27 August 2014 (released)
27 August 2014
Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2014 INTERVIEW:
Name: Josepha Cumbo
Home town/city: Ħal Għaxaq
Website / Facebook / Twitter/You Tube links:
www.facebook.com/josephacumboSong Title: Nisġa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxZpf555ClA&list=UU7GKlpZqYYxeeHk9b9h6kLA&index=48Writers: Composer: Minik, Author: Emil Calleja Bayliss
Your favourite international singer and song?: Sarah Brightman, Defying Gravity
Your favourite local singer and song? Joseph Calleja, Fejn Tħobb il-Qalb
How long have you been involved in music?: I started taking lessons and performing at the age of 7.
What are your goals in music ? : My ultimate goal in music has always been to study and perform musical theatre.
Do you have a standard routine before performing?: Warming up my voice to try and give the best performance I can.
Name another Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza Finalist you admire?: Minik, who is also the composer of 'Nisga'.
What’s your opinion regarding the music industry in Malta? : Although we are a small country, music is taken seriously in Malta and singers, composers, authors and performers in general are supported a lot.
Do you believe in collaborations? Who would you duet with? Collaborations are a great way of expanding your repertoire and can be a great experience which one can learn from. My dream duet would have to be with Ramin Karimloo.
How would you celebrate if you win Konkors Kanzunetta Indipendenza 2014?: With family, friends and a bottle of champagne.
Your Message to Music News Malta followers?: Thank you for supporting local music and artists. If you like the song, you can vote for 'Nisġa' by calling on 52302056.
Interviewed by Joseph Portelli -- Music News Malta Editor
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxZpf555ClA&list=UU7GKlpZqYYxeeHk9b9h6kLA&index=48 www.facebook.com/kkindipendenza
