Q. Where do you see yourself in the next five years with your music?
A. I have hopes of reaching some place of prominence in the music industry with my new genre which I do not as yet have a name for.I hope it will be a cross -over genre.
Q. Do you plan or do you have any future plans of public performances in the near future?
A. I do not have any performances scheduled as yet, but I hope once my CD reaches the public and once there is a demand for live performances I will go with the flow. As of now ,I am embarking on a serious plan of marketing and publicity of which will determine in the near future what would be my next best course of action .When all goes as anticipated, in about 3-6 months, I look forward to setting up concert dates to promote my CD. I also have hopes of attending some of the song writers' festivals around the country.
Q. Who do you think or perceive your audience to be ?
A. I think my audience would be a large cross-over section of the population ranging in age and background.
Q. Do you see your self growing in this new genre or eventually succumbing to Western influences?
A. I see myself as keeping up with this unique genre because it is embedded in my soul to the point that I am unconsciously influenced by my early introduction to my native Middle -Eastern music with the blending of Hawaiian and Western music genres.
Q. What situations in your life influence your lyrics?
A. I am inspired by the people I meet, nature, and often from words or expressions I hear . Some lyrics are spontaneous as a result of a conversation of someone's situation which leaves an emotional impact on me .Many derive from remembering and recalling pass experiences.
Q. Typically how many hours do you practice or spend on your music a day?
A. For the pass 12 months I have spent an average of seven to eight hours a day either practicing, composing,or writing my songs.I am driven so it is a daily thing as any of my customers will attest to.