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Savannah Cristina: Vocalist, Songwriter, Poet

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Savannah Cristina: Vocalist, Songwriter, Poet

 

 

Introduction to Savannah Cristina.  1:35 min.  Editor:  John Paul Persaud.   Photo & Design:  Raymond Elman.

 

Savannah Cristina is a singer, songwriter, and spoken word poet from South Florida. Born in Miami, Cristina moved to Fort Lauderdale at the age of six where her music teacher convinced her parents to let her be lead soprano in the school choir. In 2013, Cristina was named “Youth of the Year” by the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County and sang the National Anthem and ballads at fundraisers, galas, and Miami Marlins games. Cristina started writing and performing spoken word poetry her freshman year at Stranahan High School. She soon won Poetry Slams and was invited to perform at local and state events such as the TV series “Brave New Voices.” Cristina released her first single titled “Trust,” in August of 2016, and her first #MOODtape, “Faded” in January, 2017. Currently a third year Political Science major at Florida International University, Cristina released her debut EP in July, 2017.

— www.SavannahCristina.com

The videos below are organized by topic and run between 30 seconds and 1 minute. Click on any video. You must be connected to the Internet to view the videos.

 

 

INSIGHT & INSPIRATION: 0:33 sec.

Where did you grow up, what was your earliest awareness of music, and when did when did you develop a passion for singing?

 

SELF-CONFIDENCE:   0:24 sec.

What’s the status of your professional music career right now?

 

DEVELOP A VOICE:  0:26 sec.

Tell us about your first project.

 

COLLABORATION:  0:15 sec.

Do you write music as well as lyrics or do you collaborate with a musician?

 

EXPOSURE TO BROAD INFLUENCES: 0:34 sec.

Who are some of your biggest role models or influencers?

 

INSIGHT & INSPIRATION:  0:37 sec.

Are there any South Florida influences in your music?

 

DEVELOP A VOICE: 0:31 sec.

Which of your projects have been the most successful?

 

STRONG DRIVE FOR ACHIEVEMENT:   0:35 sec.

What is your dream path to success?

 

COLLABORATION:  0:29 sec.

To make your music dreams a reality do you feel you need a consistent team of people working with you?

 

PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS:  0:24

What have you done about trying to find a manager?

 

OVERCOMES CHALLENGES TO SUCCEED: 0:42 sec.

What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced, or will face in the future?

 

SELF-CONFIDENCE:  0:34 sec.

You do so many things — singer, songwriter, artist, poet, activist — what is your primary identity?

 

CRITICAL THINKING:  0:46 sec.

What is your assessment of the South Florida/Miami music scene?

 

UNDERSTANDS ARTISTS’ NEEDS:  0:25 sec.

Are there enough recording studios in South Florida? What’s holding back the growth of the music scene?

 

COMMUNITY VALUES:  0:30 sec.

Where is “home” for you?

 

CREATES A UNIQUE PERSONAL BRAND:  0:26 sec.

If I gave you 30 seconds to brag about yourself, what would you say?

 

CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY:  0:59 sec.

Do you have any formal musical education?

 

SELF-CONFIDENCE:  0:29 sec.

What is your most memorable performance?

 

PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS:  0:35 sec.

What should we expect from you in the future?