Vanessa Ascanio

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

Music is a portal to the heavens...it gives me a way to express what can not be spoken.

What is your music dream?

Bringing the world together through my songs.

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

Make sure each living creature has a home and food to eat.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

K.D. Lang - Constant Craving

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Tayc, Cindy Le Coeur, Ferre Gola, Milca, Djany Sabrina Claudio

What inspires you to make music?

My life experiences, hearing other great artists, and the simple notion of being alive and having the opportunity to do so.

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

That life is painful and can also be beautiful....be who you want to be.

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

I feel like I am my true self.

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

I think that musicians' reality is evolving. To be one is a privilege and we must support each other.

What do you think of Drooble?

I think this is such a wonderful platform for artists. I have been on here for less than a week and I've already received constructive feedback on my work and am collaborating with other amazing artists!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

I don't like how the music industry turns an art form into a business.

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

I go see live shows when I can, not as much since the current world situation.

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

Be true to your natural sound and intuition.

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

Tayc, Ferre Gola, Cindy Le Coeur