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Eleven-year-old singer, recording artist, and cancer survivor, Sasha Friedman is here to tell the
world that happiness is for everyone—and not reserved only for memorable events. Her new
pop single, “Free to Be Me,” is an upbeat, vibrant song that reminds listeners to be themselves
and find the joy in life, no matter what comes their way.
Released on June 9, 2023, “Free to Be Me” debuted at #7 on iTunes Pop Charts within the first
24 hours of its release.
Compassionate and caring, Sasha Friedman is driven to spread messages to help everyone
around her. “I want people to be happy even when they’re sad, hurt, or broken. I want them to
know they can be happy every day, not just on special occasions.” This compassion led Sasha to
record a song that’s not only relatable but meaningful, too.
Sasha’s purpose is about “being true to yourself and living your dream.” Her music is an outlet
for spreading happiness and positivity. “Free to Be Me” is a collaboration between Sasha and
her production and writing team. “I came up with the story, and they came up with the lyrics
and beat,” explains Sasha of the writing process. “Then I asked them to change the words and
improve it in my own way. It’s so fun to make music. I get to enjoy making it and watch my
music grow.”
Life hasn’t always been kind to Sasha Friedman, yet she continues to show us all what it means
to find the silver lining and keep going. At age 10, Sasha began feeling a neck pain that led to
the discovery of a massive tumor that revealed metastic Ewing sarcoma, a bone cancer that
spread to her neck, arms, legs, and lungs. No child should ever have to face the physical and
emotional pain of cancer. Sasha did so with grace and resilience. She turned to music to
transcend the pain and loneliness of the hospital where she underwent a major surgery and
chemotherapy. Fast forward to today—Sasha is in remission and excited to spend time doing
what she loves: creating heartwarming music and sharing meaningful messages through her
art.
Sasha’s passion for music began from a very young age—in fact, she began to sing around the
same time she learned to speak. As she grew older, she found inspiration in artists such as
Queen. When she began writing music, Sasha often turned to the themes of self-worth and
resilience in honor of her personal experiences and consideration for others. By the time she
turned nine, Sasha caught the attention of producers Cory and Julia Shuman of Little Bird Big
Sound. With the help of Cory and Julia, Sasha began recording music, leading up to the release
of her first single, “Free to Be Me.”
Sasha is excited to grow her music and continue to hone her skills. “I play a lot of instruments,
but I want to try making my own beat or tune. I think it’s cool to make up your own. Music
made me happy even on days when I was being poked and prodded—when I listened to music,
it took me away from the hospital to somewhere else, somewhere where I felt free. I want to
help people dealing with hard times to feel like that, too. I want to make people happy.”
Through her music and story, Sasha Friedman hopes to raise awareness for all the hospital
patients who are undergoing similar experiences, whether fighting cancer or undergoing a
major surgery. “Everyone goes through a hard time. I think and hope my music will help them
get through it. I want to help make people happy even in the hardest of times.”