Meet Málaga Spain-born UK Open Mic performer, Gema:

Hi Gema, 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?

Málaga Spain

Where did you grow up?

Málaga

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

Flamenco, Spanish and Latin music are part of my roots. Flamenco was born in the south of Spain and is the culture that nurtured me.

Where are you based now, and why?

London. I’m becoming an academic

What got you into making music in the first place?

Music is part of my DNA. I’ve been always self-conscious about sharing my passion and my voice with the world. When I song is like a door opens that shows what is within. Now I want to share that with you.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Dance flamenco
Dance flamenco

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

José Mercé
Miguel Poveda
Niña Pastori
Amy Winehouse
Pitingo
Christina Aguilera
TLC
Beyoncé
Destiny’s child
Anastacia
Michael Jackson

Do you write your own songs?

No

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

I just sang in karaoke so far

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

No

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

That I sing

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

https://instagram.com/margarita.flordelcampo.3591?igshid=MTNiYzNiMzkwZA==

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

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

No thanks!