| Sarah Masen | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1975-01-12) January 12, 1975 (age 49) Royal Oak, Michigan, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, multiple instruments |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Word Records, re:think |
| Website | sarahmasen |
Sarah Masen is an American singer-songwriter, living in Nashville. She was initially signed to Charlie Peacock's re:think label. She was subsequently signed to Word Records, and is now independent. In 2024, she runs a pottery studio. As a songwriter, she has collaborated with Béla Fleck, Julie Lee and Sam Ashworth.
Background
Masen became a Christian in 1992 and began writing music in the same year; her music reflected influences such as Rich Mullins and 10,000 Maniacs as well as from her studies in Literature and History. She released her first album in 1995 with the ‘Art Institute’ band.
In 1998 she released Carry Us Through, and in 1999 BEC Recordings reissued The Holding as a Sarah Masen solo album. After the release of The Dreamlife of Angels in 2001, Masen did not release her own new material for six years, although in 2004 she did contribute two tracks to the album Stars and Sirens by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with the producer Joey B. of The Echoing Green.
Jon Foreman of the band Switchfoot featured Masen on several tracks on his Summer EP.
Discography
Albums
- The Holding (1995, independent)
- Sarah Masen (1996, re:think)
- Carry Us Through (1998, re:think)
- The Holding (1999, re-issue, REX)
- The Dreamlife of Angels (2001, Word)
EPs
- Women's Work Is Alchemy (2007 EP, independent)
- A History of Light and Shadow (2007 EP, independent)
- Magic That Works (2007 EP, independent)
Personal life
Masen is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan.
Masen is married to author David Dark, and they live in Nashville with their three children.
Masen's sister Emily is married to Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.
References
- "Sarah Masen - Jesusfreakhideout.com". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- "Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos". October 27, 2009. Archived from the original on October 27, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Cross Rhythms website, Sarah Masen: The singer/songwriter from Detroit, article dated August 1, 1996
- Restoration Villages Arts website, Sarah Masen Dark, retrieved November 14, 2024
- "Voices". Pristina Music. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- PM, 16 June 2008 | 3:27 (June 16, 2008). "Jon Foreman's Spring/Summer EPs show seasonal growth and life". www.christiantoday.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - Cross Rhythms website, Artist Profile: Sarah Masen
- InterVarsity Press website, David Dark, retrieved November 14, 2024
- Jesus Freak Hideout website, Jon Foreman: Spring EP, article by John DiBiase dated March 26, 2008
