Faarrow
Faarrow | |
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| Occupation(s) | Singers, musicians |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Pop and R&B music duo |
Faarrow is a Canadian duo specializing in pop and R&B, composed of Somali sisters Siham and Iman Hashi. Their inaugural EP, titled Lost, was released in 2016.
Personal life
Siham and Iman Hashi were born in Mogadishu and relocated to Toronto, Canada, following the outbreak of the Somali civil war in 1991. Their mother’s diplomatic career resulted in the family residing in various countries, including Saudi Arabia and Germany. Growing up in a traditional Muslim environment that emphasized education, the sisters did not receive formal music training but developed a shared enthusiasm for singing. In addition to their musical pursuits, they are involved in charitable activities through their own non-profit organization.
Career
In 2007, the sisters moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to embark on a professional music career. Although their parents were initially hesitant due to cultural traditions, their father consented on the condition they live with his sister and continue their studies later on. They became the first female artists of Somali heritage to sign with a major American record label when they joined Universal Motown.
During 2009 and 2010, Faarrow recorded their debut album Sweet Rush in Los Angeles. The album’s name symbolizes their "sweet" onstage identity combined with the dynamic "rush" of their musical style, which fuses traditional Somali elements with contemporary production. Their notable tracks include "Hot Sauce," and they have worked alongside artists like Esther Dean, Akon on Troublemaker, and Rock City.
Their musical inspirations include icons such as the Spice Girls, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Mika. The duo’s name reflects a fusion of the meanings behind their Arabic names—"faith" and "arrow."
Philanthropy
In the 2000s, Siham and Iman established Somalia Lives Again, a charitable organization dedicated to aiding their homeland. They have also supported humanitarian efforts by selling handcrafted jewelry through Wish Creatively. The group has performed at events such as World Refugee Day in Tunisia and at the UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award ceremony.
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Lost |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
| 2013 | "Rule the World" | Non-album singles |
| "Say My Name" | ||
| 2016 | "Lost" |