Sandra Bouza
I discovered Sandra by watching a video, “Sandra Bouza Close Up - The Making of Her Album 'A Sound in the Dark'.” This is documentary of making the album, so besides being able to hear Sandra sing I was able to get to know her and the thought process that went into each song. Sandra has a Soulful voice, with a little bit of Rock in it. Sandra’s voice has such a beautiful tone to it, she has the ability to make the lyrics just flow when she sings. The first song off this album is “A Sound In The Dark” I really love the way Sandra starts the song off with just her vocals & a guitar. This really set the tone of the song, which is a soulful vibe. Sandra also does a more Rockin rendition of Gordon Lightfoot’ song “Sundown” I usually don’t care for covers, but Sandra does an excellent job on this by putting her own Soulful touch to it. Another song off of this album is “The City” this song is so beautifully written that it paints the perfect image for you of The City. Sandra is one of those singers that I cannot find anyone to compare too, Which in my book is a big plus. When I listen to Sandra sing, I can ‘t help but get chills & a warm feeling in my soul. The way that she sings is so effortless & pure. I am looking forward to seeing what Sandra puts out on her next album. I definitely recommend everyone to check out Sandra Bouza. Sandra’s music should be in everyone’s collection. I was able to ask Sandra some questions, her answers are below. I also included a couple links to her music. https://www.sandrabouza.com/the-city https://www.youtube.com/@SandraBouza 1. How long have you been playing music? I have been singing since I was very very young! I wrote my first song in grade 5 and played my first paid gig at 10 or 11 I believe. 2. How many bands have you been in? Ahhhh wow, I kind of lost track, I mean quite a few since I started playing music, and I’ve been in bands in Scotland, Vancouver, Toronto, Guelph, lots of cover and tribute gigs to pay the bills, I’d say it’s gotta be in the dozens at least, probably more! 3. Where were you born? I was born in Toronto, Ontario but split my youth between Canada and Spain 4. Are you self-taught? Yes, I am self-taught on guitar and started singing young, but I started taking voice lessons around 30 years old to start singing healthily. 5. Who are your biggest influences? My influences are pretty far and wide, but my earliest influences that probably had the biggest impact if I am to narrow down are probably Neil Young and Ella Fitzgerald. 6. What style of music do you consider yours? That’s hard to categorize! I have so many influences, but lately I have been landing on “Rootsy Soul.” 7. What was your first gig? How old were you? I was 10 or 11 and it was at a Ballroom in Toronto called “La Contessa”. The owner heard my sister, and I sang for a family friend’s event and hired us for his ballroom. 8. What advice do you have for someone starting out in the music business? Invest in yourself! I only started seeing results when I started investing in professionals who could take me to the next level. Also trust your instincts, only collaborate with people who value you and treat you well, people that you feel safe with emotionally and physically, this is especially true for women. 9. Do you write your own songs? Yes I do, but I also love singing covers and I love collaborating! 10. What would people be surprised to hear that you have in your personal record collection? Anybody that really knows me wouldn’t be surprised by anything! But if I had to pick, maybe “Elephunk” by the Black-Eyed Peas. 11. What would you be doing if playing music was not an option? Probably something with dogs! 12. Besides your own songs, what is your favorite song to perform? Anything by Etta James, or Sunny by Bobby Hebb. 13. If you were strictly a songwriter, who would you like to see sing your songs? Maybe Melody Gardot or Joss Stone.
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