Artist statement:
"In my work I seek to thread together the memories of people who have had great influence in my life. Through this practice I explore the theme of being moved by others, mapping each iteration and finding both the commonalities and the differences. I constantly return to memories of loved ones, of celebrated ones, I return to songs, I return to victories on the field and on the court, these memories serve as living testimonies that move me and inform my art. True connections drive us closer to ourselves, I am interested in reaching that solemn place, where like stars on a map every memory connects to one great spiritual constellation.
Artist bio:
Rahill Jamalifard is an Iranian-American singer, songwriter, visual artist and D.J. from Lansing, Michigan. Since emerging from New York's downtown scene in 2009, she has been a part countless projects spanning music, art, and film, most notably as the frontwoman of the cult surf-punk outfit Habibi, known for its infectious hooks and four part harmonies. Since 2020 she has been the host of a monthly radio show on NTS with music rooted in jazz and international genres. Working at record shops during the day and playing out psych-disco twelve-inches by night, Rahill began developing patchwork song ideas and poetry into her first solo material, a blend of classic pop and trip-hop about family, friendship, and dancefloors.