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Tamaras is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist
whose fiery acoustic playing and honest lyrical poetry is always
expanding her and her listeners into exciting new territory. Tamaras
is a one-of-a-kind, independent artist who has emerged in the face
of the major label culture with a sound that is as original as it
is familiar. From Tamaras' early art rock albums to her latest cocktail
of grunge, funk and jazz, Tamaras has created her own niche in the
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Growing up in the streets of Hollywood, California, Tamaras experienced the reality of the Hollywood music scene early on. A self-taught guitarist by age 11, Tamaras' music was her positive outlet to the dysfunctional world that surrounded her. Tamaras' unique guitar and lyrical style was evident by the age of 13. After being courted by members of the major label industry, Tamaras realized that in order to keep her creative vision as an artist she would have to pave her own path. In 1997 Tamaras and long time friend, Elyse Avella, launched their own record label, Universal Love Music to represent independent artists who want to maintain their artistic integrity and promote social awareness. To date, Universal Love Music has released Tamaras' six full-length albums including her newest release, Ordinary Supergirl. While Tamaras' electrifying live performances will always be her most treasured form of expression, her talent as a record producer is not to be overlooked. Tamaras' continued evolution as an exceptional artist nourished her genre-defying sound in her sixth album, Ordinary Supergirl. Ordinary Supergirl satisfies the A + R appetite that for so long has been dominated by the major record labels. An artist in constant motion, Tamaras has cultivated a dedicated following nationally and abroad. Whether with her band or solo style, Tamaras follows no rules but the ones she creates for herself. "Ordinary Supergirl is one of the year's
best-produced records… the result is a perfect collaboration
between artistic vision and the recording process...A uniformly
strong record across all its tracks." "Her talent and passion have always shone
clearly through in her performances, and her latest CD, Ordinary
Supergirl, captures her continued growth and enthusiasm as a musician.
Ordinary Supergirl doesn't have a dry spot on it—the CD is
juicy, ripe with well-thought out arrangements and a full range
of sound. Evidence of Tamaras' skill as a musician and songwriter
weaves throughout each song..." You can watch Tamaras' "Black Days" video at www.tamarasrocks.com. Exclusive
Interview Special Message: Who Wants to See Another Girl With a Guitar? by Tamaras I was recently told by a bigwig man in the Music Industry, "No one wants to see another girl with a guitar." This comment brought my thoughts back to four years ago when I attended the Gavin Summit, the most "prestigious" radio convention in the U.S. Radio programmers eat a $30,000 lunch while being entertained by a smorgasbord of talent Major Record Companies deem worthy of manipulating for mass consumption, in hopes they get selected for radio rotation. At this same convention I was told many times that radio protocol would not air two womyn artists back to back. When I acquired as to why this protocol existed, the response was always… "It is just a fact, no one wants to hear two women in a row. People would change the station," was their rationale. They concluded this "fact" by conducting "surveys." I don't remember answering any surveys! In "fact," no one I know remembers answering a "survey" about their gender-specific radio surfing habits. Then Sarah McLachlan and friends broke through this patriarchal, sexist fortress by independently producing their own little festival, called Lilith Fair. Lillith Fair showcased only womyn musicians and was a huge success, thus changing the landscape of radio and the Music Industry. This is the power of the people at work. Don't get too comfortable, folks; it is still much harder for womyn to break through in the music world. A few corporations are gobbling up the majority of our airwaves and limiting our musical nourishment. These Corporate Empires (Clear Channel, Infinity, etc…) and Major Record Companies greatly underestimate the public's ability to explore and acquire a palette for diverse music. Add the female element and the mainstream box is even smaller to crawl into. Creating my own record label, Universal Love Music, alongside my dearest friend Elyse Avella, who has endlessly supported my musical journey, has enabled me to grow in my own natural way as an artist. I am dedicated to my artistic visions as a singer-songwriter and as a record producer and I am not willing to sacrifice. The Camp Betty festival is a space where we celebrate and nurture solidarity in independence. A space to gather strength and understanding and take that home to our neighborhoods and plant the seeds of revolution in our own backyards. It is becoming increasingly clear just how necessary it is to support independent thought, art, music and community. I am so very proud of all my sisters who have contributed so much of themselves to produce this outstanding festival. With a new clarity, I dare ask you: WHO WANTS TO SEE ANOTHER GIRL WITH A GUITAR?! I do… Q&A
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