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Ever since
I was a tiny tot,
I've sung a lot.
Later I learned
to play the piano,
Then the guitar.
I just want
a chance to shine,
With my music,
Like a star,
Like my name:
Astra.
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Tell
us some interesting facts about Astra..
Astra
Dolphin is my real name, I was born in 1979 and I'm one of triplets.
From an early age, I've always loved performing and found that music
was what I wanted to be involved in and that it was a way of expressing
myself.
After having piano lessons and teaching myself the guitar, I decided
'that's what I'm going to do'. I can even get a tune out of a trumpet!
I like juggling (no more than three balls though!) and I dislike
pomegranates!
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What's
the song you've chosen to demo?
It's called Take Me.
It's a song about acceptance as a person and what you believe in,
whether to be yourself or you have something to offer. A talent
perhaps.
What
are your views on the current music scene?
At
the moment I feel the scene is changing. More 'proper' bands and
artists are emerging - rather than those manufactured groups even
though to a certain extent all are manufactured, if you catch my
drift.
Who
would you list among your influences?
The Corrs, Robbie Williams, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, The Beatles,
Anastacia, Shania Twain, Texas, Prince, Pink, Dido and Scissor Sisters
- to name a few!
I would love to perform with Robbie Williams as he always seems
to captivate an audience and all around him.
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If
you could invite three people to a dinner party - who would you
ask and why?
Toad from Wind in the Willows as I used to collect
toads and frogs and he seems like a jolly fellow.
Robbie Williams - isn't it obvious!
Our creator - to ask why?
What
are the highs and lows of living in Devon?
I'm based in and around the Exeter area and, yes there
are lows being in Devon - especially as an original artist.
I've been up and down to London and had meetings with music companies
- and so many times I've been told 'Devon isn't where it's happening'.
But in 2004 I went to a music symposium in Dartington, where top
music guests were invited.
Therefore I think we need to help promote these kind of events so
we build up a relationship within the Devon area to show that talent
CAN be found in the smaller surrounding counties, if you'd care
to visit.
Well we can't disagree
with that!
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