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's re:think label. Cross Rhythms website, ''Sarah Masen: The singer/songwriter from Detroit'', article dated August 1, 1996
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, and is now independent. In 2024, she runs a pottery studio. As a songwriter, she has collaborated with

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and Sam Ashworth.

Background

Masen became a Christian in 1992 and began writing music in the same year; her music reflected influences such as Rich Mullins and 10,000 Maniacs as well as from her studies in Literature and History. She released her first album in 1995 with the ‘Art Institute’ band. In 1998 she released ''Carry Us Through'', and in 1999 BEC Recordings reissued ''The Holding'' as a Sarah Masen solo album. After the release of ''The Dreamlife of Angels'' in 2001, Masen did not release her own new material for six years, although in 2004 she did contribute two tracks to the album ''Stars and Sirens'' by Pristina, a collective of female artists teamed with the producer Joey B. of

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of the band

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featured Masen on several tracks on his ''

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'' EP.

Discography

Albums * ''The Holding'' (1995, independent) * '' Sarah Masen'' (1996, re:think) * ''Carry Us Through'' (1998, re:think) * ''The Holding'' (1999, re-issue, REX) * ''The Dreamlife of Angels'' (2001, Word) EPs * ''Women's Work Is Alchemy'' (2007 EP, independent) * ''A History of Light and Shadow'' (2007 EP, independent) * ''Magic That Works'' (2007 EP, independent)

Personal life

Masen is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. Masen is married to author

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, and they live in Nashville with their three children. Masen's sister Emily is married to Jon Foreman of Switchfoot. Jesus Freak Hideout website, ''Jon Foreman: Spring EP'', article by John DiBiase dated March 26, 2008
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References

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