Kelesha Martin

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I am a songwriter, flautist,pianist and arranger. I have 3 albums and 1 EP. I am releasing my first video February 2021. I have another Drooble station with mostly vocals. I have one score under my belt, and maybe I am good for one more if I collaborate.

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

Music is like a vapor. You can not touch it but it touches you! It should move the listener in some way!

What is your music dream?

To give people something to smile about!

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

Smiling back at someone who smiles at me!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

What the World Needs Now is Love by Burt Bacharach.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Many

What inspires you to make music?

People around me and challenges in the world!

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

Look for the positive. Love, Peace, Beauty, even healing can be facilitated through music!

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

Grateful!

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

You really need to love what you are doing. Collaborate!

What do you think of Drooble?

I appreciate it giving musicians a place to share their voice without charging an entry fee.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Nothing anymore! I discarded my frustrations last year.

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

I try to, but right now it is a challenge!

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

Perseverance and skill! I would say start with skill. If you don't have what it takes...take private lessons or online classes and get better!

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Ronita Johnson-Take Some Time, Clydene Jackson-Lion King and many others.