Anna’s journey has been one that we all seem to be on: the journey to the heart. She feels that at the end of the day, this is the only game in town. To hear this song-bird bravely sing about love, it is obvious that she is a perfect addition to this “love” themed issue. Anna Liani has also decided that as an artist she is going to take the slow route to wherever it leads. Along with Montreal’s Buddhafish records (a sister company of KA magazine) Anna is committed to the “Old School” way of doing things, performing and growing her fan base from the ground up through love. Now that is definitely something to sing about.
KA — This issue is about love, can you sing KA a short love song?
AL — I love to be alone with u – I love to listen to you – I love the silence in you – the silence in your eyes – and I cry, I cry for you , when you leave me alone – Don’t let our love say goodbye, don’t let it fly away – Cause it don’t deserve to die, no it don’t deserve to die, not today, not tomorrow, never, never…
KA — How much does love move you to create?
AL — I can’t create without love…it’s impossible.
KA — What is your creative process?
AL — I do my best to forget what i know, what i heard, and what will happen.
KA — Where do you feel most yourself ; on stage or off?
AL — On stage I accept to be vulnerable and shy…….I’m free to do whatever I want!
It’s scary but I’m at the right place,With my last show, watching myself on video was great.
KA — What is your way of supporting charity?
AL — I am supporting the My Heaven Foundation with my label buddhafish music, helping young children in the Caribbean.
KA — The Anna Liani that we met last year is not the same Anna Liani that we are seeing today — What has been the change?
AL — It’s true i have changed…for the better, i’m not sure!
I’m a little more naughty!! Or nutty!! I’ve decided to have fun…accepting not to know.
I’m jumping in and enjoying the ride! Letting somebody else drive the car!!
Now that‘s a big step for me, but ..yeah it feels good!
KA — What has been the thing that you have discovered about yourself in the process of creating your debut album?
AL — Working with my producer is magic….he knows when I get technical and when I start singing with my mind…or just being a “singer”….The work that we do is so right for me, because I’ve discovered the artist in me…being more than a singer….forgetting all that I thought I knew. I’ve discovered a very strong Anna and it totally feels good!!!
KA — What is the single most unselfish act of love that you have experienced in the past year?
AL — The greatest unselfish act of love is the one I have done for myself…accepting the voice that has been given to me and sharing it….
KA — How do you create alone time for yourself?
AL — The most alone time I have for myself is in my car and in my shower….
KA — How much into love is Anna Liani?
AL — She’s so much into love that she can’t get out! she doesn’t want to get out…not today,not tomorrow, never, never!!
