Meet Jamaica-born UK Open Mic performer ToneyAnn:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

30

Where were you born?

Jamaica

Where did you grow up?

Cayman islands and UK

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

Greatly

Where are you based now, and why?

UK am studying in the university.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I like music and I have talent of singing.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing

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

Naomi Raine
Tasha Cobb’s
Hillsong
Maverick city
Zara Larson
Chris Tomlin
Doe
Kari jobs
They sing songs that inspire my career and my path.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

4

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

I write songs by recording my voice then relistened then writing what I recorded.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

2

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

I play at open mic the people and place I find very nice.

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?

www.youtube.com/@toney-annfoster2658

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

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

No thanks!