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Tara Jam | |
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 Jam in 2024 | |
| Born | Tara Jam 9 April 1998 |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, harp, guitar, ukulele, flute, kalimba, standing bell |
| Website | www |
Tara Jam (born 9 April, 1998) is a Persian-Canadian[2] singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.[1] She gained prominence as an artist after releasing her debut single Motion Sickness[3] in 2020. Her work has garnered acclaim and has been described as a "blend of artistry", in reference to her interdisciplinary approach to music production.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Tara Jam was born on 9 April, 1998, in Toronto, Canada and grew up in the Markham portion of Thornhill in Ontario.[5] She attended St. Robert Catholic High School before transferring and graduating from the French immersion program at Thornlea Secondary School, whilst also studying opera at the Royal Conservatory of Music from ages six through eighteen.[6] She finally moved to downtown Toronto to attend Toronto Metropolitan University (named then 'Ryerson University'[7]), studying creative industries for two years until dropping out to pursue music full-time.
Career
[edit]2020-2023: Career beginnings
[edit]Jam released eight singles before her first album. Her 2020 debut single "Motion Sickness", which she described as being "derived from recalling the sentiments of being immersed in an unknown environment— intoxicated.",[8] was nominated for 'Best Pop Video' in 2021 at the 3rd Annual Canadian Independent Music Video Awards.[9] [10]
In her 2021 dark-pop single "Synesthesia", Jam sings in Farsi, French, as well as English.[11] When asked about the feelings she wished to evoke with the song, she commented: "I hope Synesthesia reminds people of the power of their minds, the beauty of the process, and the magic of our presence.”[12]
The next year, Jam released an alternative-pop single, “BR*K3N TELEPHONE”, being titled after the childhood game broken telephone. It was described as "futuristic" and "eclectic", and in her words was created to "relate the game to real-life communication. Those on the receiving end of a message can misinterpret it, causing feelings of being misunderstood or invalidated. Thoughts become more filtered and less valid as they are exposed and passed through the “ears and minds” of others with their own perceptions."[13]
In 2023 she featured in "Overload", a single by "The Neighbors"[14]
2024-present: ODYSSEY
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Family and relationships
[edit]Advocacy and Philanthropy
[edit]Jam has long been an advocate of Human rights in Iran. In November 2023 she held a live concert in Markham, Ontario in support of Iranian women.[15] She also has the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom' (Persian: Zan, Zendegî, Azadî, زن، زندگی، آزادی) in her Instagram bio, highlighting her support of the Women's rights movement in Iran.[16]
Musical style
[edit]Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| "ODYSSEY" |
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[17] |
| "LUNISOLACE" |
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[19] |
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Motion Sickness" | 2020 | Non-album singles | [20] |
| "Invade My Space" | 2021 | [21] | |
| "Daily Dose" | [22] | ||
| "Synesthesia" | [23] | ||
| "Moonchild" | [24] | ||
| "BR*K3N TELEPHONE" | 2022 | [25] | |
| "Melatonin" | [26] | ||
| "DRTY" | 2023 | [27] | |
| "Closer" | 2024 | ODYSSEY | [17] |
| "IN2U" |
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Overload" (The Neighbors featuring Tara Jam) |
2023 | Non-album single | [28] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canadian Independent Music Awards | Best Pop Video | '"Motion Sickness" | Nominated | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mustafa, Boulent (3 March 2021). "Tara Jam returns to deliver a dreamy vocal performance and catchy melodic beats with her second single 'Invade My Space'". Music Crowns. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
- ^ Padin, Malvika (2 April 2021). "Tara Jam explores breaking self-destructive patterns on "Daily Dose"". Earmilk. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
- ^ Narozniak, Rachel (20 October 2020). "Tara Jam – MOTION SICKNESS". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam drops a jam, the dazzling & powerful new single, 'Invade My Space'". Purple Melon. 1 February 2021. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024.
She channels this light through her blend of artistry as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, director, and photographer and highlights her skills in the beautiful artwork for this single that she shot and creatively directed herself.
- ^ "Tara Jam". Genius. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "tarajam.com/about - Biography". tarajam.com. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Ryerson University to change its name amid reckoning with history of residential schools". CBC News. 27 August 2021. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam Premieres Debut Single & Music Video, "Motion Sickness"". Nocturnal Magazine. 16 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 February 2024.
"Motion Sickness" derived from recalling the sentiments of being immersed in an unknown environment— intoxicated. Waking up with no sense of where you are or how you ended up there will inevitably result in internal chaos.
- ^ a b "Motion Sickness, Tara Jam - Nominated for Best Pop Video in The 3rd Annual Canadian Independent Music Video Awards!". Instagram. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b D., Vee (7 April 2021). "TARA JAM Shares Powerful New Single DAILY DOSE". Fame Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Toronto-based Persian alt-pop artist, Tara Jam, shares her new single "SYNESTHESIA"". Notion. 14 June 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ D., Vee (15 June 2021). "TARA JAM Uncovers The Power of Our Minds with New Single SYNESTHESIA". Fame Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
I hope Synesthesia reminds people of the power of their minds, the beauty of the process, and the magic of our presence.
- ^ Ammaturo, Elisa (1 March 2022). "Tara Jam Tries to Get the Message Across on "BR*K3N TELEPHONE"". Complex Canada. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024.
The futuristic, eclectic song is titled after the childhood game "broken telephone"... "The concept behind Jam's song is to relate the game to real-life communication. Those on the receiving end of a message can misinterpret it, causing feels of being misunderstood or invalided. Thoughts become more filtered and less valid as they are exposed and passed through the "ears and minds" of others with their own perceptions."
- ^ "The Neighbors, Tara Jam - Overload [Songuara]". Beatport. 1 September 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam Live | In Support of Iranian Women". eventbrite. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "tara.jam". Instagram. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Tara Jam - Odyssey". junodownload. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "ODYSSEY". Spotify. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "tarajam.com - Home". tarajam.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Motion Sickness". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - INVADE MY SPACE (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - DAILY DOSE (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - SYNESTHESIA [432 hz] (Visualizer)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - MOONCHILD (Official Animé Music Video)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - BR*K3N TELEPHONE (Official 3D Visualizer)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Tara Jam - MELATONIN (Official Visualizer)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "DRTY". Spotify. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Overload (DSF Remix)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.