Afonso

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Profile

• Musician
• Producer
• Guitarist
• Bassist
• Pianist
• Singer-songwriter
• Composer

Instruments

• Guitar
• Keyboard
• Bass
• Drums
• Vocals
• Piano

Genres

• Rock
• Metal
• Instrumental
• Pop
• Funk Rock
• Classical
• Blues
• Reggae

Influences

• Van Hallen
• Slash From Guns 'n Roses
• Yngwie Malmsteen
• Ritchie Kotzen
• Iron Maiden
• Helloween
• Queen
• Metallica
• Megadeth
• Pantera

Equipment

• Ibanez Guitar
• Esp/ltd Guitars
• Schecter Guitars
• Hammer Guitars
• Fender Guitars
• Yamaha Bass Guitar
• Engl E580 Preamp
• Marshall Poweramp 9200
• Tc Electronics Gmajor

Languages

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

What is music to you? What does it give you?

For me music is life, give peace, inspiration, make me a better human.

What is your music dream?

It is knowing that I help people through my music and inspire them to be better.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

It ended the war and social difference. We should all enjoy and have the same opportunities.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Pretender

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Richie Kotzen, Linkin Park, Van Hallen, Winery Dogs, Aerosmith, Megadeth among others. Is really a big list can't name all!

What inspires you to make music?

Music it self. Is amazing what we can feel through music!

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Hope, fulfillment, happiness and love.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel like at home, happy, fulfilled, at last like a fish in the water. Its amazing!

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Nowadays musicians are too limited to survive on their music ... The pandemic is bringing serious challenges to reinventing ourselves in order to have a financial return. There should be more and better government funds to help the sector. Whenever help and solidarity is needed, we are the first to come forward and help ...

What do you think of Drooble?

For me it is a novelty and I am enjoying the platform!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

It depends on the musician but one I think is common to everyone these days ... The lack of work

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes paying to see your shows, giving my opinion about your projects, etc.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Perseverance, pro activity on social networks, integrity and a lot of patience :)

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