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Anna MacDonald - dancer & gymnast by Barrie Spence https://flic.kr/p/WoeR8c

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Interview with Anna MacDonald. Tour, Music and Life.

We caught up with the fabulous Anna MacDonald before she heads of on tour this May to have a quick chat about her music and life!!

Hello Anna! Thanks for thanking the time to chat with us.  Here are some quick fire questions for you!!

Why Music?

Music is a big part of every family gathering we have regardless of where that gathering happens.... At least now I get to decide where to sing ;) When you're so used to music it can't be anything else!

You recently recorded a new album, how did that come about and who did you have join you playing on the record?

Recording my last album was amazing fun. I had met Sardinian guitarist Roberto Diane while I was playing at the Colonsay Festival. The organiser had asked me to pick him up from the airport which I agreed to then he told me that Roberto didn't speak much English..... that turned out not to be true! At the same time Roberto was building a studio in his home town and needed a vocalist to try it out. It's tough but someone has to do it.

What is your favourite guilty pleasure?

Guilty pleasure... chose only one? hmmmmmm chocolate.

How much does being 'Scottish' play as part or not in your art?

Being Scottish is a massive part of who I am and I think that is reflected in my writing. Love it or hate it where you are from influences you and luckily I love it

You've recently self released an album, how much of an influence does "Self Releasing" have on your work?  Do you impose boundaries prior to writing the record?

When I'm writing I never think about recording or releasing songs so it doesn't make a difference at the beginning. When recording there are so many ways you can go in terms of musical direction that I really enjoy being able to ask musicans I love to get involved. Self releasing can be a tricky road but there are loads of other artist out there doing it to learn from and none better than my artpackt buddies.

What was the last book that blew your mind and why should anyone read it?

Mans search for Meaning by V. Frankl is an incredible book. cortex unravelled.

You're needing uplifting, what tunes do you pump out the stereo? 

I love Ryan Adams Heartbreaker and/or New York if I'm looking to just chill. They are both great albums and I discovered them while I was working during the summer holidays. They always take me back

Sunday afternoon, sun is shining through the window, you're pretty hung-over and your soul is wilting, what do you need to hear?

Oh maybe the same as above or something new that I've heard. I'm a real fan of Ian Andersons radio show for new stuff or Mike Hardings show.

You are about to explode with excitement because you and all your friends are heading out to party, what on the hi-fi right now? 

Fleetwood Mac, Ella Fitzgerald, maybe some Beyonce...... (another guilty secret)

Lets cut the Jibber-Jabber, talking about music is like dancing about architecture,  so in 5 words why should people come see you live?

For great chat and songs.

Please check out Anna's Website HERE, her Facebook HERE and Twitter HERE.

Anna is off on tour this year and will be perfuming at The Torriano Bar in the 23rd May in Kentish Town London as a launch gig.  Tickets for the gig can be found HERE.