Singer and Cancer Survivor Sasha Friedman Brings Happiness to the Limelight
with Latest Single, “Free to Be Me”
By: Nadia Sobehart
Eleven-year-old singer, recording artist, and cancer
survivor, Sasha Friedman is here to tell the world that happiness is for
everyone—and not reserved only for memorable events. Her new pop single, “Free
to Be Me,” is an upbeat, vibrant song that reminds listeners to be themselves
and find the joy in life, no matter what comes their way.
Released on June 9, 2023, “Free to Be Me” debuted at #7 on
iTunes Pop Charts within the first 24 hours of its release.
Compassionate and caring, Sasha Friedman is driven to spread
messages to help everyone around her. “I want people to be happy even when
they’re sad, hurt, or broken. I want them to know they can be happy every day,
not just on special occasions.” This compassion led Sasha to record a song
that’s not only relatable but meaningful, too.
Sasha’s purpose is about “being true to yourself and living
your dream.” Her music is an outlet for spreading happiness and positivity. “Free
to Be Me” is a collaboration between Sasha and her production and writing team.
“I came up with the story, and they came up with the lyrics and beat,” explains
Sasha of the writing process. “Then I asked them to change the words and
improve it in my own way. It’s so fun to make music. I get to enjoy making it
and watch my music grow.”
Life hasn’t always been kind to Sasha Friedman, yet she
continues to show us all what it means to find the silver lining and keep
going. At age 10, Sasha began feeling a neck pain that led to the discovery of
a massive tumor that revealed metastic Ewing sarcoma, a bone cancer that spread
to her neck, arms, legs, and lungs. No child should ever have to face the
physical and emotional pain of cancer. Sasha did so with grace and resilience.
She turned to music to transcend the pain and loneliness of the hospital where
she underwent a major surgery and chemotherapy. Fast forward to today—Sasha is
in remission and excited to spend time doing what she loves: creating heartwarming
music and sharing meaningful messages through her art.
Sasha’s passion for music began from a very young age—in
fact, she began to sing around the same time she learned to speak. As she grew
older, she found inspiration in artists such as Queen. When she began writing
music, Sasha often turned to the themes of self-worth and resilience in honor
of her personal experiences and consideration for others. By the time she
turned nine, Sasha caught the attention of producers Cory and Julia Shuman of
Little Bird Big Sound. With the help of Cory and Julia, Sasha began recording
music, leading up to the release of her first single, “Free to Be Me.”
Sasha is excited to grow her music and continue to hone her
skills. “I play a lot of instruments, but I want to try making my own beat or
tune. I think it’s cool to make up your own. Music made me happy even on days
when I was being poked and prodded—when I listened to music, it took me away
from the hospital to somewhere else, somewhere where I felt free. I want to
help people dealing with hard times to feel like that, too. I want to make
people happy.”
Through her music and story, Sasha Friedman hopes to raise
awareness for all the hospital patients who are undergoing similar experiences,
whether fighting cancer or undergoing a major surgery. “Everyone goes through a
hard time. I think and hope my music will help them get through it. I want to
help make people happy even in the hardest of times.”
Make sure to stay connected to Sasha Friedman on all
platforms for new music, videos, and social posts @officialsashf.
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sashafriedman/free-to-be-me
https://www.instagram.com/officialsashf/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wnCUxssEVAq0mjGnOSpav? si=8X6yYYZSSNmR8MPKPFqB8A
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