Recognized in her hometown as Alive Magazine’s best emerging artist of 2008, St. Louis singer-songwriter Sheila Shahpari is poised to introduce her music to the world. It’s no surprise that some of Sheila’s favorite artists come from older eras: Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack. From a very early age, Sheila felt an involuntary drive to play music. Though she’s long written songs, it wasn’t until just recently that she recognized and embraced a desire to share her music with an audience.
“What I aim to provide is inspiring lyrics with intricate, yet accessible, melodies,” says Sheila. When writing, she strives to find the balance of following - and breaking - the rules, turning off her classically-trained inclination and following the song’s natural progression.
Recognized in her hometown as Alive Magazine’s best emerging artist of 2008, St. Louis singer-songwriter Sheila Shahpari is poised to introduce her music to the world. It’s no surprise that some of Sheila’s favorite artists come from older eras: Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack. From a very early age, Sheila felt an involuntary drive to play music. Though she’s long written songs, it wasn’t until just recently that she recognized and embraced a desire to share her music with an audience.
“What I aim to provide is inspiring lyrics with intricate, yet accessible, melodies,” says Sheila. When writing, she strives to find the balance of following - and breaking - the rules, turning off her classically-trained inclination and following the song’s natural progression. 
