Meet Iran-born UK Open Mic performer, Aiva:

Hi Aiva, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

36

Where were you born?

Iran

Where did you grow up?

London

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

Love for RnB

Where are you based now, and why?

London

What got you into making music in the first place?

Always wrote songs

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Any Winehouse

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

20

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Real life

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

Exposure

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!