Absolutely fabulous
Shirley Sparks is the dashing stage persona of a Finnish trained vocalist Ms Sari Savunen.
Ms Savunen has a wealth of experience in the music and entertainment industry. Her previous repertoire included a wide range of classical music from early to contemporary and numerous stage roles however eventually she realized her passion for vintage music. Since 2015 Ms Savunen has focused on vintage jazz and during the past years worked and performed with various jazz musicians and bands in Finland and the UK.
Ms Savunen has graduated as Bachelor of Arts and Culture/vocals pedagogue at the Helsinki Metropolia Polytechnic and Master of Arts in Music, History and Culture at the Oxford Brookes University. Along her singing career she works as a voice artist and has composed songs and music for short films and theatre. Her performing experience of 25 years includes also working as an actress in short films and theatre.
Ms Savunen has a wealth of experience in the music and entertainment industry. Her previous repertoire included a wide range of classical music from early to contemporary and numerous stage roles however eventually she realized her passion for vintage music. Since 2015 Ms Savunen has focused on vintage jazz and during the past years worked and performed with various jazz musicians and bands in Finland and the UK.
Ms Savunen has graduated as Bachelor of Arts and Culture/vocals pedagogue at the Helsinki Metropolia Polytechnic and Master of Arts in Music, History and Culture at the Oxford Brookes University. Along her singing career she works as a voice artist and has composed songs and music for short films and theatre. Her performing experience of 25 years includes also working as an actress in short films and theatre.
