.

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Sarah Carpio is a Mexican independent singer/songwriter. At the age of 7 she began piano lessons, then her dad taught her to play the guitar. By the time she was 12-years-old she was writing her own songs and playing the drums. Her unique music style and lyrics are full of energy and have opened opportunities for her to perform at Art Galleries, Bars and urban events. Her music has taken her to Mexico, USA, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Canada and Spain. Her message? Hope, Love, Faith and FREEDOM.

1. Tell us about yourself and why you decided to take part in the YouTube Cover Carnival.

I’m a singer/songwriter who has decided to use her talent to make a stand, raise awareness and funds in the fight against human trafficking. I like being a voice for the voiceless and to sell my music to raising money so victims can be rebuild their lives and get back on their feet at PROJECT HOPE.

I decided to be part of The Pixel Project’s Fall 2012 You Tube Cover Carnival because it’s my way to say “STOP the violence and abuse against women!” I think music it’s a powerful tool to share, love, hope, faith and freedom. Plus I love the song and it has a great message.

2. Why is ending Violence Against Women important to you?

Ending violence against women is so important because it’s so common in the society today and it’s wrong: It destroys lives, couples and families. I believe that in every women there is a lot of potential and when they’re in this kind of situation, they can’t see themselves as what they really are or what they can become in the future.

3. In your opinion, how does music help in efforts to end violence against women?

As I said, music it’s a great way to be heard anywhere! In music there’s no limit because it’s a universal language. It is powerful tool when used to take a stand and talk about convictions. People hear the songs and will link the song and the singer to the cause, motivating peoples  to make a difference right where they are. Music can also speak to them about what they’re worth and all the potential they have.

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Excited to begin using music to enhance your efforts to stop violence against women? Why not start by taking part in The Pixel Project’s Fall 2012 YouTube Cover Carnival competition featuring Kelly Clarkson’s “Dark Side” to say NO to violence against women while getting a chance to win the Grand Prize Package which includes free song production, free digital distribution and being featured on the YouTube homepage of YouTube’s #1 R&B group, AHMIR.


The competition ends at 9PM EST on 31 August 2012.

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