Margaritas.com Featured Artist and Sundance award winner, Cameron Rafati, began his musical journey at the age of thirteen when he picked up his uncle’s dusty guitar.
Today, Rafati is getting positive feedback, a growing fanbase, and a “Best Score” nomination during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival for his “Lost In Translation”inspired ballad, “53RD Story.” Rafati’s nomination led to the prestigious invitation to come back to the subsequent years. Sundance Film Festival, this time working as an Official Artist, where he played ten shows in eight days in his home state of Utah. Flying high from his experiences during the festival, Rafati made the decision to temporarily relocate himself back in Utah to work with acclaimed producer, Scott Wiley (Elliott Smith, Beck, Snoop Dogg).
Recently In 2010, building upon strong momentum online and Press outlets worldwide Rafati shared the stage with PRAS from The Fugees for their acoustic rendition of "Ghetto Superstar" for the Official Haiti Relief Fundraiser at Sundance.
Rafati’s escape back into music has led to the successful completion, and June 2009 release of his self-titled, debut album. Filled with raw emotion, catchy tunes, and ironic lyrics, Cameron Rafati’s album is an eclectic creation that anyone who is a fan of music can relate to. With a completed album and an ever-growing fan base, it is apparent that Cameron Rafati is on his way to becoming one of the best new independent and savvy artists in the emerging industry.
To listen to his song "Speck Out in the Blue," click the play button in the "Featured Artist" block on our homepage, or click his picture to visit www.cameronrafati.com to hear more.