The story of TASH SULTANA, a girl who transformed her pain into success

Tash Sultana - Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist, indie guitarist who has won widespread acclaim with her single 2016 years "Jungle."who came third in the Triple J Hottest 100! Critics have called her "a one-man band that brings new meaning to the concept of multitasking..." And it's worth going to see her in concert, or at least watching videos of Tash's live performances at her YouTube channelto appreciate this statement on its own merits. Originally Sultana has earned herself a bit of a reputation on the streets of Melbourne, but it was a home video shot in her room that changed everything: the performance of a "Jungle." has received millions of views on the Internet! From now on about Tash are spoken far beyond the borders of their homeland Australia... First introduced to the guitar at the age of 3 years oldThe self-taught artist quickly developed her own unique style. And her stunning vocals shine with magic... Virtuoso performance Tash on the guitar as if it came from another planet. Today, people queue up in huge numbers to see TASH SULTANA live performance...

Early years

Tash Sultana first acquired a guitar in pre-school. 3 years old and went on to study wind, woodwind and percussion instruments, eager to learn more... As a teenager, she played in the streets with her friends Melbourne. At a time when Sultana has spoken openly about her personal battles with addiction, she suffered a psychosis at the age of 17 years old... After recovering with professional help, she started a Bandcamp page and began making videos of performances and uploading them to social media.

"There were times when I lost myself... And got addicted to everything I could get my hands on!" - Tash recalls her addictions. It took her months of therapy and supervision before she was able to return home: "It was like I had opened a can of worms and couldn't put them back in! It took years to get rid of it... You wouldn't even realise what kind of person I was if you saw me in that state. It was hell and I put myself in that position. It's the worst, because you can't blame anyone for what you did... You make your own choices..."

Having received his first guitar at the age of three as a gift from his grandfather, Tash has mastered more than 10 instruments including guitar, bass, trumpet, flute, percussion and saxophone! "My goal was to learn to play as many instruments as possible!" - recounts Sultana. Unable to find a steady job, Tash turned to street musicians in Melbourneto survive. She says the experience taught her a lot about a strong work ethic. However, her big breakthrough came thanks to the Internet and her recordings, which went viral on the Internet. YouTube.

The video garnered over 100 million views on YouTube - a success with "Jungle"

Tash Sultana never expected to perform as part of a sold-out show at the Mercury Lounge in Nizhny East Side of New York... "I honestly don't understand how everyone knows me," the girl comments. Starting out as a street musician, Sultana seduced the crowd with her multi-layered playing, which blends indie with ambient rock and impressive guitar riffs... "The guitar is like a third hand to me," says the Tash and estimates his guitar collection at about 35 copies! And the street game and YouTube helped her earn the title Unearthed Artist of the Year в 2016 year, after which she signed a contract with Mom + Pop Music in the beginning 2017 Of the year. Her most viewed video on YouTube, which has racked up more than 100 million views.it's a recording of her hit song "Jungle." in the bedroom. The song and video best illustrate the sound science of what Sultana is doing. Both in the video and on stage Tash shows off his self-taught skills in all their glory:

"You get better at some things over time. It can't get worse anyway!" - recounts Sultana. "Back then, I was just starting to film my jams. My mum gave me a GoPro for Christmas and I was excited, I was going to put that gift to good use!" - Tash recalls of her incredible success. "I recorded 'Jungle', put it out and then that video just got shared, shared and shared some more... I thought it was like 10,000 extra subscribers overnight and then it just kept happening and happening and happening... I love the fact that so many people appreciated what I do, it's just the best feeling in the world!"

A whirlwind of sounds enveloped "Jungle.", is, in Tash's own words, "a product of grief" that was inspired by "the division between heart and head..." In this jam. TASH SULTANA refers to his past toxic relationships.....

"I didn't know what else to do other than create. A lot of us go through things like that and you have to learn to let go and move in a different direction..." Considering the success brought by her painful past, she admits, "I'm very happy with it! I think it's really important to take the journey and share your healing process because people are looking for answers and if you have those, you need to share that knowledge..."

Luckily, Sultana is well aware of her reality. Although her career continues to grow, she says her only goal is to be happy, "Everything else will be fine! If I'm in a good state of mind, it doesn't matter what direction things go..."

Music

In the spring. 2016 of the year when Sultana was 20 years, a live recording of the original song "Jungle." went viral on social media, garnering over a million listens in less than a week. In December of the same year. Sultana has released a six-track EP Notionwhich included a guitar-based reggae tune.

Meanwhile, she was accepting invitations to perform at music festivals, and in the early part of the 2017 of the year signed with the New York Giants Mom + Pop Musicwho released her debut EP in several formats. This year also brought with it a busy touring schedule: concerts were booked in Australia and New Zealand, Europe, USA and Canada!

TASH SULTANA ended the year with four Aria Award nominations, including Best Blues and Roots Album. The singer's first full-length album, Flow State, appeared in September 2018 of the year.

At the beginning of the 2019 of the year came with a single "Can't Buy Happiness.".

After a few more international tours. Sultana went home to take some time off to reconnect with her family, surf and garden. Rested in body and soul, she began work on her second album: Terra Firma 2021 of the year reflected a more mature and grounded outlook, with a calmer feel and a more organic approach to composition and performance.