I'm honored to share the new interview with the amazing singer Andrea Hamilton. She is an indie-folk singer/songwriter from Kansas City.
I recommend you listen to her past albums: 'Stronger Than I Seem' (2006), 'Deciding What to Keep' (2008), 'Green and Blue' with Valeri Lopez (2009), 'Slow Miracle'
(2011) and 'Salvation Come' (2012) as well as her two live albums: 'Live at Safe Haven' (2007) and 'Live at The Culture House' (2010).
I advise you to visit her website for more informations: Andrea Hamilton.
Thank you so much for acepting this interview. Can you tell us more about yourself? Where did you grow up, where do you live?
I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. I now live in the L.A. area, where I moved to pursue music when I was 18.
When did you start singing and how did you get started?
I started singing at school and church as an elementary student.
What is your favorite instrument?
Piano, because I never get tired of hearing it!
When and how did you become interested in pursuing a music career?
When I was 16 and was booking gigs for the band I was in, and touring in the U.S.
You recorded five studio albums as well as two live albums. Is there a new album soon?
I'm currently writing my next album, which will be full of new, hopeful pop songs! I'm excited
Can you describe your music?
I always describe my music as Hopeful Pop music. It's a bit indie singer/songwriter as well
Can you explain your process of writing and composing songs? Music or lyrics first?
I write lyrics first most of the time, but I never finish them until I have a melody
Where do you get inspiration from for your lyrics?
I feel inspired by life and especially by people who overcome hard times!
Can you give us the main links to buy your music?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/piano-ep/id527022867
Have you discovered some singers on this blog?
I hadn't heard of too many independent french artists and groups but your blog about Lou and Dust helped me out with that!
You seem wearing your glasses more often since few years. Has my page changed your opinion of glasses?
Your encouragement definitely helped me feel good about my glasses!! thank you!
How long are you wearing glasses?
I've been wearing glasses since I was 12.
How important is image?
I don't think image is the most important thing. It helps people discover my music, but I hope their impression of me is that I have a big, caring heart and not just a
good image.
Do you plan to release a new music video soon?
My latest video is my story about healing after being sick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joY38tnF5bo
What was the first CD you ever bought?
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - great album!
What are your five favorite songs?
some favorite songs are: There's Hope by India.Arie, Always by Stevie Wonder, and She's Out of My Life by Michael Jackson
Are there any artists you have, or are planning to collaborate with?
I wrote "It's a Gift" with a really great artist Jess Penner.
Have you ever perform your music in public?
Yes absolutely I had the privilege of traveling around Asia and the US performing my music
What do you recall of your first performance?
My first performance was at church - a song about Mary the Mother of Jesus - I was 5 or 6 years old.
What kind of music do you listen to today?
Pop, R&B, and worship music
Any loves, other than music?
I love reading and cooking for people
What are the five things you can’t live without?
my husband Trent, vegetables, my car, my guitar, and knowing Jesus
What is a typical day/week like for you?
i sing a lot at Inland Hills Church in California, so a typical week includes planning for that, writing for my next album, marketing and doing youtube videos (or
promoting them), scheduling shows, and hanging out with my husband and friends!
Are you living your dream life now?
yes absolutely.
What plans do you have for the future?
I just want to keep making music that brings people hope and healing, and makes them feel less alone
