Cemal Cihan Öktemer

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is the only thing that makes me feel alive and I mean it.

What is your music dream?

To be a part of a global big concert project.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Teach everybody art and music.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Madonna - La Isla Bonita

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Eric Clapton, Jamiroquai, Tina Turner, The Carpenters, Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, George Michael and many more.

What inspires you to make music?

The lack of meaning when I think of the life itself.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Come together, help each other. Enjoy and be content yourself with your life.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel like I'm flying and spreading a healing energy to the audience.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

No one is taking care of the musicians, only profit they care about. Real talented people are always hidden.

What do you think of Drooble?

A very good platform to express yourself.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Real talent is always under pressure of the fake ones.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I try to buy albums of new comers in the sector, to go to their concert.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Social media and platforms like Drooble are helping a lot. And the improving technology lets us spread our voice in a better sound quality.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Evren Can Gunduz, Sena Sener, Samet Gunduz