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 “Break Free” – what or who inspired you to write the song?
The lyrics are from my good friend the Poet for Freedom Meg Nezaj. While reading I could picture every word, and I wanted to add the intention to it by placing the words on the right places and giving the interpretation of the feeling women facing and surviving violence have – a feeling of desperation and then a feeling of relief because somebody heard their cry for help.
2. You took part in the Fall 2012 YouTube Cover Carnival earlier this year and now you have contributed your song “Break Free” to the What makes you so supportive of The Pixel Project’s “Music For Pixels” campaign?
I’m honoured to be part of The Pixel Project’s campaigns because they are taking action in giving a voice and support to women that are being hurt. I believe I can use my music to support and raise awareness.
3. Apart from Music For Pixels, you are also an active participant in the Global Freedom Concerts that raise awareness about human trafficking and slavery (which is also a type of gender-based violence) What drives you to share the your musical gifts in aid of this difficult cause?
I think that using my music to do something else than just singing – having a cause – is really powerful. I can make the sound of freedom heard in every place I perform or where my songs are played. Being part of Global Freedom Concerts has also given me a platform to keep on growing in influence and having an awesome team of freedom fighters all over the world with the same cause. We are a big family who supports and cheers for each other.
4. In your opinion, why can music break through taboos better than simple conversation and how can we use music to start the conversation?
Because music it’s an universal language, it opens peoples ears and can reach their minds and hearts, that’s why I like to sing about hope, faith, love and freedom.
5. What would you say to musicians who are unsure about whether to get involved with difficult causes such as Violence Against Women?
Having a cause to sing for – raising your voice for someone who doesn’t have a voice – is the best thing you can do. Music changes, people change, but a cause stays and affects positively not only this generation but the ones coming up behind us. We are leaving a legacy and saying NO MORE!
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Give someone an empowering musical gift:
Searching for something empowering and uplifting for someone in need of extra encouragement and good vibes? Check out our “16 For 16” digital EP featuring 5 songs aimed at lifting the spirits and empowering survivors of Violence Against Women worldwide via all major online music stores including iTunes, Amazon, Google Music, Spotify and many more. Prices range from US$4.95 to US$6.45 depending on region and retailer and 100% of the proceeds go towards keeping The Pixel Project’s programmes and projects running. The EP will be available for download until 28 February 2013. Just click on the buttons below to be taken to the EP’s download page in your preferred online music store:
