Awarded Singer-Songwriter

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I’d describe my style as 'fusion' since I grew up listening to and singing a mix of influences. I’ve got the microtonal scales and vocal ornaments from Middle Eastern music, plus the odd rhythms of Cypriot music, along with styles like blues, soul and pop from my conservatory studies. So when I write my own songs, you can hear little hints from these styles

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I find that experimenting with samples often leads to the discovery of an initial sound that can spark the entire production. The moment I find that 'signature' riff, rhythm or sound, it sets the direction for the rest of the track.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: After years of studying and performing, I’ve developed a singing technique that brings variety to a song like range, unique timbre and different singing styles based on the genre and story.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: For vocal recording projects, I begin by actively listening and understanding the client’s needs and expectations and I provide my insights as needed. We then discuss how I can specifically contribute to their vision. Once we reach an agreement, I thoroughly analyze the music, its structure and the emotional narrative. I experiment with different vocal interpretations during my recording session and share the best version with the client at the end.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Absolutely, Aziza Mustafa Zadeh and Dimash Kudaibergen! Both are fusion artists who showcase phenomenal musicianship in many different genres. They also blend traditional music with jazz, classical and other styles to create their unique sound with exceptional vocal ranges and versatility.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The opportunity to work with different people. Each project brings me a chance to learn and research about something new, which continually makes me grow and develop as an artist.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: I’d bring my Neumann TLM 103 mic, Universal Audio Apollo interface, MacBook Pro and Beyerdynamic DT Pro headphones, so I could at least have studio-quality SOS signals from the island. 😂 For the fifth item, probably a solar-powered generator… or a raft. 🤓

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I produced a song which I sang and played myself for a historical documentary titled The Divided Island, which is currently being screened in cinemas across the UK. The documentary reveals untold stories about the war and division on the island, Cyprus. It features interviews with many Cypriots living in various countries, and one interviewee, an 87-year-old mother, shared a deeply emotional and harrowing story about her son, who went to war and never returned. Her pain and unwavering hope after five decades of uncertainty inspired me to write and perform the song, which I later performed live; some audience members were moved to tears. I’d say this project is one of the ones I’m most proud of.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I record with Neumann TLM 103 microphone and Universal Audio Apollo interface.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I primarily record vocals for producers, composers and film composers for their projects, orchestral works and film scores.