Meet Republic of Moldova-born UK Open Mic performer DAYANA:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

25

Where were you born?

Republic of Moldova

Where did you grow up?

Republic of Moldova

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

I’ve been listening to International music since I was little.

Where are you based now, and why?

Romania, for now I’ve studied at the Conservatory.

What got you into making music in the first place?

The love for music.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Piano
Piano
Ukulele

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

Dua Lipa, Adele, Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

7

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

Writing them on instrumentals of instruments

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

0

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

I would like to get experience.

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

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

Exposure

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

New songs coming that I want to perform at these open mics

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePBfZ6Jtw3txJw10aiHS6Q

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

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

No thanks!